Senegal criminalizes homosexuality: international criticism of policy

Senegal's government continues repressive policy by criminalizing homosexuality, justified by historical and health arguments now refuted by science.

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This discriminatory law places Senegal among rare African democracies maintaining such criminal penalties.

The policy draws condemnation from international human rights organizations and the global LGBTQ+ community.

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