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Dozens of people have died in Angola after being accused of witchcraft and forced to drink a poisonous herbal drink as proof to the contrary. In January and February, more than fifty people were killed in this way near the town of Camacupa, local politician Luzia Filemone said on Angolan radio on Thursday. She accused traditional healers of administering the deadly concoction to the victims.

“More than fifty victims were forced to drink this mysterious liquid, which traditional healers say proves whether someone practices witchcraft or not.”said Philemone. Police confirmed the incidents and the death toll at 50. Police spokesman Antonio Hossi told the broadcaster that the number of cases of this “widespread practice” has increased recently.

In some rural areas of Angola, many people still believe in witchcraft – despite strong opposition from the church in the predominantly Catholic country in southern Africa. Accusations of witchcraft are often verified by traditional healers called marabouts by giving the accused to drink a poisonous herbal drink called mbulungo. If they die from it, it is considered proof of their guilt.

(t-online, with material from AFP)