The “reconciliation agreement” – A lost opportunityReconciliation Agreement • August 9th, 2021
Contract Type FiledAugust 9th, 2021Historically, the German colonial crimes in Namibia have been relatively well addressed, but not legally. Since 2015, the German and Namibian governments have negotiated possible reparations for the crimes, especially the genocide of the Ovaherero and Nama. This step held enormous potential for reconciliation and providing a sustainable basis for Germany and Namibia’s future relationship. But this opportunity was lost.
The “reconciliation agreement” – A lost opportunityReconciliation Agreement • June 3rd, 2021
Contract Type FiledJune 3rd, 2021Historically, the German colonial crimes in Namibia have been relatively well addressed, but not legally. Since 2015, the German and Namibian governments have negotiated possible reparations for the crimes, especially the genocide of the Ovaherero and Nama. This step held enormous potential for reconciliation and providing a sustainable basis for Germany and Namibia’s future relationship. But this opportunity was lost.