Witchcraft prompting more murders of African albinos

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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 ...
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The Star Online

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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 ...
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Dewji Blog

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NTV Uganda
The two suspects, Mohammed Matovu Sebaduka and Omar Mutuka were brought into the country on Tuesday evening. Two suspected masterminds of the murders of Muslim Sheikhs in Busoga have been extradited from Tanzania to Uganda. The two ...

 

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Telegraph.Co.Uk

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Tanzania bans witchdoctors after albino murders

Telegraph.co.uk
Tanzania bans witchdoctors after albino murders
Telegraph.co.uk
Tanzania has announced a ban on witchdoctors who have been targeting the country's large albino population in the mistaken belief their body parts can bring wealth, luck and power. The country's home affairs minister called for communities to tip-off ...
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