Abortion in Afghanistan

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Abortion in Afghanistan is only legal if the abortion will save the woman's life or if the child will be born with a disability.[1] In Afghanistan, any illegal abortion is punishable by imprisonment or payment of a fine.[2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Afghan women use abortion as a way out". Deutsche Welle. Retrieved 1 December 2014. 
  2. ^ "Afghanistan". Abortion Policies: A Global Review (DOC). Country Profiles. United Nations Population Division. 2002. Retrieved 14 March 2017.