Albinos will face isolation in Malawi, Justice Minister warns on measures

May 27, 2016 Politics 101
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…over 18 albinos mercilessly killed

Some key recommendations being made by various stakeholders on what should be done to put to an end the attacks, abductions, and killings of people with albinism in Malawi could see them feeling isolated and discriminated, Justice Minister Samuel Tembenu has warned.

Tembenu made the sentiments after the petition by humanitarian organizations was read out in Parliament this morning.

Albino
Attacked in Malawi. (Google images)

Among other key recommendations the petition asked the government to set aside strong measures in protecting people living with albinism in the country by citing the need for stiff punishments for people found guilty in any crimes related the attacks on the albinos.

The Defence and Security Committee made recommendations which were echoed by other legislators recently that albinos be registered in a special census arguing that by registering them, the government should be able to follow up such cases.

This was borrowed from the current registration of albinos which the Blantyre police are into now.

Another burning recommendation was that most of the young albinos who are in school be moved to boarding schools where they could at least be guaranteed of security.

This was in reference to reports that in some areas some pupils with albinism have stopped going to schools which mostly lie in far distances in rural areas in fear of been attacked.

But Tembenu warned that some of these recommendations could mean that the government has spearheaded an isolative atmosphere towards people with albinism.

Samuel Tembenu Malawi Justice Minister
Tembenu: Recommendations must be made with caution.

He said: ‘’We must be careful enough on the recommendations we are making towards arresting the attacks now. We must not adopt measures which will make them (people with albinism) feel segregated and out of the society.’’

The Justice Minister therefore argued that it would be greater if the problem is solved when the people with albinism remain in the various locations so that they feel to be part of the society.

He also made revelations that the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) has at the moment, taken over supervision of cases that do with the attacks on people living with albinism in the country saying that trainings towards the same course have since been started.

In briefing the house on the current seriousness of the situation, leader of the House George Chaponda said that so far, over 18 murder cases have been reported and 14 cases involving kidnapping of albinos are in the records and that three people with albinism are still missing while 28 graveyards of people with albinism have been tampered with in different circumstances.

Chaponda maintains that government is working towards ending the attacks.

Some legislators want people found in various acts on attacks of people with albinism to be killed.

The petition has since been acknowledged by the house and the legislators are eyed to keep making contributions in time to come.

Body parts of those with albinism are prized in black magic and witchcraft, as it is believed spells based on their body parts will bring luck, love and wealth.

This afternoon, the Minister of Finance Goodall Gondwe is expected to give a budget statement in the house starting from 2 P.M

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  4. Opha mzake aphedweso I’m supporting this with 100% chifukwa zangolowa umbanda kuchosa moyo wa munthu ngati makoswe omwe akutha ndiwo koma ali munthu ngatiso mmene ulili iweyo mmmm koma ngati mdziko mwathu mulidi mtsogoleri lamulori lizigwira ntchito

  14. Africans must liberate themselves from devil worship. How can the blood and flesh of another man make you rich.? Satanic rituals are well incorporated in Africa’s culture of lazyness

  15. Africans must liberate themselves from devil worship. How can the blood and flesh of another man make you rich.? Satanic rituals are well incorporated in Africa’s culture of lazyness

  16. Africans must liberate themselves from devil worship. How can the blood and flesh of another man make you rich.? Satanic rituals are well incorporated in Africa’s culture of lazyness

  17. I learned more through this passed government ana akundivetsa chison kwambiri God be with you is going to an end time is now Malawi wake up and take a step to save our people to save our next leader

  18. I learned more through this passed government ana akundivetsa chison kwambiri God be with you is going to an end time is now Malawi wake up and take a step to save our people to save our next leader

  19. I learned more through this passed government ana akundivetsa chison kwambiri God be with you is going to an end time is now Malawi wake up and take a step to save our people to save our next leader

  20. Anawo alakwanji kwenikweni osapha Peter mano anatha kale kale koma mukupha innocent people for what. You messing up the country is what you have to know I know that you get rich because of albinos .I am here to warn you that if this continues I will bring silver shovel meaning I will find solution to save the innocent .president just watching the people killed each and every time but standing as president drinking red wine waiting for next term to wake up .caution my fellow malawians now you should through this two passed president. I cannot stand still and watching bad things happen to our national government, enough is enough

