France: Testimony of a Senegalese homosexual persecuted in his country

Author: AfricaNewsPublished on: April 5, 2026Country: Senegal

Society & Lifestyle

France: Testimony of a Senegalese homosexual persecuted in his country

A man, referred to by the pseudonym Assane, fled Senegal seven months ago due to persecution related to his homosexuality and rejection by his family. He explained that his father would rather kill him than accept his sexual orientation. Assane left his country after the enactment of a law increasing prison sentences for homosexual relations.

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