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New Nepal Interim Ministers Sworn In After Protests

Nepal's new interim prime minister unveiled her first ministers Monday, as the Himalayan nation seeks to restore order after deadly youth-led anti-corruption protests that ousted the previous government.

International Business Times

‘More egalitarian’: How Nepal’s Gen Z used gaming app Discord to pick PM

It was a first for an electoral democracy. Backers say it’s more transparent than what politicians do. But it has risks.

Al Jazeera

'No Regrets': Wounded Nepalis Protesters Proud At Change

University student Aditya Rawal was outside Nepal's parliament with hundreds of other anti-corruption protesters when gunfire crackled and 14 people slumped down in front of him.

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Nepal's First Female Prime Minister Vows to Honour Protesters' Demands After Deadly Uprising

Sushila Karki, Nepal's first female PM, faces the challenge of stabilising a nation rocked by violent protests while preparing for elections and addressing deep-rooted corruption.

International Business Times UK

Nepal’s interim prime minister vows to hand over power in 6 months

Nepal's new prime minister takes office and urges calm after violent protests leave at least 72 people dead

The Independent UK

New Nepal PM Vows To Follow Protesters' Demands To 'End corruption'

Nepal's new leader vowed Sunday to follow protesters' demands to "end corruption" as she began work as interim prime minister, after "Gen Z" youth demonstrations ousted her predecessor.

International Business Times

How hardships and hashtags combined to fuel Nepal’s violent response to social media ban

Days of unrest in Nepal have resulted in the ousting of a deeply unpopular government and the deaths of at least 50 people.

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Nepal appoints first woman prime minister on interim basis as calm restored following Gen-Z protests

Former Supreme Court Chief Justice Sushila Karki was the only female chief justice in 2016 and 2017 and was known for her stance against government corruption during that period.

Euronews

Curfew is lifted and calm returns to Nepal in wake of mass protests that killed at least 51 people

Nepalese authorities have lifted the curfew in the country’s capital and surrounding areas as calm returned following the appointment of the Himalayan nation’s first woman prime minister in the wake of protests this week that left at least 51 people dead

The Independent UK

Country picks its new prime minister via Discord amid social media ban

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Sushila Karki: How Gen Z protestors chose Nepal’s first woman prime minister on Discord

Over the week, multiple polls were held by representatives of the protest movement on Discord to nominate possible leaders and Karki emerged as a favourite, widely praised for her integrity

The Independent UK

Nepal sets March 5 vote, restrictions eased as interim gov’t takes charge

The Himalayan nation picks its first ever female prime minister to head the interim government after deadly unrest.

Al Jazeera

Hafta letters: Congress’s failures, Manu Joseph, Nepal protests

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Nepal Returns To Calm As First Woman PM Takes Charge

Nepal's capital on Saturday took a step back towards normality after deadly anti-corruption protests, as daily life returned with a curfew eased and an interim prime minister sworn into office.

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TV Newsance Live: What’s happening with the Gen-Z protest in Nepal?

In this episode of TV Newsance, Manisha unpacks the Gen-Z protests in Nepal that shook the country’s political system and even led to the fall of their Prime Minister. But what’s equally telling is how Indian TV news channels are framing (or rather, misframing) this entire movement. Expect the usual…

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Nepal appoints its first ever female prime minister after deadly protests

The 73-year-old former chief justice Sushila Karki is being supported by young people to lead the interim government

The Guardian - UK

Nepal appoints its first female PM after historic week of deadly protests

Former chief justice Sushila Karki, who was nominated by gen Z representatives, to lead interim government

International Business Times

Nepal's First Woman Chief Justice To Become Next PM

Nepal's first woman Supreme Court chief justice Sushila Karki will be sworn in to lead the government in the Himalayan nation after deadly protests ousted the prime minister.

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India Hardliners Give Nepal Protests Baseless Religious Twist

Protesters in Nepal ousted the prime minister and set parliament ablaze over the government's ban on social media and corruption allegations -- but in neighbouring India, the violence is being misrepresented online as something else entirely: a religious uprising.

The Independent UK

Nepal's hugely popular army restored order after deadly violence. Its real challenge begins now

Nepal's military faces its biggest challenge yet after it stepped in to restore order following days of deadly violence in Kathmandu

International Business Times UK

Watch: Nepal Ministers Dangle from Helicopter Rope to Flee Gen Z Protesters in Shocking Viral Video

Youth rage rocks Kathmandu as Nepal ministers cling to army helicopter ropes amid Gen Z protests over corruption, social media ban. Oli flees and army eyes interim leader.

International Business Times

Nepalis Assess Damage After Terror Of Deadly Protests

Retired Nepali civil servant Dhruba Shrestha has lived through decades of turmoil, from civil war to political upheaval, but the 76-year-old says nothing compared to the violence that engulfed the Himalayan nation this week.

Al Jazeera

Nepal appoints first female PM in wake of deadly protests

The country’s former Chief Justice Sushila Karki has been appointed interim prime minister.

International Business Times

Nepal Seeks New Leader As Army Reclaims Streets After Protest Violence

Nepal's president and army sought on Friday to find a consensus interim leader to fill a political vacuum after deadly anti-corruption protests toppled the government and left parliament in flames.

The Independent UK

Nepal’s Gen Z protesters lead street clean-up after days of violent unrest

Online videos show volunteers sweeping pavements and repainting defaced walls in capital Kathmandu

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