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Nepal sets March elections after naming interim prime minister

The president of Nepal appointed former Supreme Court Chief Justice Sushila Karki as interim prime minister, the first woman to head the country's government, following protests that caused the previous administration's collapse.
President Ram Chandra Poudel also dissolved parliament and set March 5 as the date for elections based on Karki's recommendation.
The demonstrations, called the 'protest of Gen Z', were sparked by a social media ban but reflected broader discontent among youth, leading to violence that left at least 51 dead.

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Deutschlandfunk

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South Asia - Transitional Government Minister in Nepal Wants to Punish Rioters - and Goes to Protesters in Terms of Content

After the protests and violent riots in Nepal, the interim leader Karki wants to hold troublemakers accountable.

2 days ago·Germany

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India Today

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Kulman Ghising likely to head Nepal's energy as Sushila Karki finalises her Cabinet

The names of Kulman Ghising, Om Prakash Aryal, Rameshore Khanal, and Bala Nanda Sharma have been sent to Nepal’s President as Nepal’s interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki finalises her Cabinet.

2 days ago·India

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NDTV

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"Must Work As Per GenZ Thinking": Sushila Karki Assumes Charge As Nepal PM

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.

2 days ago·New Delhi, India

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Origo

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It's Unbelievable What's Happening in Nepal.

India expressed its support for the new Nepalese government.

2 days ago·Budapest, Hungary

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News18 India

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'Completely Safe': Nepal Assures Safety, Urges Tourists To Return After Days Of Unrest

Nepal interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki visits civil hospital after Gen Z protests as the country urges tourists to return and seeks normalcy.

3 days ago·India

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NZ Herald

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Nepal’s first woman PM takes charge after deadly anti-corruption protests

Nepal’s newly appointed interim Prime Minister began work on Saturday by visiting young protesters wounded in the deadly anti-corruption rallies that ousted...

3 days ago·Auckland, New Zealand

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