Senegal’s public prosecutor said 71 men were arrested and charged with “unnatural acts” amid a crackdown on same-sex relations.
WHO:Senegal’s public prosecutor’s office
WHAT:Arrested and charged 71 men with “unnatural acts,” while charges were dropped for 28 other defendants
WHEN:Reported Aug 10, 2026 at 6:32 AM ET
WHERE:Senegal
WHY:The arrests and charges followed Senegal’s intensifying crackdown on same-sex relations under a law that increased penalties for homosexual relations.
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