Senegal Doubles Penalty for Same-Sex Relations to 10 Years in Jail

Senegal has signed into law legislation that doubles the penalty for same-sex relations to up to 10 years in jail, also introducing criminal penalties for those found guilty of promoting or financing such relationships.

31 Mar, 13:52 — 31 Mar, 14:35

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This legislation represents a significant setback for LGBTQ+ rights in Senegal and could intensify international pressure on the country. It reflects a growing trend of criminalization of same-sex relations in some African nations, impacting human rights and diplomatic relations.

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Senegal's president signed a law doubling the penalty for same-sex relations
The maximum prison sentence for same-sex relations is now 10 years
The new law also criminalizes the promotion of homosexuality
International organizations and the UN have criticized the law

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The new law doubles the prison sentence for same-sex relations to 10 years.

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The law criminalizes the promotion of homosexuality.

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UN rights chief Volker Turk called the law 'deeply worrying' and a violation of 'sacrosanct human rights'.

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Specific criticisms from UN rights chief Volker Turk, calling the law 'deeply worrying' and a violation of 'sacrosanct human rights'

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The coverage generally leans center-left, with outlets focusing on the legal changes and the international condemnation of the new law, highlighting human rights concerns.

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le-mondeHigh133d ago

Senegal enacts law doubling penalty for same-sex relations

Same-sex relations are now punishable by up to 10 years in prison amid a crackdown on the country's gay community. The law also includes criminal penalties for those found guilty of promoting or financing same-sex relationships.

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France 24High133d ago

Senegal signs law doubling penalty for same-sex relations to 10 years in jail

Senegal on Tuesday signed into law legislation doubling the penalty for same-sex relations to up to 10 years in jail. The new law also includes criminal penalties for those found guilty of promoting or financing same-sex relationships.

By FRANCE 24

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vanguard-ngMixed133d ago

Senegal president signs law doubling penalty for same-sex relations

UN rights chief Volker Turk called the law "deeply worrying" after its passage in parliament and said that it "flies in the face of the sacrosanct human rights". The post Senegal president signs law doubling penalty for same-sex relations appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Akinbayo Wahab

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First report: yle-uutiset · 31 Mar, 13:36|Full coverage: 5 · 59m|Window: 59m

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yle-uutiset31 Mar, 13:36First to report

Senegal enacts law doubling penalty for same-sex relations

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Law SignedMarch 31 morning

Senegal's president officially approved the legislation doubling penalties for same-sex relations.

International CondemnationMarch 31 afternoon

Reports immediately highlighted the strong criticism from international human rights organizations and the UN.

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Senegal Doubles Penalty for Same-Sex Relations to 10 Years in Jail

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Senegal enacts law doubling penalty for same-sex relations

Senegal signs law doubling penalty for same-sex relations to 10 years in jail

Senegal president signs law doubling penalty for same-sex relations

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Senegal kaksinkertaisti rangaistuksen samaa sukupuolta olevien seksisuhteista

Senegal president signs law doubling penalty for same-sex relations

Senegal signs law doubling penalty for same-sex relations to 10 years in jail

Afrička država uvodi do 10 godina zatvora za istospolne odnose

Senegal enacts law doubling penalty for same-sex relations

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