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May 5, 2020

Sudan Outlaws Female Genital Mutilation
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Sudan has outlawed female genital mutilation. The U.N. estimates nearly
nine out of 10 women and girls in Sudan have undergone the practice. A
recent report estimates female genital mutilation is being regularly
practiced in over 90 countries. Women's and children's rights advocates
celebrated the move but warned much work would be needed to ensure the
law would be properly implemented.


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