Guinean Couple Face French Court Over Daughters' Circumcision

If convicted, a Guinean couple standing trial for female circumcision in France may face up to 15 years in jail. The practice is common in many African countries but illegal in France.
  • Guinea:   Couple Face Court Over Circumcision

    RFI, 27 May 2012

    A couple of Guinean origin is to stand trial for female circumcision in France on Tuesday. Although they were put under control of court in 2005 when their two elder daughters were… Read more »

FGM is typically carried out on girls from a few days old to puberty. (file photo)

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