Why witch hunts are still happening in 2024

2024-05-06

Witch hunts aren’t just the stuff of colonial America; they’re happening right now all around the world. People are still being persecuted and often murdered on suspicion of being involved in witchcraft, in a trend that’s currently being driven by fundamental Christianity, poverty and civil conflict. On today’s briefing we’re joined by Professor Miranda Forsyth to find out who is at risk, why they’re being targeted and what’s being done to address the issue. Headlines: Hamas accepts “softened” ceasefire deal Tribu...

Witch hunts aren’t just the stuff of colonial America; they’re happening right now all around the world.

People are still being persecuted and often murdered on suspicion of being involved in witchcraft, in a trend that’s currently being driven by fundamental Christianity, poverty and civil conflict.

On today’s briefing we’re joined by Professor Miranda Forsyth to find out who is at risk, why they’re being targeted and what’s being done to address the issue.

Headlines:

Hamas accepts “softened” ceasefire deal

Tributes for Aussie brothers killed in Mexico

Judge in Trump hush money trial threatens jail as ex-President breaches gag order for a 10th time

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