The House of Representatives was dissolved by the country's president, following deadly anti-corruption protests.

Sushila Karki has not only taken on corruption but has built a reputation of challenging the political establishment.

Sushila Karki, a former Supreme Court chief justice who was appointed as interim leader, made speed a priority in a process that other jurists deem unconstitutional.

Nepal's former Supreme Court chief justice Sushila Karki has become the country's interim prime minister after deadly anti-corruption protests ousted the government. The 73-year-old was sworn in during a brief ceremony, becoming the first woman to lead the impoverished Himalayan nation after a deal was reached with protest leaders.

Nepal's former chief justice Sushila Karki has been chosen as the country's interim leader, said an official from Nepal president's office, after violent anti-corruption protests forced Prime Minister K.

The poor Himalayan nation of Nepal faces a new political crisis after violent anti-corruption protests this week by young demonstrators claimed 30 lives and forced Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli to quit.

Nepal's military faces its biggest challenge yet after it stepped in to restore order following days of deadly violence in Kathmandu.