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If the religious edict banning some forms of female genital mutilation in the self-declared republic of Somaliland is observed, it has the potential to change the lives of millions of Somali women.
The World Health Organization estimates 98% of them are circumcised. Many undergo an extreme procedure whereby much of their external genitalia are removed.The women are then sewn up, leading to severe problems with urination, menstruation and childbirth.
Somaliland says it will set up neighbourhood watch committees to ensure the ban is implemented. But in this intensely conservative society it's likely to take time.
