San Salvador: Women jailed for anti-abortion law released Authorities have released three women, Karen, Cathy and Evelyn, who were jailed under El Salvador’s strict anti-abortion law. The women were released after serving up to 13 years in prison. Karen was sentenced to seven years in prison, Kathy to eight years and Evelyn to 13 years for miscarriage.
The women were released after their sentences were commuted. At the same time, organizations working for abortion rights and other human rights groups across the country point out that women have lost children due to health problems during pregnancy. Abortion is prohibited in the country under any circumstances.
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The offense is punishable by up to eight years in prison. If convicted, he faces up to 50 years in prison. Even women seeking medical attention due to pregnancy complications face trials in El Salvador.