Senegal LGBTQ laws have long been among the strictest in West Africa, criminalizing same-sex relationships and imposing significant prison sentences under the country’s penal code.
In recent years, debates around expanding these laws have intensified amid political pressure from conservative movements and international criticism from human rights groups.
The JRL CHARTS Network tracks the latest developments involving Senegal’s legal system, government policies, and law enforcement actions affecting LGBTQ individuals, providing readers with in-depth reporting on the evolving legal landscape in Senegal.
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