Tag Archives: Kathmandu
Traffic accidents up, fastest growing ‘epidemic’
No surprises here: NEPAL: Road traffic accidents on the rise Some 130 major accidents and thousands of minor ones are reported every day in Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, says the country’s Traffic Directorate. At this rate, the roads are … Continue reading
Slums face India/Brazil-esque evictions
The old question of planners versus squatters. NEPAL: Concern over the condition of the elderly, women and children rendered homeless by evictions The Asian Human Rights Commission condemns the excessive use of force and the lack of due process … Continue reading