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Nine places across the world where CANNIBALISM is still alive and well

Despite being considered repulsive by the majority of the world, Cannibalism, eating of human flesh by humans, is very much still alive today.

People turn to cannibalism for a number of reasons, ranging from religious ceremonies to an extreme, desperate need. Whether legal or otherwise, the practice continues and here are the nine hot spots where cannibals can dine among friends.

  1. Papua New Guinea

The Portrait of the getting a light Koroway woman in the house on the tree. Korowai Kombai ( Kolufo)
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Tribesmen of The Korowai devour bodies of killed group members in revengeCredit: Alamy

In Western New Guinea along the Ndeiram Kabur River lives a tribe called The Korowai.

The tribesmen believe mysterious deaths are attributed to demons who take on the human form and it is their duty to consume the dead man’s carcass in order to take revenge for the death.

  1. The Naihehe Caves - Sigatoka, Fiji

A Cannibal feast, Fiji - I feel somewhat as if there are a few actors employed here!!! Date: circa 1906
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A human feast, Fiji which was previously known as 'Cannibal Island'Credit: Alamy

Previously dubbed "Cannibal Island";, Fiji is famous for its long running history of cannibalism.

The practices have almost died out in recent years with the exception of the Naihehe Caves, home to the last human-eating group on the island.

  1. The Ganges River, India

Aghori monks live only on cremated remains of others and cooking over funeral pyres
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Aghori monks, like this one, live only on the cremated remains of othersCredit: Getty Images

The Aghori, a sect of Indian Monks, perform cannibalistic rituals in order to gain spiritual enlightenment. Now with just 20 or so members, the group drink from human skull bowls and cover their body in burnt human remains. They do not, however, kill anyone for use in the ceremonies, using only the bodies of people who have already died.

  1. The Democratic Republic of the Congo

Mbuti Pygmy children play with a bow and arrow
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Mbuti Pygmies accused Congolese rebels of eating their people aliveCredit: Getty Images

At a United Nations meeting in 2003, a distressed Sinafasi Makelo, a representative for the Mbuti Pygmies, claimed that Congolese rebels from the Ituri province were eating his people alive.

"We hear reports of commanders feeding on sexual organs, apparently believing this would give them strength," he said.

  1. Cambodia

A soldier from one of the guerilla group is evacuated after
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Cambodian soldiers are thought to have cut the heart and liver from their enemies' bodiesCredit: LightRocket

Cambodian soldiers fighting in the Khmer Rouge Rebellion were accused of cutting out the hearts and livers out of the bodies of Khmer Rouge soldiers who were killed in battle in order to eat them on the field or back at home for dinner. They believe that eating the human liver of a defeated enemy will transfer bravery to themselves.

  1. Nuku Hiva, French Polynesia

German Tourist Stefan Ramin Suspected To Be Eaten By A Cannibal
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It's believed German tourist Stefan Ramin was chopped up before being eatenCredit: Barcroft Media

In 2011, German tourist Stefan Ramin went missing while on a traditional goat hunt in Nuku Hiva, French Polynesia. His remains were later found near a campfire and it is believed that he was “hacked to pieces” and burned by a tribe suspected of cannibalism.

Beach of Aakapa bay, Nuku Hiva, Marquesas islands
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Picturesque Nuku Hiva, French Polynesia, was the scene of Stefan Ramin's gruesome deathCredit: Getty Images

  1. Liberia

Liberian Conflict Between Government And Rebels Continues
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Doctors Without Borders found evidence of cannibalistic practices while in LiberiaCredit: Getty Images

Following the First Liberian Civil War, Doctors Without Borders found evidence of cannibalistic practices which they sent over to Amnesty International. It's believed that the evidence was then covered up, with Liberia’s current Secretary General saying: “what they do with the bodies after human rights violations are committed is not part of our mandate or concern.”

  1. Rotenburg, Germany

Self-confessed German cannibal Armin Mei
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German Hannibal Lecter, Armin Meiwes, advertised for a victim he could eatCredit: Getty Images

Germany’s answer to Hannibal Lecter, Armin Meiwes, fulfilled his dream of consuming human flesh by placing an ad for a willing volunteer. Luckily for him he tracked down dinner in the form of a willing 43-year-old, Bernd Brandes.

The duo dined on Bernd’s genitals before Armin stabbed him with a 12-inch knife. He was later arrested for murder as cannibalism is not a crime in Germany.

  1. Miami, Florida

Story on Ronald Poppo
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Ronald Poppo was left severely injured after he was attacked by a cannibal in MiamiCredit: Getty Images

A crazed, naked man was shot by police in Miami in 2012 as he refused to stop eating his victim’s face. Cannibal Rudy Eugene set upon unwitting Ronaldo Poppo on a Florida freeway, leaving him with only one eye and severe facial injuries.

Video of reclusive Asmat people on coast of New Guinea a tribe some claim have a history of cannibalism
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