For 43 displaced families in Ichangu, life revolves around the sound of whistle
Summary
Forty-three displaced families in Ichangu are living under a whistle-driven daily routine in a holding center after their riverbank settlements were demolished. They are demanding permanent housing, work, and support for children, the elderly, and people with disabilities.
Key Points
- 43 families, including 102 people, are staying at an apartment complex in Ichangu after riverbank settlements along the Manohara were cleared by bulldozers.
- Residents say life revolves around whistles for meals and that they have lost both homes and livelihoods.
- Displaced families are demanding permanent resettlement, employment for those who can work, and regular rations and care for the elderly and disabled.
- Parents say repeated moves are disrupting children’s education and leaving families uncertain about their future.
