Zanzibar

A priest was attacked with acid on the east African island of Zanzibar in the third such unprovoked assault in two months, and remained hospitalized Saturday, the cleric told CNN. The Rev. Joseph Anselmo Mwagambwa said he was attacked Friday afternoon while coming out of an internet cafe in Mlandenge, a community in the city... Read More

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August 9, 2013

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Zanzibar acid attack: Relatives recount horror as British girls fly home with severe burns

Attacked: Kirstie Trup (L) and Katie Gee Relatives told of their horror after two teenage British charity workers had acid thrown in their faces on the paradise island of Zanzibar. Katie Gee and Kirstie Trup, both 18, were being flown home tonight after being treated for severe burns following the unprovoked attack. The best pals had been... Read More

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