Thirty-two years after the end of the war, the wounds of the Vietnam War have not all healed. The sadly famous dioxin-loaded « agent orange » which was sprayed by the million gallons over the south of the country continues to cause damage in humans down to the third generation. As they cannot sue the United States for war crime, the Vietnamese victims are suing the US chemical companies for damages. Manufacturers of the product include such companies as Monsanto and Dow Chemical. The lawsuit was rejected by a Brooklyn judge. June 2007, the appeal trial opens. Four months later, the court rejects their appeal. In March 2008 , the Vietnamese victims file their – last – appeal with the Supreme Court of the United States

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