Senegal: Brutal Crackdown Violates LGBT People's Rights

Author: allafrica.comPublished on: October 12, 2026Country: Senegal

Crime & Law

Senegal's increasing crackdown on LGBT people is violating their rights, causing growing fear and stigma. Mass arrests, forced HIV testing, and barriers to legal representation have been reported, following the March 2026 amendment to article 319 of the penal code, which increased the maximum prison sentence for consensual same-sex conduct. Police have detained at least 12 men in Dakar and others in various cities as part of intensified punitive actions against the LGBT community.

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