A woman accused of sorcery was tortured, burned and set on fire on Wednesday in Mount Hagen in the Western Highlands of Papua New Guinea, reports Australia’s Courier Mail.
Read more: http://newsfeed.time.com/2013/02/07...witchcraft-in-papua-new-guinea/#ixzz2KPlDJgay
Link Safe, no graphic photos
I saw this a quick blurb on the newsticker while watching the news. There were quite a few articles online but I was honestly too afraid to click the links because most warned of graphic photos.
The idea of this still happening in thw world in this day and age is heartbreaking. Ridiculous stereotypes are still so prevalent and resulting in death.
I know I bitched in the thread about Hansel and Gretel Witch Hunters and stories like this only reinforce my intense dislike of the media's hurtful and negative portrayal of witches. I do know that it is doubtful those movies are seen in the highlands of New Guinea, but the fearful view of witches sadly is everywhere.
My heart goes out to that poor woman and how she suffered.