37 boys die following traditional circumcisions in South Africa


	37 boys die following traditional circumcisions in South Africa

infidel70

7-9-2009 10:48 AM

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7-9-2009 6:40 PM

Minastinson

Infected circumcision tools perhaps?

7-10-2009 1:16 PM

michellezm

It happens every year amongst the Xhosa and is a ritual that has been going on for hundreds of years with the inevitable tragic consequences.

7-10-2009 2:43 PM

dl211

To me this should be a noble cause for the UN - hell get them some medical personnel and antibiotics, that is if you can get them away from saving the planet or counting their cash.

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JOHANNESBURG - Health officials say 37 boys have died following traditional circumcisions in South Africa since June 1, with 13 deaths in the past week alone.
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