Blogger’s Note: The US carried-out a brutal invasion of Vietnam between 1960-1975 – which included illegal blanket-bombing and ground invasions of neighbouring Laos and Cambodia. The US military committed War Crimes and Crimes Against Humanity in the region – via an outpouring of race-hatred. Indeed, Laos, a small Buddhist country, became the most bombed area in history with its people still suffering from the after-effects. Although the US military committed all kinds of War Crimes in Laos – the Laos government (which achieved its Socialist Revolution in 1975) has assisted the US government seek and identify the remains of US Serviceman killed whilst illegally invading Laos in the late 1960s and early 1970s. How did President Trump react to this development? Well, in true US racist fashion – he added the people of “Laos” to his list of people currently “banned” from entry to the US. This is because Trump (and his fascist cronies) are targeting any Socialist country – execpt China and North Korea at the moment. ACW (7.6.2025)
(KPL) In a poignant act of humanitarian partnership, the governments of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic and the United States of America held a handover ceremony on June 2, 2025, at Pakse International Airport, marking the return of the remains of American soldiers previously listed as missing in action during the war in Laos.
Representing the Lao Government was Mr. Akaphap Phanthavong, Director of the European-American Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Receiving the remains on behalf of the United States was Ms. Michelle Outlaw, Deputy Chief of Mission and Chargé d’Affaires at the U.S. Embassy in the Lao PDR. Officials and representatives from both nations stood together in solemn remembrance and solidarity.
The remains were recovered through a joint Lao-U.S. operation, the fourth such survey and excavation conducted during the 2024–2025 period in Dakcheung District, Sekong Province. The mission underscores Laos’ steadfast commitment to humanitarian values and its ongoing efforts to help American families find long-awaited closure.
Over the past four decades, cooperation between Laos and the United States has led to the identification and repatriation of 290 American service members out of 576 reported missing—an achievement that highlights the enduring strength of bilateral partnership, compassion, and mutual respect.
This longstanding collaboration has been made possible not only by government efforts but also through the invaluable support of local communities across Laos, whose active participation has played a key role in the success of the mission.
As both nations continue their joint efforts, this shared humanitarian endeavour stands as a powerful symbol of reconciliation—demonstrating how cooperation and historical healing can foster a more hopeful and unified future.
SANGHA KOMMUNE (SSR) 