Gambian mothers' futures hang in balance as court weighs fate of FGM ban law

Gambian mothers are on edge as the country's Supreme Court weighs a ruling on its ban on female genital mutilation, which could impact the future of their daughters and determine whether the practice will be outlawed in the West African nation. The court's decision is expected to have significant consequences for the estimated 6,000 girls who undergo FGM every year in Gambia. Mothers are anxiously awaiting the outcome, fearing for their daughters' safety and well-being if the ban is upheld. The ruling has sparked widespread concerns among human rights groups and advocates for the practice's abolition.