FDN 02-10-2024: Position on the 120th anniversary of the Extermination Order of Lieutenant-General Lothar von Trotha on 02 October 1904

Screenshot statement 2 October 2024 Forum Deutschsprachiger Namibier FDN Forum of German-speaking Namibians position 120th anniversary Extermination Order Lieutenant-General Lothar von Trotha 02 October 1904

“Position on the 120th anniversary of the Extermination Order of Lieutenant-General Lothar von Trotha on 02 October 1904

The Forum of German-speaking Namibians …

today recalls the 2nd of October 1904 when Lieutenant-General Lothar von Trotha, commander of the colonial troops in German-Southwest Africa issued an extermination order against all Ovaherero […].

recognizes the human suffering and loss of life, land, homeland, property, cultural heritage and dignity suffered by the Ovaherero, OvaMbanderu and Nama ethnic groups […].

sees the so-called Joint Declaration (JD) reconciliation agreement as initialled in May 2021 by the Federal Republic of Germany and Namibia as the beginning of a process of addressing and understanding injustice and its consequences […].

The Forum of German-speaking Namibians appeals to all stakeholders involved – in constructive and peaceful cooperation – to work towards a comprehensive JD reconciliation agreement […].”

 

 

 

 

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