Nepal's Former PM Oli Faces Probe Over Crackdown on Youth Protests

K P Sharma Oli, Nepal's former prime minister, is under investigation for allegedly directing a crackdown on Gen-Z-led demonstrations, raising questions about the use of force and civil liberties violations. The probe centers on how authorities responded to youth-organized protests, with critics characterizing the investigation timing as a post-election political purge. The case highlights concerns about democratic backsliding in Nepal and the treatment of dissent, matters that affect regional stability and US interests in South Asian democratic governance. Questions remain about whether the investigation will establish accountability or become a tool for political retaliation.