Tag: Genocide
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No Monopoly on Pain: Navigating Sensitive Discourse on Genocide and Collective Suffering
Understanding the Controversy The recent public exchange surrounding Andreas Peltzer’s letter, published in The Namibian on 5 December 2025 under the headline “Genocide: What about other groups? A rejoinder,” has reignited a difficult conversation about how societies talk about mass atrocities and the suffering of different communities. While letters to the editor reflect a range…
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No Monopoly on Pain: Rejoinder to a Controversial Namibian Letter
Context and Controversy The Namibian recently featured a letter by Andreas Peltzer that sparked a heated debate on how societies remember atrocity. Titled “Genocide: What about other groups? A rejoinder,” the piece touched on a sensitive subject: who gets to define and direct collective memory when painful histories collide. The ensuing discussion has divided readers…
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No Monopoly on Pain: Why Every Group’s Suffering Deserves Recognition
Introduction: A call for a broader conversation about pain and memory The debate sparked by discussions of genocide and historical trauma often centers on a single narrative. Yet as societies reckon with dark chapters, it is essential to acknowledge that pain is not a zero-sum equation. No monopoly on suffering should be claimed by any…
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Trump doubles down on Nigeria attacks, claims genocide amid violence controversy
Overview of the Latest Claims <pFormer U.S. President Donald Trump has intensified his rhetoric about Nigeria, asserting that the West African nation is failing to protect Christians and describing the ongoing violence there as a “genocide.” The remarks, delivered during a rally/interview (specify platform if known), mark the first time Trump has used the term…
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Trump Accuses Nigeria of Genocide, Prompts Global Debate
Trump’s Latest Remark Stirs U.S.-Nigeria Tensions In a statement that drew immediate global attention, U.S. President Donald Trump intensified his criticism of Nigeria, accusing the West African nation of failing to protect Christians and describing the violence there as genocide for the first time. The remarks, made in a public address and later amplified by…
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Trump Genocide Claims Target Nigeria: U.S. Politics and the Nigeria Crisis
Trump levels genocide accusation at Nigeria, escalating a long-running dispute In a provocative address that drew immediate international attention, the former president, Donald Trump, asserted that Nigeria is experiencing what he described as genocide, targeting Christians and other religious minorities. The comments, delivered during a rally and later amplified on social media, marked the first…
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Killings in Nigeria Not Genocide, Says Pastor Wale Adefarasin
Introduction: A controversial stance from a Nigerian pastor Pastor Wale Adefarasin, senior pastor of Guiding Light Assembly in Abuja, has sparked renewed debate about the nature of violence against Christians in Nigeria. In remarks that quickly drew international attention, he challenged the prevailing narrative that the country is facing acts of genocide. He argued that…
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Nigeria Killings: Pastor Adefarasin Questions Genocide Label
Overview: A contentious moment in Nigeria’s ongoing violence In the wake of rising violence in various parts of Nigeria, a recent statement by Pastor Wale Adefarasin, senior pastor of Guiding Light Assembly in Abuja, has sparked debate about how the world should frame the country’s security crisis. The cleric, who wields significant influence in Nigerian…
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Gaza Life Two Years Into Genocide: Voices From Ground
Gaza at the Two-Year Mark: A Daily Reality Two years into what many observers label a genocide, life in Gaza has become a study in endurance. Bombardments, dwindling essentials, and a fragile daily routine shape the gravity of every morning. Even as the world watches, ordinary people carry on—finding small routines, seeking moments of relief,…
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The Take: Two Years Into a Genocide — Life in Gaza Under Siege
Two Years of Bombardment and Hunger Two years into the ongoing violence, Gaza remains a place where survival is a daily calculation. The relentless bombardment has shredded homes, disrupted essential services, and left families facing a chronic state of fear. For children, the sounds of explosions have become part of a routine they cannot escape;…