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Laos: The Secret War at the International Peace Museum

Thu, Sep 07

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Dayton

University of Dayton human rights studies students working with Legacies of War helped create an exhibit at Dayton's International Peace Museum showing the legacy of cluster bombs in Laos, which also could be a foreshadowing for Ukraine.

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Laos: The Secret War at the International Peace Museum
Laos: The Secret War at the International Peace Museum

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Sep 07, 2023, 7:00 PM – Sep 08, 2023, 3:00 PM

Dayton, 10 N Ludlow St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA

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Students help create International Peace Museum exhibit on legacy of cluster bombs

University of Dayton human rights studies students working with Legacies of War helped create an exhibit at Dayton's International Peace Museum showing the legacy of cluster bombs in Laos, which also could be a foreshadowing for Ukraine.

"People wondering about the long-term impacts of the war in Ukraine where both sides are using cluster bombs can see parallels in this exhibit," said Paul Morrow, visiting assistant professor in UD's Human Rights Center. "This exhibit shows the deadly effects of war in Southeast Asia from the 1960s to today, including unintended effects of tactical decisions during the conflict and the extent of damage to this region that endures half a century after the fighting ended.

"Besides shedding light on these hidden histories, this exhibit offers insights into the risks of using cluster bombs and landmines in present-day wars."

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