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The Digest:

Nepal has appointed former Chief Justice Sushila Karki as the country's first female interim prime minister following a week of violent protests that resulted in 51 deaths and over 1,300 injuries.

Key Points:
  • The 73-year-old former Supreme Court chief justice was sworn in Friday after being chosen by consensus
  • Karki is renowned for her integrity and anti-corruption record, having jailed a serving minister in 2012
  • The appointment comes after protests against corruption and poor governance turned deadly
  • Over 12,500 prisoners remain at large after mass jailbreaks during the unrest
  • Nepal's army has imposed a curfew and recovered over 100 looted firearms
  • Karki previously faced impeachment in 2017 for opposing government interference in police appointments
  • Her appointment represents a historic milestone for gender equality in Nepalese politics
The interim government faces the monumental task of restoring stability and addressing the grievances that sparked the nationwide demonstrations.

Sources: Channels Tv