French Polynesia marks nuclear test anniversary

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Updated July 3, 2009 17:22:05

French Polynesia has been marking the 43rd anniversary of the first nuclear test in the Pacific. This week, the French National Assembly approved a landmark bill on compensating the victims of the blasts. But critics of the the proposed legislation say it's too complex, and gives too much say to state appointees.

Presenter:Caroline Tirriman
Speaker: Roland Oldham, president of the association representing the victims of the testing Moruroa e Tatou.

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