Muted international response as Senegal doubles penalty for same-sex relations
International reaction has been relatively tepid after Senegal enacted a law doubling penalties for same-sex relations, even as similar measures across Africa have drawn sharp criticism.
Senegal this week enacted a law that doubles the penalty for same-sex relations. While several African nations' recent restrictions on LGBTQ rights have prompted fierce criticism, the international response to Senegal’s move has been notably muted.