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Sunday, June 08, 2008

Albinos, Long Shunned, Face Threat in Tanzinia


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.
hdhindsa at 4:48 PM

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