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Countries with the Strictest Abortion Laws

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Several countries have laws that severely restrict or outright ban abortion. These laws often have minimal exceptions, even in cases of rape, incest, or danger to the mother's life

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El Salvador One of the strictest countries globally, El Salvador has a near-total ban on abortion, even in cases of rape or incest. Women who have undergone abortions have faced long prison sentences 

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Nicaragua  Similar to El Salvador, Nicaragua has a near-total ban on abortion. The government has also taken steps to restrict access to contraceptives and sexual education 

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Honduras  Honduras has a complete ban on abortion, with no exceptions. Women seeking abortions often resort to unsafe practices, leading to serious health consequences 

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Poland Poland's abortion law has become increasingly restrictive, with a Constitutional Tribunal ruling in 2020 that abortions in cases of fetal impairment are unconstitutional. This effectively banned the most common grounds for abortion in the country 

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Malta  Malta is one of the few countries in Europe with a complete ban on abortion, even in cases where the mother's life is at risk