Bangkok, Thailand (CNN) -- Thai authorities have summoned former Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva for questioning over the deaths of protesters during a deadly crackdown last year.
The Metropolitan Police Bureau has ordered Abhisit and former deputy prime minister Suthep Thaungsuban to appear for questioning on Friday
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Deep divisions between political parties erupted during the protests against Abhisit's government leading to a military crackdown. More than 90 people were killed and hundreds were injured.
After the riots, the Thai government pledged to work toward a process of national reconciliation to heal class and political divisions.
Abhisit lost his seat this year to Yingluck Shinawatra, who became Thailand's first female prime minister.
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