Senegal Charges 71 Men With ‘Unnatural Acts’ In Homosexuality Crackdown

Senegal has charged 71 men with “unnatural acts” as authorities intensify a crackdown on homosexuality in the West African country.
The public prosecutor’s office announced the charges late Friday, saying the men had been brought before a court following a preliminary investigation.
According to a statement by the prosecutor’s office, charges against 28 other defendants were dropped entirely.
The latest development comes months after Senegal passed a new law increasing penalties for homosexual relations. Under the legislation, such relations are now punishable by between five and 10 years in prison.
More than 100 people, including some local celebrities, have reportedly been arres...