Senegal's crackdown on LGBTQ+ people forces them to go into hiding, rights watchdog says

Newseze Wire·Mon, Oct 12, 10:06 AMWire: Philadelphia Inquirer

Human Rights Watch reports that Senegal has launched a harsh crackdown on LGBTQ+ people, leading to arrests and rights violations

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Senegal's crackdown on LGBTQ+ people forces them to go into hiding, rights watchdog says

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