Accused, shunned, exiled: The women banished to Ghana’s ‘witch camps’
Summary
In Ghana, women who are accused of witchcraft are sent to places called "witch camps," like the one in Gambaga, where they live in exile. These women are often blamed for family misfortunes and live away from their communities as a result.Key Facts
- Gambaga is home to a "witch camp" where accused women live in exile.
- Bachalibanoya Anaberi, now 85, has lived in the camp for 45 years.
- She was accused of witchcraft by her husband's family and blamed for family problems.
- Anaberi is among about 80 other women in the camp, all accused of similar things.
- The camp consists of mud huts with thatched roofs where women form a community.
- The camp provides some safety from attacks but does not remove the stigma of being a "witch."
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