The Guardian Australia · general
Senegal doubles prison terms for same-sex acts, cracks down on LGBTQ+ rights
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Senegal's new law, signed on March 27, doubles prison terms for same-sex acts and criminalizes homosexuality promotion. At least 60 people have been detained since February, driving many LGBTQ+ individuals to flee or go into hiding. Activists warn that the legislation jeopardizes years of progress in HIV prevention, risking further harm to marginalized communities.
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