University Diaries » ‘Abdoulie Fatty, a prominent Muslim leader, claimed in December that female circumcision, though not mutilation, was part of Islam and was not harmful. When asked what he said to the families of two people who died from the practice, he replied: “We are Muslims and if someone dies, it’s God’s will.” He said that the benefit of the practice was to reduce women’s sexual desire, which could be a problem for men.’

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‘Abdoulie Fatty, a prominent Muslim leader, claimed in December that female circumcision, though not mutilation, was part of Islam and was not harmful. When asked what he said to the families of two people who died from the practice, he replied: “We are Muslims and if someone dies, it’s God’s will.” He said that the benefit of the practice was to reduce women’s sexual desire, which could be a problem for men.’

Gambia can’t wait to bring back FGM.

Margaret Soltan, January 9, 2026 11:58AM
Posted in: FGM

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