Hunger Alert Case : The Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) has received worrying information regarding the imminent inundation and subsequent loss of livelihood for the inhabitants of Balapur Village, Mahadevpuri VDC, ward no. 6, Banke district. This follows a recent field visit undertaken with colleagues from FIAN Nepal. The inundation, caused by the completion of a canal on the north side of the village which is already landlocked with no drainage on the remaining sides forming the periphery of Banke National Park, will affect 1377 people belonging to 238 households living in the village. The AHRC has also learnt about the increasing attacks of wild animals on the hapless villagers because of the national park. Read More...

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