Increased Attacks on people with Albinism in Tanzania

Aug 27, 2014, 06:10 PM

There has been an upsurge in attacks against people with Albinism in Tanzania. Activists say it may be due to upcoming local and general elections as some candidates consult witchdoctors who promise them victory if they use magic portions mixed with organs of persons with albinism. Vicky Ntetema is the Executive Director of Under The Same Sun Tanzania, the NGO that promotes the rights and welfare of persons with albinism. She told Veronique Edwards what happened: