UN condemns surge in hunting and killing of albinos in East Africa

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UN condemns surge in hunting and killing of albinos in East Africa
The Star Online
NAIROBI (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - At least 15 people with albinism, mostly children, have been killed, wounded, abducted or nearly abducted in East Africa in a surge in violence against albinos in the past six months, the United Nations (U.N.) said on ...
UN rights chief denounces surge in albino attacksThe Daily Star
Surge in 'stunningly vicious attacks' on albino children in East Africa,...

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Habari Zinazoendana

10 years ago

Sky News Australia

25 Aug

UN condemns abuse of Tanzania albinos

Sky News Australia
UN condemns abuse of Tanzania albinos
Sky News Australia
A UN expert has condemned the abuse of young albinos in government care centres in Tanzania, a country where many are killed and their body parts sold as lucky charms. At least 74 albinos have been murdered in the east African country since 2000.
Ritual Killings of People With Albinism Increase in TanzaniaVoice of America
UN: Children with albinism segregated in TanzaniaKansas City Star

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10 years ago

Naharnet

25 Aug

UN Expert Condemns 'Appalling' Abuse of Tanzania Albinos

Naharnet
UN Expert Condemns 'Appalling' Abuse of Tanzania Albinos
Naharnet
A U.N. expert Monday condemned the abuse of young albinos in government care centers in Tanzania, a country where many are killed and their body parts sold as lucky charms. At least 74 albinos have been murdered in the east African country since 2000.
UN: Children with albinism segregated in TanzaniaKFOX El Paso

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11 years ago

IPPmedia

15 May

UTSS condemns killing of woman with albinism

IPPmedia
UTSS condemns killing of woman with albinism
IPPmedia
An organisation dealing with people with albinism, Under the Same Sun (UTSS), has condemned the brutal killing of Mughu Lugata (40), calling on the government to intensify the war against the perpetrators. Doing so would protect people with albinism, said ...
Two Tanzanian Witchdoctors Arrested Over Albino KillingRTT News
'witch doctors' charged in albino murderNEWS.com.au
'Witch doctors' charged in Tanzania murderSBS
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10 years ago

TheCitizen

28 May

‘Politicians killing albinos’

 The government admitted yesterday that politicians could be behind increased attacks and killings of people with albinism in the country.

 

10 years ago

Dewji Blog

07 May

UN Secretary General condemns Killing of two Tanzanian Peacekeepers in Congo

Martin Kobler, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General in the Democratic Republic of Congo (in suit) tells Tanzanian peacekeepers he strongly admires them despite the tragic loss of 2 comrades as they continue to actively protect the population. (Photo: MONUSCO)

Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on the attack on MONUSCO in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

The Secretary-General strongly condemns the killing of two United Nations peacekeepers...

 

10 years ago

AllAfrica.Com

26 Mar

Muslims Combat Albinos' Killing for Magic

Muslims Combat Albinos' Killing for Magic
AllAfrica.com
As Malawi continues to register mass killings of albinos, the Muslim community has launched a relentless fight to curb the malpractice described by human rights and political leadership in the southern African nation as "heart rending" and "barbaric.".

 

11 years ago

Indiablooms

16 May

UN urges protection for Albinos after Tanzania killing

BBC News
UN urges protection for Albinos after Tanzania killing
indiablooms
New York, May 16 (IBNS): The barbaric murder of a woman with albinism in Tanzania has prompted the United Nations human rights chief to call for greater protection for this "exceptionally vulnerable" community. According to police reports, 40-year-old ...
UN human rights chief urges greater protection for people with albinismShanghai Daily (subscription)
Tanzanian police arrest 'witch doctors' over killing of...

 

11 years ago

UN News Centre

15 May

UN rights chief calls for greater protection for Albinos after barbaric killing in ...

UN News Centre
UN rights chief calls for greater protection for Albinos after barbaric killing in ...
UN News Centre
15 May 2014 – The barbaric murder of a woman with albinism in Tanzania has prompted the United Nations human rights chief to call for greater protection for this “exceptionally vulnerable” community. According to police reports, 40-year-old Munghu Lugata ...
UN Condemns Death of Tanzania Albino Woman Killed for Body PartsBusinessweek
UTSS condemns killing of woman with...

 

10 years ago

Postzambia.Com

30 Jan

PFC condemns Tanzania for suspending The East African

PFC condemns Tanzania for suspending The East African
postzambia.com
THE Press Freedom Committee of The Post has condemned the Tanzanian government's decision to suspend publication of the The East African newspaper. Committee chairperson Namatama Mundia stated yesterday that the suspension of the newspaper ...
Tanzanian Authorities Suspend Newspaper Citing FormalityInternational Press Institute (press release)

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