People with albinism in Malawi "face the risk of systemic extinction over time if nothing is done,” according to the UN's independent expert on the condition.
“Persons with albinism, and parents of children with albinism, constantly live in fear of attack," Ikponwosa Ero said on a visit to the country.
“The frequent involvement of close relatives in cases of attacks is highly disturbing, and persons with albinism are unable to trust even those who are supposed to care for and protect them," she added.
According to the police, 65 cases have been recorded since late 2014.
The British High Commission in Malawi has been tweeting from a meeting it held with Nigerian Ms Ero, who was herself born with albinism.
BBC Africa
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