Consequences of the war in Vietnam: “We knew nothing about the poison”

The Vietnam War ended 50 years ago. People are still suffering from its long-term effects today. In the Friendship Village in Hanoi, victims of Agent Orange receive recognition, rehabilitation, and care. Pham Ti Lu has waited half a century for this day. Early this morning, she slipped into her pine-green honorary uniform with its broad golden-yellow epaulettes. She reverently pinned her four medals above her left breast, tied her black hair wit…