Deadly Protests Rock Nepal, Leading to Interim Government and First Female Prime Minister
Nepal's deadly protests, sparked by a social media ban and corruption anger, resulted in 72 deaths. An interim government formed under Sushila Karki, Nepal's first female Prime Minister, announced compensation.
Nepal's new prime minister urges calm after deadly protests
Associated Press
Overview
- Massive demonstrations erupted in Nepal on September 8, initially sparked by a short-lived social media ban, but quickly escalating due to deep-seated public anger over corruption and poverty.
- The protests devolved into chaos and violence, leading to the tragic deaths of at least 72 people, including three police personnel, and significant destruction of government buildings and politicians' homes.
- Calm was eventually restored across Nepal after the army intervened and took control of the streets, paving the way for political negotiations to begin for an interim government.
- Sushila Karki, a former chief justice, was appointed as Nepal's first female interim prime minister, a historic development following intense political instability and the need for national stabilization.
- Prime Minister Karki announced that each family of the slain protesters would receive 1 million rupees in monetary compensation, addressing the tragic loss of life during the widespread unrest.
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Analysis
Center-leaning sources cover the story neutrally, focusing on factual reporting of events and the new prime minister's actions. They provide context for the protests, including their causes and escalation, without employing loaded language or taking a discernible side, presenting a balanced overview of the situation.
"Karki and her cabinet will face multiple challenges, including restoring law and order, rebuilding parliament and the other key buildings that were attacked, in addition to reassuring the Gen Z protesters who want change."
BBC News"Nepal's new prime minister took office Sunday and urged calm and cooperation to rebuild the Himalayan nation after days of violent protests last week left at least 72 people dead and destroyed government buildings and politicians’ homes."
ABC News"Karki said, pledging to work to get the South Asian nation back on track."
Associated Press"Nepal's president appointed former Supreme Court Chief Justice Sushila Karki as interim prime minister and the first woman to head the Himalayan nation's government, following fiery protests that collapsed the previous administration."
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The protests were initially triggered by a short-lived government ban on social media platforms such as Facebook and WhatsApp, but quickly escalated due to broader public anger over corruption and poverty.
At least 72 people died during the protests, including protesters and police personnel, with violent clashes resulting in significant injuries and damage to government property.
Sushila Karki, a former chief justice, was appointed as Nepal's first female interim prime minister after the protests to help stabilize the country and lead the interim government.
The interim government under Prime Minister Sushila Karki announced a compensation package of 1 million rupees for the families of each slain protester.
The Nepalese army intervened and took control of the streets, which restored calm and paved the way for political negotiations leading to the formation of an interim government.
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