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Information received concerning the alleged attacks or attempted attacks against a two-year-old boy with albinism of Phalombe District and the subsequent severe injury caused to Mr. Akimu Ajasi, a 48-year-old man with albinism, from M’boola Village, Chiradzulu District, Malawi.Alleged victims: 2 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the attack, mutilation and subsequent death of Mr. Joseph Mathias Dida, a 50-year-old man with albinism in Kwimba district, Mwanza region.Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Informations reçues concernant M. Juvenal Lushule Ntawiniga, un homme de 52 ans atteint d'albinisme originaire du Sud-Kivu, est le coordinateur de l'Association pour la promotion et l'inclusion des albinos (APIA) et est marié et père de deux enfants. Il est victime d'une tentative d'agression et d'enlèvement en raison de son travail de défenseur des droits humains des personnes atteintes d'albinisme. Il n'a pas été en mesure de rester à son domicile par peur des attaques.Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the imposition of death penalty in the case of Ms. Sofia Jere, following trial proceedings which have allegedly failed to adequately consider Ms. Jere´s experience of gender-based violence, including sexual abuse, as well as her intellectual disability and allegedly deteriorating mental health condition.Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Information received concerning Comfort Paulinus, a female with albinism from the Akwa Ibom State who is in need of urgent medical treatment for skin cancer.Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Informations reçues concernant des attaques et des enlèvements en cours contre des personnes atteintes d'albinisme à Madagascar, en particulier dans les régions du Sud-Ouest et du Centre-Ouest, notamment à Atsimo andrefana et Menabe. Des attaques ont également été signalées dans les régions du sud-est et du centre-sud, notamment à Haute Matisatra, Ihorombe et Anosy.Alleged victims: - More details... |
05 Apr 2022 (Ack.) 12 May 2022 12 May 2022 (Annex) |
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Information received concerning the attacks and mutilations of a two year old girl with albinism in the Senga district, Northern Province, a 9 year old boy with albinism in the Chasefu District, Eastern Province and a 12 year old boy with albinism residing in Mpulungu, also in Northern Province. Alleged victims: 3 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the murder and dismemberment of Mr. Saidi Dyton; the abduction of a 1 year old baby in Chikwawa; the attempted abductions of a 9 year old girl in Nayuchi district, and a 12 year old girl in Machinga district; and the discovery of body parts of a person with albinism in Mulanje. Alleged victims: 4 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the increased use of the death penalty in cases relating to attacks against persons with albinism and the alleged torture and extra-judicial killings of suspects related to crimes against persons with albinism, namely: Mr. Buleya Lule; Mr. Kumbilani Patson; Mr. Sainani Kalekeni; Mr. Douglas Mwale; Mr. Pontino Folsani; Mr. Medson Madzialenga; Mr. Gerald Phiri; Mr. Steven Chin’ombe; Mr. Jezimond Baluwa; Mr. White Chilumpa; Mr. James Moses Kanjiru; Mr. Herbert Maloni and Mr. Donald Msafiri.Alleged victims: 13 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the annual child marriage ceremonies, the most recent ones having reportedly taken place in March and September 2020, in Bunisa, Marsabit region of Kenya, where reportedly hundreds of underage couples have been married in traditional ceremonies.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Information received concerning the killing and dismemberment of Emmanuel Phiri, a person with albinism in the Chipata district and a grave robbery involving a deceased person with albinism in Kaoma districtAlleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Informations reçu concernant la commission de « crimes rituels » au Gabon..Alleged victims: - More details... |
13 Jan 2020 (Ack.) 20 Feb 2020 |
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Suggestions concerning pending Bill at the Brazilian Parliament that addresses the enjoyment of human rights by persons with albinism.Alleged victims: - More details... |
21 Oct 2020 |
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Information received concerning threats, acts of intimidation and judicial harassment directed at several human rights defenders.Alleged victims: 4 More details... |
03 Sep 2019 |
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Information received concerning alleged threats, intimidation and defamation against human rights defender Mr. Timothy Mtambo in the context of the tripartite elections scheduled for 21 May 2019.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
03 Sep 2019 |
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Information received concerning human rights violations against two persons with albinism, namely, the killing of Mr. Yassin Phiri on 31 December 2018, and the abduction of one-year old Eunice Nkonjera, on 22 January 2019, for the alleged purposesAlleged victims: 2 More details... | |
