Jurist iconJuristOct 13, 2026

Senegal’s anti-LGBT crackdown ahead of Youth Olympic Games poses human rights concerns, HRW says

Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Monday condemned Senegal’s harsh crackdown on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people, warning that mass arrests, forced HIV testing and punitive laws are violating basic rights and fueling fear and stigma. The group urged the government to bring to a halt these abuses immediate

Senegal’s anti-LGBT crackdown ahead of Youth Olympic Games poses human rights concerns, HRW says

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