Witchcraft and the human rights of persons with albinism 2017, para. 77
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Attacks against persons with albinism are characterized by the hacking off of body parts. This appears to be the primary purpose of a majority of attacks. Body parts such as limbs are removed from the body and transported to alleged witchdoctors for the purpose of concocting muti or juju medicines and potions.
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Independent Expert on the enjoyment of human rights by persons with albinism
Document type
Special Procedures' report
Means of adoption
N.A.
Topic(s)
Harmful Practices
Health
Violence
Year
2017
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Other
Reference
IE Albinism, Report to the HRC (2017), A/HRC/34/59, para. 77.