French national held in Dakar under controversial charges
A French engineer in his early thirties has been taken into custody in Dakar during a sweeping police operation targeting LGBTQ+ individuals in Sénégal. The detainee faces multiple allegations, including unnatural acts, criminal conspiracy, money laundering, and attempted transmission of HIV. Authorities have not disclosed further details about the case.
Consular intervention and diplomatic response
French diplomatic missions in Dakar are closely monitoring the situation. Consular officials have conducted four visits to the detained citizen to ensure proper legal protection. Meanwhile, the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs continues to engage with the man’s family and coordinate with local judicial authorities.
Senegal’s tightening stance on LGBTQ+ rights
Earlier this year, Sénégal enacted stricter legislation that introduces up to a decade in prison for consensual same-sex relations. The move reflects growing societal and political resistance to LGBTQ+ rights in the country. France has reiterated its long-standing position in favor of global decriminalization of homosexuality and opposition to all forms of discrimination based on sexual orientation.
