Poland: Thousands protest for more abortion rights
Thousands rallied across Poland to demand abortion rights six years after a landmark court ruling tightened restrictions.
According to DW, thousands rallied across Poland to demand abortion rights six years after a landmark court ruling tightened restrictions.
The country has one of the strictest abortion rules in all of Europe.
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