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Grand Mufti stories: 2 news summaries

Top Saudi Cleric Backs Marriage of 10-Year-Old Girls

They're not too young, declares grand mufti

Jan 18, 09 9:27 AM CST
(Newser) - The top Muslim cleric in Saudi Arabia has issued a statement supporting marriage for girls as young as 10, reports CNN. "Those who think she's too young are wrong and they are being unfair to her," he declared. The statement follows the refusal last month by a Saudi... More »

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Saudi Arabia • marriage • Muslim • Grand Mufti • cleric • sexual assault • child brides

Egypt Outlaws Female Genital Mutilation

Loophole removed after 11-year-old girl dies during circumcision

Jun 28, 07 4:32 PM CDT
(Newser) - A legal loophole allowing girls to undergo genital cutting for "health reasons" has been eliminated in Egypt, strengthening an earlier ban. Seen as a rite of passage and a way to lessen sexual desire, the practice had been fairly widespread. But after a heavily sedated girl died during the... More »

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health • Egypt • sexual health • female circumcision • genital mutilation • safety • female genital mutilation • Grand Mufti

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