  21. Anawo alakwanji kwenikweni osapha Peter mano anatha kale kale koma mukupha innocent people for what. You messing up the country is what you have to know I know that you get rich because of albinos .I am here to warn you that if this continues I will bring silver shovel meaning I will find solution to save the innocent .president just watching the people killed each and every time but standing as president drinking red wine waiting for next term to wake up .caution my fellow malawians now you should through this two passed president. I cannot stand still and watching bad things happen to our national government, enough is enough

  23. Koma chowamangila mpanda ndichani kuMalawi kulibe malo otetezeka ngakhale ku state house kulibe chitetezo,Fuso langa ndilakuti, 1,kodi paonse anagwidapo, anaulula komwe amapitazazo ziwalozo?,ngati palibe mkovuta coz anthuwa ndikunena akulu akuluwa amadziwabwino komwe zimapita munthu osauka sangazipange payekha, bwanji kupanga ngati Tanzania kuthana ndi komwe zimafikilako, kumbukani za Mabele, Maliseche mpakapano palibe amadziwa komwe zimapita, Zikuoneka kuti, andalewa aliyese amadza ndi zochita zake zozuza ena mwa anthu, kofunika akagwidwa kumudziko kumuika chitsulo chamoto ko bibila kufikila aulule tichedwa nazo aMalawi tikamangovesela zonena za makape andale tifufuze tokha, zoona osapita naye ku Police msanga kufikila ataulula ku Police mkobisila chisisi azingotero uku azathu akuvulala tichitepo kanthu,

  29. wokupha mzake aphedwe basi, tilanga tokha otelewa akapezeka. tipha basi, nde wina upezekele dala kudera kwathu kuno… coz ife nde tagwirizana kale kuti tiphe aliyense wapezeka ndi nkhan yokhuza kupha azibale athu achi albino.

  30. Inu boma ilili silingachitepo kanthu pa nkhani ngati imeneyi.Bomalo ndilomwe lagwirizila busness imeneyi.Kumbukirani mu boma la Muluzi amuna amadulidwa ziwalo zobisika and a zimayi kudulidwa mabere.Koma boma limatinamiza za chitetezo pa nkhaniyi.Leronso izi sizingathe chifukwa boma lanthuli ndilomwe lagwirizila malonda antunduwu.

  31. Inu boma ilili silingachitepo kanthu pa nkhani ngati imeneyi.Bomalo ndilomwe lagwirizila busness imeneyi.Kumbukirani mu boma la Muluzi amuna amadulidwa ziwalo zobisika and a zimayi kudulidwa mabere.Koma boma limatinamiza za chitetezo pa nkhaniyi.Leronso izi sizingathe chifukwa boma lanthuli ndilomwe lagwirizila malonda antunduwu.

  32. I wonder why their in malawi ur gvng 12 yrz sentence to dos killers. Hiye in Burundi peaple like dat our judges gave them 6 life sentences in prizon, pluse 2death sentence, with hard labour 24/7

  33. I wonder why their in malawi ur gvng 12 yrz sentence to dos killers. Hiye in Burundi peaple like dat our judges gave them 6 life sentences in prizon, pluse 2death sentence, with hard labour 24/7

  40. Apezeleni malo okhala azathuwa chonde boma athandizeni pali malo ambilimbili ngati mukusowadi mtendele mutima powawidwa ndiku phedwa kwaanthuwa apezeleni malo otetezeka azikhalakumeneko chifukwa madela akukhalamu mulibe chitetezo mpang,ono pomwe kulankhulaku sikuthandiza kalikose olopang,ono

  41. Apezeleni malo okhala azathuwa chonde boma athandizeni pali malo ambilimbili ngati mukusowadi mtendele mutima powawidwa ndiku phedwa kwaanthuwa apezeleni malo otetezeka azikhalakumeneko chifukwa madela akukhalamu mulibe chitetezo mpang,ono pomwe kulankhulaku sikuthandiza kalikose olopang,ono

  42. But bushiri is busy in south Africa collecting millions of rands and pulas without praying for all this..what kind of man of God,he is?

