Mrs. Karki, Nepal’s first woman, Prime Minister, was appointed by President Ram Chandra Poudel, who administered the oath of the position in a ceremony attended by youth representatives, officials and foreign diplomats.
According to media reports, he has been commissioned to organize new elections within six months.
He previously served as the only woman justice, leading the Supreme Court from 2016 to 2017.
Historical moment
“In this fundamental moment, the United Nations are next to the people of Nepal in their aspirations of peace, justice, transparency, responsibility and progress,“Said Hanna Singer Hamdy, UN resident coordinator in Nepal, in a statement.
He also recognized the contributions of the president, the head of the Army personnel and the youth leaders of ‘Genz’, pointing out that his efforts “helped make this transition possible.”
The UN remains committed to working with the government to support stability, human rights and sustainable development, the statement added.
An inspiration for girls and women
The UNICEF Children’s Fund congratulated Mrs. Karki, saying that her appointment “is an inspiration for girls and women,” and highlighted the importance of placing the rights of boys in the center of Nepal’s recovery.
Similarly, the UN Development Program (UNDP), the Gender Equality Agency, the UN Women and the Reproductive Health Agency, UNFPA, expressed their support for its leadership, emphasizing inclusive governance, gender equality and the protection of women and youth.
Nepal’s army soldiers in the Supreme Court after the complex was burned by the protesters.
Serious challenges
The appointment occurs in serious challenges. The riots began on Monday as a “protest of generation Z” against corruption, nepotism and social networks restrictions. The security forces opened fire against the crowds, which resulted in multiple deaths and injuries.
The protesters broke and burned key institutions, including Parliament, the Supreme Court, the offices of the Federal and Provincial Government and the offices of political parties, while addressing the media, schools, companies and homes.
Jailbreaks occurred in several places, and reports suggest that some manifestations may have been infiltrated by external actors and groups, which further complicates security.
In response, the army assumed security control nationwide on Tuesday night, deploying troops throughout the Katmandu valley and imposing movement restrictions to stabilize the situation.