Albino Killings in Tanzania
BibiAna 10 and her sister Tendyebua 8 in the hospital compound in the hospital in Gaita, Tanzania. BibiAna was amputated at night by people who believe Albino body parts used in conjunction with other traditional medicines can help them become rich in the mining and fishing industries. The people who attacked and amputated BibiAnas leg have been taken into custody. Over 19 Albinos have been killed in Tanzania in the past 2 years.
Alfred Kapole, the chairman of the Mwanza Albino society on a ferry to Sangarema in Tanzania. Albinos are persecuted in this society and have problems integrating into normal life. they have problems being educated and getting employment as a result of their condition
The chairman of Mwanzas Albino association, Alfred Kapole, helps BibiAna 10 to her feet. BibiAna was amputated at night by people who believe Albino body parts used in conjunction with other traditional medicines can help them become rich in the mining and fishing industries. The people who attacked and amputated BibiAnas leg have been taken into custody. Over 19 Albinos have been killed in Tanzania in the past 2 years.
Fishermen outside Mwanza in Igombe. They believe that using albino body parts in witchcraft will increase their chances of financial success. They complain that the magic has become more expensive since the police have increased security of Albinos
BibiAna 10 and her sister Tendyebua 8 in the hospital compound in the hospital in Gaita, Tanzania. BibiAna was amputated at night by people who believe Albino body parts used in conjunction with other traditional medicines can help them become rich in the mining and fishing industries. The people who attacked and amputated BibiAnas leg have been taken into custody. Over 19 Albinos have been killed in Tanzania in the past 2 years.
The witch Doctor Mhela Mayndakeya in his pharmacy. It is also his shrine to bees which he uses in his medicine. There are millions of bees in the building but he insists they know him and don't sting.
The witch Doctor Mhela Mayndakeya in his pharmacy. It is also his shrine to bees which he uses in his medicine. There are millions of bees in the building but he insists they know him and don't sting.
Mhela Mayndakeya the witch doctor in the shrine of his ancestors.
Assistants to the witch doctor Mhela Mayndakeya prepare medicines in the shrine of their ancestors.
The compound of the witch doctor Mhela Mayndakeya, the skulls of the hippos are used in medicines and represent potency.
Mashala Mbeshi Kisena prophesising illnesses and treatments in her home outside Gaita. She insists she would never use albino flesh in treatments. But understands there are others who do.
A healed patient in the compound of Mhela Mayndakeya a witch doctor in Magu, Tanzania.
Gold traders in the local mine in Mgusu outside Gaita. Selling medicines in the local market to enhance profitability. They believe that using albino body parts in witchcraft will increase their chances of financial success. They complain that the magic has become more expensive since the police have increased security of Albinos
Goldminers working in the local mine in Mgusu, outside Gaita. They believe that using albino body parts in witchcraft will increase their chances of financial success. They complain that the magic has become more expensive since the police have increased security of Albinos
Gold traders in the local mine in Mgusu outside Gaita. They believe that using albino body parts in witchcraft will increase their chances of financial success. They complain that the magic has become more expensive since the police have increased security of Albinos
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