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Quick summary: Senegal’s parliament has approved legislation that doubles prison sentences and increases fines for same-sex relations. Activists state this move reflects a broader regional push for stricter anti-LGBT laws.

Senegal’s parliament has approved new legislation that significantly increases penalties for same-sex relations. The approved law doubles existing prison sentences and raises fines for such acts. Activists have commented that this legislative development is indicative of a broader regional trend towards implementing more stringent anti-LGBT laws.

Source: www.dw.com