Senegal approves tougher anti-gay law as rights groups raise concerns

"Violence and fear" will spike and "equality and non-discrimination" will be trampled on, warn critics.

Senegal's parliament has approved a bill doubling prison sentences for homosexual acts and introducing severe fines, aligning with over 30 African countries that criminalize same-sex relationships.

The LGBTQ+ community in Senegal faces escalating violence and stigmatization, hindering the country's progress in combating HIV/AIDS, with reports of increased attacks and arrests.

Senegal's parliament has approved a legal reform significantly increasing penalties for homosexuality, raising prison sentences and fines, amid growing homophobia and a climate of fear for the LGBTQ+ community.

Senegal's parliament has passed legislation doubling the maximum penalty for same-sex relations to 10 years in prison, amid a crackdown on the country's gay community.

Senegal's parliament has passed legislation doubling the maximum penalty for same-sex relations to 10 years in prison, amid a crackdown on the country's gay community.