Summary
Sushila Karki, Nepal's former Supreme Court chief justice, became the country's first female interim prime minister following anti-corruption protests. The protests, initially sparked by a social media ban, led to the deaths of over 50 people and forced the previous prime minister to resign. Karki's government plans to hold general elections within six months.
Key Facts
- Sushila Karki is Nepal's first female interim prime minister.
- She was appointed after protests over corruption caused the previous government to fall.
- More than 50 people died in clashes with police during the protests.
- The protests were initially triggered by a ban on social media platforms.
- Protesters set fire to government buildings in Kathmandu, leading to Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli's resignation.
- Nepal's President and protest leaders agreed on Karki's appointment after several days of talks.
- Karki is supported by young political leaders from the "Gen Z" group.
- The interim government aims to conduct general elections within six months.
