National Human Rights Commission Submits Report on Squatters' Rights to Government
Summary
The National Human Rights Commission has submitted a report to the Government of Nepal on the rights and welfare of squatters displaced from riverbanks and public land in Kathmandu Valley, recommending essential support and long-term management.
Key Points
- The National Human Rights Commission submitted a monitoring report on the human rights situation of squatters in Kathmandu Valley to the Government of Nepal.
- The report includes recommendations for providing essential food, medicine, and psychosocial counseling to displaced vulnerable groups.
- It emphasizes ensuring quality education for displaced children, employment opportunities, and protection of cultural structures.
- The commission urges the government to identify genuine squatters and arrange proper settlement and long-term management.
