In the past few years there has been a huge rise in the murders of albino people living in Tanzania following the belief that their body parts bring good luck and wealth when used in potions by Witchdoctors.
In Tanzania and other parts of East Africa, thousands of dollars are being made from selling the potions and other items made from the bones, hair, skin, limbs and genitals of the albino’s.
It has been estimated that well over 100 murders have taken place so far this year with 57 reported murders and 6 attempted murders where victims lost limbs in Tanzania and a total of 14 murders in Burundi. It is believed that many of the cases have gone unreported since the start of the killing spree in 2007 with some families killing albino babies at birth to avoid discrimination.
According to reports, the Tanzanian police estimate the price for a complete set of albino body parts, which includes all four limbs, genitals, ears, nose and tongue, can fetch up to £50,000 when sold to a Witchdoctor.
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