Violence against Gay Men and Men Perceived as Gay in Senegal
This 95-page report includes interviews with dozens of people who have faced threats and violence at the hands of both the police and others in the community. It looks in detail at two key incidents: the "gay marriage" scandal of February 2008; and the arrest of the "nine homosexuals of Mbao" in December 2008. The report also examines several other cases that show how police arrests under Article 319.3 fan broader fear and suspicion.
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ISBN: 1-56432-719-1
ISBN: 1-56432-719-1
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- Fear for Life
- Summary
- Key Recommendations
- A Note on Methodology and Terminology
- Two Stories: Police Power, Public Panic, and Ruined Lives
- A Canvas of Abuse: Arbitrary Arrests, Community Violence
- “In Senegal, You Don’t Need Proof, Only Suspicions”: The Everyday Experience of Being Gay or Suspected of Being Gay
- Promoting Fear: The Role of Religious Leaders and the Media
- HIV/AIDS and Homosexual Conduct in Senegal
- Relevant International and Senegalese Legal Standards
- Recommendations
- Glossary of Terms
- Acknowledgements






