India, Sept. 14 -- Nepal's newly appointed interim prime minister, Sushila Karki, pledged on Sunday to meet the demands of young protesters calling for an end to corruption, as she began work following the dramatic ouster of her predecessor.

Karki, 73, a former chief justice, has been tasked with restoring calm and laying the groundwork for elections in six months, following days of unrest that have shaken the Himalayan nation.

They quickly escalated into wider anger over corruption and economic hardship, with parliament and several government buildings set on fire.

Nepal faces deep-rooted economic challenges: according to the World Bank, one in five Nepalis aged 15 to 24 is unemployed, while GDP per capita remains at just $1,447.

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