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Journalists attacked by pro-FGM demonstrators in Kajiado

By PETERSON GITHAIGA | Jun. 4, 2014

Women demonstrate at Sajiloni Shopping Center in Kajiado Central. [PHOTO: PETERSON GITHAIGA]

Kajiado County, Kenya: Normal business was interrupted at a remote village in Kajiado County yesterday when chaos erupted during a demonstration to advocate for female genital mutiliation that turned chaotic.

Three journalists including this writer were injured and were treated at a nearby health centre after the demonstrators turned to them accusing them for being at the fore front in fighting FGM.

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