Senegal intensifies crackdown on homosexuality, charges 71

In March, Senegal passed a new law doubling the penalties for homosexual relations, which are now punishable by five to ten years in jail. The post Senegal intensifies crackdown on homosexuality, charges 71 appeared first on Vanguard News.

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Senegal intensifies crackdown on homosexuality, charges 71