Summary
- Research shows nuclear tests by the US in the Marshall Islands from 1946-1958 left communities displaced and caused radioactive pollution.
- Radiation exposure led to health issues such as cancer, miscarriages, and birth defects known as ‘jellyfish babies’.
- OHCHR recommends truth and non-repetition mechanisms, transitional justice-driven approach to address nuclear legacy.
- Testimonies shared at the UN highlight intense pain and suffering caused by nuclear testing in the Marshall Islands.