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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.

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Credits

PresenterStephen Sackur
Interviewed GuestFuambai Ahmadu
Interviewed GuestNimco Ali

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  • Mon 11 Jan 201604:30GMT
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