International Context
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Namibia’s Past – International Context
The colonialism of European states since the “discovery” of America by Christopher Columbus has affected all continents and almost all countries. The societies of all these countries are more or less in the process of coming to terms with their colonial past.
Much of what happened elsewhere and how it is being dealt with there is also relevant to the dialogue about the past in Namibia. Here you will find a small selection of contributions to these debates.
This selection of historical events and moments of dialogue in other countries is work in progress. You are welcome to suggest corrections and additions. Please include also the source(s) – preferably by providing a link. We will need some time to review your proposal. If it does not meet our criteria or guidelines, it will not be published.
2020 May 25 – George Floyd killed by ‘white’ police officer during arrest in Minneapolis, USA
George Floyd, a 46-year-old 'black' US citizen, was killed by 'white' police officer Derek Chauvin (44) during an arrest in Minneapolis on 25 May 2020. He was handcuffed and lying face down on the ground. Although he repeatedly said he...
1492 October 12 – Columbus officially set foot in the Americas
On 12 October 1492, the Italian explorer Christopher Columbus officially set foot on the American continent on his first of four Spanish-based voyages and claimed the land for Spain. Columbus is often referred to as the discoverer of...