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People protest before Poland's parliament against the recent failure by the centrist government of Prime Minister Donald Tusk to muster sufficient support for a vote.

Video. Women's rights groups protest against abortion law in Poland

Updated: 24 July 2024 - 14:49 GMT+2

"We voted for the government that promised us civil unions," a protester said. "We voted for the government that promised us abortion."

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