German MPs Turn Backs on AfD in Heated Genocide Debate

Lawmakers from Germany's Left Party turned their backs on a far-right AfD politician after he questioned the historical consensus that Germany had committed genocide in what is now Namibia. The protest came during a heated debate over reparations for descendants of the victims. The AfD politician's remarks sparked outrage among other MPs. The debate centered on Germany's colonial past and the need for reparations for the Herero and Nama genocide, which took place between 1904 and 1908. The AfD has consistently challenged the notion of German guilt, drawing criticism from other parties. The Left Party's action was a symbolic rebuke. DW News reports on the incident and the broader political context. The debate reflects ongoing tensions over how Germany remembers and atones for its colonial history. Watch to see the exchange and hear from lawmakers on both sides.