Albinism in Tanzania: slow progress in combatting violence and discrimination

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Albinism in Tanzania: slow progress in combatting violence and discrimination
The Guardian
“This is possibly the worst time to be a person living with albinism in Tanzania,” says Amir Manento. In October, citizens will go to the polls to vote in presidential and parliamentary elections. “Every election period brings with it a new cycle of killings.
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