Senegal Toughens Same-Sex Law Penalties

Senegal has doubled prison sentences for same-sex relations from five to ten years under a new law signed by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye.

The legislation also introduces penalties for promoting such relationships and increases fines significantly. The United Nations Human Rights Office has raised concerns, describing the law as a violation of fundamental human rights.

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