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Kenya Appeals Court Reinstates Prosecution in Reproductive Rights Case

Kenya Appeals Court Reinstates Prosecution in Reproductive Rights Case

Kenya’s Court of Appeal in Malindi set aside a previous High Court decision and reinstated criminal proceedings against a young woman and a healthcare provider. The ruling is a significant development in the country’s ongoing debate over reproductive rights.

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Court of Appeal Delivers Setback to Reproductive Rights in Kenya, Reinstates Criminal Prosecution of a Young Woman and Health Provider