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Namibia: Ovaherero, Nama reject Genocide Remembrance Day – More Top Stories 1

Namibia: Ovaherero, Nama reject Genocide Remembrance Day – More Top Stories 1

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Published on 2025-05-21 17:00:00

THE Ovaherero and Nama communities have rejected 28 May as Genocide Remembrance Day, citing historical inaccuracy, exclusion, and continued calls for restorative justice.

The day was declared a public holiday by the Cabinet last year.

This comes after the Cabinet endorsed the contents of a letter submitted by retired speaker of the National Assembly Peter Katjavivi, dated 18 March, asking that 28 May be adopted as Genocide Remembrance Day.

Nandiuasora ‘Nandi’ Mazeingo,…

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