Nepal’s president appoints former chief justice as interim premier and first woman leader
Summary
Nepal appointed Sushila Karki, a former chief justice, as interim prime minister after protests led to the previous government's collapse. This makes her the first woman to lead the country's government. The appointment follows violent protests in Kathmandu over a social media ban, resulting in the army taking control and starting talks for a temporary government.Key Facts
- Sushila Karki, former Supreme Court Chief Justice, was appointed as Nepal's interim prime minister.
- Karki is the first woman to lead Nepal's government.
- President Ram Chandra Poudel's spokesman, Kiran Pokhrel, announced her appointment.
- Protests in Kathmandu started due to a social media ban.
- The demonstrations turned violent, with attacks on government buildings.
- The protests led to the resignation of the previous prime minister.
- Nepal's army took control of the capital and began talks for an interim government.
- At least 51 people died during the protests.
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