Despite female genital mutilation (FGM) being banned in Egypt since 2007, the brutal practice is still widespread in the country and especially in rural areas. A 17-year-old girl died undergoing illegal female genital mutilation surgery in the country.
- Mayar Mohamed Mousa, 17, died while under full anaesthesia in hospital
- The death happened in the province of Suez, area's health ministry revealed
- Prosecutors are investigating the death, which happened at a private hospital
