African albinos do not hide their fears

African albinos do not hide their fears

Categories: Africa

An albino family from South Africa spoke about how every day each of them has to face prejudice and discrimination. The Tiongose family decided to tell about their life after a wave of murders of albino children swept through the country, whom local sorcerers call "cursed", and amulets are made from their remains that bring good luck.

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African albinos do not hide their fears

The albino Tiongose family from South Africa decided to tell their story after a wave of murders of people with this genetic deviation swept across Africa. Albinos are all members of the Tiongose family, and the head of the family, 54-year-old Temba, says that they are forced to face prejudice and attacks every day.

African albinos do not hide their fears

Temba Tiongese, his wife, 35-year-old Nokwanda, and their three children — 15-year-old Abongile, 9-year-old Siposetu and 7-year-old Linamandla, live in a small settlement in South Africa. They believe that the government of the country should protect albinos, especially after the recent series of violent attacks on them.

African albinos do not hide their fears

It is not easy for Albinos in Africa — first of all, because of the prejudices of their neighbors, artfully fueled by local sorcerers. They call people with albinism "cursed", while willingly buying their corpses to make amulets from body parts that bring good luck and well-being. Often they are killed out of hatred or for the sake of greed.

African albinos do not hide their fears

Albinos from South Africa shared their views during the month of combating discrimination against albinos. The organizers of the event believe that only knowledge can awaken empathy in people, suppressing aggression and hostility.

Keywords: Albinos | Witchcraft | Superstition | South africa

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