Senegal president signs new anti-LGBTQ law

UN human rights chief Volker Turk warned against approving the measure, arguing that it “flies in the face” of dignity, privacy, and equality

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has signed into law a measure that toughens penalties for same-sex relations and criminalizes the “promotion” and financing of homosexuality.

UN human rights chief Volker Turk called the bill “harmful” and urged the president not to sign it. It was approved by parliament in March by 135 votes...