[Blindtlk] Blind guys eaten for magic powers

[Newman, Robert]

David: check out this news report! Blind guys are 
getting eaten! This came from the Omaha World Herald

Thousands of Africa's , albinos go into hiding    ;
/ NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) ­ The mistaken belief that 
albino body parts have magical powers has driven 
thousands of Africa's albinos into hiding, 
fearful of losing their lives and limbs to 
unscrupulous dealers who can make up to $75,000 
selling a complete dismembered set.
Since 2007, 44 albinos have been killed in 
Tanzania and 14 others have been slain in 
Burundi, sparking widespread fear among albinos in East Africa.
At least 10,000 have been displaced or have gone 
into hiding since the killings began, according 
to a report released last week by the 
International Federation for the Red Cross and Crescent societies.
Albinism is a hereditary condition, but occurs 
only when both parents have albinism genes.
African albinos endure insults, discrimination 
and segregation throughout their lives. They also 
have a high risk of contracting skin cancer in a 
region where many jobs are outdoors.


Robert Leslie Newman
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Omaha Office
402-595-2143

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