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#endFGM: 'They force a razor blade inside to open you'

August 27, 2015

Bintou was a teenager when she 'faced her crocodile' - that's how they imagined FGM in her village. She was in a group of 30 girls. Three girls died. But that wasn't the last traumatic experience in her life with FGM.

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Life Links - weibliche Genitalverstümmelung
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#endFGM: 'They force a razor blade inside to open you'

What do you think about Bintou's story? Join the discussion using the hashtag #endFGM on social media or by commenting below.

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Life Links - weibliche Genitalverstümmelung

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