PK De villiers SS One Powerful Day:From Remembering Genocide to Celebrating Africa & Saying Farewell скачать в хорошем качестве

PK De villiers SS One Powerful Day:From Remembering Genocide to Celebrating Africa & Saying Farewell

Namibia Commemorates First Genocide Remembrance Day | 28 May 2025 On May 28, 2025, Namibia marks its first official Genocide Remembrance Day — a solemn tribute to the Herero and Nama people who suffered unspeakable atrocities during the early 1900s under German colonial rule. This historic day honors the lives lost during the first genocide of the 20th century — a dark chapter that saw tens of thousands of Herero and Nama people brutally killed. The First Genocide of the 20th Century: The Herero and Nama Genocide in Namibia Between 1904 and 1908, in what is now Namibia, the German colonial empire committed one of the earliest genocides of the 20th century. The victims were primarily the Herero and Nama people, two of the country’s oldest ethnic groups who resisted German colonial rule and land dispossession in their ancestral territories. The genocide began after the Herero people, under Chief Samuel Maharero, rose in rebellion in January 1904, followed by the Nama people, led by Hendrik Witbooi and other leaders, later that year. In response, the German Empire sent General Lothar von Trotha to suppress the uprisings with brutal force. His infamous “Extermination Order” (Vernichtungsbefehl), issued in October 1904, declared that every Herero man, woman, and child would be killed or driven into the desert to die. A similar order was later issued against the Nama. Tens of thousands of Herero and Nama were massacred, and many more died from starvation and dehydration in the desert, especially in the Omaheke region of the Kalahari. Others were forced into concentration camps such as Shark Island, where they were subjected to inhumane treatment, forced labor, medical experiments, and death from disease and malnutrition. It is estimated that up to 80% of the Herero population (around 65,000 people) and 50% of the Nama (about 10,000 people) perished during this genocide. This dark chapter of colonial violence left deep scars that are still felt today. Only in recent decades has the German government begun to acknowledge the atrocities as genocide. In 2021, Germany officially recognized the genocide and pledged financial support for Namibia, though debates about justice, reparations, and recognition continue. The Herero and Nama genocide stands as a powerful reminder of the devastating impact of colonialism and the importance of remembering and honoring those who suffered and resisted. Join us as we reflect on a national journey of truth, remembrance, and healing. From powerful memorials to cultural resilience, this video captures the spirit of a nation rising to confront its past with dignity and hope. #HereroNamaGenocide #NamibianHistory #GenocideAwareness #NeverForget #ColonialInjustice #HistoricalTruth #JusticeForNamaAndHerero #NamibiaRemembers #DecolonizeHistory #NamibiaRemembers #GenocideRemembranceDay #HereroNamaGenocide #NamibianHistory #HealingAndJustice