FGM supporters march to overturn the ban in the country

Gambia lawmakers debate overturning landmark anti-FGM ban. Some religious groups in largely Muslim nation push for the law to be repealed. Gambia's parliament debated Monday whether to overturn a landmark law that banned female genital mutilation (FGM) Lawmakers also debated overturning a landmark ban on FGM.

Hundreds march through streets of Banjul in support of bill that would repeal ban on female genital mutilation. FGM supporters march to overturn ban in the Gambia. Hundreds march to support bill to repeal ban in bid to overturn the ban on FGM in the country.

Committee will examine for at least three months a bill proposing repeal of ban on female genital mutilation. Move to overturn FGM ban in the Gambia postponed for three months. Committee to examine bill proposing repealing repeal of FGM repeal in at least 3 months. FGM bill is expected to be passed by the Gambian parliament in December.

Committee will examine for at least three months a bill proposing repeal of ban on female genital mutilation. Move to overturn FGM ban in the Gambia postponed for three months. Committee to examine bill proposing repealing repeal of FGM repeal in at least 3 months. FGM bill is expected to be passed by the Gambian parliament in December.

Independent MP tables a bill in parliament to repeal the ban on female genital mutilation (FGM) independent MP tables the bill in The Gambia. FGM is banned in the Gambia and is punishable by FGM in Gambia, Gambia. FGM was introduced in the 17th century.