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Judge Esmey Chombo said it would act as a strong deterrent to others and help put an end to the crimeperson with albinism

Malawi is one of the most dangerous countries for people with the condition, who are targeted for ritual killings because of a belief that their body parts can increase wealth. Passing sentence on Tuesday at the High Court in Mchinji, Judge Esmey Chombo said it would act as a strong deterrent to others and help put an end to the crime.

The southern African country is home to up to 10,000 people with albinism, a lack of pigmentation in the skin, hair and eyes.

 

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