NTLA calls for inclusion on Nama & Ovaherero genocide reparations negotiations – nbc Source link
December 25, 2024
Tag: Reparations
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NTLA calls for inclusion on Nama & Ovaherero genocide reparations negotiations
The Nama Traditional Leaders Association (NTLA) has reiterated calls for its inclusion in the Nama and Ovaherero Genocide Reparations talks between the governments of Namibia and Germany. Its chairperson, Johannes Isaack, repeated this demand at the annual Genocide Memorial Day at Luderitz over the weekend. The annual genocide commemoration themed ‘Let the Blood of Our...
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When cometh the hour, man for genocide and reparations? – Windhoek Observer
“Cometh the hour, cometh the man” is an old English proverb meaning when a situation demands it, the right person will appear or step forward to deal with it. It suggests that in times of need, the appropriate person will rise to the occasion to address the challenges at hand. Historically there’s no iota of...
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Genocide descendants must, should see 2024 as the year of serious recalibration and ACTION on genocide, apology and reparations – Windhoek Observer
By Concerned descendants of the survivors of genocide Rikondja Ben Katjitundu Karamata, Vitura Kavizembua Kavari, Verikomba Mbahuurua and Kae Matundu-Tjiparuro Genocide descendants must, should see 2024 as the year of serious recalibration and ACTION on genocide, apology and reparations As 2023 draws to a close and with much anticipation we herald 2024, as descendants of...
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‘Germany has legal obligation to genocide reparations’
German researcher Karina Theurer says Germany has a legal obligation to engage in direct negotiations on reparations for its colonial atrocities. Theurer in her recently published research paper ‘Minimum Legal Standards in Reparation Processes for Colonial Crimes: The Case of Namibia and Germany’ says this argument is grounded in ethical principles. “This legal obligation can...
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Venaani claims reparations agreement in closed-door negotiations
Popular Democratic Movement president McHenry Venaani yesterday alleged that the renegotiations for the genocide reparations for the Nama-Herero genocide of 1904 to 1908 have concluded. The official opposition leader has raised questions and concerns regarding the ongoing ‘closed-door’ negotiations between Namibia and Germany over reparations packages in the National Assembly. Last year, the Namibian government...
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UN Experts Criticize Germany for Excluding Namibian Minorities in Reparations Talks – Namibia Daily News
NDN Staffer WINDHOEK, Sept. 4 — A group of UN experts has raised concerns and criticisms regarding Germany’s exclusion of the Herero and Nama ethnic minorities in Namibia from discussions aimed at addressing the atrocities committed against them during Germany’s colonial rule. These seven independent human rights experts, appointed by the UN Human Rights Council,...