Abortion will be banned in Oryol Oblast, Russia

Andrey Klychkov, the governor of Oryol Oblast, has signed a law banning abortion in the region.

The law, which was passed by the regional parliament on June 29, 2023, will take effect on July 1, 2023.

The law prohibits all abortions except in cases where the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest, or where the mother's life is in danger. The law also requires women seeking an abortion to undergo a mandatory counseling session, which includes information about the risks of abortion and the alternatives to abortion.

The law is part of a broader effort by the Russian government to restrict abortion. In 2022, the Russian parliament passed a law banning abortion after 12 weeks of pregnancy. The law was signed by President Vladimir Putin in July 2022.

The abortion ban in Oryol Oblast is the first of its kind in Russia. No other region in Russia has passed a law banning abortion.

The law has been met with widespread criticism from human rights activists and women's rights groups. The groups say the law is a violation of women's rights and that it will have a negative impact on women's health.

The law is also likely to face legal challenges. The Russian constitution guarantees the right to abortion, and it is unclear whether the law will be upheld by the courts.