Nepal’s new PM urges ‘calm and co-operation’ after violent protests
Nepal’s new prime minister has taken office and “urged calm and co-operation to rebuild” the Himalayan nation after days of violent protests last week left at least 72 people dead and destroyed government buildings and politicians’ homes.
Sushila Karki, the country’s first female prime minister, told top officials gathered at her temporary office on Sunday that each family of the killed protesters will receive monetary compensation of one million rupees (about £8,300), and she vowed those injured would be taken care of.
