Albino killings hurt Tanzania’s image

AsiaOne
Tanzania tackles albino and 'witchcraft' killings
The Rakyat Post
Image taken in May 2009 shows albinos attending a trial in Ruyigi of some of 11 Burundians accused of being behind the murder of albinos, whose limbs have been sold to witch doctors in neighbouring Tanzania. — AFP pic. MAGU (Tanzania), Jan 23, 2015:.
Murder and magic as Tanzania tackles 'witchcraft' killingsDaily Mail

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Design & Trend
Witch Doctors Banned In Tanzania Because Of Albino Killings
Design & Trend
The Tanzanian government has recently banned witch doctors as a result of numerous attacks and murders of albinos whose body parts are used for witchcraft, reports News Daily. Albinism is a congenital disorder that results in people not having pigment in ...
The Grisly 'Charms' That Spurred a Witch Doctor BanNewser
Tanzania bans witchdoctors, sets up taskforce to curb albino attacksSabahi Online
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Headlines & Global News
Tanzania Bans Witchdoctors To Stop Albino Killings
Headlines & Global News
A string of attacks on albino people in Tanzania has prompted officials in the east African country to ban witchdoctors, the BBC reported. Share This Story. At least 70 people with albinism, a genetic disorder characterized by little to no skin pigmentation, have ...
Tanzania bans witchdoctors after albino murdersTelegraph.co.uk
Tanzania bans witch doctors to curb albino killings but 'ghost'...

Daily Mail
Tanzania presidential candidate denounces albino killings
Daily Mail
Tanzania's ruling party presidential election candidate on Tuesday denounced the killing of albinos, whose body parts are prized as lucky charms in the east African nation, as "silly" and a "national shame". The Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party ...
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BBC News
Tanzania albino killings to end, vows President Kikwete
BBC News
Tanzania's President Jakaya Kikwete has vowed to end the killings of albinos, which he said had brought shame on the East African nation. "I'm shocked and saddened at the sudden upsurge in these macabre killings," he is quoted as saying in a TV address.
Albinos in Malawi 'hunted like animals' for body partsNyasa Times
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New York Post
Tanzania bans witch doctors to deter albino killings
New York Post
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania – Tanzania has banned witch doctors in a bid to curb a rising wave of attacks and murders of albinos whose body parts are prized for witchcraft after a four-year-old albino girl was kidnapped from her home by an armed gang.
The Grisly 'Charms' That Spurred a Witch Doctor BanNewser
Witch Doctors Banned In Tanzania Because Of Albino KillingsDesign & Trend
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The Guardian
Tanzania bans witchdoctors in attempt to end albino killings
The Guardian
At least 74 people with albinism have reportedly been murdered in the east African country since 2000. Photograph: Yasuyoshi Chiba/AFP/Getty Images. David Smith, Africa correspondent. Wednesday 14 January 2015 08.16 EST. Share on Facebook · Share ...
Tanzania acts to protect albinosIndependent Online
Tanzania bans witch doctors to deter albino killingsYahoo News
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NEWS.com.au
Witchdoctors banned for albino killings
NEWS.com.au
TANZANIA has banned witchdoctors to try to stem a surge in murders of albinos, whose body parts are sold for witchcraft, officials say. “These so-called witches bear responsibility for the attacks against albinos,” interior ministry spokesman Isaac Nantanga ...
Albinos Killed in Tanzania for Money & Power Rituals | Government Bans ...Bella Naija
Witchdoctors banned to protect albinosLegalbrief (subscription)
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>The UN Human Rights Council on Thursday decided to appoint an expert to investigate abuses suffered by albinos in East Africa. The 47-member council adopted by consensus a resolution establishing a three-year watchdog position. It expressed “grave concern at attacks and widespread violations against persons with albinism, including women and children, persons with disabilities and the elderly.”