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Man with Albinism Murdered - Malawi Catholic Priest Arrested

Over 12 people have been arrested including a police officer and a catholic priest for the death of 22-year-old Mcdonald Masambuka.The priest was taken to Nselema police station for questioning after the police officer reportedly mentioned him as the man behind the trade of people with albinism's body parts.

Malawi: Catholic Priest Arrested Over Murder Of Man With Albinism

Nyasa Times, 17 April 2018

A Catholic priest at Zomba Diocese has been arrested over the recent abduction and murder of a 22-year-old person with albinism, Mcdonald Masambuka of Machinga, police say. Read more »

Photo: Nyasa Times

Malawians protest against abduction and murder of a 22-year-old person with albinism, Mcdonald Masambuka of Machinga.

Malawi: Outrage Over Continued Murder of Albinos

CAJ News, 6 April 2018

HUMAN rights organisations have called for an end to attacks on persons with albinism in Malawi and the entire Southern African region. This follows the disappearance of Malawian,… Read more »
Malawi: Could Death Sentence Curb Killings of People With Albinism?

Nyasa Times, 3 April 2018

Minister of Information and Communications Technology Nicholas Dausi has asked Association of Persons with Albinism in Malawi (APAM) to persuade international rights defenders such… Read more »

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#AlbinismAwarenessDay - They Are Not Albinos, They Are Human

As the world marks International Albinism Awareness Day with an aim to stop the high levels of stigma and brutality against people with albinism all over the globe, Africa reflects ... Read more »
- Africa: Factbox - People With Albinism Face Poverty, Abandonment, Danger and Death
- Malawi: Poor Criminal Justice System Fuels Attacks On People With Albinism
Malawian Stars Join Fight Against Killing of People With Albinism

The country has seen a sharp increase in attacks against people with albinism. Read more »
- Malawi: Malawi Singers Use Music to Fight Abductions, Killings of People With Albinism
- Malawi: Fashionistas Join War On Barbarians Attacking People With Albinism

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