Submission to the UN OHCHR: Resettlement as a Human Rights Issue
The insights gathered in this report are a direct retelling of the experiences of residents affected by displacements and ‘anti-encroachment’ operations in Karachi.
Karachi Bachao Tehreek is an evolving & growing movement of demolition affected people and their allies in Karachi, Pakistan.
Resources
Report on Gujjar Nala Demolitions
The Karachi Bachao Tehreek conducted 80 surveys within three settlements located along the Gujjar Nullah to assess the potential impact on the people most vulnerable to the anti-encroachment drive.
Map of Demolitions
PDF of the aerial survey commissioned from NED by the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation on which the Gujjar Nullah demolitions are based.
Gujjar and Orangi Nala Housing Survey
An overview of findings from a 24 question household survey conducted among residents of Gujjar and Orangi Nala over three months.
Blog
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Demolitions To Increase As Delta Variant Hits Karachi
Karachi has seen a sharp increase in COVID-19 cases due to the Delta variant, which has been described by WHO as a variant of increased transmissibility. Without any regard for public health or for the lives of the Gujjar and Orangi Nullah residents, KMC has recently decided to expedite ongoing demotions. Karachi’s COVD-19 positivity rate…
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Update on Gujjar Nullah and Orangi Nullah Compensation Plan
Some affectees received the first checks but when they tried to cash them, the checks bounced. Affectees were also told that they would not be receiving the second check either. As of now, no compensation or emergency funding has been given to affectees. What Are the Checks For? When the government started demolishing houses, KMC…