Africa
Togo rejects decriminalization of homosexuality
According to DW – Togo is once again saying no to homosexuality. Christian Trimua, the Togolese minister responsible for human rights, hammered home at the United Nations Human Rights Committee at its 132nd session.
“Regarding specifically sexual relations between consenting adults of the same sex, Togo is not considering repealing the criminal provisions relating to this offense. Because this sexual orientation is not part of the social values of our country ”.
International
Homosexuality: France withdraws Senegal from so-called « safe » countries
According to Xibaaru.sn – In a decision motivated mainly by the protection of LGBT people and the desire to offer their nationals the hope of a more lenient asylum procedure in France, the Council of State withdrew, Friday 2 July, the Republics of Benin, Senegal and Ghana from the French list of so-called « safe » countries.
This list of 16 countries established by Ofpra (French Office for the Protection of Refugees and Stateless Persons) is the subject of a legal battle that began at the end of 2019, after the entry into force of the asylum and immigration law. , which exposes the nationals of these countries to an expulsion procedure as soon as their asylum application is rejected at first instance, even before a possible appeal.
Homosexuality: the tone is rising between Brussels and Orban
According to Lepoint.fr – The subject of the dispute between the European Commission and Hungary is shifting to the realm of morals. An amendment to Hungary’s anti-pedophilia law ignited the powder on Wednesday when President Ursula von der Leyen expressed « concern » over the new legislation. Adopted by parliament with 157 votes for and 1 against !