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![[Sudan] In Sudan, as in many parts of the Arab world of the Middle East, the true extent of FGM is not known . The practise is shrouded in secrecy and confidentiality in societies that are traditionally resistant to cultural change.](https://assets.thenewhumanitarian.org/s3fs-public/styles/responsive_large_2x/public/images/20053160.jpg.webp?itok=Lb6-Vj_k "Tradition and beliefs perpetuate female genital mutilation/cutting (file photo)")
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