Police started looking into a case about same-sex acts between two men in Old Yundum last Friday evening. They reported the men involved are 18 and 22 years old. Officers continue gathering facts about what happened that night. The police plan to share more details as they learn new information about this situation.
The law in The Gambia makes these acts illegal for everyone regardless of gender. People found guilty face harsh penalties under current laws. Punishment can range from 14 years behind bars to life imprisonment in certain cases. The law describes some situations as "aggravated homosexuality," which carries stricter sentences. This category includes repeat offenders and HIV-positive individuals who engage in same-sex relationships.
The law in The Gambia makes these acts illegal for everyone regardless of gender. People found guilty face harsh penalties under current laws. Punishment can range from 14 years behind bars to life imprisonment in certain cases. The law describes some situations as "aggravated homosexuality," which carries stricter sentences. This category includes repeat offenders and HIV-positive individuals who engage in same-sex relationships.
