Senegal PM slams West’s ‘homosexual tyranny’, defends LGBTQ crackdown
Summary
Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko defended new laws that punish same-sex relationships more harshly and criticized Western countries for trying to influence Senegal’s views on homosexuality. The laws increase prison sentences for same-sex acts and punish supporting or promoting them, drawing concern from human rights groups and the United Nations.Key Facts
- Senegal’s new law doubles prison sentences for same-sex sexual acts from 5 to 10 years.
- The law also criminalizes funding same-sex relationships and promoting homosexual acts.
- Prime Minister Sonko said Western countries want to impose homosexuality on Senegal.
- The United Nations Human Rights chief warned the law could lead to hate crimes and discrimination.
- The law has coincided with more arrests of gay people in Senegal, including 12 men in Dakar.
- Human Rights Watch called for the release of those arrested and for repealing discriminatory laws.
- Over 60 countries criminalize same-sex relations, with many in Africa following similar laws.
- Senegal is part of a broader trend in some African countries adopting stricter anti-LGBTQ laws.
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