Child sacrifice and mutilation of children in Uganda

Uganda is facing a rather Unique form of human trafficking, namely Child Sacrificing. Children are kidnapped, most times taken from their home areas, Stabbed in the necks to Drain their blood and their body organs usually... [ view full abstract ]

Uganda is facing a rather Unique form of human trafficking, namely Child Sacrificing. Children are kidnapped, most times taken from their home areas, Stabbed in the necks to Drain their blood and their body organs usually facial features (ears, noses, tongues, eyes,genitals) are cut off and used in spiritual medicine with a belief that they will be consumed by the spirits to bring wealth, health and some form of protection. Performed under such secrecy by witch doctors, This seemingly economically motivated phenomenon has led to the death of many children and those that have survived nurse lifelong injuries. It has had huge social and traumatic impacts across the country and mainly to the victims, their families and communities. This paper is to explain a History and exploration into the issues explaining the rescues, prosecution, legal loopholes and other interventions taken to fight the problem that is still growing.