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HRW urges Senegal to end LGBT crackdown before Youth Olympics
RFI English·SN·about 19 hours ago
Senegal's parliament has approved a law increasing penalties for homosexuality to five to ten years in prison, marking a significant tightening of existing legislation. The move signals a hardening stance on LGBT rights in the country, though enforcement data is lacking. This development may strain relations with Western donors and human rights groups.