LGBTQ+ people go into hiding in Senegal as hundreds are arrested

The Guardian World | Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:00:25 GMT

In Senegal's grip,
Three hundred souls face arrest,
Hiding from harsh laws.

At least 320 people detained for ‘acts against nature’ after law criminalising homosexuality toughened, HRW reportsMass arrests, forced HIV testing and barriers to legal representation are part of an escalating crackdown against LGBTQ+ people in Senegal, according to a new report.More than 320 individuals have…

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