Lawmakers for Senegal don move one controversial bill wey go increase punishment for same-sex relations, and the matter don spark serious debate both for inside the country and internationally.

According to report wey Reuters publish, the new proposal wan amend the current law to make the penalties stronger. Senegal already get law wey criminalize same-sex relationships, but supporters of the new bill talk say tougher punishment go help protect the country’s “cultural and moral values.”

But human rights groups no gree keep quiet. BBC News report say activists dey warn say the new move fit increase fear, discrimination and harassment against LGBTQ people for the country. Dem say the bill fit also attract international attention and criticism.

Analysis wey Al Jazeera carry show say the development reflect wider tension for some African countries, where issues of religion, culture and human rights dey clash for political discussions.

As the bill dey move through parliament, many people dey watch to see whether e go finally become law — and wetin go be the impact for Senegal’s local politics and global image.