The Nama Traditional Leaders Association is calling on Germany to officially recognise the 1904-1908 genocide of the Nama and Ovaherero, issue an apology and provide reparations. Its leader, David Frederick, also wants representatives of both communities to take part directly in the discussions, according to a statement reported by The Namibian.
The Nama Traditional Leaders Association is calling on Germany to officially recognise the 1904-1908 genocide of the Nama and Ovaherero, issue an apology and provide reparations. Its leader, David Frederick, also wants representatives of both communities to take part directly in the discussions, according to a statement reported by The Namibian.
The German party Die Linke is calling for legally recognised reparations for the 1904-08 genocide of the Ovaherero and Nama, as well as direct participation by their representatives in negotiations with Germany and Namibia. During a Bundestag debate, traditional leader Mutjinde Katjiua welcomed the motion, according to Namibian daily New Era.
The Genocide Reparations Advocacy Forum is asking German civil society organisations to oppose the 2021 joint declaration on the genocide of the Ovaherero and Nama, committed between 1904 and 1908. It is calling for the agreement to be abandoned, saying many descendants of survivors consider it inadequate, ahead of a debate in the Bundestag, according to the forum cited by The Namibian.