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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
World
Kaamil Ahmed and Liz Ford

Move to overturn FGM ban in the Gambia postponed

A decision on whether to overturn a ban on female genital mutilation (FGM) in the Gambia has been postponed for three months after MPs called for more consultation.

FGM was outlawed in the country eight years ago and is punishable by up to three years’ imprisonment.

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