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Senegal Increases Jail Term for Same-Sex Relations to 10 Years

Senegal has enacted a new law that significantly increases penalties for same-sex relations, with offenders now facing up to 10 years in prison. The legislation was signed into law by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on March 30, 2026, following its approval by an overwhelming majority in the National Assembly. Under …

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