albinos
Illegal trade in body parts threatens Africans with albinism
By Melanie Lidman — February 11, 2016
MOSHI, Tanzania (RNS) There is a gruesome trade for body parts of people with albinism in some parts of Africa because of local superstitions that they possess magical properties and can make people rich.
Does ‘religious freedom’ give Tanzanian witchdoctors the right to murder albinos?
By Brian Pellot — March 13, 2015
Of course not. When acting on your beliefs extinguishes another’s right to life, you lose.
Witch hunts increase in Tanzania as albino deaths jump
By Tonny Onyulo — March 2, 2015
TABORA, Tanzania (RNS) Vigilante villagers are attacking women they believe are witches responsible for the murders of albinos, whose white skin some believe possess magical powers.
Tanzania bans witch doctors after scores of albino people are killed in ritual slaughter
By Fredrick Nzwili — January 15, 2015
(RNS) The witch doctors reportedly fueled the killings by inducing local people to believe “magic potions” made from body parts brought good luck and wealth.
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