A protester carrying a doll during a rally demanding the adoption of legislation against abortion, near the Parliament building in Rabat, Morocco, in June. The country's law punishes abortions with up to five years in prison, except in cases where the life of the mother is in danger. – EPA pic, September 7, 2019.
RIGHTS groups yesterday urged Moroccan authorities to immediately release a journalist arrested on charges of having an “illegal abortion” – an act that her lawyers have denied. Hajar Raissouni writes for Arabic-language daily Akhbar Al-Yaoum, which has a history of run-ins with authorities. Effective July 2018, access to full reports will only be available with a subscription. Sign-up now and enjoy one week free access!
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