Black Magic Terrorism
p. 97 · Read in the full issue
in New Caledonia
(From Our Own Correspondent) BLACK magic is not yet dead in New Caledonia, or, for that matter, in many other South Pacific islands.
Three men who had been banished to a remote northern island for trying to foment a revolt in 1940 returned several years ago and installed themselves with a peaceful tribe.
After securing their adoption by the tribe, they set out to dominate the people by forms of witchcraft.
Within two years their unfortunate hosts were terrorised into seeing doghi (devils) in all directions.
Gradually they abandoned their houses and plantations, seeking safety in flight.
Complaints to the authorities led to an investigation, as a result of which the three “sorcerers” are to to be banished again.