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Albinism fear drives 10,000 East Africans into hiding
In East Africa alarm rises as albino killings spread across Tanzania Burundi and Kenya. The International Federation for the Red Cross says about 10,000 people have fled or gone into hiding since 2007 amid reports of extremal violence and a market for albino body parts selling up to 75000 for a full set. Mary Owido a Kenyan teacher details danger and discrimination faced by albinos and the impact on families and livelihoods.
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Nairobi
Kenya
Africa
Mary Owido
Tanzania
Owido
International Federation For the Red Cross and Crescent Societies
East Africa
Mwanza
Gasper Elikana
Elikana
Ahero
Isebania
Steven
Stella
Brayan