Nepal appoints a former chief justice as interim prime minister and first woman leader
Summary
Nepal's president named Sushila Karki, a former chief justice, as the interim prime minister. Karki is the first woman to lead the government in Nepal, following violent protests that led to the fall of the previous administration.Key Facts
- Sushila Karki was appointed as interim prime minister of Nepal by President Ram Chandra Poudel.
- Karki is the first woman to lead Nepal’s government.
- She was formerly the Supreme Court's only female chief justice in 2016 and 2017.
- Karki is known for her stance against government corruption.
- Her appointment followed protests in Kathmandu that caused the previous prime minister to resign.
- The protests turned violent, with at least 51 people killed, including police and protesters.
- The violence began over a brief ban on social media platforms like Facebook and YouTube.
- The Nepalese army has enforced a curfew in the capital due to ongoing unrest.
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