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Do Duc Diu survived bullets and bombs as a North Vietnamese soldier during the Vietnam War – but the U.S. military’s use of Agent Orange cast a toxic shadow his family still can’t escape.
Of his 15 children, only three remain alive today. Just one is considered healthy enough to build a life – until their daughter inherited the chemical’s cruel legacy. ‘The war ended, but our pain never did,’ Diu says.
Agent Orange, a herbicide containing deadly dioxin, was sprayed across Vietnam to destroy jungle cover. Over 4.8 million people were exposed, with birth defects and cancers plaguing generations. Diu’s family is one of countless human tapestries forever intertwined with the war’s aftermath.
Why it matters: Over 50 years later, cleanup efforts persist – but for families like Diu’s, the damage is irreversible. This story spotlights war’s hidden costs beyond battlefields.
Why it matters: Over 50 years later, cleanup efforts persist – but for families like Diu’s, the damage is irreversible. This story spotlights war’s hidden costs beyond battlefields.
