Germany's acknowledgment of the genocide of the Herero and Nama people during their colonial rule in Namibia continues to spark debate over reparations. Namibia commemorated the tragic events with its first Genocide Remembrance Day, where President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah reiterated calls for reparations for the 70,000 lives lost. Despite Germany's recognition issued in 2021 and its pledge of development aid, there have been no substantive reparations agreements, and descendants of the victims feel excluded from negotiations. The commemoration, attended by about 1,000 people, underscored a national commitment to seek justice and healing.
"Germany previously acknowledged the genocide in 2021, yet reparations have proved elusive despite Namibia's calls for justice for the tens of thousands killed."
"We should find comfort in Germany's acknowledgment of genocide, but we must persist until reparations are achieved for the Herero and Nama people," Nandi-Ndaitwah emphasized.
"Berlin has pledged over one billion euros in development aid, yet insists this funding isn't reparations, causing tension with the descendants of the victims."
"The commemoration, with about 1,000 attendees including the German ambassador, highlighted the ongoing struggle for recognition and reparative justice for the Herero and Nama people."
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