Saturday, August 06, 2016

Why albinos are being killed in Malawi, and what's being done to stop it - CSMonitor.com

Why albinos are being killed in Malawi, and what's being done to stop it - CSMonitor.com: "Violent crimes against albinos are typically committed by individuals or criminal gangs driven by the belief that albino body parts can bring wealth, happiness and good luck. It is common for attackers, many of whom live in poverty and have low levels of literacy, to sell their victims' limbs to witchdoctors for use in charms and magical potions. "


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