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French public supports Tran To Nga's justice fight for AO victims

French public supports Tran To Nga's justice fight for AO victims

Immediately following the Paris Court of Appeal's decision on August 22 to reject the civil lawsuit filed by Tran To Nga, an 82-year-old French-Vietnamese, against 14 US chemical companies for supplying Agent Orange (AO)/dioxin to the US army during the Vietnam War, many French media outlets have reiterated her decades-long arduous and challenging fight for justice.

Hope rises from Agent Orange's shadow

Hope rises from Agent Orange's shadow

The war may be over, but the effects of Agent Orange/dioxin still haunt many Vietnamese families. Yet, even in that pain, there are signs of hope—people who rise above their difficult circumstances. Take the story of a young man with severe disabilities, caused by the dioxin exposure his father suffered while fighting in Quang Tri. His journey is a powerful example of resilience.

More than 5,000 people join in a walk in support of AO/dioxin victims on the occasion of the Action Month for Victims of AO/Dioxin in August 2023. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam perseveres in seeking justice for Agent Orange/dioxin victims

Despite the three previous rejections by courts in the US, the Vietnam Association for Victims of Agent Orange/ Dioxin (VAVA) is suing US chemical companies that supported the US military to spray AO/dioxin in Vietnam during wartime, VAVA Vice President Maj. Gen. Nguyen Hong Son said on July 30.

An overview of project launching ceremony (Photo: VNA)

Project helps improve quality of life of PWDs in dioxin-affected areas

A project on improving the quality of life of persons with disabilities (PWDs) in areas heavily sprayed with Agent Orange was launched in the southern province of Binh Phuoc on June 5, with the support of the National Action Centre for Toxic Chemicals and Environmental Treatment (NACCET), the US Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Catholic Relief Services (CRS).

Tran To Nga talks to the media after the hearing held by the Court of Appeal of Paris on May 7. (Photo: VNA)

Paris court to issue ruling on AO lawsuit this August

Ruling on the lawsuit filed by Vietnamese-French Tran To Nga against 14 US chemical corporations that supplied Agent Orange (AO)/dioxin for the US army during the war in Vietnam is scheduled to be issued on August 22, the Court of Appeal of Paris announced after a hearing on May 7.

Condolences extended over death of Vietnam’s US friend Merle Ratner

Condolences extended over death of Vietnam’s US friend Merle Ratner

On behalf of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee, Le Hoai Trung, Secretary of the Party Central Committee and Chairman of the committee’s Commission for External Relations, has sent condolences to the family of Merle Ratner, a left-wing and anti-war activist in the US and a close friend of Vietnam, over her death.
Peace through eyes of war victim

Peace through eyes of war victim

Deeply touched by the story of Nguyen Duc, a Vietnamese man born as a conjoined twin apparently due to effects from Agent Orange, a Japanese producer has decided to turn his story into a documentary in order to spread the message of peace to the world.
A So airport cleared from dioxin contamination

A So airport cleared from dioxin contamination

The Chemical Command under the Ministry of Defence on October 24 announced the completion of dioxin cleanup at A So airport in A Luoi district, the central province of Thua Thien – Hue.
Vietnam Press Museum appreciates French collector’s donations

Vietnam Press Museum appreciates French collector’s donations

Director of the Vietnam Press Museum Tran Thi Kim Hoa has come to appreciate French collector Jean Marie Jacquemin’s donations of a book titled “1968 - 1973 Verrières-le-Buisson: Havre De Paix” (Verrières-le-Buisson: Safe Haven) and some valuable publications related to Vietnam.
Vietnam keen on further promoting ties with Belgium: President

Vietnam keen on further promoting ties with Belgium: President

President Vo Van Thuong hosted a reception for visiting President of the Belgian Senate Stéphanie D'Hose in Hanoi on August 22, during which he affirmed that the State and people of Vietnam always treasure relations with Belgium and are keen on lifting up bilateral ties to a new height.
Home away from home for victims of Agent Orange

Home away from home for victims of Agent Orange

Over the past 27 years, the Hanoi-based Vietnam Friendship Village has exerted every effort to raise funds and provide vocational training to child victims of Agent Orange / dioxin from around the country.