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[THIS ARTICLE OPENS AS FOLLOWS]: Experts are sounding the alarm that restrictive abortion laws in African nations, particularly Nigeria, are likely to exacerbate maternal death rates. Historical data from Romania indicates a significant decline in abortion-related deaths following the repeal of such laws, with rates dropping from 34 per 100,000 to less than 1 per 100,000. South Africa has seen similar improvements after easing restrictions.
The ongoing enforcement of restrictive abortion laws in Nigeria and other African countries is expected to lead to increased maternal mortality, complicate teenage pregnancies, and inflict emotional distress on women and children. Additionally, these laws are projected to disrupt women’s economic productivity, resulting in increased time away from work and further economic challenges…. [ARTICLE CONTINUES]
[NOTE: This entire lengthy article writes about the effects of unsafe abortions in Nigeria as if this is a new phenomenon. Moreover, it uses the example of Romania as a model of where abortion is legal and therefore safe, whereas news we have shared shows that the situation is getting worse in Romania as access to safe abortion services has been cut back for a long time now. It would be valuable for national abortion rights advocates to contact journalists/publications like these to provide them with accurate information.]
SOURCE: Independent NG. by Chioma Umeha, 11 September 2024