Hyderabad, Sept. 10 -- Former Chief Justice Sushila Karki, on Wednesday, September 9, was appointed as Nepal's interim leader following Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli's resignation amid nationwide protests.

Her appointment was confirmed during a virtual meeting held by the student community.

Born on June 7, 1952, in Biratnagar, Karki holds degrees in political science and law and has been a prominent figure in advocacy and legal reform. She served as the country's first female chief justice and oversaw landmark cases on transitional justice and electoral disputes, strengthening the judiciary's role as a defender of democracy.

On Tuesday night, the Nepal Army took control of the airport after the agitators tried to enter its premises.

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