Nepal's ex-PM arrested over fatal protest crackdown
More than 70 people were killed during an uprising last year which ousted Oli's government.
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"No one is above the law... This is not revenge against anyone, just the beginning of justice."
— Sudan Gurung , Politician
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Former rapper and current candidate representing the Rastriya Swatantra Party in Nepal.
Former prime minister of Nepal who was toppled during youth-led protests.
Former home minister of Nepal who was arrested alongside KP Sharma Oli.
Nepal's new home minister who commented on the arrests.
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More than 70 people were killed during an uprising last year which ousted Oli's government.
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