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140 arrested in Malawi over 'vampires' hysteria mob attacks

Around 140 people have been arrested in Malawi after deadly mob attacks on people suspected of being "vampires".

140 arrested in Malawi over 'vampires' hysteria mob attacks

Fri, 20 Oct, 2017 - 22:31

Around 140 people have been arrested in Malawi after deadly mob attacks on people suspected of being "vampires".

Police said more arrests are expected after the situation spun out of control, with nine people having been killed.

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