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Namibia has rejected a reported offer of €10 million compensation for Germany’s role in the Herero-Nama genocide. However, reparation negotiations will continue.
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In relation to the ongoing ICJ case for genocide, the Gambia has requested that Facebook release data from accounts believed to contain incriminating evidence of genocidal intent.
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