Mozambique: At Least 20 Elderly People Killed Over Witchcraft Allegations

Maputo — At least 20 elderly people were killed in Mozambique between 2010 and 2011 over witchcraft allegations, and many others were physically, sexually psychologically abused and deprived of food assistance.

Speaking in Maputo on Friday, during the celebrations of the World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), Chairperson of the Third Age Forum, Antonio Sitoe, said that witchcraft and other superstitious allegations are the leading causes behind the increasing cases of violence against elderly people across the country.

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