Nepal's New Leader Steps In After Deadly Protests

Nepal is back to normal after days of chaos. The government lifted the curfew in Kathmandu and nearby areas on Saturday. This happened after the country's first woman prime minister was appointed. Protests started on Monday. They were about a ban on social media platforms like Facebook and YouTube. But things got out of hand quickly. Protesters attacked government buildings and police fired back. At least 51 people died. Some were protesters, some were inmates trying to escape prisons, and three were police officers. The protests were not just about the social media ban. Many young people are upset about corruption and unfair privileges. They call it \"nepo kids\"—kids of political leaders who live luxury lives while others struggle to find jobs. On Friday, the president named Sushila Karki as the new interim prime minister. She is 73 years old and was the first woman chief justice of Nepal's Supreme Court. She is known for fighting corruption. On her first day, she visited injured protesters in the hospital. She promised to work hard for the country. The protests started after the government banned social media platforms. The government said these platforms did not register and follow rules. But the ban was lifted, and the protests continued. People were angry about many things, not just the ban. Karki took over from Khadga Prasad Oli, who resigned and left his official residence. The army took control of the streets, and talks began between protesters, the army, and the president. The president also dissolved parliament and set new elections for March 5. The curfew was in place since Tuesday. It allowed people to leave their homes for a few hours each day to buy food and supplies. Now, markets are open, and traffic is back on the streets. The country is trying to move forward after the violent protests.