As displaced families languish in Banepa holding centre, children watch the school year pass them by
Summary
Nearly 100 displaced families, including children, are living in a temporary holding centre in Banepa after eviction from squatter settlements, facing interruptions in their education and uncertainty about their future schooling.
Key Points
- Approximately 100 individuals, including 28 children, are residing in a temporary holding centre in Banepa after being evicted from squatter settlements in Kathmandu.
- Displaced children like Roshani Niraula and Rohan Pariyar are experiencing significant disruptions to their education due to the evictions and relocations.
- Authorities claim the eviction was necessary for river restoration and that the current holding centre is a temporary phase pending verification and resettlement of genuine landless families.
- Despite official assurances, rights activists and families express concerns about the psychological toll and broken promises linked to forced evictions without proper resettlement plans.