  43. But bushiri is busy in south Africa collecting millions of rands and pulas without praying for all this..what kind of man of God,he is?

  44. mmmmmmm Plz gvt find a good solutions to against the peoole who are busy to killing albino, Albino alway are attacked by monster’s people…….zikundimvetsa chisoni hvy dziko lapansi mtendere udatha atsala ndimamvuti basss

  45. mmmmmmm Plz gvt find a good solutions to against the peoole who are busy to killing albino, Albino alway are attacked by monster’s people…….zikundimvetsa chisoni hvy dziko lapansi mtendere udatha atsala ndimamvuti basss

  50. The problem is with the government, they can’t say they don’t have any plan to stop these babalican senseless people doing what they are doing

  52. Sukunama akuyenera kutengapo agawo paxithu ngat ximenexi amalawi ndfe amodzi takondani axathuwa nawoso akhale nd mtendere ngt omwe mulinawo inu mumtima mwanumo.

  54. Why you might isolate them because all we are human beings Mr minister please implement measures which eradicate this malpractice

  55. Sanjika ikungokhala komanso its a self place for them bcs there is tight security.Komanso like ku mzuzu kuli nyumba yaboma for those from southern region.kuLilongwe part of state house inayenera anthu awa akakhale kumeneko it can’t be state house without us.komanso kuzomba nyumba yaboma iliko mbali ina ndiyoyenera anthu ngati awa plz take action to protect our beloved brothers and sisters we are all the images of God despite our colour.

  60. Kodi ma albino ndi ndalama ndiuzeni bwino kuno ndie ndiosayamba amagulisa kuti kodi ndatopa ndi umphawi ine fodya kulima tatopa sakutigulaso bwino makape ogulawa tipaseni miter tipangepo ndalama apa

  61. Monga boma ingotengani ma albino one muwasunge malo amodzi umo achitira ma orphanage centre ncholinga kuti atetezeke 100%.mfundo yangayi ndithu njothandiza chifukwa boma lalephera kuteteza nzika zake

  62. Monga boma ingotengani ma albino one muwasunge malo amodzi umo achitira ma orphanage centre ncholinga kuti atetezeke 100%.mfundo yangayi ndithu njothandiza chifukwa boma lalephera kuteteza nzika zake

  73. Okupha albino nayeso aphedwe, and police must not protect okupha albino otherwise most of our police stations will be broken. Zimakhala zowawa tikamaona apolice akumukiila munthu opha albino panthawi yomwe mob ikufuna kugwila ntchito.

  75. Ndimangolira ndika mawerenga nkhan ngat izi nangat kuli mtundu wa anthu opanda chisokonezo dziko lapans lino ndi anthu ngat amenewa

  77. Koma amene akuchita zimeneziwa insha Allah azagwidwa basi komatu chonsecho m’midzi yathuyo tikumuwona uyo akulemela mosaziwika bwinoyo bwanji timufufuze komwe akutenga ndalamazo

  82. Its good for them to reserve them at one allocated place on each region and provide them all needs plus security thats the solution. Bring them out and register them all

  83. Its good for them to reserve them at one allocated place on each region and provide them all needs plus security thats the solution. Bring them out and register them all

  89. Koma akanakhala akuphedwa n awa ndiye kutiuz ife zida manja tikawateteze sichoncho.tingokuwonanitu.azawufulu nanu mwangoti phe pamenepo sichoncho.koma kuteteza anthu akuba ndikuthandizila kupeleka bail kwa anthu olakwa.ayi tiyeni nazoni tiwona mene zithele mulungu akuwona

  90. Koma akanakhala akuphedwa n awa ndiye kutiuz ife zida manja tikawateteze sichoncho.tingokuwonanitu.azawufulu nanu mwangoti phe pamenepo sichoncho.koma kuteteza anthu akuba ndikuthandizila kupeleka bail kwa anthu olakwa.ayi tiyeni nazoni tiwona mene zithele mulungu akuwona

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