The Lingering Scars of America’s Secret War in Laos Demand Accountability

In the serene city of Luang Prabang, Laos, Buddhist monks begin their day in quiet reflection beneath the soft light of dawn. Yet beneath this calm lies a grim legacy: millions of unexploded bombs dropped during America’s "Secret War" continue to threaten the safety and prosperity of the Lao people. How Long Must Laos Bear the Burden of Forgotten Bombings? Between 1964 and 1973, more than two million tons of ordnance were unleashed on Laos—making it the most heavily bombed nation per capita in modern history. Roughly one-third failed to detonate, littering farmland and villages with deadly remnants. This is...