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Nepal Reports Over $586 Million in Economic Losses Following Anti-Graft Protests That Toppled Prime Minister Oli
12
Dec

Nepal Reports Over $586 Million in Economic Losses Following Anti-Graft Protests That Toppled Prime Minister Oli

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Nepal’s government announced on Friday that the anti corruption protests that swept the country in September and ultimately forced Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli to resign have caused more than $586 million in economic losses to the nation’s $42 billion economy. The youth led demonstrations, among the largest anti-graft movements in Nepal’s recent political history, […]

Nepal’s Interim Prime Minister Promises Reforms Following Fatal Protests
19
Sep

Nepal’s Interim Prime Minister Promises Reforms Following Fatal Protests

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Nepal’s newly appointed interim Prime Minister has pledged to combat corruption, generate employment, and enhance living standards, marking her first public statement since taking office after youth-led protests resulted in the fall of the previous government. Sushila Karki addressed the nation following violent demonstrations that claimed at least 72 lives and led to the resignation […]

Nepal Protesters Back Ex-Chief Justice Sushila Karki as Interim Leader
11
Sep

Nepal Protesters Back Ex-Chief Justice Sushila Karki as Interim Leader

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Protest leaders in Nepal have proposed Sushila Karki, the country’s former chief justice and the only woman ever to serve in that role, as the head of an interim government, following the resignation of Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli amid escalating anti-corruption unrest. Karki’s name was put forward during talks between protest representatives and senior […]