A shocking video has spread online. It shows a young woman attacked by relatives forcing her toward female genital mutilation.
The footage captures the assault in a rural Kenyan village. Attackers drag the woman named Amina toward a ceremony site.
Amina screams for help during the struggle. Bystanders film the event on phones.
The clip hit social media platforms Tuesday morning. Views topped 500,000 by evening.
Public anger boiled over quickly. Users shared it with calls for police action.
According to police reports, the attack happened in Narok County. Elders planned the FGM rite despite national bans.
Amina, 22, resisted the tradition. Her family saw it as a rite of passage.
One relative shouted, “You must become a woman now!” Others pushed her into a vehicle.
The video ends with her kicking free. She runs to a neighbor’s home.
Villagers confirmed the forced outing. They call it “ny nen” (initiation journey) in local tongue.
Kenyan law outlaws FGM since 2011. Penalties include up to seven years in jail.
Officers arrived hours later. They took statements from witnesses.
Amina’s uncle defended the act. He said traditions demand obedience.
Rights groups condemned the violence. They link it to rising gender-based harm.
The clip sparked nationwide debates. Hashtags demand an end to such practices.
Police promised swift arrests. They aim to charge the assailants soon.
Amina now hides with kin. She vows to fight the custom.
Community leaders met Wednesday. They urged respect for girls’ rights.
The video keeps circulating. It highlights dangers of hidden rites.
National media covered the story. Outrage grows with each share.
FGM survivors shared tales too. They warn of lifelong scars.
Authorities boosted patrols in the area. They seek to prevent repeats.
Amina’s voice broke in a call. “I feared for my life,” she said.
The incident fuels anti-violence campaigns. Kenyans rally against GBV.
Police named three suspects. Court dates set for next week.
The footage serves as evidence. It could lead to convictions.
Villagers whisper about change. Old ways face new pushback.
Amina thanks online supporters. Their voices give her strength.
