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In 2015, US President Barack Obama said that the practice of female genital mutilation has "no place in the 21st century". But are there cultural arguments for it to continue?

When US President Barack Obama visited Kenya last year he spoke out against the continued practice of female genital mutilation in countries across Africa and beyond. He said that FGM has "no place in the 21st century". But are there cultural arguments for the practice to continue? Stephen Sackur talks to Fuambai Ahmadu and Nimco Ali.

30 minutes

Last on

Wed 6 Apr 2016 19:30GMT

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Role Contributor
Presenter Stephen Sackur
Interviewed Guest Fuambai Ahmadu
Interviewed Guest Nimco Ali

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