Traditional African Communities Say Female Genital Mutilation A Essential Cultural Passage

Earlier this year the Obama Administration called for the eradication of female genital mutilation and announced a major study measuring its prevalence in the US.

The traditional practice of female circumcision is carried out in 29 African countries, as well as among African immigrant communities in America.

However, while western leaders condemn the practice, traditional African communities say the custom plays an integral role in the continuation of their culture.

Andrew Thompson reports from Kenya.

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