UN representatives criticise Germany over reparations for colonial crimes in Namibia

UN representatives criticise Germany over reparations for colonial crimes in Namibia

[ad_1] UN special rapporteurs have criticised the German and Namibian governments for violating the rights of Herero and Nama ethnic minorities by excluding them from talks over reparations for colonial crimes against their ancestors. Publishing their communication with both governments, the seven UN representatives urged Germany to take responsibility for all its colonial crimes in…

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Penny Wong’s London speech about UK’s colonial history caused no ‘diplomatic tension’

Penny Wong’s London speech about UK’s colonial history caused no ‘diplomatic tension’

[ad_1] The Australian foreign affairs minister’s speech in London about Britain’s colonial history caused “no sense of discomfort or diplomatic tension” with the UK, a senior official has declared. The Coalition opposition used a committee hearing in Canberra on Thursday to suggest that Penny Wong’s remarks caused an unnecessary “distraction” during annual high-level talks between…

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