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Senegal enacts law doubling penalties for same-sex relations to 6 years imprisonment

Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has signed legislation that doubles jail sentences for same-sex relations and adds penalties for promoting or funding such relationships. The law passed parliament with broad support earlier in April 2026. This represents a significant hardening of Senegal's existing criminalization of same-sex conduct and reflects broader regional trends in West Africa.

AllAfrica·SN·about 3 hours ago
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#lgbtq-rights#criminal-law#senegal#west-africa#human-rights
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Israel enacts death penalty law for Palestinians convicted in 'terrorist' acts

Israel's Knesset has passed legislation imposing capital punishment on Palestinians convicted of intentionally causing death in acts classified as 'terrorism.' The law represents a significant departure from global trends toward abolishing capital punishment and raises substantive human rights concerns regarding due process, arbitrary classification, and differential application to occupied populations. The legislation was advanced despite over 2,000 objections and reflects influence from far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir.

Middle East Eye·IL · PS·about 3 hours ago
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#death-penalty#israel-palestine#human-rights#occupation#criminal-law