Seven villagers of Murufiti in western Tanzania were murdered last week. The media reported the arrests of 23 people charged with the murders, which was how the crimes came to international attention.
Witnesses report that the victims were suspected to be witches and were attacked with machetes and their homes burned.
The elderly, albinos and even children have been attacked and often killed in the name of witchcraft in Africa as the belief in occult powers remains strong. What can be done?
Researcher and activist Leo Igwe reports to the JREF on the governmental response to such atrocities.
Witnesses report that the victims were suspected to be witches and were attacked with machetes and their homes burned.
The elderly, albinos and even children have been attacked and often killed in the name of witchcraft in Africa as the belief in occult powers remains strong. What can be done?
Researcher and activist Leo Igwe reports to the JREF on the governmental response to such atrocities.
