The trial has begun in Burundi of 11 defendants accused of attacking and killing 12 albino people, starting with the murder of a young girl. They denied the charges.
Albino killings within East Africa have been featured by media houses for a couple of years now, more than 90 mostly young lives lost so far.
Police believe albino body parts are smuggled and sold in Tanzania, to be used in witchcraft.
If convicted, the defendants could be sentenced to life in prison.
Witchdoctors in the region tell clients that potions made with albino body parts will bring them luck in love, life and business.
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