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Infanticide in Kenya: Why do some women feel pressured to kill their disabled babies?
Many Kenyan mothers interviewed by a leading charity said their disabled children were considered a curse and an embarrassment to their families.
Many Kenyan mothers interviewed by a leading charity said their disabled children were considered a curse and an embarrassment to their families. Nigeria's government is in shutdown because trade unions have called a nationwide strike to demand higher wages. And we join Ugandan border guards as they try to intercept toxic creams used for skin whitening.
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Thu 27 Sep 201819:06GMT
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