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KILLING OVER WITCHCRAFT IN KENYA

By Vahid Razavi1 min read
Updated June 25, 2026
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Dozens of villagers in the Kenyan district of Kisii are falling prey to superstitious groups accusing them of witchcraft.

The poverty-stricken western district, known as Kenya’s sorcery belt, has seen an increase in mob attacks on individuals and even killings.

The poor and elderly in particular are being targeted.

Three months ago, a group of youths tortured five suspected witches before setting them on fire.

Original Link on Al Jazeera click here

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