US EditionUN, Netherlands cancel LGBTQ event in Senegal after government warning
SENEGAL, JUL 10 – The event was cancelled after Senegal warned of sanctions against organisers amid strong opposition to LGBTQI promotion and existing anti-gay laws, UN spokesperson said.
- The UN and the Dutch foreign ministry cancelled an LGBTQ-themed event in Senegal after warnings of repercussions for organizers from the Senegalese government.
- Senegal's foreign ministry expressed strong opposition to any promotion of the LGBTQI phenomenon, stating it reserves the right to take actions against organizers and participants.
- Seif Magango, spokesperson for the UN human rights office, confirmed that the event has been cancelled and continues to engage with the authorities.
- The Dutch foreign ministry noted the cancellation was due to various factors while affirming its commitment to human rights and equal treatment.
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UN, Netherlands cancel LGBTQ event in Senegal after gov warning
The UN and the Dutch foreign ministry said on Friday they had cancelled an LGBTQ-themed event in Senegal after the West African nation warned of repercussions for organisers and voiced opposition to all "promotion of the LGBTQI phenomenon". Anti-gay laws are in place in many conservative West African countries, including Senegal, where anyone who commits an "act against nature" with someone of the same sex can be punished by up to five years in …
U.N. Cancels LGBTQ Event in Senegal Amid Government Pushback
The U.N. and the Dutch foreign ministry canceled an LGBTQ-themed event in Senegal, responding to government warnings against promoting LGBTQI matters. Senegal's anti-gay laws impose harsh penalties, and the authorities warned of repercussions for event organizers. The U.N. continues engagement with Senegalese officials.
UN, Netherlands cancel LGBTQ event in Senegal after government warning
The U.N. and the Dutch foreign ministry said on Friday they had cancelled an LGBTQ-themed event in Senegal after the West African nation warned of repercussions for organisers and voiced opposition to all "promotion of the LGBTQI phenomenon".
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