Namibia Holds First Genocide Remembrance, Presses Germany for Justice Firstpost Africa
Namibia Holds First Genocide Remembrance, Presses Germany for Justice | Firstpost Africa | N18G
Namibia Holds First Genocide Remembrance, Presses Germany for Justice | Firstpost Africa | N18G
Namibia has observed its first-ever Genocide Remembrance Day, honoring the victims of the Herero and Nama genocide carried out by German colonial forces over a century ago. The day serves as a solemn reminder of the atrocities committed between 1904 and 1908, during which tens of thousands of Namibians were killed or displaced. As part of the commemoration, Namibian leaders renewed calls for justice and formal reparations from Germany, urging acknowledgment and accountability for the historic crimes. This remembrance highlights the ongoing struggle for recognition and healing in Namibia's journey toward justice and reconciliation. Watch for full details.
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