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BY Nii Ntreh, 1:00pm November 14, 2019,

The ritual murders of albinos in parts of Africa: 6 things you need to know about the cultural beliefs

by Nii Ntreh, 1:00pm November 14, 2019,

Societies deny albinos access to education and economic opportunities

The ritual murders of albinos in parts of Africa: 6 things you need to know about the cultural beliefs
Photo: VOA

In what is a perpetually vicious cycle, albinos who are born in these parts of Africa are denied the chances any other kid needs to become a meaningful player in society.

This is easy for the societies to do because albinos are ‘othered’.

Without the empowerment that comes from education and jobs, albinos become easy prey for those seeking to harm them.

Last Edited by:Kent Mensah Updated: November 14, 2019

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