Droit des homosexuels : la présidente de l'Assemblée nationale française charge le Sénégal
In a statement widely shared on social media, the president of the French National Assembly, Yaël Braun-Pivet, denounced the violence and humiliation suffered by LGBT people in Senegal, mentioning in particular arrests in the street and scenes of mob justice filmed and then broadcast online.
According to the French politician, this situation is a direct consequence of the tightening of Senegalese legislation against homosexuals. She states that "the new law adopted in Senegal now provides for prison sentences ranging from five to ten years for LGBT people, while also exposing to prosecution those who provide them with public or financial support."
In her speech, Yaël Braun-Pivet cited the case of a 23-year-old man who was allegedly sentenced to six years in prison "for having loved." She drew a parallel with other countries such as Russia, Uganda, and Iran, where sexual minorities also face repressive legislation. "Imprisoning someone for who they are, for who they love, is not a cultural issue. It is a violation of human rights," she stated, reminding the audience that Senegal is a signatory to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
The Speaker of the French National Assembly also recalled that France decriminalized homosexuality in 1982 under the leadership of Robert Badinter, affirming that her country has since pursued a fight for the universal decriminalization of homosexuality. This statement comes amidst sensitive debates surrounding issues of sovereignty, human rights, and societal values, which are frequently at the heart of relations between African states and their Western partners.
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