Senegal has enacted legislation doubling the maximum penalty for same-sex relations, making them punishable by up to 10 years in prison
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Gay Senegalese man seeks asylum as authorities step up crackdown
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A gay man from Senegal is seeking asylum as the country's authorities have increased their crackdown on same-sex relations, with new legislation doubling the maximum penalty to up to 10 years in prison. This move represents a significant escalation of Senegal's anti-LGBTQ policies.