The Deadly Legacy of Cluster Bombs: A Journalist's Perspective

Laos remains the most heavily bombed country in history, with the U.S. dropping over 2 million tons of ordnance during the Vietnam War. Cluster bombs, which resemble toys, were extensively used and continue to pose a threat as many failed to detonate. Over 30% of the bombs dropped in Laos failed to explode, resulting in the deaths of 50,000 civilians, including many children. Despite efforts to clear the unexploded ordnance, progress has been slow, and it could take a century to complete the task.