Young Child Unveiled After FGM Initiation Sparks Renewed Call for Girls Protection

Young Child Unveiled After FGM Initiation Sparks Renewed Call for Girls Protection
Public concern has intensified after photographs of a young child, reportedly unveiled following an initiation linked to female genital mutilation (FGM), circulated widely on social media, reviving national debate over the continued practice.

The images, which have gone viral across several platforms, show a visibly distressed girl with outfits, which many members of the public believe suggest she recently underwent an FGM-related procedure. The photographs have drawn strong reactions from citizens, civil society organisations, and child protection advocates.