"Nepal is yet to find a new leader after days of intense youth-fronted, anti-government protests led to the resignation of Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli earlier this week. The unrest, which saw demonstrators torching even parliament, government and presidential offices, has plunged the impoverished South Asian nation into fresh turmoil. It also raised fears of a political and constitutional vacuum, with many Nepalis now wondering who is in charge of the country."
"Military takes control The military has been patrolling the streets and enforcing a curfew. Nepal's President Ramchandra Poudel and army chief, General Ashok Raj Sigdel, have held talks with representatives from the so-called "Gen Z," the loose umbrella title of the youth protest movement. The Gen Z's key demands include democratic reforms, good governance and an independent probe into corruption among political leaders, among other things."
Nepal lacks a new leader after youth-fronted, anti-government protests forced Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli to resign. Demonstrators torched parliament, government and presidential offices, plunging the nation into turmoil and raising fears of a political and constitutional vacuum. The military has been patrolling streets and enforcing a curfew while President Ramchandra Poudel and Army Chief General Ashok Raj Sigdel held talks with Gen Z representatives. Gen Z demands include democratic reforms, good governance and an independent probe into political corruption. The president is reportedly considering appointing former Chief Justice Sushila Karki as interim prime minister until fresh elections. Military involvement aims to manage the transition.
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