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UN data shows that nearly 98 percent of Somalia’s female population aged between 15 and 49 have undergone FGM. (Getty Images)

FGM reports add to scrutiny of Somali community in Minnesota

It is not something that Islam urges parents or families to do for their children at all, says US imam

By RAY HANANIA · 26 February 2026

Sudan to allow drinking alcohol for non-Muslims, ban FGM

Sudan to allow drinking alcohol for non-Muslims, ban FGM

By Reuters · 12 July 2020

What is female genital mutilation and where does it happen?

What is female genital mutilation and where does it happen?

By EMMA BATHA | Thomson Reuters Foundation · 07 February 2019

Parents in Egypt say ‘no’ to female genital mutilation

Parents in Egypt say ‘no’ to female genital mutilation

By Reuters · 06 February 2019

FGM rate drops in Egypt by 13% among teenage girls in six years

FGM rate drops in Egypt by 13% among teenage girls in six years

By Shounaz Mekky · 20 February 2018

London mayor Khan urged to lead campaign on female genital mutilation

London mayor Khan urged to lead campaign on female genital mutilation

By Reuters · 25 April 2017

Doctor’s arrest brings attention to US female circumcisions

Doctor’s arrest brings attention to US female circumcisions

By AP · 23 April 2017

US doctor charged with genital mutilation on girls

US doctor charged with genital mutilation on girls

By AFP · 14 April 2017

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