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Nepal’s President Appoints Former Chief Justice as Interim Premier and First Woman Leader
Sushila Karki, known for her anti-corruption stance, was appointed interim Prime Minister after protests that led to 51 deaths and over 1,300 injuries, promising to lead Nepal to new elections.
- Nepal's President Ram Chandra Paudel appointed Sushila Karki as the interim Prime Minister, making her the first woman to hold this position.
- Karki's appointment aims to address political instability following the resignation of Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli due to widespread protests.
- At least 51 people have died in violence linked to the unrest, prompting the military to enforce a curfew.
- Karki's government is mandated to conduct general elections on March 5, 2026, as demanded by protesting youth groups.
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In Nepal, President Ramchandra Paudell dissolved the parliament and called for new elections on 5 March.
·Germany
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A respected ex-judge is to lead the Himalayan state as head of government until new elections in March. The situation in Nepal is calming down.
·Bonn, Germany
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In Nepal, after the resignation of Prime Minister Sharma Oli, Sushila Karki was appointed interim prime minister, parliament was dissolved, and elections were called for March next year.
After the severe unrest with more than 50 deaths in Nepal, President Paudell dissolved the parliament and scheduled new elections for March. Until then, ex-constitutional judge Karki is to lead the country as the first female prime minister.
·Hamburg, Germany
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Leaning Left53Leaning Right35Center73Last UpdatedBias Distribution45% Center
Bias Distribution
- 45% of the sources are Center
45% Center
L 33%
C 45%
R 22%
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