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Nepal Government Demolishes Squatter Settlements In Kathmandu, Nepal
Nepal Police patrol the area as excavators demolish informal settlements along the Bishnumati River corridor during an eviction drive by government authorities in Kathmandu, Nepal, on May 2, 2026. The operation is part of efforts to clear riverbanks for environmental restoration, flood control, and urban improvement under the Bagmati and Bishnumati river cleanup initiatives. Thousands of residents, many from marginalized communities, face displacement as settlements deemed illegal are removed, drawing criticism from human rights organizations over resettlement and housing provisions. According to the National Land Commission, there are an estimated 450,000 landless squatter families across Nepal. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto)
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| Photo ID | #13653827 |
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| Photographer | Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto |
| Category | Social Issue |
| Copyright | © 2026 NurPhoto - Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto |
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