Thousands of people have been protesting a near-total ban on abortion in Poland.
Major roads and bridges have been blocked across the country, scuffles have erupted in parliament and church services have been interrupted.
Here’s why the ruling has caused such anger, and why the unrest there matters.
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Poland abortion protests explained
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