http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2006-09/21/content_5119906.htm
Namibian national reconciliation policy
BEIJING, Sept. 21 -- Namibia is the youngest nation in Africa. The country
gained its independence from South Africa's colonial rule in 1990. To help its
people overcome almost a century of racial hatred and mistrust, the Namibian
government adopted a policy of National Reconciliation shortly after
independence. For over a decade, Namibia has enjoyed political stability and
economic development. A CCTV crew recently visited the country to take an
inside look at this young, but dynamic African country. And starting today, we
will run an eight-part series on Namibia. We begin with how its national
reconciliation policy brought about social harmony in the country.
Every year on Cassinga Day, Namibians commemorate the fighters for
independence at Heroes' Acre, in the capital city of Windhoek. President
Hifikepunye Pohamba lays wreaths in honor of victims of the Cassinga Massacre
and those who died for Namibia's freedom. Namibia's founding father and former
President Sam Nujoma is also on hand at the ceremony.
May 4th, 1978 was the darkest day in the history of Namibia's liberation
struggle. It was on this day that hundreds of unarmed Namibian refugees were
massacred by racist South African troops at Cassinga in southern Angola. The
majority of them were women and children.
Massacre survivor said, "It is important for us to remember this day."
Namibia gained independence only 16 years ago, and most Namibians are
living with the bitter memories of the past. It's difficult for them to forget
this history. But many believed that forgetting is one thing, but forgiving is
something else.
Visitor said, "We come to here to pay tribute to massacre of struggle,
those of whom died on May 4th. It's not possible to forget the history."
(Source: CCTV.com)
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