According to the police, 65 cases have been recorded since late 2014, and at least two further critical incidents reportedly occurred during her visit.
Government Response Plan welcomed, but resources needed
Ms. Ero pointed out that, although the amendment of relevant legislation is required, more immediate measures are also necessary such as a judicial direction that cases be handled only by professional magistrates and through the ongoing revision of the Sentencing Guidelines.
She also commended the protection measures adopted by community police and some traditional authorities as well as the support provided by communities to their members with albinism.
The Independent Expert will produce a full report and recommendations to be presented to the UN Human Rights Council in March 2017.
Independent experts or special rapporteurs are appointed by the Geneva-based Human Rights Council to examine and report back on a country situation or a specific human rights theme. The positions are honorary and the experts are not UN staff, nor are they paid for their work.
