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Nepal Protest Update: Who Are the New Ministers Appointed After Deadly Clashes and Parliament's Dissolution?

Nepal's new Prime Minister Sushila Karki has appointed three ministers days after deadly Gen Z protests forced parliament's dissolution. Here's what we know about the new Cabinet faces.

International Business Times UK · Sep 15, 2025

Nepal’s PM Karki appoints ministers after deadly Gen Z protests

The interim leader and her new team will govern the country until elections are held in early March.

Al Jazeera · Sep 15, 2025

New Nepal Interim Ministers Sworn In After Protests

Nepal's new interim prime minister unveiled her first ministers Monday, as the Himalayan nation seeks to restore order after deadly youth-led anti-corruption protests that ousted the previous government.

International Business Times · Sep 15, 2025

New Nepal PM Vows To Follow Protesters' Demands To 'End corruption'

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.

International Business Times · Sep 14, 2025

How hardships and hashtags combined to fuel Nepal’s violent response to social media ban

Days of unrest in Nepal have resulted in the ousting of a deeply unpopular government and the deaths of at least 50 people.

The Conversation · Sep 14, 2025

Nepal appoints first woman prime minister on interim basis as calm restored following Gen-Z protests

Former Supreme Court Chief Justice Sushila Karki was the only female chief justice in 2016 and 2017 and was known for her stance against government corruption during that period.

Euronews · Sep 13, 2025

Curfew is lifted and calm returns to Nepal in wake of mass protests that killed at least 51 people

Nepalese authorities have lifted the curfew in the country’s capital and surrounding areas as calm returned following the appointment of the Himalayan nation’s first woman prime minister in the wake of protests this week that left at least 51 people dead

The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2025

Country picks its new prime minister via Discord amid social media ban

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The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2025

Sushila Karki: How Gen Z protestors chose Nepal’s first woman prime minister on Discord

Over the week, multiple polls were held by representatives of the protest movement on Discord to nominate possible leaders and Karki emerged as a favourite, widely praised for her integrity

The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2025

Nepal sets March 5 vote, restrictions eased as interim gov’t takes charge

The Himalayan nation picks its first ever female prime minister to head the interim government after deadly unrest.

Al Jazeera · Sep 13, 2025