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Senegal faces crackdown against LGBTQ+ people
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More than 320 people have been arrested and detained in Senegal on allegations of “acts against nature” since February.
A Human Rights Watch report says more than 320 people have been arrested or detained in Senegal since February amid an escalating crackdown against LGBTQ+ people. The report also describes forced HIV testing, barriers to legal representation and alleged breaches of privacy.
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AllegedMore than 320 people have been arrested and detained in Senegal on allegations of “acts against nature” since February.
“More than 320 individuals have been arrested and detained on allegations of “acts against nature” since February”
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AllegedAt least 84 people have been charged with “voluntary HIV transmission” based solely on their HIV status.
“at least 84 were charged with “voluntary HIV transmission”, solely on the basis of their HIV status”
Senegal’s parliament amended the penal code on 2026-03-11.
“On 11 March, Senegal’s parliament amended the penal code”