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People take to the streets of Warsaw on International Women's Day to protest the controversial near-total abortion ban passed last year which sparked harsh criticism and mass demonstrations across the country. IMAGES
Thousands protest for a third consecutive night in Warsaw and other parts of Poland after the country's right-wing government implemented a court ruling imposing a near-total ban on abortion. Protesters have defied coronavirus restrictions and sub-zero temperatures to rally after the controversial judgement was given legal force on Wednesday 27 January 2021. IMAGES
Demonstrators hit the streets of Warsaw after a controversial Polish court ruling that imposes a near-total ban on abortion came into force, sparking nationwide protests that have brought thousands into the streets despite coronavirus restrictions. The move means that all abortions in Poland will be banned except in cases of rape and incest, or when the mother's life or health are considered to be at risk. IMAGES
Demonstrators hit the streets of Warsaw as a controversial Polish court ruling that imposes a near-total ban on abortion comes into force. The move means that all abortions in Poland will now be banned except in cases of rape and incest and when the mother's life or health are considered to be at risk. IMAGES
Warsaw, Dec 3 (EFE).- "Satan, get out of here!" shout nationalists at the door of the Church of the Holy Cross in the centre of Warsaw, "Mary would be with us," the demonstrators reply. Interactions such as these have set the scene outside churches like this in Warsaw, as tensions worsen surrounding new prohibitory laws on abortion in Poland. (Camera: PABLO GONZALEZ. Editor: JOSE VICENTE MUÑOZ/EMMA LOZANO)
Protesters defy coronavirus restrictions to demonstrate in Warsaw against a court ruling that would ban almost all abortions. IMAGES