Nepal’s PM Sushila Karki Appoints Key Ministers Amid Unrest Following Deadly Protests

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Nepal’s PM Sushila Karki Appoints Key Ministers Amid Unrest Following Deadly Protests

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Nepal’s PM Sushila Karki Appoints Key Ministers Amid Unrest Following Deadly Protests

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Prime Minister Sushila Karki appoints three ministers in response to deadly protests.
New cabinet tasked with conducting elections in March after government collapse.
Political unrest led to over 72 deaths and extensive property damage.
Karki emphasizes the need for anti-corruption and good governance.

Nepal's Prime Minister Sushila Karki has appointed Kulman Ghising as Energy Minister, Rameshore Khanal as Finance Minister, and Om Prakash Aryal as Home Minister amid political turmoil following violent protests. The interim cabinet is responsible for facilitating elections scheduled for March, a transition triggered by widespread unrest that led to the collapse of the prior government, with reports indicating at least 72 fatalities and many injuries during the demonstrations, according to trtglobal and Al Jazeera.

Karki, the first female leader of Nepal, took office on September 12 and is seen as a figure to unite the country during this challenging period. Her leadership follows a series of protests primarily led by Gen Z, responding to corruption and a brief social media ban that intensified public anger, according to Africanews. Karki stated, “What we need now is to work to end corruption, bring about good governance, and achieve economic equality,” reflecting the pressing demands of the populace.

trtglobal and Al Jazeera.

Africanews and Al Jazeera.

Africanews and trtglobal.