Nepal police arrest former prime minister and former home minister over September protest deaths - NBC News
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Nepal's police arrested a former prime minister and former home minister over deaths that occurred during September protests.
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Nepal's police have arrested a former prime minister and former home minister in connection with deaths that occurred during a September protest, according to NBC News. The arrests represent a significant accountability measure following what appears to have been a violent crackdown on demonstrators. The charges suggest investigators determined the two officials bore responsibility for the lethal response to the protest, a development that could reshape political accountability standards in Nepal. Mass arrests of senior former officials over protest deaths are relatively uncommon in the region and may signal shifting pressure on the government to address allegations of excessive force. The case underscores ongoing tensions in Nepal around political demonstrations and the treatment of civilians during civil unrest.
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