In 2015, a tragic incident occurred in Tanzania where a boy with albinism, Baraka, had his right arm brutally severed by his father, who sold the limb to a witchdoctor for a high price. This event not only represents an individual tragedy but also highlights the ongoing violence faced by individuals with albinism in the region.

Baraka's plight garnered attention from compassionate individuals, leading to assistance from a charity in the United States, which helped him receive prosthetic limbs and rehabilitation treatment in Philadelphia. Tragically, between 2000 and 2015, at least 75 incidents of attacks or murders of albinism patients occurred due to superstitions in Tanzania.

Albinism is a genetic condition that results in a lack of melanin, which makes patients more susceptible to skin cancer and extreme sensitivity to light. Statistically, one in every 1400 people in Tanzania is affected by albinism, which is significantly higher than the global average of one in 20,000. Local superstitions portray those with albinism as targets, and even their remains are often at risk of being stolen by grave robbers.

In a shocking case, Baraka's arm was sold for about $5000, a tremendous amount considering the average monthly salary in Tanzania is only $157. While the local government has established protective centers for individuals with albinism, these often lack funding and cannot operate effectively. Reports by human rights organizations indicate that Tanzania's government has failed to protect albinism patients adequately.