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Egyptian outrage over FGM death

A 17 year old girl has died following an illegal FGM procedure in Suez Province, Egypt. Prosecutors are now investigating her death. The teenager died while under general anaesthetic. Sally Zohney, a women's rights activist in Cairo says there has been a huge outcry in the country.

(Image: Unicef says at least 200 million women worldwide have been subjected to genital mutilation Credit: UNICEF/ASSELIN/EPA )

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