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afrol News, 9 April - Al-Shaymaa Kwegyr has become the first ever albino to become a member of parliament in Tanzania. The rationale behind Mr Kwegyr's appointment was part of the government's efforts to protect albinos from being targeted by witch-doctors.

He was among the ten nominated members appointed by President Jakaya Kikwete. At a ceremony in the administrative capital Dodoma, he was among the 323 deputies to take oath of office.

Of late, Tanzanian albinos have become targets of killings by traditionalists who mutilate their bodies purposely to make fortunes.

Last year, 19 albinos were murdered and two disappeared in Tanzania.

The security of the albino population has concerned the government to the core, which was why the police were asked to track down suspects. All albinos have been ordered to register.

The Executive Chairman of IPP, Reginald Mengi, condemned bloody attacks on albinos, blaming people for not alerting authorities upon witnessing such evils.

"There are people who still believe in witchcraft and think that the limbs of an albino could make them wealthy," Mengi said, arguing that those who ignore the welfare of other people must not call themselves regligious beings.

"There is no justification in bragging about being religious if you disregard the plight of God`s creation," he said.

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