All Nepal Squatters Union Announces East-West Highway Blockade

Summary

All Nepal Squatters Union has announced a 5-hour blockade of the East-West Highway to protest bulldozer evictions and demand rights and justice for squatters across Nepal.

Key Points
  • All Nepal Squatters Union plans to block the East-West Highway from 5 am to 10 am on Baishakh 31 to protest bulldozer evictions.
  • The protest aims to highlight government displacement and bulldozer terror against squatters leading to suicides and property loss.
  • Leaders from multiple squatter unions and political parties have expressed solidarity and called for nationwide participation.
  • A joint demonstration will be held at Maitighar Mandala in Kathmandu alongside the highway blockade.
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