Monday, June 9, 2008

Witch doctors marketing albino skin, bones and hair as ingredients in potions to make people rich


Tanzania - Discrimination against albinos is a serious problem throughout sub-Saharan Africa, but recently in Tanzania it has taken a wicked twist: at least 19 albinos, including children, have been killed and mutilated in the past year, victims of what Tanzanian officials say is a growing criminal trade in albino body parts. Many people in Tanzania — and across Africa, for that matter — believe albinos have magical powers. More... Discount Magazine Subscriptions - Discount Cigarettes & Tobacco - Nutty News Marketplace - DISH Network Satellite TV