KP Sharma Oli: Nepal’s former prime minister arrested over alleged role in deadly protest crackdown
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What to know about KP Sharma Oli: Nepal’s former prime minister arrested over alleged role in deadly protest crackdown
The article reports on the arrest of Nepal's former prime minister KP Sharma Oli and his former minister Ramesh Lekhak over their alleged role in the deaths during the 2022 gen Z protests that led to the collapse of Oli's government. It details the new prime minister Balendra Shah's campaign promises of justice and anti-corruption measures, as well as the government-backed investigation recommending their prosecution.
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What happened
Nepal’s former prime minister KP Sharma Oli was arrested early on Saturday morning over his alleged role in the deaths of dozens of people who took part in the gen Z protest that toppled his government last year.
Why it matters
Police detained the three-time former prime minister at his residence in the capital Kathmandu, and also arrested his former home affairs minister Ramesh Lekhak.
Common ground
The arrests came less than 24 hours after Nepal’s new prime minister, Balendra Shah, and his cabinet were sworn into office.
Perspective signals
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The article reports on the arrest of Nepal's former prime minister KP Sharma Oli and his former minister Ramesh Lekhak over their alleged role in the deaths during the 2022 gen Z protests that led to the collapse of Oli's government. It details the new prime minister Balendra Shah's campaign promises of justice and anti-corruption measures, as well as the government-backed investigation recommending their prosecution.
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Claim 1: “Nepal’s former prime minister KP Sharma Oli was arrested early on Saturday morning over his alleged role in the deaths of dozens of people who took part in the gen Z protest that toppled his government last year.”
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Claim 2: “The report said that it was 'not established that there was an order to shoot', but alleged that 'no effort was made to stop or control the firing and, due to their negligent conduct, even minors lost their lives'.”
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Claim 3: “Shah’s election as prime minister, which saw him resoundingly defeat Nepal’s veteran leaders, was seen as a triumph of the gen Z protests and a rejection of the old political establishment, which had become tarnished with allegations of corruption.”
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Claim 4: “The unrest spread nationwide the following day as parliament and government offices were set ablaze, killing dozens more and resulting in the government’s collapse.”
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Claim 5: “Their detention comes after a government-backed report into the deadly uprising was leaked. The investigation had recommended that Oli, Lekhak and the chief of police at the time of the protests face a punishment of 10 years in prison for their alleged role in the crackdown.”
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Claim 6: “Police spokesperson, Om Adhikari, confirmed the arrests were as a result of the report. 'We have arrested them as per the recommendations made by the investigation commission,' he said.”
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Claim 7: “In the aftermath, there has been growing pressure for Oli and his home affairs minister, who are alleged to have ordered the police crackdown, to be held responsible for the deaths.”
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Claim 8: “Police detained the three-time former prime minister at his residence in the capital Kathmandu, and also arrested his former home affairs minister Ramesh Lekhak.”
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Claim 9: “May my breath not run out, I will run like a leopard.”
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Claim 10: “The former rapper, who is a sharp dresser and rarely seen without his sunglasses, had released a new track on the eve of his inaugurations, in which he pledged to bring 'unity' to Nepal.”
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Claim 11: “The arrests came less than 24 hours after Nepal’s new prime minister, Balendra Shah, and his cabinet were sworn into office.”
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Claim 12: “Several trucks of police officers in riot gear conducted the arrests at the men’s homes before taking them to the Kathmandu district police office.”
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Claim 13: “Newly appointed home affairs minister Sudan Gurung announced their arrests on social media.”
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Claim 14: “There were 19 protesters killed when police opened fire on youth-led protests that erupted in September last year, in response to a social media ban and rising frustration over corruption and nepotism in politics.”
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Claim 15: “My heart is full of courage, my red blood is boiling; my brothers stand with me, this time we will rise,”
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Claim 16: “His lawyer, Tikaram Bhattara, told Reuters that the arrest was not in compliance with legal standards. 'They have said it is for investigation. It is illegal and improper because there is no risk of him fleeing or avoiding questioning,' he said.”
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Claim 17: “Oli, who is 74 and suffers from kidney issues, was reported to have been taken to a hospital after his arrest.”
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Claim 18: “Shah’s election as prime minister, which saw him resoundingly defeat Nepal’s veteran leaders, was seen as a triumph of the gen Z protests and a rejection of the old political establishment, which had become tarnished with allegations of corruption.”
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