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Senegal: Double talk from political leaders on gay rights

September 01, 2015

News of the conviction and gaoling of seven men for homosexual conduct took us to the West African country of Senegal.

What would drive a mother to report her own son for homosexuality resulting in a gaol term?
Why is the country seemingly out of step with its neighbours on legalising homosexuality?
What is preventing Senegal’s politicians from updating their laws for LGBT people?

To dissect gay life in Senegal, we spoke with Neela Ghoshal from Human Rights Watch in Africa.

Find out more on World Wide Wave's Senegal page.