Somaliland bans FGM officially!

[DRACO]

BREAKING: Somalilland religious affairs ministry issues fatwa banning FGM (pharaoh) circumcision, says victims will be eligible for compensation; violators to face punishment. Fatwa issued to mark the international day of zero tolerance for FGM, activists applaud move: @voasomali

Well done to President Muse Bihi most progressive government we have had . Working at such a fast pace ! We want you to keep on #Wining.

 

[CangeeroBear]

Does fatwa have power within Somaliland? Is it a law?

 

[saywalahi]

Not FGM


They banned the most severe one.


Still though job well done

 

[waraabe]

Not FGM


They banned the most severe one.


Still though job well done

all types of fgm are banned

 

[saywalahi]

all types of fgm are banned

Form what I’m reading they banned Fircooney(Pharoah) FGM which is the most severe form of FGM, there are still the minor forms of FGM are legal.

 

[Bernie Madoff]

Good job sland. Baby steps