July 8, 2026

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Senegal intensifies its crackdown on homosexual individuals

Senegal intensifies its crackdown on homosexual individuals

Authorities in Senegal are significantly escalating their enforcement against individuals perceived to be homosexual. This intensified repression has resulted in numerous detentions, including the recent arrest of a 30-year-old French citizen who remains incarcerated. Reports indicate that hundreds of men have been taken into custody across the nation in recent weeks.