We’ll end albino killings, vows JK

>President Jakaya Kikwete has expressed shock over the fresh wave of killings of people with albinism in the country, saying this barbaric cruelty, which has also given Tanzania a bad image, cannot be tolerated. In his first remarks since the renewed wave of attacks on albinos, which has subjected Tanzania to global condemnation, President Kikwete sought to absolve the government from blame, saying past efforts by his administration had stamped out the vice.

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Habari Zinazoendana

10 years ago

BBC News

04 Mar

Tanzania albino killings to end, vows President Kikwete

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.
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10 years ago

TheCitizen

15 Mar

Govt not doing enough to end albino killings

The right to life is a constitutional right of every person in the world and such it is provided for in Article 14 of The Constitution of the United Republic of Tanzania, 1977.

 

10 years ago

BBC

Tanzanian vow to end albino killings

Tanzania's President Jakaya Kikwete pledges to end the killings of albinos, which he says has brought shame on the East African nation.

 

10 years ago

TheCitizen

22 Feb

Reading culture ‘can end albino killings’

>Albino killings, lack of accountability, laziness and other crimes and unacceptable behaviours can only end once more Tanzanians engage in scientific thinking rather than being superstitious.

 

10 years ago

TheCitizen

04 Mar

EDITORIAL: Put an end to Albino killings now, please!

>The killing of people with albinism, ostensibly for their body parts, is a crime so heinous that we must do all we can to bring it to an end. It is disturbing that there is an air of desperation around this subject, with more lamenting than working out a plan of action to save these precious lives.

 

10 years ago

TheCitizen

15 Mar

Imetosha: The struggle to end albino killings

Albino killings have become so rampant over the past couple of years, but in recent months the issue of albino killings has ascended to the category of a prominent problem in the country prompting various activists, politicians and the general public to react to the this bulging problem

 

10 years ago

The Guardian

14 Jan

Tanzania bans witchdoctors in attempt to end albino killings

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 ...
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10 years ago

TheCitizen

23 Aug

LAKE ZONE: End albino killings, MP urges people of goodwill

>Leaders from the Tanzania Association of People with albinism have asked Tanzanians of goodwill to support them in ending the dangers facing them.

 

10 years ago

TheCitizen

28 Mar

UN set to investigate albino killings in EA

>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.”

 

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