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Female genital mutilation outlawed in Cross River

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    Female genital mutilation and marriages involving girls under the age of 18 has been made illegal in southeastern Cross River State, newspapers reported on Thursday. The ban is part of a bill aimed at stopping violence and abuse against girls, which was signed into law on Tuesday by Governor Donald Duke. Anyone who contravenes the statute will pay a fine of between 1,000 naira (US $9) and 10,000 naira (US $90) or spend one to three years in prison, ‘The Guardian’ reported.

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