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Murders Terrify Tanzanian Albinos

Killers sell body parts for use in witchcraft

By Ambreen Ali,  Newser User

Posted Nov 4, 2008 2:03 PM CST

(Newser) – Tanzanian Albinos are living in fear, "unsure of waking up in one piece," said one, as 30 have been killed this year for their body parts, the Guardian reports. Their pigment-free hair, skin, genitals, and extremities are used in witchcraft to bring enrichment,...   Read full story »

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