Protests Erupt in Kathmandu Over Government Move to Clear Squatter Settlements
Summary
Protests have erupted in Kathmandu against the government's plan to clear squatter settlements along the Bagmati riverbank, with residents and activists demanding rights and rehabilitation.
Key Points
- Protests erupted in Kathmandu against the government's decision to clear squatter settlements along the Bagmati riverbank.
- Residents and the National Gen-Z Citizens Campaign demanded rights and opposed eviction without rehabilitation.
- Prime Minister Balen Shah directed security agencies to clear squatter settlements using bulldozers starting Saturday.
- Some residents have started moving their belongings ahead of the clearing operation.
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