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Following deadly youth protests against corruption in Nepal, former Chief Justice Sushila Karki has been appointed as the interim prime minister. Karki, the country's first female PM, was chosen after former PM KP Sharma Oli resigned. The protests, led by Gen Z, resulted in significant property damage and dozens of deaths. Karki's appointment aims to lead the country to snap elections in March 2026, focusing on restoring order and addressing the protesters' concerns about corruption and good governance. She has already named three new ministers and pledged to serve only six months.

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