Many Kenyan men flee to avoid forced circumcisions

The Associated Press ^ | Aug 11, 2014 12:04 PM EDT | TOM ODULA

[ConservativeMind]

AIROBI, Kenya (AP) -- The circumcision season among Kenya's Bukusu ethnic group brings a festive atmosphere: music, food and free-flowing beer. For the uncircumcised men from other tribes in the area, however, it is not time to party, it's time to flee.

At least 12 men from other tribes have been forcibly circumcised since the start of the circumcisions in August, according to police and local authorities. Others have sought refuge in police stations to avoid the knife's cut.

The Bukusu ethnic group prefers traditional circumcisions using simple tools and no anesthesia. But tradition can be disastrous.

[ConservativeMind]

"No one has been arrested for the involuntary circumcisions, said Okumu, the local government official."

[Delta 21]

These fellas really need introduced to the New Testament.

[G Larry]

Thanks for the tip....

[Delta 21]

If they survived the carpet bombing.

[ConservativeStatement]

Tip.

[kevao]

Thank Goodness only Kenyans are doing this to other Kenyans. Else, this would be a very racially charged act.

[Joe 6-pack]

[berdie]

I wonder if the sound I hear is every guy on this site who is reading this thread...saying EEEK!!

[tumblindice]

‘Oh, what sad times are these when passing ruffians can circumsize flaccid Kenyans.’ Roger Shrubber

[Jack Hydrazine]

Abrahama circumcised himself at the young age of 99.

[GSP.FAN]

Does anyone know what kind of beer?

[JohnBrowdie]

circumcision season? what’s the bag limit?

[faithhopecharity]

unfortunately one too many got away

[gunsequalfreedom]

Bizzare world, chasing down a guy to cut him. Nuts.

[dayglored]

Genital mutilation ping...

[Tax-chick]

With a sharp rock.

[metmom]

And they’re going to stop it for women when again?