Namibia to mark first Genocide Remembrance Day on 28 May

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2025-05-20

OKAHANDJA, 12 June 2016 - Chief Manasse Zeraeua of the Zeraeua Traditional Authority (L) and Chief Tjinaani Maharero of the Otjikatjamuaha Royal House (C) welcome former President Hifikepunye Pohamba to the 120th commemoration of the Battle of Otjunda and execution of Chief Kahimemua Nguvauva at Okahandja on Sunday. Pohamba was the keynote speaker at the event. (Photo by: Joseph Nekaya) NAMPA

GOBABIS, 20 MAY (NAMPA) – Namibia is set to commemorate its inaugural Genocide Remembrance Day next week, honouring the victims of the 1904-1908 genocide.
Government has officially proclaimed 28 May as the national day of remembrance, with the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology saying a report was presented to the National Assembly recommending 28 May, a date supported by the affected communities. Historically, it marks the day...

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