Document #1006897

Guardian (Author)

Tanzania's first elected albino MP fears for life

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2010/nov/15/tanzania-albino-mp-fears-life

ecoi.net description:
Salum Khalfan Barwany, first elected albino member of parliament, said he may be threatened by an unknown group that has been tracking his movements since he was elected; albino hunters kill their victims and use their blood and body parts for witchcraft
Country:
Tanzania, United Republic
Source:
Guardian (Author)
Original link:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2010/nov/15/tanzania-albino-mp-fears-life
Document type:
Media Report
Language:
English
Published:
15 November 2010
Document ID:
1006897 (former ID 149555)

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