Sushila Karki Assumes Interim Leadership in Nepal Following Anti-Corruption Uprising
Sushila Karki, Nepal’s former chief justice, has been sworn in as the country’s first female interim prime minister after mass anti-corruption protests toppled the government. More than 50 people were killed in clashes sparked by a social media ban that escalated into a wider movement against political privilege. Karki now faces the task of restoring order, rebuilding parliament, and regaining public trust ahead of elections set for March 2026.