Two Arrested and Sentence to 3 Months Imprisonment in Senegal for Criticizing Prime Minister's Stance on LGBTQ Rights

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June 3, 2024

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A source close to the case said that the two men are being investigated for "spreading false news" and "offending" the head of government.

Judicial police arrested activist Bah Diakhate Monday after he recorded a video attacking Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko for an earlier statement on LGBTQ rights.

Preacher Cheikh Ahmed Tidiane Ndao was taken into custody on Tuesday, after also criticizing Sonko for what he said was complacency towards LGBTQ issues.

Sonko spoke about the issue during a visit last week by French far-left politician Jean-Luc Melenchon.

Religious figures and other activists in Senegal criticized Sonko for his perceived tolerance and for giving a platform to Melenchon to speak on the topic.

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Imam, activist jailed for 3 months in Senegal

Bah Diakhate and Imam Cheikh Tidiane Ndao were sentenced to a firm sentence of three months in prison for spreading false news. They will also have to pay a fine of 100,000 CFA francs. (D11,160). On the other hand, they were acquitted of offenses against a person exercising presidential prerogatives.

Two Arrested and Sentence to 3 Months Imprisonment in Senegal for Criticizing Prime Minister's Stance on LGBTQ Rights

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