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Persecution of Albinos in Tanzania

New cases of persecution against people living with albinism have been reported as the country celebrated the National Albinism Day.

Tanzania: Need to End Persecution of People With Albinism

Daily News, 22 May 2014

TANZANIA recently marked the National Albinism Day amid revelation of new cases of persecution against people living with albinism. Read more »

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Persecution of Albinos reported in Tanzania (file photo).

Tanzania: Albino Killers Must Be Found and Prosecuted

Daily News, 21 May 2014

THE barbaric killing of an albino, Ms Munghu Lugata, on May 12, this year in Bariadi District, has touched the hearts of 12 diplomats from the European Union, prompting them to… Read more »
Tanzania: More Education On Albinism Surest Way to Save Victims

Daily News, 21 May 2014

He says: "They saw my problem first instead of seeing humanity in me; I am a human just like any other human. We have been baptized many names in this society. Others nicknames… Read more »
Tanzania: Tougher Laws Needed to Punish Albino Killers

Daily News, 18 May 2014

LAST week, both local and international media covered the killing of a 40-year-old woman with albinism, named Ms Munghu Lugata. Read more »
Tanzania: UN Rights Chief Calls for Greater Protection for Albinos After Barbaric Killing in Tanzania

UN News, 15 May 2014

The barbaric murder of a woman with albinism in Tanzania has prompted the United Nations human rights chief to call for greater protection for this "exceptionally vulnerable"… Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzanian Police Arrest 'Witch Doctors' Over Killing of Albino

Sabahi, 15 May 2014

Tanzanian police have arrested two alleged witch doctors after an albino woman was hacked to death for body parts, AFP reported Wednesday (May 14th). Munghu Lugata, 40, was killed… Read more »
Tanzania: Call to Support People With Albinism

Daily News, 26 April 2014

SOCIETY has been urged to cooperate with institutions and individuals fighting for the rights of people living with albinism, especially by preparing conducive environment for them… Read more »

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Albinos Still Under Attack, Tanzanian Director Reports

Under the Same Sun Director Vicky Ntetema has refuted claims that there have been no Albinos killed in the last three years citing 119 assaults as evidence of ongoing brutality. Read more »
- Tanzania: Five People With Albinism Killed in Three Years
- Tanzania: No Albino Killing Incidences in Three Years - Official
Tanzanian Govt Puts Albinos Under Protection

The government has chosen to safeguard roughly 7000 children with albinism to protect them from human predators. Read more »
- Tanzania: 7,000 Albinos Put Under Protection
- East Africa: Albinos Are Like Us, Just With a Different Skin Tone - Clementine Dusabejambo
Tanzania: Albino Crime Suspects Walk Free

The Geita district court dropped charges against three adults accused of attempting to murder a 13-year-old albino boy, raising concern among human rights groups. Read more »
- Tanzania: District Court Under Fire Over Albino Case
- Tanzania: Kagera Regional Commissioner Asks People to Enlist for Population Census

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Persecution of Albinos in Tanzania

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Albinos Still Under Attack, Tanzanian Director Reports

Tanzanian Govt Puts Albinos Under Protection

Tanzania: Albino Crime Suspects Walk Free

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