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Source: CBC News

9-5-16

U.S. bombs dropped decades ago in Laos still killing locals

A U.S. secret operation in Laos that ended 43 years ago is still creating fresh wounds.

Source: NYT

5-27

It’s been 40 years since the Hmong fled Laos after the CIA’s failed secret war

How does one memorialize a failed war that most people don’t even know about or would rather forget?

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U.S. bombs dropped decades ago in Laos still killing locals

It’s been 40 years since the Hmong fled Laos after the CIA’s failed secret war