Addressing Colonial Crimes Through Reparations: The Mau Mau, Herero and Nama
Britain and Germany had expansive colonial agendas in Africa from the mid to late 1800s, and both the British authorities in Kenya and the German authorities in Namibia were responsible for the commission of state crimes. This article explores reparations for state crimes committed during the coloni...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Pluto Journals
2018-09-01
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| Series: | State Crime |
| Online Access: | https://www.scienceopen.com/hosted-document?doi=10.13169/statecrime.7.2.0369 |
| Summary: | Britain and Germany had expansive colonial agendas in Africa from the mid to late 1800s, and both the British authorities in Kenya and the German authorities in Namibia were responsible for the commission of state crimes. This article explores reparations for state crimes committed during the colonial period and specifically examines how reparations should be afforded for crimes committed during colonization given the length of time that has passed. The authors focus on the cases of the Mau Mau and the Herero and Nama peoples and discuss present-day litigation and movements that have arisen from the commission of state crimes against these groups. The current framework for reparations is discussed, and a holistic and balanced formula that should be applied for those seeking justice for these state crimes is outlined. |
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| ISSN: | 2046-6056 2046-6064 |