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- President Bassirou Diomaye Faye raised prison term to 10 years and fine 10 million CFA francs ($18,000) in March 2026, while 86 arrests occurred since February, including 18 on April 19 in Linguere.
- Visits fell from 2,425 in January to 1,803 in February 2026, 25.6% drop as fear of arrest deters men having sex with men.
- Health minister Dr Safiatou Thiam warned that naming detainees and their HIV status threatens confidentiality, fueling stigma.
