HANOI On the evening of Aug. 10, 2022, the Vietnamese Association for Victims of Agent Orange/Dioxin (VAVA) and Vietnamese Military TV held a special event marking the 61st year since the United States military first dropped the chemical weapon known as “Agent Orange” on the people of Vietnam.
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Toxic legacy, part 2: Fighting for justice after chemical warfare in Vietnam June 3, 2021 11:24 AM CDT By Amiad Horowitz
Two patients suffering with injuries caused by Agent Orange who are cared for at the Center for Nurturing and Treatment of Agent Orange/Dioxin Victims near Hanoi. | Photo courtesy of Bùi Vũ
The following article is the second in a two-part series on U.S. chemical warfare in Vietnam. The first part, which can be read here, dealt with the history of Agent Orange and its use by the U.S. military in Southeast Asia. This installment covers the stories of the victims and their battle for justice.