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suggestions concerning two Bills pending at the Brazilian Parliament which address the enjoyment of human rights by persons with albinism. These Bills, 7523/2010, and 7762/2014, were submitted on 23 June 2010, and 2 July 2014 respectively.Alleged victims: - More details... |
21 Oct 2020 |
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Information received concerning the attack, dismembering, and trafficking of body parts of Mirriam Kumwenda, a 19 years old student with albinism.Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the attack, dismembering, and trafficking of body parts of Mirriam Kumwenda, a 19 years old student with albinism. Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Informations reçues concernant l’enlèvement d’une fille de 13 ans atteinte d’albinisme.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
08 Feb 2018 (Ack.) |
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Informations reçues concernant l’enlèvement et l’assassinat d’un enfant âgé de 2 ans, et atteint d’albinisme. Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
27 Dec 2017 |
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Alleged pattern of attacks against persons with albinism in Zambia. According to the information received, during the second half of 2015, three persons with albinism, namely Ms. Charity Zimba (age 37), Mr. Billy Chulu (age 46) and Mr. Jeffrey Sikanyai (age 36) were attacked and dismembered, resulting in the death of Ms. Zimba and Mr. Sikanyai. Moreover, in January 2016, an attempt was made to kidnap a 15-year-old boy with albinism close to Lusaka. Serious concern is expressed at these alleged attacks, as they appear to have had the purpose of using, or selling for use, body parts for witchcraft purposes. In this context, further concerns are expressed about the physical and mental integrity of persons with albinism, including women who are at risk of attacks resulting in death and mutilation, as well as in the trafficking of body parts.Alleged victims: 4 More details... | |
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Allégations d’enlèvement, assassinat et amputation d’une jeune fille atteinte d’albinisme au Burundi. Selon les informations reçues, le 17 février 2016, une enfant, âgée de 4 ans et atteinte albinisme, a été enlevée, assassinée, puis amputée d’un bras. Il est probable que l’agression ait été perpétrée dans le but de découper des parties du corps de la victime afin de les utiliser, ou de les vendre en vue de leur utilisation dans le cadre de rituels de sorcellerie.Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Allégations de violations des droits de l’homme de personnes atteintes d’albinisme. Selon les informations reçues, le 15 décembre 2015, Mr. Augustin Girukwishaka, une personne avec albinisme, a été agressé dans le but de lui sectionner un bras, puis assassiné dans la commune de Kanyosha, zone de Muyira. Il est probable que l’agression ait été perpétrée dans le but de découper des parties du corps de la victime afin de les utiliser, ou de les vendre en vue de leur utilisation dans le cadre de rituels de sorcellerie.Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Alleged attack and attempt to sever body parts of a person with albinism. According to the information received, on 10 September 2015, Mr. Enock Jamenya was attacked in Gavudunyi village, district of Vigha, Kenya. Three assailants, armed with “panga” knifes, entered the victim’s house at night time. They requested money and told the victim they would cut his ear to sell in Tanzania. They then assaulted him. During the attack, Mr. Jamenya was cut at the left ear, as well as at the arm, neck, and fingers. The assailants left without succeeding in taking any body part with them. The victim was found unconscious the next morning by his son and transported to the Hamisi Sub-District Hospital, and later referred to the Vihiga District Hospital due to the gravity of his wounds. Mr. Jamenya reportedly succumbed to his injuries. It is alleged that the attack on Mr. Jamenya was carried out with the purpose to sever his body parts to sell for witchcraft purposes.Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Alleged abduction, killing and dismembering of a young woman with albinism. According to the information received, on 5 August 2015, Ms. Thandazile Sqongwani Mpunzi was reported missing in Phelandaba village in Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa. A search was undertaken by the local chief and the ward council in close cooperation with the community and the police and, on 16 August 2015, the remains of her dismembered body were found in a shallow grave in Phelandaba. Four men, including a minor, were arrested in relation to Ms. Mpunzi’s killing and dismembering and to date they have appeared twice before the Manguzi Magistrate’s Court. The next court appearance is scheduled for 13 October 2015. In addition, the Albinism Society of South Africa has lodged a complaint to the Commission of Gender Equality. Serious concerns are expressed about the alleged abduction, killing and dismembering of Ms. Mpunzi, as these acts appear to have had the purpose of using, or selling for use, her body parts for witchcraft purposes.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
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