VOICED : US bombs still maim as Obama visits Laos

The video discusses a clinic in Laos treating victims of unexploded ordnance from the Vietnam War. It highlights the ongoing impact of the US bombing campaign, which aimed to disrupt North Vietnamese supply routes. Despite reduced casualties due to better education, many still suffer from injuries caused by unexploded bombs. An NGO founded by a victim works to provide long-term assistance to those affected. The US has improved relations with Vietnam and is increasing aid to Laos, where many still live with the war's legacy.

What was the primary goal of the US bombing campaign in Laos during the Vietnam War?

• To capture key cities in Laos

• To destroy North Vietnamese supply routes

• To establish military bases in Laos

• To support the South Vietnamese government

How many people have been affected by unexploded ordnance in Laos since the end of the Vietnam War?

• 20,000

• 30,000

• 40,000

• 10,000

What is the role of mobile clinics in Laos?

• To distribute food and water

• To offer medical care to victims of bomb explosions

• To provide education on unexploded ordnance

• To build new infrastructure

Who founded an NGO to help victims of unexploded ordnance in Laos?

• A victim of an explosion

• A local government official

• An international aid worker

• A former US soldier

What is the US doing to support Laos in dealing with the legacy of the Vietnam War?

• Providing military assistance

• Building new schools

• Sending peacekeeping forces

• Offering financial and developmental support