A new #homophobic rally will be held this February 20th in #Senegal, called by the “And Samm Jikko” collective (Together for the Safeguarding of Values, in Wolof), composed of religious associations. The protesters are calling for a new review by MPs of a bill toughening the laws on the subject, recently rejected by Parliament. This is a new march of shame, calling for a strengthening of the repression of homosexuality, which is already punishable by one to five years in prison. This proposal also includes “lesbianism, bisexuality, transsexuality, intersexuality, bestiality, necrophilia, and other similar practices.”
It should be noted that even in death, the graves of LGBTQI+ people are desecrated, if not outright refused, in most cemeteries.
The Free Collective of Senegal is sending a new warning to the entire international community.
Planète Queer 
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