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In UAE, abortion is illegal. It is only permitted when the woman's life is endangered by the pregnancy, | In UAE, abortion is generally illegal. It is only permitted when the woman's life is endangered by the pregnancy, or when there is evidence that the baby will be born with fatal deformities and will not survive.<ref>[https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/health-and-fitness/woman-reproductive-and-sexual-healthcare UAE: Women's reproductive and sexual healthcare]</ref> The abortion procedure must be carried out by a gynecologist and approved by a physician who is a specialist in the area that causes the woman's endangerment. In all scenarios, including rape/incest, abortion is illegal. Misoprostol (the abortion pill) is reportedly available under the brand names Arthrotec and Cytotec, but it is very difficult to find. If someone induces an abortion in the UAE, they are subject to up five years of imprisonment under the Penal Code of 20 December 1987. | ||
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