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Genocide Watch exists to predict, prevent, stop, and punish genocide and other forms of mass murder. Our purpose is to build an international movement to prevent and stop genocide.
Namibia
Country Overview
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Targeted Groups | Perpetrators | Alert Status | Genocide Stage(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
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| Watch | Stage 10: Denial |
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The German Empire in the early 20th century colonized Namibia calling the acquired territory German Southwest Africa. From 1904-1908, The German Imperial Army under General Lothar Von Trotha conducted a mass extermination campaign against the Herero and Nama people.
Page last updated:
6/23/2021
Resources
Herero & Nama disagree on Germany-Namibia genocide-compensation deal | DW News
Herero Genocide in Namibia
Viewpoint: Why Germany's Namibia genocide apology is not enough
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