Senegal Charges 32 Individuals for HIV Transmission and Acts
Thirty-two people in Senegal have been charged with “unnatural acts” and the wilful transmission of HIV, as well as criminal conspiracy, endangering lives, unlawful collection of personal data, and sexual harassment. This decision was made by the public prosecutor in the northern Louga region following an order from an investigating judge at the Louga High Court on October 15.
The prosecution is part of a broader crackdown on suspected LGBTQ+ individuals, with reports indicating that at least 212 people were arrested between February and July 2026. Senegal's laws against homosexuality were tightened in March 2026, raising the maximum prison sentence for consensual same-sex relations from five to ten years and introducing penalties for promoting homosexuality.
Human Rights Watch has criticized these actions, urging the Senegalese authorities to cease the repression of LGBTQ+ individuals, especially ahead of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games.
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