Vampire Tales Bring Vigilante Violence
From Times Wire Reports
A rumor that Malawi’s government is colluding with vampires to collect human blood for aid agencies in exchange for food has led to vigilante violence.
President Bakili Muluzi accused opposition politicians of spreading the stories to undermine his government.
A man accused of helping vampires was stoned to death, and three Roman Catholic priests were beaten by villagers who suspected them of being vampires.
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