This is not about disagreeing with the customs of one's own country. The article says that the practice is outlawed (or is just the sect outlawed?) ............. Based on this article I understand the circumsision process is illegal. http://allafrica.com/stories/200909010899.html The campaign against female genital mutilation in Kenya has received a major push from Meru community elders who condemned the age-old and illegal practice. ...........
On the understanding that it is illegal, the only way I see that the Australian govermnent could accept refugee status for the girls is to turn it into a international bunfight.
Aus. Govt. would need to declare theat the Kenyan govt. and its police authorities do not have the will nor the resources to truly stop or substantially minimise the illegal practice, and as such accept that the girls are at risk.
The Aust. govt. would basically have to say they think the Kenyan Govt and police authority cannot do its job.
