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Tanzania Opens Trials in Killings of Albinos

Dozens arrested in 40 murders; body parts used for witchcraft

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(Newser) – Tanzania is trying seven people for murdering albinos and selling their body parts for use in witchcraft, the BBC reports. Dozens have been arrested in some 40 murders over the past year and a half, but so far no one has been convicted. Witch doctors sell “albino potions” for thousands of dollars, saying they bring good luck; some of their customers are believed to be top businessmen.

Tanzanian albino Muadhani Ramadhani weaves a carpet Friday, May 4, 2007, as part of celebrations to mark World Albino Day.
Tanzanian albino Muadhani Ramadhani weaves a carpet Friday, May 4, 2007, as part of celebrations to mark World Albino Day.   (AP Photo/Khalfan Said)
In this March 29, 2009 file photo, African Albino identified only as Moszy, right, seen, after arriving on a small boat with 60 other migrants in Granadilla on the Canary island of Tenerife, Spain. Spain is giving fast-track treatment to an asylum request from an African albino who fears his...
In this March 29, 2009 file photo, African Albino identified only as Moszy, right, seen, after arriving on a small boat with 60 other migrants in Granadilla on the Canary island of Tenerife, Spain. Spain...   (AP Photo/Carlos Moreno, File)
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TerrifiedCitizen
Jun 9, 09 11:43 AM CDT
Superstition is so closely tied to illiteracy and ignorance. Reply
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Sauerkraut
Jun 9, 09 11:45 AM CDT
it sure seems to have to do more with culture then illiteracy and ignorance. This obviously isnt something new.
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TerrifiedCitizen
Jun 9, 09 12:24 PM CDT
Yes, certain cultures are more saturated with illiteracy and ignorance. Reply
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SPH
Jun 9, 09 1:08 PM CDT
This is just plain wrong...If you want good luck you need unicorn horn...Did these people not go to school?..... Reply
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Mr.C
Jun 9, 09 1:30 PM CDT
Recent aid packages allowed tens of thousands to go to school in Tanzania . Their parents couldn't afford to.
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