On April 30, Vietnam marked the 50th anniversary of the end of the US war, celebrated with grand festivities. However, 83-year-old Tran To Nga, a former frontline journalist, remains focused on combating the lasting effects of chemical warfare, particularly Agent Orange, which still afflict over 2 million Vietnamese. Despite the celebrations, the haunting presence of unexploded bombs and the struggle for accountability persist. Nga's legal battle in France symbolizes the ongoing effort to seek justice for the victims of the war, highlighting a crucial aspect of Vietnam's post-war legacy that is often overlooked.
But 83-year-old Tran To Nga, who over 50 years ago was a frontline journalist, is too busy fighting a last-ditch legal battle over the war's toxic legacy to join in the celebrations.
Is the Vietnam War over, without resolving the cruel legacies of war? I first met Tran To Nga at the VAVA forum in Ho Chi Minh City.
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