Following violent anti-graft protests, Nepal has sworn in new interim ministers. President Ramchandra Paudel administered the oath of office to Sushila Karki as interim prime minister and three key ministers on September 12, 2025, in Kathmandu.

• The protests, sparked by a social media ban and economic woes, began on September 8, resulting in at least 72 deaths and 191 injuries.
• Sushila Karki, a 73-year-old former chief justice, is tasked with addressing corruption ahead of elections in March.
• New ministers include Om Prakash Aryal as Home Minister, Kulman Ghising for energy and infrastructure, and Rameshwor Khanal for finance, aiming to tackle an unemployment rate of 20% among youth.