Nepal’s PM Karki appoints ministers after deadly Gen Z protests
Summary
Nepal’s Prime Minister Sushila Karki has appointed three new ministers just after parliament dissolved during protests. The protests, led by Gen Z, began over a social media ban and escalated due to corruption and poverty concerns. The new ministers are part of an interim government aiming to address these issues until elections in March.Key Facts
- Sushila Karki became Nepal's first female prime minister.
- She appointed Om Prakash Aryal as home minister, Rameshwar Prasad Khanal as finance minister, and Kulman Ghising as energy minister.
- The appointments followed the resignation of the previous prime minister, KP Sharma Oli.
- The government aims to reduce corruption and improve governance.
- The protests, led by Gen Z, resulted in at least 72 deaths.
- The demonstrations were sparked by a short-lived social media ban and broader issues like corruption and poverty.
- The interim government will oversee the country until national elections are held in early March.
- Sushila Karki was recommended for leadership by young activists and supports the demands for good governance and economic equality.
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