The article discusses the ongoing violence against individuals with albinism in Malawi, exemplified by Tonney Mkwapatira's experience following the murder of his friend, Chikumbutso Masina. With over 170 reported crimes against people with albinism since 2014—ranging from murder to abduction—Mkwapatira highlights the stigma and myths surrounding albinism. Despite a few prosecutions, including a high-profile case involving multiple suspects, systemic issues in addressing these crimes persist, as government inquiries have not advanced. Activists demand transparency and justice for victims amid continued threats to their community.
We realised that people were not disappearing but were being killed and abducted, Tonney Mkwapatira.
Mkwapatira had a significant emotional burden as he shared a resemblance with his friend, Chikumbutso Masina, leading to painful misunderstandings after Masina's murder.
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