Haiti cholera victims still await justice after 2010 deadly outbreak
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In 2010, an outbreak of cholera in Haiti killed nearly 10,000 people. United Nations Peacekeepers were blamed for the epidemic, and the organisation admitted responsibility years later. But the UN has yet to compensate victims.
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- UN peacekeepers from Nepal introduced cholera to Haiti by dumping untreated waste into the main river system. 31s
- Nearly 10,000 people died in the outbreak, and most victims have not received compensation. 8s
- The UN admitted responsibility in 2016 and promised a $400 million aid package, but little progress has been made. 1m 18s
- Victims and human rights groups have pursued lawsuits in U.S. courts, challenging the UN's immunity. 1m 4s
- Haiti continues to face political instability and violence, while calls for UN accountability and reform persist. 2m 6s