Corruption is also reported in some instances; particularly, it was generally stated that the police and other government officials have been involved in the sale of body parts of children with albinism. From the conversation with the Government Authorities, the Committee also learns that some of the law enforcement and legal officers are largely ignorant and unaware about the gravity of the problem and don’t believe that children with albinism actually deserve special attention and protection. Besides, others lack awareness on the genetic condition of albinism and unfortunately believe in the myths which deprive people with albinism from enjoying their rights as human beings. In any event, the number of people reportedly involved in the processes of disposing of the body parts makes it impossible (or at least very difficult) to trace and prosecute the perpetrators. The delegation was told that in all the prosecutions in the country, in most cases the major actors in the crime (those commissioning the body parts) have never been identified and only 2 people have been handed death sentences. In a number of instances, the crimes might also transcend borders. For instance, it was indicated that in 2009 a man was caught in the Democratic Republic of Congo with the head of a child with albinism who was believed to be from Tanzania. A similar case was also reported in Burundi. Moreover, it was mentioned that worrying situations have happened in Kenya during the 2007 elections, where there was an increase in the killings and disappearances of children with albinism in Tanzania, leading to suspicions about a cross country trade in body parts. The delegation notes that the Government of Tanzania reacts negatively to the issue being linked to elections; however, the delegation is convinced that the information it received on the link between elections and the killings and maimings cannot be neglected and deserves further study and investigation. Prosecuting the perpetrators is not something that should be left only to the Government of Tanzania. The delegation is of the strongest view that the crimes against children with albinism must be treated as a cross border issue and the response should also be framed as such. The delegation is of the view that without establishing an effective and functional prosecution mechanism, the possibility of curbing the unpleasant situation of children with albinism and protecting them from the killings, maiming, and attacks will remain futile, which perpetuates the situation across generations. 15