Law Against Homosexuality: Ariel Weil Campaigns Openly Against Senegal

Ariel Weil, the mayor of Paris Centre, published an article denouncing the repressive legislation on homosexuality in Senegal, describing the situation as a 'witch hunt' against sexual minorities. He criticizes the March 2026 adoption by the Senegalese National Assembly of a law increasing criminal penalties for homosexual relations, with sentences ranging from five to ten years in prison. This statement was released on the occasion of the International Day Against Homophobia and raises questions about human rights and state sovereignty.