Nepal's Political Turmoil Eases with New Leadership and Reinstated Parliament
TL;DR
Nepal's major political parties have called for the reinstatement of the dissolved parliament, criticizing the president's action as unconstitutional amid ongoing protests sparked by social media bans and corruption issues. The president has urged restraint and announced plans for elections within six months, while a new interim government led by Sushila Karki aims to restore order and address protesters' demands.
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- Nepal’s Social Media Ban Backfires as Politics Moves to a Chat Room The New York Times
- Nepal gets first female PM after deadly unrest BBC
- Former chief justice sworn in as Nepal’s interim prime minister following deadly protests CNN
- Curfew is lifted and calm returns to Nepal in wake of mass protests that killed at least 51 people AP News
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