Egypt Toughens Penalties for FGM - Activists Remain Sceptical

Most of the 28 countries in Africa where FGM is endemic have banned FGM, although enforcement is generally weak

Egypt has toughened penalties for female genital mutilation (FGM), imposing prison terms of up to 20 years in a push to end the ancient practice.

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