“They’ll tell you ‘it’s only a small cut’ to ‘clean’ the area. Who are you kidding?!”

Mideastposts-blogger Dhofari Gucci in her own words has her blood boiling over a cause that is currently widely discussed in the Omani blogosphere – circumcision of girls – often executed by women – and according to the writer highly practised in Oman. Her appeal is first and foremost directed at the authorities – the Ministry of Health – to take real action against what should be perceived a crime and a violation of human rights.