Today in Nepal, Prime Minister Sushila Karki appointed three new ministers to her interim government. This follows last week's violent youth-led protests known as the Gen Z protests, which resulted in at least 72 deaths and significant unrest across the country. The new ministers appointed are Kalman Gurung as energy minister, Rameshore Khanal as finance minister, and Om Prakash Aryal as home minister, who also decided today to observe a national mourning day in honor of those who died during the protests. The interim government is tasked with stabilizing the country and preparing for fresh elections scheduled for early March 2026. The protests were initially triggered by a government social media ban and widespread anger over corruption and economic inequality. Nepal is now in a phase of cautious recovery and national unity efforts under the new leadership.
