The practice of circumcising girls, otherwise known as female genital mutilation (FGM) is widespread in Africa. The issue has recently been brought to the fore by the death of a young girl in Egypt caused by this barbarous practice. Even though this practice is justified by both men and women and on both religious and non-religious grounds, the practical value of the practice is still to be proven. However, it is a fact that this practice has been killing many young girls in Africa. Practices that kill children are barbaric and should not be defended either on religious or secular grounds. The practice should simply stop.
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