Albino trials begin in Tanzania (BBC) {murdered for witchcraft -- SICK}

[eppur_se_muova]

Trials have started in Tanzania of 12 people accused of murdering albino people and selling their body parts for use in witchcraft.

More than 40 albinos have been killed there in the last 18 months.

Witchdoctors sell their albino potions for thousands of dollars, claiming they bring prosperity and good fortune.

Powerful businessmen are believed to be among the clients driving the trade. Dozens of people have been arrested, but none convicted so far.

Human rights organisations have expressed shock it has taken so long for the trials, in Shinyanga and Kahama in the north of the country, to begin.
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more: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/8089351.stm

[JonQ]

1. Sick

a diseased culture.