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![[Burkina Faso] FGM often takes place in unsterile surroundings and with rudimentary instruments, such as knives and glass. At least in some communities, the use of new razor blades is being increasingly used.](https://assets.thenewhumanitarian.org/s3fs-public/styles/responsive_large_2x/public/images/2005370.jpg.webp?itok=y-JmhcL3 "Razor blades, knives or in some cases shards of glass are used to cut the genitals")
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