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Political crisis in El Salvador as parliament ousts judges, AG
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Political crisis in El Salvador as parliament ousts judges, AG
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El Salvador has one of the most restrictive abortion laws in the world, with the country implementing its total abortion ban. It has been illegal in the Latin American country since 1998. With its strict anti-abortion laws, over 140 women were imprisoned for being accused of terminating their pregnancy, with sentences up to 35 years, according to a CBS News report.
Reports have shown how this restrictive law has widely affected the lives of women.
Manuela, a mother of tw,o was seven months pregnant when she miscarried in her home in rural El Salvador. However, the police and the court did not believe her. She was convicted of aggravated homicide with a sentence of 30 years in prison.
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This statement was originally published on hrw.org on 11 February 2021.
At least 83 governments worldwide have used the Covid-19 pandemic to justify violating the exercise of free speech and peaceful assembly, Human Rights Watch said today. Authorities have attacked, detained, prosecuted, and in some cases killed critics, broken up peaceful protests, closed media outlets, and enacted vague laws criminalizing speech that they claim threatens public health. T
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At least 83 governments worldwide have used the Covid-19 pandemic to justify violating the exercise of free speech and peaceful assembly, Human Rights Watch said today. Authorities have attacked, detained, prosecuted, and in some cases killed critics, broken up peaceful protests, closed media outlets, and enacted vague laws criminalizing speech that they claim threatens public health. The victims include journalists, activists, healthcare workers, political opposition groups, and others who have criticized government responses to the coronavirus.
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