Nepal’s president has appointed former Chief Justice Sushila Karki as the interim prime minister, making her the first woman to lead the country. Karki, aged 73, took oath on September 12, 2025, following the resignation of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli amid widespread youth-led protests demanding an end to corruption. The protests, mainly driven by Nepal’s Gen Z movement, resulted in violent clashes, causing over 50 deaths and hundreds of injuries. Known for her strict anti-corruption stance during her tenure as Nepal’s first female Chief Justice from 2016 to 2017, Karki’s appointment was agreed upon by President Ramchandra Paudel, the army chief, and protest representatives. Her interim government aims to restore order and prepare the country for fresh elections. Parliament has also been dissolved in this transition.