Yes, things like this happen! The girl from Paraguay had complained to her mum that her stomach was aching. Her mum got freaked out and thought that she was developing a tumor since her tummy was swollen.

Shockingly, the doctors at  Trinidad Maternity and Children’s Hospital in Asunción revealed that the minor was more than 5 months pregnant. She had been raped by her dad - now prosecuted of sexual assault.

Reuters reports that. It argues that life begins at conception. Generally, abortion in Paraguay is illegal except in cases where the woman's life is in sheer danger.

It is reported that 28 young girls in the country died last year due to complications resulting from giving birth.

The incident has sparked international outcry as human rights organizations are pushing the government to grant the girl an abortion.

“The physical and psychological impact of forcing this young girl to continue with an unwanted pregnancy is tantamount to torture,” said Guadalupe Marengo, Deputy Director at Amnesty International (The Americas). “The Paraguayan authorities cannot sit idly by while this young rape survivor is forced to endure more agony and torment…Paraguay must step up to its responsibilities under international law,” he added.

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