Nepal's interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki vowed to hand over power within 6 months amid unrest in the country.
According to France 24, 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.
“We have to work according to the thinking of the Gen Z generation. ... What this group is demanding is end of corruption, good governance and economic equality,” said Sushila Karki.
The 73-year-old former chief justice, in her first public comments since taking office on Friday, added, “You and I have to be determined to fulfil that.”
The massive demonstrations — called the protest of Gen Z — began on September 8 over a short-lived social media ban.
Tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets, particularly young people, angry about widespread corruption and poverty, while the children of political leaders, known as “nepo kids” seemed to enjoy luxurious lifestyles.
The protests soon turned violent, with protesters attacking the parliament building and police opening fire, and led to the resignation of prime minister Khadga Prasad Oli, who fled his official residence.