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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

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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First female prime minister appointed in Nepal after days of unrest

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The Independent UK

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 Independent 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

The Guardian - UK

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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Nepal appoints first female PM in wake of deadly protests

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

Al Jazeera

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.

International Business Times

Nepali army lifts curfew as it tries to regain control after protests

Nepal’s army briefly lifted a curfew in Kathmandu on Thursday as it tried to reassert control following two days of violent anti-government protests that left 30 dead.

Euronews

Nepal protesters propose former chief justice for interim leader as death toll rises

Violent protests leave at least 31 people dead

The Independent UK

Nepal army says in talks with protesters to decide on interim leader

Former Chief Justice Sushila Karki is seen as a frontrunner, but no consensus has been reached among protest groups.

Al Jazeera

Nepal’s Gen Z want a Hindu nation. Or do they?

Days after the unrest in Nepal, mainly led by Gen Z, over a social media ban and alleged corruption and nepotism among political elites, front-page stories of Hindi newspapers reported what had unfolded from various angles.

Newslaundry

Hundreds seek to leave Nepal as the army tries to restore order after violent protests

Hundreds of people have crowded Nepal's main airport in Kathmandu to leave the country after violent protests toppled the government

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Why does Nepal’s crisis matter to South Asia – and the world?

China, India and Pakistan will all be watching the events in Nepal closely, say experts.

International Business Times

Nepal Ex-chief Justice Tipped To Lead Political Transition

Nepal's former chief justice Sushila Karki is the leading choice for interim leader, a representative of the "Gen Z" protesters said Thursday, after deadly demonstrations toppled the prime minister.

International Business Times

After Protests Oust PM, Nepal Stares Into Political Void

Shaken by deadly protests that ousted its veteran prime minister and set parliament ablaze, Nepal faces the pressing question of who will step into the political void.

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