“The Nepali Communist Party objected to the government's evictions of squatter families and demolition of their huts, saying no adequate alternatives were provided.”

Nepali Communist PartyPress releaseApril 19, 2026Read the original

A party statement on the government's eviction of squatter settlements.

Our verdict

True

Nepal's press reported the party's statement objecting to evictions of squatters without adequate alternatives.

What we found

Kathmandu outlets reported the party's statement condemning evictions and demolitions of informal settlements and calling for rehabilitation before removal. The claim describes the statement accurately; whether alternatives were adequate is the party's view.

The evidence

1 of 2 sources support the claim; none contradict it.

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Supports the claim
In a press release, the party called the evictions 'inhumane' and demanded the government halt them and arrange rehabilitation. [1]
Background
Nepal began demolishing riverbank squatter settlements in Kathmandu on 25 April under Prime Minister Balendra Shah. [2]

How we checked

We checked the claim against Dhaka Tribune (AFP), Ekantipur. We reviewed 2 relevant sources.

Sources

[1]Ekantipur · NCP objects to squatter uprising and ban on student organizations
[2]Dhaka Tribune (AFP) · Nepal demolishes squatter settlements in capital

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