Veterans' Children Remain at Protest Site
Seven months since camping at the veterans affairs office at the intersection of John Meinert and Rossini streets in Windhoek, the children of war veterans who were born in exile say they will not leave without answers. Outside the small office of the Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs, the campers have made themselves at home – cooking, bathing and sleeping in tents while cars drive by along the busy street. When The Namibian visited the site yesterday afternoon, a few
A group of individuals, identifying as the children of Namibian war veterans born in exile, have been camping outside the Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs office in Windhoek for seven months. They are demanding recognition and answers from the government, stating they will not leave until their concerns are addressed. The campers have established a makeshift living situation at the site, subsisting on donations and their own resources. They claim that despite their parents being registered war veterans, they are not recognized as dependants because they are over 18, a condition stipulated by the Veterans Act of 2008. This situation contrasts with those born within the country, and the group has petitioned various government offices seeking resolution. A parliamentary committee has acknowledged the long-standing nature of this issue and recommended a review by relevant ministries.
This situation highlights a persistent issue of recognition and rights for a specific group of citizens whose parents fought in the liberation struggle, raising questions about fairness and government accountability.
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