Afrikaner Concentration Camps

Afrikaner concentration camps were established during the Second Anglo-Boer War (1899-1902) in South Africa, where the British military interned Afrikaner civilians, primarily women and children. The British aimed to cut off support for Boer fighters by displacing these populations. Living conditions in the camps were poor, leading to widespread disease and high mortality rates. Approximately 26,000 Afrikaner women and children died due to malnutrition and inadequate medical care. These events have had a lasting impact on South African history and contribute to ongoing discussions about colonialism, human rights, and collective memory.