Key recommendations rnrnrnTo the government of Central African Republicrnrn- Appoint a clear IDP focal point with overall responsibility for protecting IDPs’ rightsrnrn- seek assistance from the international community to develop a National

Town administration officials demolished 1,250 homes in Jumma Goth — a 30 year old settlement. The affected families lost their household property along with their homes. Police used tear gas and batons when residents tried to resist the demolition of their homes. The local government argued that the settlement was illegal, as it was located on a main water supply pipeline. However, a survey showed that there were various high-rise buildings illegally constructed on the same pipeline, which were not demolished.rnrn· Another 1250 houses were demolished in Jumma Goth near NIPA Chorangi on 13th March 2006. The eviction of the settlement was brutal and without any notice. Many families also lost their household goods. According to the government the settlement was illegal and located on one of the main water supply pipeline. A survey of the area showed that there were many other high-rise buildings illegally constructed on the same water pipeline. But these high-rise buildings were not demolished by the government. The settlement was at least 30 years old. The operation started on the directive of the Town Nazim, (Mayor) Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Wasay Jalil. The operation was supervised by Town Municipal officer (TMO) Matanat Ali Khan and Town Police Officer (TPO) Asif Ejaz. During the operation people resisted, but police used tear gas and baton charged the people. Jumma Goth was spread over an area of 120 acres with over 12,000 inhabitants.rnrnhttp://www.urckarachi.org/Eviction%20Watch%20Report%20Jan-June%202006.htm

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