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LGBTQ+ people go into hiding in Senegal as hundreds are arrested

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A new Human Rights Watch report reveals that at least 320 individuals were detained in Senegal in February 2026 for alleged 'acts against nature' following the hardening of a law criminalizing homosexuality. The report highlights that over 84 of these detainees were charged specifically with voluntary HIV transmission based solely on their HIV status, indicating a systematic targeting of LGBTQ+ individuals. The crackdown includes forced HIV testing and barriers to legal representation, with the report noting that these measures are part of an escalating government crackdown.

Key points

• At least 320 people were detained in Senegal in February 2026 for 'acts against nature' following the hardening of a law criminalizing homosexuality.
• Over 84 of these detainees were charged with voluntary HIV transmission solely on the basis of their HIV status.

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The report relies on data from the Human Rights Watch and the HIV Justice Network, with specific numbers and dates sourced from the article. Coverage is limited to the February 2026 arrests and the specific charges mentioned in the report.

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