Li Jingjing 李菁菁 — US cluster bombs continue to kill people in Laos in 2023
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US cluster bombs continue to kill people in Laos in 2023
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#Laos #clusterbombs #vietnamwar The U.S. Air Force dropped 2 million tonnes of cluster bombs on Laos during the 60s - 70s. Those exposed bombs are still kill...
During the 60s and 70s, the U.S. Air Force dropped millions of cluster bombs on Laos, many of which didn't explode initially and are still causing casualties today. Victims, including children, suffer the consequences of this devastating legacy. Despite efforts to clear the bombs, it may take a century to complete the mission. However, there is hope for Laos's future as it now has a high-speed rail connecting China, thanks to the Belt and Road Initiative, which will aid in its economic development.