Politician Caught Up in Vampire Rumors

Reuters ^ | 1-10-2003

[Happy Valley Dude]

BLANTYRE, Malawi (Reuters) - Hundreds of angry Malawians hounded a senior political figure from his house and stoned him late Wednesday, accusing him of harboring vampires. Blantire Urban Governor Eric Chiwaya, a member of the ruling United Democratic Front, was the latest victim of a bizarre rumor that the country's government is colluding with vampires to collect human blood for international aid agencies.

Bearing severe cuts to his face and body, he told Reuters from his hospital bed that a crowd had hailed him with stones and other missiles, chanting "vampire" and threatening to kill him.

Chiwaya said he knew some of his assailants, adding that political opponents were trying to discredit him and the government.

The vampire rumors have sparked several vigilante attacks on suspected bloodsuckers in recent weeks, despite official attempts to stop the rumor. One man was stoned to death, and three priests were attacked by angry villagers in the south.

Political tensions are already high in Malawi. President Bakili Muluzi's attempts to stay in office for another five-year term have already sparked protests, while many face starvation in the face of a regional food crisis.

[dljordan]

I saw that when it came out in the theaters. Scared the CRAP out of me. The one that really gave me nightmares was the giant radioactive spider.

[WhyisaTexasgirlinPA]

"But the most important secret in their view is that the potency of their concoctions would respond to their taking off from the ground when naked than when they are dressed," he claimed

Makes sense to me......

[Shooter 2.5]

Ok, so take a wooden stake and stick them in the heart. If they aren't dusted then everything is alright. They aren't a vampire.

[WhyisaTexasgirlinPA]

Good point.........

[ricpic]

According to "Dr" Rodwell Vongo: "They normally crash-land, giving lack of fuel as the cause of crash-landing..."

I smell an SUV in the woodpile.

[mhking]

"Hold muh beer 'n watch this!" PING....

If you want on or off this list, please let me know!

[WhyisaTexasgirlinPA]

Political tensions are already high in Malawi. President Bakili Muluzi's attempts to stay in office for another five-year term have already sparked protests, while many face starvation in the face of a regional food crisis.

Well, there you go.... they aren't vampires, merely looking for food.......

[farmfriend]

Just when you think politics in California is bad, there comes a story that puts a whole new light on things.

[Carry_Okie]

When the going gets wierd, the wierd turn pro.
- Hunter S. Thompson

[rintense]

Huh. I thought the article was going to be about Hillary. Go figure.

[Yeti]

"Cases of witches and wizards crash-landing are rare in Kabwe but very common in Lusaka," said one onlooker.

If only these people had money, I am sure I could find something to sell them.

[NeoCaveman]

This story bites......

[Grampa Dave]

So what is wrong with being a Vampire in Politics?

[SC Swamp Fox]

a member of the ruling United Democratic Front

Democrat (dem'e krat) n. 1 a reanimated corpse that sucks the blood of sleeping persons. 2 one who preys ruthlessly on others.

[demosthenes the elder]

that reminds me of the rash of stonings and assorted other mob executions a few years back in Kenya(?) of people accused of being witches and wizards. the chief accusation being made against them was -no joke- "He shrank my penis"

[Tolerance Sucks Rocks]

"Paging Buffy Summers! Paging Buffy Summers!"

[Tolerance Sucks Rocks]

She killed a Hellgod, died, and was resurrected! She's perfect for this job!

[Tolerance Sucks Rocks]

When Muwowo dashed outside and asked the strange visitor what he was looking for at that awkward hour, the naked man simply said "kuku" (meaning Please Help). After that, he could not answer or talk anything until he was taken to Kasanda police station.

Wow! Over here, "kuku" means it's one o'clock!

[FLdeputy]

Read post 10. Didn't you say something about boats?

[gnarledmaw]

Zim: Bogus traditional healer held (Told woman to hire mermaids, use bull 'privates' to find car)