Somalia: First FGM prosecution after death of a victim

Somalia has announced the first prosecution related to Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). It follows the death of a 10-year-old girl who was subjected to the act. The girl called Deeqa suffered severe bleeding after her mother took her to a traditional cutter. Somalia’s Attorney-General Ahmed Dahir made the announcement of the prosecution of the offenders … Continue reading Somalia: First FGM prosecution after death of a victim