Germany repatriates Namibian massacre victims' remains
The two skulls flanked by candles at the ceremony in Berlin today
A NAMIBIAN delegation took possession today of the remains of 27 people murdered by the German colonial regime in the early 20th century.
Prior to a handover service in Berlin, German Culture Minister Michelle Muntefering said the event showed that the two countries were “coming to terms with the colonial past” in an atmosphere of “trust.”
But dozens of protesters rallied outside the church holding signs saying: “Repatriation without an official apology?” and “Reparations Now — Nothing About Us Without Us.”
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