The government of Senegal has passed a law that provides for a sentence of up to 10 years in prison for homosexual relations.
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The bill was supported by parliament and came into force, imposing harsh sanctions on gays and lesbians. Now, people who engage in same-sex relationships risk up to ten years in prison. This measure has caused a wave of criticism from human rights organisations around the world.
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Similarly harsh penalties for homosexuality exist in a number of other countries, including Iran, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Nigeria, Somalia, Mauritania, Brunei and Afghanistan, where the death penalty may even be applied. In many countries in Africa, the Middle East and South Asia, same-sex relationships are punishable by long prison sentences, which creates serious obstacles for LGBT communities in these regions.
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