In this brief interview, Beatrice Lindstrom, attorney for the plaintiffs, explains why the October 23 hearing took place. Democracy Now! also gives some brief background information.
Part of the text is below. Click HERE for the full text and video (start at 7:34).
U.S. Judge Considers U.N. Immunity in Haiti Cholera Case
Democracy Now!
October 24, 2014
Beatrice Lindstrom: “We argued today that the United Nations cannot enjoy immunity in this suit when the United Nations is responsible for the death of over 8,500 people and over 700,000 people who have been injured. And the United Nations has clear legal obligations under their own treaties to provide remedies for people who have been harmed by the United Nations, and that is uncontested by the U.N. itself.”
Click HERE for the full text and video (start at 7:34).
