Kindoki Witch Boy film tells true story of Mardoche Yembi who underwent an exorcism as a childThousands of children in England have been falsely accused of witchcraft over the past decade, according to new figures that come alongside a film released on Monday.Faith-based abuse is a worldwide phenomenon but experts found 14,000 social work assessments linked to witchcraft accusations since 2015. In the year running to March 2024 alone, there were 2,180 assessments linked to witchcraft.Children accused of witchcraft can call Childline on 0800 1111 or NSPCC on 0808 800 500. Continue reading...
Thousands of children in England have been accused of witchcraft over the past decade, according to statistics from the National FGM Centre. A film, "Kindoki Witch Boy," highlights Mardoche Yembi's experience of being accused as a child and subjected to an exorcism. The film's release coincides with the 25th anniversary of Victoria Climbié's death, who was also accused and tortured. Yembi hopes the film will encourage others to seek help. Terms like Kindoki, djin, juju, and voodoo are often used in such accusations, with children often blamed for family misfortunes. Support is available through Childline and the NSPCC.
