{"id":20089,"date":"2026-07-12T14:19:30","date_gmt":"2026-07-12T08:34:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eng.dragonmedia.com.np\/?p=20089"},"modified":"2026-07-12T14:19:30","modified_gmt":"2026-07-12T08:34:30","slug":"squatters-front-stages-protest-against-eviction-without-proper-resettlement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eng.dragonmedia.com.np\/?p=20089","title":{"rendered":"<strong>Squatters\u2019 Front Stages Protest Against Eviction Without Proper Resettlement<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Dragon Media News Desk<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Joint National Squatters\u2019 Front staged a protest at Maitighar in Kathmandu, accusing the authorities of evicting squatters without making proper alternative arrangements.<\/p>\n<p>Members of squatter and landless communities affiliated with the front demonstrated demanding guaranteed access to safe housing, immediate resettlement of displaced families and an end to the use of force during settlement-clearance operations.<\/p>\n<p>The protesters became further agitated after floodwaters entered the holding centre in Kirtipur on Saturday morning, forcing families staying there to leave. 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