‘Hunted like animals': The conundrums of countering crimes against albinistic persons in the era of the UDHR

In recent times, many Africans with albinism have been maimed, raped and killed. These atrocities and affronts to the dignity of this endangered group is a sober reminder of the challenges ahead for Africa and the international community. The fight against this persecution is amongst others dependen...

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Main Author: Nkrumah, Bright (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2018
In: International journal of law, crime and justice
Year: 2018, Volume: 55, Pages: 52-59
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