History Tanzanian albinos, whose bodies are more expensive Gold

Photographer Eric Lyaforg documented the tragic history of the Tanzanian albino children, whose body, according to sorcerers, it brings good luck. The country is preparing for the presidential elections, and attacks on albinos are involved - the people cheer for their candidates.

Lyaforg visited the institution managing a charitable organization Under the Same Sun. There is guarded round the clock live albino children. They are produced only in the street, accompanied by guards.





"In Tanzania, albino body weight in gold. Sorcerers use their body parts - nose, genitals, tongues, fingers and ears - for the preparation of potions that claim to bring happiness "- says Lyaforg.

Since 2000, the country registered 76 killings of albinos, although in fact they occurred much more. Jakaya Kikwete, President of the country called the attack "heinous" and "a great shame for the country».

The finiteness of the albino is from 500 to 75 thousand dollars - and this in a country where the average monthly salary of less than $ 40.

Photographer talked to the children. 14-year-old Emmanuel Festo survived the vicious attack with machetes. He cut off his hand to the elbow and cut off the fingers on his other hand. He also lost four teeth and injured his tongue.

Despite the injury, Emmanuel likes to draw. He wants to become prime minister - to "serve his country».

Girl Kabul Ngarango also suffered from the attack. In 12 years, she cut off her hand, while she slept next to his mother. She dreams of becoming a lawyer and protect other albinos.



At the six-year Barracks Kosmas it is one of the most horrific stories. In the case of cutting off his hands had been detained 17 suspects, including his father and younger brother. They cut off his hand, and sold it for five thousand dollars.



Tanzanian witch.





Emmanuel Festo survived the attack in 2007. He cut off his hand to the elbow and cut off the fingers on his other hand. He also lost four teeth and injured his tongue.





On the 14-year-old Robert Adam was attacked with a machete. He damaged three fingers. Adam survived and told police that the attack involved his father, step-mother and older brother. Neighbors confirmed his testimony, and the perpetrators were arrested. "I will never go back to my family».