Senegal lawmakers to debate same-sex relations bill

The West African nation has seen an intensified crackdown in recent weeks against same-sex relations, with multiple arrests and a rise in online attacks, prompting an outcry from human rights groups.E.....

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Senegal's National Assembly is set to debate legislation that would significantly increase penalties for same-sex relations, potentially leading to 10-year prison sentences.

Maximum penalty for same-sex relations could be doubled to up to 10 years in prison.
The bill was unveiled by Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko.
The proposed law also includes prison sentences of 3 to 7 years for advocating for LGBTQ people, amidst a recent surge in arrests and online attacks in the Muslim-majority nation.

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