2010-06-25 18:26:47

Finding Justice for Victims of 1984 Bhopal Gas Disaster


(RV - 25 Jun 10) Indian campaigners today criticised a new 280-million-dollar government package for victims of the 1984 Bhopal gas disaster, saying the new measures would not help the children and grandchildren of those affected.

The world’s worst industrial accident leaked 40 tons of deadly gas into the air, quickly killing 4,000 people, and an additional 15,000 over the next few years.

The new package, unveiled yesterday, comes amid public anger over the handling of the accident by former governments, with pollution and health problems still rife in the area.

We spoke with the Archbishop of Bhopal, Leo Cornelio, who told us about the lasting effects of the disaster... RealAudioMP3








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