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Jun 2022
13m 12s

Why can’t people living with albinism fe...

Bbc World Service
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<p>Since 2014, Malawi has suffered a wave of assaults against people with albinism. In that time more than 40 people with the condition have been murdered. In many of the cases, these killings are motivated by the baseless belief that the body parts bring wealth and luck. Just this week, twelve people, including a priest, a hospital worker and a police ... Show More
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