They built lives on land that was never theirs. Now they have nothing
Summary
Dozens of families in Kathmandu were displaced following the demolition of informal riverside settlements, leaving them without shelter and separated from loved ones amidst uncertainty and inadequate support.
Key Points
- Dozens of families were displaced after bulldozers demolished informal riverside settlements in Thapathali, Kathmandu.
- Displaced residents were relocated to temporary shelters and low-cost hotels scattered across the city, causing family separations and confusion.
- Many families lost homes built over decades without legal land ownership, facing insecurity and uncertain futures, especially for children's education.
- Officials have relocated some families, but lack of clear information and fragmented arrangements exacerbated distress among the evicted.
