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Legalization of Abortion in Benin “opens door to killings”: Catholic Priest

Nov 6, 2021

The bill to legalize abortion in most circumstance that was voted October 20 in the West African nation of Benin opens the door to killings, a Catholic Priest has said, calling for respect for human life.

Charles Kanjema, Chairman Kenya Christian Professionals Forum (KCPF) during Friday's press conference in Kenya's capital Nairobi.

Majority of Kenyans Opposed to Legalization of Abortion, Homosexuality, Study Shows

Aug 28, 2020

A study commissioned by the Kenya Christian Professionals Forum (KCPF) to assess citizens’ perception of abortion has established that majority of people in the East African nation are opposed to attempts to legalize termination of pregnancy. 

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