"The law has created a climate of 'constant fear' for LGBTQ+ people in Senegal, with arrests intensifying due to backing from the state apparatus."
"Criminalising same‑sex conduct and arresting people for their sexual orientation or gender expression violates multiple internationally protected rights, including to equality and nondiscrimination."
A 24-year-old man in Senegal has been sentenced to six years in prison and fined $3,300 under a newly enacted anti-LGBTQ+ law. This law, which doubles the maximum penalty for same-sex acts, has created a climate of fear for LGBTQ+ individuals. Human Rights Watch has reported an increase in arrests due to state support for the law. The legislation was passed by the National Assembly and signed by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, reflecting a significant escalation in the criminalization of LGBTQ+ identities in Senegal.
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