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Papua New Guinea: Comments on Sorcery in Papua New Guinea

Variations of sorcery and witchcraft are commonly reported in Papua New Guinea. The Melanesian Institute (in Goroka, PNG) has published two volumes (Zocca, ed. 2009; Bartle 2005) that deal extensively with some of the issues and problems that have resulted from the practices. In this article Dr Karl Franklin reviews Zocca, in particular, but add observations of my own and those of other authors. The paper provides a summary of the overall folk views of sorcery and witchcraft and the government and churches. Click here for paper.
suggestions on how to deal with the traditional customs.

Papua New Guinea: Government Moves to Stamp Out Sorcery

Papua New Guinea’s Government is trying to stop violence brought on by a deep belief in sorcery and witchcraft.  The fear of sorcery and witchcraft is deeply rooted in Papua New Guinean society.  Every year, hundreds of people, many of them women, are murdered as witches and sorcerers.  Now, the Government has agreed to try to find a way to stop this disturbing practice. See full coverage here

Kenya: Unkind end for suspected witch

Cases of old people being lynched on suspicion of witchcraft in the Coast region are on the rise. Many elderly residents have been forced to flee from their homes for fear of being lynched — sometimes by their children. See full story here

How Prophets Overcome Witchcraft Opposition With Intercession and Spiritual Warfare

American pastor Jonas Clark talking about prophetic ministry, intercessory prayer, spiritual warfare and dealing with and overcoming the powers of witchcraft. See full video here

Nepal: Nepal jails mob for burning suspected ‘witch’ alive

A court in Nepal has jailed 8 members of a mob who burned alive a 40-year-old woman after accusing her of casting black magic spells in a remote southern village. Read more here 

South Sudan: Western Equatoria Residents Urged To Avoid Witchcraft

The Congregation of Asanza Chapel In Western Equatoria State gathered to celebrate the New Year with the Pastor, Steven Edward urging the residents to thank God for his everlasting love. Full story here

India: Witchcraft suspicion: two killed, one injured in attack

Two persons were killed and another is battling for her life in an attack believed to have taken place over suspicion of practice of witchcraft in Sundargarh district. Full story here

Malawi: Man kills granny on witchcraft claims

A 29-year-old man has been arrested in Bvumbwe, Thyolo on suspicion that he killed his 89-year-old grandmother who he accused of practising witchcraft, the police have confirmed. Full story here

Zimbabwe: MDC-T ‘witchcraft’ senator Femai freed

MDC-T senator for Chikomo Morgan Femai, who was arrested last Friday on allegations he threatened his wife with murder and witchcraft, has been freed after a withdrawal of charges. Read story here

Zambia: Another ritual Killing? Police trap two juvenile murderers of taxi driver

Full story here