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71 men arrested in Senegal for "unnatural acts" as crackdown on homosexuality continues
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· August 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The public prosecutor's office confirmed the arrests, which also saw 28 other men arrested before having their charges dropped.
In Senegal, a recent crackdown on homosexuality has led to the arrest of 71 men charged with "unnatural acts". The public prosecutor's office confirmed the arrests, which also saw 28 other men arrested before having their charges dropped. The arrests come after Senegal stiffened penalties for homosexuality, with those charged facing prison sentences of five to ten years.
This development is part of a broader trend in the country, where lawmakers have spoken out against homosexuality. Further details on the situation are available from Africa News, which reported on the announcement from the public prosecutor's office. The crackdown has been widely supported in the country's parliament, with nearly unanimous approval for the bill.
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Category: rights Published: August 11, 2026 Source: LGBTQ Nation Reading time: 1 min
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