International • Created March 3, 2016 05:00

Malawi mob burns 7 over human bones

Police in southern Malawi say a mob has burned to death seven men who allegedly possessed human bones to be used for witchcraft. The head of the Nsanje district police force, Kirby Kaunga, told reporters Wednesday that the mob rounded up the victims Tuesday and then set them on fire. Police are investigating but have […]

Malawi mob burns 7 over human bones
Malawi mob burns 7 over human bones

Police in southern Malawi say a mob has burned to death seven men who allegedly possessed human bones to be used for witchcraft.
The head of the Nsanje district police force, Kirby Kaunga, told reporters Wednesday that the mob rounded up the victims Tuesday and then set them on fire.
Police are investigating but have not made any arrests. A police spokesman said the bodies were so badly burned that identification has been difficult.
 

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