Squatter Evictions Spark Protests and Political Criticism in Nepal
Summary
Government bulldozing of squatter settlements across Nepal sparks distress, protests, and political criticism from prominent leaders including former Prime Ministers and party heads.
Key Points
- Nepal's government is forcibly evicting squatters using bulldozers without proper notice or alternative arrangements.
- Deaths and health emergencies have occurred due to distress caused by evacuation, including a death near Balkhu and a collapse at Bagmati River settlement.
- Former Prime Ministers Baburam Bhattarai and Madhav Kumar Nepal, among others, criticized the government's approach as anti-people and unjustified.
- Political leaders demand proper identification of genuine squatters and legal management before any evacuations.
