Tanzanian Albinos are Treated Like Animals in Their Own Country

The Skin Trade (2009): In Tanzania attitudes towards albinos are dictated by tradition and prejudice, but now the albinos are fighting for their human rights. For similar stories, see: South African Albinos Are Being Shunned From Society https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcXXvtVUhIE The Horrifying Truth About Tanzania s Den Of Prostitutes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UODCeqpVEEE Where Have All the Elephants Gone? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYhUjYWXZCA Subscribe to journeyman for daily uploads: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=journeymanpictures For downloads and more information visit: http://www.journeyman.tv/film/4404 Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/journeymanpictures Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JourneymanVOD https://twitter.com/JourneymanNews Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/journeymanpictures A lethal mix of prejudice, traditional beliefs and greed is fuelling the murder of albinos in Tanzania. Here the belief in magic remains strong and albino body parts are believed to have mystical powers. In the hills witchdoctors sell potions made from albino bones and hair, promising instant luck and wealth to anyone willing to pay. ‘"There is a big market for children’ s and women ’s bones and they make a lot of money,’" tells Sahymaa Kweigir, Tanzania’ s first albino parliamentary member. Three days ago in a village outside Sengerema, 14-year-old Eunice was brutally killed. Her younger sister saw everything. ‘"Euni fell to the floor because they hacked her in the neck,’" Leticia recalls. ‘"A man cut off my sister ’s leg’." Two days later Eunice’s parents were arrested for aiding the killers in exchange for a cut of the profits. With 45 albino murders so far but no convictions, can the authorities stop this deadly con game? SBS Australia – Ref. 4404 Journeyman Pictures is your independent source for the world s most powerful films, exploring the burning issues of today. We represent stories from the world s top producers, with brand new content coming in all the time. On our channel you ll find outstanding and controversial journalism covering any global subject you can imagine wanting to know about.