The unrest in September 2025 began over a brief social media ban, but tapped into longstanding fury over economic hardship. Pics and text/AFP
Oli, 74, and ex-home minister Ramesh Lekhak were arrested in pre-dawn raids on Saturday, a day after Prime Minister Balendra Shah was sworn in following the first elections since the September uprising
Heavy police deployments on Monday barred the protests as they neared the charred old parliament building, set on fire in the September violence in which at least 76 people were killed
The arrests of Oli and Lekhak came after an inquiry commission recommended that the four-time ex-prime minister and other officials be prosecuted for failing to stop security forces from opening fire on demonstrators
Oli, who has health issues, appeared in court via video-link from hospital on Sunday, where an order was given to extend his detention for five days
The two men were arrested over their alleged involvement in the protest crackdown. Neither has been charged, and both deny responsibility for the violence
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