41 young men die in South Africa from circumcision procedures during initiation ceremonies
Xhosa boys stand in a field during traditional Xhosa male circumcision ceremonies into manhood in Qunu, South Africa, on Saturday, June 30, 2013. (AP Photo/Schalk van Zuydam, File)/ JOHANNESBURG (AP) — At least 41 young men have died as a result of circumcision procedures as part of traditional initiation activities in in November and December, authorities said Tuesday. Traditional initiation is a rite of passage into manhood for young men that is . Among them are the Xhosa, Ndebele, Sotho and Venda communities. Traditionally, young men are ...
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