Germany’s genocide in Namibia: deal between the two governments falls short of delivering justice

Herero and Nama community members hold a poster in German that translates as “Genocide does not expire” in Namibia in 2019. PHOTO | COURTESY

What you need to know:

  • Germany ruled the country as a colony between 1884 and 1915. It was declared a mandated territory by the Treaty of Versailles in 1919.