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This was where thousands of Nama and Herero people were killed by Germany's colonial army during the 1904-1908 genocide.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

He hoped the screening for lawmakers would drive politicians to work harder at compensating the Herero and Nama, he added.

From New York Times • Mar. 31, 2023

Germany apologised on May 28 for its role in the slaughter of Herero and Nama tribespeople and officially described the massacre as genocide for the first time.

From Reuters • Sep. 22, 2021

There is fear everywhere, says Herero elder Josua Musuuo.

From BBC • Jul. 14, 2021

“How can you ask what I mean? It’s self-evident, starting with the Herero people.”

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie