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By Dalia Farouk, The Cairo Post Female genital mutilation (FGM) is increasing in rural areas in Egypt according to Women and Development Association (WDA) Alexandria governorate head Aida Nour al-Din, Youm7 reported Friday. Din said that FGM is also common in urban areas due to some religious beliefs that it is a “religious obligation and must be done.” She also said a 2008 study indicated 86 percent of divorce cases were due to FGM and its negative impact on marital…
