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It’s not easy being white

Chris | June 11, 2008 | 10:37 am

From the Seattle Times:

Discrimination against albinos is a serious problem throughout sub-Saharan Africa, but recently in Tanzania it has taken a wicked twist: At least 19 albinos, including children, have been killed and mutilated in the past year, victims of what Tanzanian officials say is a growing criminal trade in albino body parts.

Link.

This is *so* messed up, but it is sub-Saharan Africa, where you can get arrested or killed if they think you’re a penis thief.

penis. heh.

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