Rwanda orders release of young women jailed over abortions

Rwanda orders release of young women jailed over abortions

by Ignatius Ssuuna, The Associated Press
Posted May 19, 2020

KIGALI, Rwanda — Rwanda’s president has pardoned and ordered the release of 50 young women who were jailed for having or assisting with abortions.

Justice Minister Johnston Busingye said the women released Tuesday were the last to be freed. Last year, President Paul Kagame ordered the release of 52 women.

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