Nepal gets first female PM after deadly unrest
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.
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