Rumors circulate in Liberia that water will turn to blood

Liberia's water supply was crippled during the country's civil war when the main water treatment plant was destroyed. A 2006 report found that the majority of Liberians rely on untreated wells, rivers, ponds, creeks and swamps for drinking water. But these water sources have been further harmed by widespread superstition and rumors. Myles Estey is a journalist based in Monrovia, Liberia. He writes on his blog "Esteyonage" about a recent scare there, when people became worried that the water would turn into blood or would turn bitter. "People here just believe anything," a local journalist said of the situation. "They believe in powers and forces that don't actually exist, just because someone told them so".  Click here for full article. Olly