Because I am ‘involved’, I have been reluctant to write about this topic. As an Igbo…
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Witch Hunts: Murder Of Hellen, Penis Theft, And Superstition In Zambia
The Advocacy for Alleged Witches condemns the brutal murder of a 46-year-old woman, Eneless Hellen Kamutumbe,…
Obiageri Ottih: Religious Prisoner of Conscience in Nigeria
Obiageri Ottih, a 49-year-old woman from Imo state in southern Nigeria, is a religious prisoner of…
Witchcraft and Killing in Rivers State: Nobody Can Hamper the Progress of Others Through Magical Means
The Advocacy for Alleged Witches is saddened by the brutal murder of Chidiebere Isaiah by a…
Policing Witchcraft Accusations and ‘Agwu’ Beliefs: Extortion, Exploitation and Impunity in Imo State
The case of Mr Joseph Ottih, 70, highlights a curious link between witchcraft allegations, law enforcement,…
Dog Poop: Community Held Hostage By Fear, Paranoia, and Superstition
In December, I visited my hometown in southeastern Nigeria and, for the first time in decades,…
Designation as Country of Particular Concern: Nigeria Should Seize this Opportunity or Rue It
It is a delight that at last the mindless violence, killing, and bloodletting in Nigeria is…
Widowhood Practices: Forcing Widows to Drink ‘Corpse Water’ Must Stop
By Leo Igwe The Advocacy for Alleged Witches urges state and traditional authorities to take measures…
Diopka Had Dementia, Did Not Turn Into Bird in Delta State
Leo Igwe People who are suffering from dementia are at risk of being attacked and killed…