History of Attacks against Persons with Albinism (PWA)
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This paper takes on an enormous task. It attempts to explain the history and origins of the attacks against persons with albinism (PWA). i In light of the monstrosity of this subject matter, this paper can only scratch the surface of the issue. That said, it is our hope that the information which we have gathered, not only from media sources but from academics and our personal experiences with Africans with albinism both within and outside of the continent, will shed some light on this important topic.
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