Gambian Parliament Upholds Ban on Female Genital Mutilation
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Gambia's parliament has rejected a bid to overturn the 2015 ban on female genital mutilation (FGM), maintaining the law despite pressure from religious groups. The decision upholds penalties including fines and prison sentences for those who perform FGM, a practice that has affected 73% of Gambian women aged 15-49. Human rights organizations and the UN have condemned efforts to repeal the ban, calling it a critical measure for protecting women's rights.
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