An online campaign has emerged defending female genital mutilation, recasting it as a means of protecting girls. This practice is still legal in Mali.
Malian women are resisting this renewed support for the practice. The campaign's appearance online has sparked opposition from these women.
Further details about the campaign and the women's resistance are available from the source, Premium Times.
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The Nigerian Army has announced a major reshuffle of its senior leadership, appointing a new Theatre Commander for Operation HADIN KAI and other key positi Read More: https://punchng.com/army-reshuffles-top-leadership-names-new-theatre-commander/...
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