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Abortion ban latest issue to polarise Turkey

Women share their views on government’s plans for bill that would outlaw abortion beyond first month of pregnancy.

Published On 9 Jun 20129 Jun 2012

Aysegul Ulgen, 43, hairdresser: According to our religion, abortion can be practiced only if the child damages the mother(***)s health. Apart from this, abortion should not be implemented even if there is a possibility of disability. State is doing this to protect women.

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