Attempt to overturn the Gambia’s ban on FGM heard by supreme court
The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Sarah JohnsonJanuary 9, 2026 at 07:00 AM
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In the Gambia, religious leaders and a member of parliament are attempting to overturn the country's ban on female genital mutilation (FGM) at the supreme court. The case follows a failed attempt in 2024 by MP Almameh Gibba to decriminalize FGM via a bill presented to parliament. The legal challenge comes after the deaths of two infants in the Gambia last year due to complications from FGM. The supreme court case is set to resume this month.
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Gambia
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