Amnesty International Urges Nepal to Halt Squatter Settlement Evictions
Summary
Amnesty International has urged the Nepalese government to immediately stop plans to clear squatter settlements in Kathmandu due to concerns over human rights violations and displacement risks.
Key Points
- Amnesty International has warned Nepal to halt evictions of squatter settlements in Kathmandu.
- The evictions risk displacing hundreds of marginalized individuals and families.
- Amnesty criticizes the evictions as a violation of Nepal's domestic and international human rights obligations.
- The government plans to clear settlements in Thapathali, Manohara, and Sinamangal within a 24-hour deadline.
