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The shocking story of ‘hyenas’ in Malawi
Some girls in Malawi are sent to be sexually initiated by men called 'hyenas'.
Eric, the hyena in this clip, has since been convicted of "harmful cultural practice" for having sex with new widows, and sentenced to two years’ hard labour.
First broadcast: Assignment, Â鶹Éç World Service, 22 July 2016
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