Police in Makeni, northern Sierra Leone have confirmed the death of a 19-year-old woman as she underwent female genital mutilation.
The practice, popularly known as “Bondo” remains banned as part of the Ebola restrictions but it is common knowledge that it is being practiced.
The local police commander, Chief Superintendent Francis Bundor says four of the Soweis have been arrested and a post-mortem result being awaited.
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