Senegal parliament doubles penalty for gay sex

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Published Mar 12, 2026

Senegal parliament doubles penalty for gay sex

Senegal's parliament on Wednesday passed legislation doubling the maximum penalty for same-sex relations, making them punishable by up to 10 years in prison amid a crackdown on the country's gay community

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