Post by cjm on Jul 13, 2016 16:28:54 GMT
Germany to apologize for Namibian genocide
Published: 13 Jul 2016 14:45 GMT+02:00
Germany plans to formally apologise to Windhoek for the genocide of indigenous Namibians a century ago, a foreign ministry spokeswoman said Wednesday, but added the move would not carry any obligation of reparations.
"We are working towards a joint government declaration with the following elements: common discussions on the historical events and a German apology for the action in Namibia," the spokeswoman, Sawsan Chebli, told reporters.
The joint declaration with the Namibian government can serve as a basis for a parliamentary resolution, she said, adding however that the step would not translate into legal repercussions for Germany. [of course not, local whites have to pay the bill].
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