Turkmenistan: Women Resort to Illegal Abortions Due to Strict Restrictions

Women in Turkmenistan are increasingly resorting to illegal abortions due to strict legal limitations on the procedure. Since the permitted abortion window was reduced from 12 to five weeks in 2022, clandestine procedures have become more common, posing significant health risks. These illegal abortions, performed at home or in hospitals without official records, can cost between 5,000 and 20,000 manats.

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