More than 70 men have been arrested in Senegal as authorities intensify a crackdown on same-sex relations following the introduction of tougher anti-LGBTQ+ legislation earlier this year.

The crackdown has drawn strong criticism from human rights organisations and the United Nations.

 UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk had urged Senegal not to adopt the new law, warning of its potential impact on human rights and discrimination.

The UN has previously called on Senegal to decriminalise consensual same-sex relations between adults.

Unathi Batyashe spoke to Seif Magango, Spokesperson for the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights...

More than 70 men have been arrested in Senegal as authorities intensify a crackdown on same-sex relations following the introduction of tougher anti-LGBTQ+ legislation earlier this year.
The crackdown has drawn strong criticism from human rights organisations and the United Nations.
&nbsp;UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker T&uuml;rk had urged Senegal not to adopt the new law, warning of its potential impact on human rights and discrimination.
The UN has previously called on Senegal to decriminalise consensual same-sex relations between adults.
Unathi Batyashe spoke to Seif Magango, Spokesperson for the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights...

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UN Human Rights Office concerned as Senegalese authorities intensify crackdown on same-sex relations 

South Sudan President Salva Kiir has signed amendments to the country's election law, removing requirements that the completion of a permanent constitution and a national census precede elections. Kiir's office described the amendments to the National Elections Act of 2012 as "another major milestone" in preparations for the country's elections.

The South Sudan Opposition Alliance, a coalition of opposition parties and signatory to the 2018 peace agreement, has rejected the changes, saying they were made without adequate consultation among the parties to the agreement.

Lulu Gaboo spoke to Edmund Yakani, executive director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organisation... and Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher at the Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International Affairs.

South Sudan President Salva Kiir has signed amendments to the country's election law, removing requirements that the completion of a permanent constitution and a national census precede elections. Kiir's office described the amendments to the National Elections Act of 2012 as "another major milestone" in preparations for the country's elections.
The South Sudan Opposition Alliance, a coalition of opposition parties and signatory to the 2018 peace agreement, has rejected the changes, saying they were made without adequate consultation among the parties to the agreement.
Lulu Gaboo spoke to Edmund Yakani, executive director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organisation... and Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher at the Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International Affairs.

 South Sudan President Salva Kiir amends election law ahead of elections

Members of the global progressive movement have gathered in New York to reaffirm their commitment to the principles of the United Nations (UN) Charter, ahead of the High-Level Week of the 81st UN General Assembly. The event, held on Monday evening at Riverside Church under the banner "We Shall Not Be Moved," brought together activists and international figures to celebrate the UN Charter and its principles of sovereign equality, self-determination and peaceful dialogue. 

Delivering the keynote address, South Africa's Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, said the gathering provided an opportunity to reaffirm the belief that international relations must be guided by the UN Charter and that lasting peace can only be achieved through dialogue.

Channel Africa's reporter Michael Mbewe filed this report.

Members of the global progressive movement have gathered in New York to reaffirm their commitment to the principles of the United Nations (UN) Charter, ahead of the High-Level Week of the 81st UN General Assembly. The event, held on Monday evening at Riverside Church under the banner "We Shall Not Be Moved," brought together activists and international figures to celebrate the UN Charter and its principles of sovereign equality, self-determination and peaceful dialogue.&nbsp;
Delivering the keynote address, South Africa's Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, said the gathering provided an opportunity to reaffirm the belief that international relations must be guided by the UN Charter and that lasting peace can only be achieved through dialogue.
Channel Africa's reporter Michael Mbewe filed this report.

Global Progressive Movement members gathered in New York ahead of 81st UN General Assembly 

Major U.S. television networks have suspended pooled coverage of President Donald Trump after the White House decided to bar CNN, Politico and MS NOW from access. On Friday, Trump accused the three outlets of publishing "fiction or lies" about his administration.

The organisations say their reporters were denied access to the White House on Saturday. In response to the suspension, the White House has launched its own streaming channel, Trump TV, which provides a 24-hour feed featuring clips of the president.

Lulu Gaboo spoke to media commentator and executive director of the Henry Nxumalo Foundation, Anton Harbour.

Major U.S. television networks have suspended pooled coverage of President Donald Trump after the White House decided to bar CNN, Politico and MS NOW from access. On Friday, Trump accused the three outlets of publishing "fiction or lies" about his administration.
The organisations say their reporters were denied access to the White House on Saturday. In response to the suspension, the White House has launched its own streaming channel, Trump TV, which provides a 24-hour feed featuring clips of the president.
Lulu Gaboo spoke to media commentator and executive director of the Henry Nxumalo Foundation, Anton Harbour.

UN Human Rights Office concerned as Senegalese authorities intensify crackdown on same-sex relations

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