Human Rights in Tanzania - Discrimination- Attacks On Albino People

Discrimination- Attacks On Albino People

Ongoing in Tanzania is the killing and mutilation of people that suffer from albinism. The continued mutilation of albino people is driven by a belief that albino body parts will bring wealth to these people. Witch doctors whom believe the witchcraft is more powerful if the victim screams during the amputation cherish these albino body parts. These victims are alive throughout the whole amputation, which results in a pain driven death. “Prosecutions are rarely successful with only five known cases of convictions out of the 72 murders of people with albinism documented in Tanzania since 2000”. These attacks of mutilation do not only target an adult who have albinism but also kids of any age. “The Tanzanian authorities have the primary responsibility to protect people with albinism and to fight against impunity, which is a key component for prevention and deterrence of the crimes targeting this exceptionally vulnerable community.”