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Ghana needs laws to protect victims of witchcraft accusations

Ghana needs laws to protect victims of witchcraft accusations

Summary

Activists in Ghana call for new laws to protect people accused of witchcraft after the brutal killing of a 90-year-old woman six years ago. They say justice has not been fully achieved for victims of such accusations.

Key Facts

  • A 90-year-old woman in Ghana was killed six years ago after being accused of witchcraft.
  • Activists want laws that protect people accused of witchcraft to prevent violence.
  • The current justice system in Ghana has not fully addressed these cases.
  • Witchcraft accusations continue to be a problem in some communities.
  • Ghana is part of a broader discussion about human rights in Africa.
  • The issue has drawn attention from local and international groups.
  • There is no specific law in Ghana targeting protection for victims of witchcraft accusations.
  • Calls for new laws aim to stop such killings and protect vulnerable people.
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