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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.

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.

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.

Vietnam, Belgium bolster collaboration to support AO victims

Vietnam, Belgium bolster collaboration to support AO victims

President of the Chamber of Representatives of Belgium Éliane Tillieux hosted a reception for Vietnamese Ambassador to Belgium Nguyen Van Thao and representatives from the Collectif Vietnam Dioxine Association and the Belgium-Vietnam Friendship Association (BVFA) in Brussels on November 7.
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.
Bac Lieu works to help AO/Dioxin victims

Bac Lieu works to help AO/Dioxin victims

Associations for Victims of Agent Orange (AO)/Dioxin at all levels in the southern province of Bac Lieu have beening working to support and care for AO victims along with State policies towards them, said president of the provincial association Vo Thi Hong Thoai.
Da Nang city works to assist victims of Agent Orange

Da Nang city works to assist victims of Agent Orange

A programme was held in the central city of Da Nang on August 9 to offer support and raise funds for victims of Agent Orange (AO) on the occasion of the 61st anniversary of the AO disaster in Vietnam (August 10, 1961).
Tireless efforts made to soothe Agent Orange pain

Tireless efforts made to soothe Agent Orange pain

Joining hands to soothe the pain caused by Agent Orange (AO) is not only a charitable or humanitarian deed but firstly an activity to express gratitude to revolution contributors and the sense of responsibility of each Vietnamese people.
Tran To Nga’s dioxin lawsuit receives encouragement

Tran To Nga’s dioxin lawsuit receives encouragement

The committee in support of Tran To Nga who sued US firms for manufacturing the toxic AO defoliant used by US forces during the war in Vietnam on June 24 offered a charitable meal in Paris to raise fund for her lawsuit.