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January 9, 2007
Human rights activists aim to block Nicaraguan abortion ban
Nicaraguan human rights activists are (thankfully) trying to quash a law that bans abortions, even in cases or rape or when the woman’s life is in danger.
They asked the Supreme Court to block the law on the grounds that it’s unconstitutional and violates "fundamental rights and principles."
Nicaraguan lawmakers approved the bill with support from two right-wing parties and leftist legislators from the Sandinista party of Daniel Ortega, the president-elect who takes office on Wednesday.It put Nicaragua alongside nations like Chile and El Salvador in imposing a blanket ban on abortions. Previously, abortions in Nicaragua were allowed for women who were victims of rape and incest or if their lives were in danger.
But clearly, that was way too controversial. Better that women die or be forced to have their rapists children. Sigh.
Posted by Jessica at January 9, 2007 10:30 AM