The Spanish government is considering an asylum request from an albino African who claims he might be killed in a witchcraft ritual if sent home

The 18-year-old from Benin, known only as Moszy, arrived in Tenerife with 60 other African immigrants. Some African nations have reported a growing trade in albino body parts, which some witchdoctors believe can bring wealth and good fortune. The Spanish Commission for Refugee Aid described Moszy's fears as reasonable. The director of the commission, Juan Carlos Lorenzo, told reporters: "In Africa albinos are considered to be a bad omen or a factor of good luck. It is logical that he fears for his life because among different ethnic groups his body may be used in a sacrifice ritual."