Albinos call for execution of witchcraft killers in Tanzania

Channel News Asia
Albinos call for execution of witchcraft killers in Tanzania
The Star Online
DAR ES SALAAM (Reuters) - Albino campaigners in Tanzania called on Friday for the execution of prisoners convicted of murdering people with their condition to deter the witchcraft-related killings. Activists say attackers have killed at least 75 albinos in the ...
Tanzanian husband kills albino wife for 'lucky body parts'The Voice Online
Tanzania sentences 4 to death over albino murderPress TV
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The Star Online

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Daily News

02 Mar

Albinos 'want their killers executed'

Albinos 'want their killers executed'
Daily News
A DELEGATION of people with albinism through the Tanzania Albinism Society (TAS) is expected to meet President Jakaya Kikwete on Thursday, this week, in which among others, will request the president to put into effect the death penalty on convicted ...

 

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The Seattle Times

23 Feb

Witchcraft prompting more murders of African albinos

IPPmedia
Witchcraft prompting more murders of African albinos
The Seattle Times
In southeast Africa, albinos are at risk because their body parts are used for witchcraft. Since 2000, according to U.N. estimates, 75 albinos have been killed in Tanzania, and the frequency of attacks on them seems to be increasing.... By Alan Cowell. The New ...
Effective Plans Needed to Stop Albino KillingsAllAfrica.com
Tanzania's elections may be dangerous for albinosColumbus Dispatch
Albino Toddler Found Dead,...

 

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TheCitizen

20 Apr

Lowassa wants convicted albinos killers hanged

Dar es Salaam. Former Prime Minister Edward Lowassa yesterday urged people with albinism to pressure President Jakaya Kikwete into approving the hanging of convicted albino killers.

 

10 years ago

Daily News

15 Apr

Killers of albinos must feel law's full brunt

Killers of albinos must feel law's full brunt
Daily News
PRESIDENT Jakaya Kikwete has gone to great lengths to explain why the 16 convicted murderers of people living with albinism have not yet been handed over to the hangman for execution. The killers, he said, still have a few legal rights that protect them ...

 

10 years ago

Fuelled Persecution Leads To Mutilation And Murder

12 Jun

Albinism in Tanzania: Witchcraft

International Business Times UK
Albinism in Tanzania: Witchcraft-fuelled persecution leads to mutilation and murder
International Business Times UK
Limi Luchoma, a 30-year-old mother-of-four with albinism, is a recent survivor of a brutal attack. In May, she was asleep in the home she shared with her father and her children in a village in the western Katavi Region when two men broke in. Locking the door ...
World albinism awareness day to be observed in Kikwetespyghana.com

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SBS

11 Oct

Witchcraft suspects burned in Tanzania

Telegraph.co.uk
Witchcraft suspects burned in Tanzania
SBS
Police in Tanzania have arrested 23 people after seven people accused of witchcraft were burned alive in a village. Source: AAP. 11 Oct 2014 - 1:22 AM UPDATED 1 MIN AGO. Tweet. 0. Seven people accused of witchcraft have been burned alive in Tanzania ...
7 witchcraft suspects burned to death in TanzaniaSabahi Online
Tanzania arrests 23 over killing of seven 'witches'BBC News
Seven witchcraft suspects burned to death in TanzaniaPakistan...

 

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Mail &Amp; Guardian Online

10 Oct

Seven accused of witchcraft burned alive in Tanzania

The Express Tribune
Seven accused of witchcraft burned alive in Tanzania
Mail & Guardian Online
Police in Tanzania say 23 people were arrested in connection with the crime of seven people, accused of witchcraft, have been burned alive. Seven people accused of being witches were burned to death in Tanzania. (Reuters). Attackers in Tanzania burned ...
Seven People Accused of Witchcraft Burned Alive in TanzaniaThe Cubic Lane
Tanzanian police arrest 23 suspects for killing seven people for...

 

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ABS CBN News

10 Oct

7 witchcraft suspects burned to death in Tanzania

The Express Tribune
7 witchcraft suspects burned to death in Tanzania
ABS CBN News
DAR ES SALAAM - Seven people accused of witchcraft have been burned alive in Tanzania, police said Friday, adding they have arrested 23 people in connection with the crimes. "They were attacked and burnt to death by a mob of villagers who accused ...
Tanzanian police arrest 23 suspects for killing seven people for witchcraftStarAfrica.com
7 elders burnt to death on suspicions of witchcraftIPPmedia

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International Business Times UK

11 Oct

Seven Witchcraft Suspects Burned Alive in Tanzania

International Business Times UK
Seven Witchcraft Suspects Burned Alive in Tanzania
International Business Times UK
A local witch doctor was arrested on suspicion of carrying out the killings of seven people accused of witchcraft in Tanzania. "They were attacked and burnt to death by a mob of villagers who accused them of engaging in witchcraft," Jafari Mohamed, the police ...
7 Accused Witches Killed in TanzaniaNewser
Seven witchcraft suspects burned to death in TanzaniaThanh Nien Daily
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