Outrage in The Gambia after one-month-old baby dies

The death of a one-month-old girl in The Gambia, linked to female genital mutilation (FGM), has ignited public outrage, prompting two arrests. Despite FGM being outlawed since 2015, its prevalence remains high, with 73% of women undergoing the procedure, and advocates emphasize the urgent need to protect children from such harmful practices.

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