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French Court of Cassation considers reopening Agent Orange lawsuit
According to lawyer Paul Mathonnet, the central legal question before the Court of Cassation is whether the activities of the US chemical companies constituted commercial operations or acts carried out in the exercise of state sovereignty.
AO lawsuit sees encouraging signal ahead of French top court hearing
The French Court of Cassation is expected to hold a public hearing on a lawsuit over the use of Agent Orange/dioxin during the Vietnam war filed by Tran To Nga, a victim of the toxic chemical, against major US chemical firms on June 16 in Paris.
Over 9.3 billion VND raised for AO/dioxin victims in 2025
More than 9.3 billion VND (nearly 353,000 USD) were raised for supporting victims of Agent Orange/dioxin in 2025, heard a press briefing in Hanoi on May 15.
First European memorial to AO/dioxin victims inaugurated in Paris
A memorial stele dedicated to victims of Agent Orange/dioxin was inaugurated at Choisy Park in Paris, France on April 25, marking the first monument of its kind in France and Europe.
MoU signed for better AO/dioxin victim care during 2026–2027
The Int'l Committee and national committees for the VN Friendship Village signed an MOU, agreeing on a range of key areas of cooperation aimed at improving care, rehabilitation and support for victims of AO/dioxin during the 2026–2027 period.
AO victims overcome enduring pain, show unyielding will to live
Vietnam has over 4.8 million people exposed to AO/dioxin, including hundreds of thousands in the second, third, and even fourth generations. Many live with severe disabilities, facing high medical costs and loss of earning capacity.
