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Girl's mission to escape poverty lands her in cruel marriage

Ghati* underwent FGM in October 2020 out of choice in order to get married. Six months into the marriage, her husband started beating her. [Gardy Chacha, Standard]

Ghati*, 14, is currently in hiding. Her mother, Weisiko*, is fearful for her daughter’s life after the girl was beaten by her husband.

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