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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Arpan Rai

11-year-old Brazil rape survivor finally given abortion after 29 weeks of pregnancy

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An 11-year-old girl in Brazil who was raped and did not want to give birth after becoming pregnant received legal abortion of the foetus seven weeks after she appealed to court, sparking anger over poor abortion rights legislation in the country.

The case also called into question the alleged conduct of the judge hearing the case, who told the girl to “hold on a little more”.

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