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Cases of minors dying from unsafe abortions rise as law remains unclear

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Kerubo, 17, is lucky to be alive. In August last year, she went through an abortion that almost turned fatal.

Her aunt, who was her guardian at that time, allegedly forced her into a sexual relationship with a man who impregnated her but was not ready to take responsibility. 

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