The UN human rights chief has condemned a recent spate of "horrific attacks" on people with albinism in Tanzania, including the murder of a young boy.
The government should act to stop the "vicious killings" and discrimination they faced, said Navi Pillay.
The mutilation and murder of people with albinism is often linked to witchcraft, the UN says.
Only five people have been convicted in Tanzania since 2000 for killing people with albinism, it adds.
Some 72 people have been killed in that time.
In 2009, President Jakaya Kiwete said the murders had brought shame to Tanzania and launched a national campaign to end the persecution of people with albinism. Full story...
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The government should act to stop the "vicious killings" and discrimination they faced, said Navi Pillay.
The mutilation and murder of people with albinism is often linked to witchcraft, the UN says.
Only five people have been convicted in Tanzania since 2000 for killing people with albinism, it adds.
Some 72 people have been killed in that time.
In 2009, President Jakaya Kiwete said the murders had brought shame to Tanzania and launched a national campaign to end the persecution of people with albinism. Full story...
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