Tanzanian police have arrested 32 witchdoctors in the north-western Geita region as part of efforts to halt the killings of albinos.

On Thursday, four people were sentenced to death for the 2008 murder of an albino woman in the same area.

The government outlawed witchdoctors in January as part of a campaign to halt the killings.

Witchdoctors believe the body parts of albinos have special powers, bringing success and good luck.

Tanzania has seen 75 albino related murders since 2000, campaigners say.

Geita police chief Joseph Konyo told the BBC that "the witch doctors were arrested in possession of different items, including potions and oil from an unknown source".

He did not say whether they had been charged, or caught with anything relating to albinos. Albinism is a condition that affects the production of skin pigment.

A few weeks ago the body of a murdered one-year-old boy was found with his limbs hacked off in the same region.
Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete has vowed vowed to stamp out a practice that he calls an "ongoing evil" which brings shame on the country.

The government outlawed witchdoctors in January, following concerns by analysts that this year's general elections would spark a surge in violence against albinos as candidates seek a competitive edge.

According to the Red Cross, witchdoctors are prepared to pay $75,000 (£50,000) for a complete set of albino body parts.

Albinism is particularly prevalent in Tanzania with one in 1,400 estimated to be affected, according to a 2006 report. This compares with one in 20,000 in Western countries.

Source : http// bbc.co.uk

What is so special about this albino people sef? Na wa oh humans killing their follow humans please u guys should stop the killing of albinos they are humans like u and i

LOL... Only in Tanzania.




Albino is equivalent to WHITE FOWL OR WHITE DOVE. LOL

Albinos are ugly

But this is ridiculous, they should be left alone