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What is albinism – Under the Same Sun

This report by Under the Same Sun explains what albinism is, and discusses some of the key challenges faced by persons living with albinism. See here: What is Albinism – UTSS

Under the Same Sun – “Albino” vs “Person with Albinism (PWA)

Statement by Under the Same Sun; an NGO which advocates for the dignity and protection of persons with albinism, clarifying and explaining their preference of the term “person with albinism” over “albino”. see here:Official Position of Under the Same Sun

Children with Albinism in Africa: Murder Mutilation and violence

This report was written for the UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Violence against children, Mme. Marta Santos Pais. The report presents a detailed and comprehensive overview of the situation in Tanzania concerning persons living with albinism (PWA), particularly children. See full report here: Comprehensive Report to Marta Santos – UN-SRSG and APPENDICES To Report to Marta Santos

Zambia: Zion Church member fined for accusing another of witchcraft

A MAN from Zion Church has been fined KR1,000 for accusing his friend of being a witch without having sufficient evidence. Josias Moono told senior court magistrates Martha Tembo, Kalunga Chansa and Mukuka Ngandwe that he, Misopela and Jam teamed up to bewitch his brother Steven Moono, who is a police officer at Chinyunyu Police Post, because they were jealous of him. Read more here.

Zambia: 90-year-old woman torched to death on suspicion that she was a witch

A 90-year-old woman was torched to death on suspicion that she was a witch yesterday in Ndola. Copperbelt police commissioner Mary Tembo confirmed the tragic incident and identified the deceased as Fanny Nankani. Read more here.

Uganda: 13 arrested over Luuka police riot

Police in Luuka last week arrested 13 people, after they rioted at  Ntayigirwa police post. The residents were protesting the recent killing of a 13-year-old boy in a suspected ritual murder. They tried to lynch a key suspect, a one Kapere, but the police intervened to save him. Read more here. 

Kenya: Horrific – 3 people brutally beaten and burnt to death over alleged witchcraft (VIEWER DISCRETION)

With the anniversary of the barbaric killing of four young students of the University of Port Harcourt by the Aluu Community recently observed, another video of mob justice has surfaced online but this time from the Kissi Town located in the South West of Kenya. See here.  (WARNING: Viewer discretion is advised, some viewers may find this footage upsetting)

Kenya: Witchcraft In Kenyan Soccer Exposed

Witchcraft and superstition have been twin pillars of the local game, particularly when it involves veritable giants Gor Mahia (K’Ogalo) and AFC Leopards (Ingwe). Tales have been told of some officials consulting ‘team doctors’, who hire dead bodies from the mortuary, which are brought to the stadium to ‘cleanse’ the pitch on the night before a match. Read more here.

Papua New Guinea: PNG women demand an end to violence

There’s a National Day of Mourning today for the plight of women in Papua New Guinea. The tradition Haus Krai is to highlight the violence and suffering of women through rape, murder, and claims of witchcraft. Read more here.

Sweden: ‘Exorcism punishes kids for family’s woes’

With several recent cases of parents attempting to exorcise their “witch” children in Sweden, Congolese-Swedish pastor Josef Nsumbu explains the kindoki belief at the heart of the abuse. Read more here.

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