A Paris court has dismissed an appeal by Tran To Nga, an 82-year-old Vietnamese woman, against several agrochemical firms, including Monsanto, for their involvement in the production and use of Agent Orange during the Vietnam War. The court ruled that the companies were immune from legal action as they acted on behalf of a sovereign government. This ruling follows Nga's previous loss in 2021 when she first sought justice for the health issues she and many others have suffered due to Agent Orange exposure [56ceb80f].
Agent Orange, a herbicide and defoliant used by U.S. forces from 1962 to 1971, resulted in the spraying of approximately 76 million liters across Vietnam, affecting an estimated four million people. The chemical has been linked to severe birth defects in 150,000 children, with Vietnam attributing many health issues to its use. Despite the widespread impact, only military veterans have received compensation for their suffering [56ceb80f].
Tran To Nga has expressed her determination to continue her fight for justice, planning to take her case to France's highest appeals court. She suffers from various health problems that she attributes to her exposure to Agent Orange, highlighting the ongoing struggle for recognition and compensation among victims of this chemical [56ceb80f].