Police in Paraguay have arrested the stepfather of a pregnant 10-year-old girl who has been denied an abortion by the government.

The man, denied charges or rape. He faces 15 years in prison if he is found guilty.

His stepdaughter is five months' pregnant.  

Abortion is illegal in Paraguay unless the life of the mother is in danger but this case has fuelled fierce debate over the law.

Humanitarian groups said the girl's life is in danger as her body is not developed enough to carry a child. Doctors said the birth will be via caesarean section to minimise any risk.

 

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