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24,000 to 100,000 Hereros. Don't know how many Germans though.

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The colonial government of German southwest Africa (now Namibia) killed 65,000 Hereros (and Namaquas) between 1904 and 1908 after they revolted.

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What is the Herero Genocide?

The Herero Genocide was a genocide that was fought between Namibia and the Germans


What caused the The Herero and Namaqua Genocide?

At the time of European contact, The Herero or Herero were nomadic herdsman who lived in Namibia and Botswana. The ethnic was shared by groups surrounding them. Brittan showed a lack of interest in the predominantly desert area of South West Africa and thus was declared a German protectorate in 1884 and named German South West Africa. The mere fact the 'savages' had the audacity to challenge white claims of superiority and lands in 'their colony', enhanced racist attitudes which had always been rife amongst the settler population. This ignited the genocide. The Herero and Namaqua genocide is considered the first genocide of the 20th century.


What has the author Andreas Kukuri written?

Andreas Kukuri has written: 'Herero-Texte' -- subject(s): Herero (African people), Herero language, History, Social life and customs, Texts


Who are herero women?

Namibian people include the early herders Hereros who fought against foreign rule.The Herero women adapted the dress of missionaries.


When was Herero Chat created?

Herero Chat was created in 1931.


What has the author Ronald Gestwicki written?

Ronald Gestwicki has written: 'An English-Herero, Herero-English dictionary' -- subject(s): Dictionaries, English, English language, Herero, Herero language


What is the forgotten genocide?

The term fogotten holocaust is sometimes applied to any genocide that the writer or speakers believes is ignored.


Where do the herero people live?

The majority live in Namibia, a few in Botswana


What is the systematic killing of people?

Genocide Genocide


What has the author Ada Obi Udechukwu written?

Ada Obi Udechukwu has written: 'Herero' -- subject(s): Herero (African people), Juvenile literature, Social life and customs, History


Who is the deliberate and systematic killing of an entire people?

Genocide


Who is himba?

The Himba are an ethnic group of about 20,000 to 50,000 people,living in northern Namibia, in the Kunene region (formerly Kaokoland). They are a nomadic, pastoral people, closely related to the Herero. The Himba are an ethnic group of about 20,000 to 50,000 people,living in northern Namibia, in the Kunene region (formerly Kaokoland). They are a nomadic, pastoral people, closely related to the Herero. The Himba are an ethnic group of about 20,000 to 50,000 people,living in northern Namibia, in the Kunene region (formerly Kaokoland). They are a nomadic, pastoral people, closely related to the Herero.