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Ireland voted to repeal abortion ban

Women celebrate after Ireland votes overwhelmingly to legalise abortion in a historic referendum.

Women celebrate after Ireland votes overwhelmingly to legalise abortion in a historic referendum. Source: AAP

Ireland has voted "Yes" to amend the country's constitution to enable women to have abortion in a country where it was illegal unless the mother's life is in danger.



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