Senegal escalates LGBTQ+ crackdown: 320+ arrested, HIV charges used

Senegal has intensified enforcement of its anti-homosexuality law, with over 320 arrests since February and at least 84 people charged with 'voluntary HIV transmission' based solely on HIV status, per HRW. The crackdown includes forced HIV testing and restricted legal representation, marking a sharp escalation in state persecution. This signals a deteriorating human-rights environment in Senegal and may affect international relations and aid.