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March 8, 2019

El Salvador Court Frees 3 Women Convicted of Having Abortions
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El Salvador's Supreme Court has ordered the release of three women
imprisoned under the country's anti-abortion laws, which are among the
harshest in the world. The women were among dozens who have been
sentenced to up to 30 years for abortion-related crimes. This is Alba
Rodríguez, who was freed Thursday after more than eight years in prison.

Alba Rodríguez: "We thank the citizens' associations, the national and
international organizations that supported us. And we hope that the
state also recognizes that there are many women inside here that are
also innocent and, God willing, one day, can gain their freedom, too."



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