Chinese officials apologise to woman in forced abortion

Chinese officials apologise to woman in forced abortion
 
abercrombie ukCity officials in China have apologised to a woman who was forced to have an abortion and suspended three people responsible, state media reports.This came after photos showing a foetus and the mother, Feng Jianmei, shocked web users.She was made to undergo the procedure in Shaanxi province in the seventh month of pregnancy, local officials said after investigating.Chinese law clearly prohibits abortions beyond six months.The Ankang city government said it decided to suspend three officials in Zhenping county following initial investigations. It also urged the county government to conduct a thorough review of its family planning operations, said Xinhua news.On Thursday night, the city officials apologised to Ms Feng, 27, and her family, the report said.She was ''forced to terminate her pregnancy'' at a hospital in Zhenping on 2 June, said Xinhua.Officials in Zhenping county claimed she agreed to the abortion becau...