Eviction Stir: Kathmandu Squatters Challenge Government's Demolition Drive
Authorities in Kathmandu, Nepal, have ordered residents on river banks and occupied lands to vacate by Friday for an environmental cleanup. Squatters protest demolition actions, as the federal government displaces over 1,500 illegal settlements. Affected families are temporarily relocated, while protests demand Prime Minister Shah's resignation.
The Kathmandu District Administration in Nepal has directed illegal occupants along riverbanks to evacuate before Friday amid ongoing beautification efforts.
Recent demolitions have displaced over 1,500 settlements, spurring nationwide protests organized by squatters demanding alternative solutions and the Prime Minister's resignation.
Authorities continue relocating affected family units temporarily while scrutinizing true landless applicants for future assistance.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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