尼泊尔任命首位女总理，联合国表达声援

尼泊尔任命首位女总理，联合国表达声援

【加德满都消息】尼泊尔政局在剧烈动荡中迎来历史性时刻。前首席大法官苏希拉·卡尔基周五宣誓就任临时总理，成为该国首位女性总理。她的上任，得到联合国各机构的积极回应与支持。

在总统鲍德尔主持下，卡尔基在青年代表、政府官员及外国外交官的见证下宣誓。根据任命令，她将在六个月内负责组织全国重新选举。卡尔基曾于2016年至2017年担任最高法院首席大法官，也是尼泊尔历史上首位女性首席法官。

联合国：与尼泊尔人民并肩

联合国驻尼泊尔协调员哈姆迪在声明中强调：“在这个关键时刻，联合国与尼泊尔人民共同追求和平、正义、透明、问责与进步。”
他同时肯定了总统、陆军参谋长及“Z世代”青年领袖在推动和平交接中的作用，并表示联合国将继续支持尼泊尔稳定、人权和可持续发展。

联合国儿童基金会、开发计划署、妇女署及人口基金也发表声明，对卡尔基的领导力表示祝贺与期待。其中，联合国儿童基金会特别指出，这一任命将“激励尼泊尔的女孩与妇女”，并呼吁在国家重建进程中优先保障儿童权利。

背景：抗议引发危机

卡尔基的任命发生在严重政治与社会危机背景下。本周早些时候，尼泊尔爆发由青年主导的“Z世代抗议”，矛头直指腐败、裙带关系和社交媒体限制。抗议迅速演变为大规模骚乱，安全部队向人群开火，导致50余人死亡。

抗议者冲击并焚毁议会、最高法院、政府及政党办公室，并袭击媒体机构、学校和商铺，多地监狱甚至发生越狱事件。部分迹象显示，骚乱或遭外部势力渗透，使局势更加复杂。

为应对危机，军方已于周二深夜全面接管治安，在加德满都谷地部署部队并实施出行管制。

展望

作为尼泊尔首位女总理，卡尔基面临的挑战巨大：一方面要在社会深度撕裂中推动政治重建，另一方面还需在六个月内完成组织全国选举的艰巨任务。国际社会正密切关注尼泊尔能否在动荡中实现和平与包容性发展。

Nepal Appoints First Female Prime Minister, UN Voices Support

Kathmandu — Amid deep political turmoil, Nepal has entered a historic moment. Former Chief Justice Sushila Karki was sworn in Friday as the country’s interim Prime Minister, becoming the first woman to hold the post. The appointment has drawn swift support from United Nations agencies.

Karki took the oath of office under the auspices of President Bhandari, in the presence of youth representatives, government officials, and foreign diplomats. She has been tasked with organizing fresh national elections within six months. Karki previously served as Nepal’s first female Chief Justice between 2016 and 2017.

United Nations: Standing with the People of Nepal

In a statement, UN Resident Coordinator Hamdi stressed: “At this critical moment, the United Nations stands with the people of Nepal in their pursuit of peace, justice, transparency, accountability, and progress.”

He also credited the President, the Army Chief, and “Generation Z” youth leaders for their role in facilitating a peaceful transfer of power, and pledged continued UN support for stability, human rights, and sustainable development.

UNICEF, UNDP, UN Women, and UNFPA also issued messages of support. UNICEF highlighted that Karki’s appointment will “inspire girls and women across Nepal” and urged that children’s rights be placed at the heart of the nation’s rebuilding process.

Background: Crisis Sparked by Youth-Led Protests

The appointment comes against the backdrop of severe unrest. Earlier this week, Nepal was rocked by “Gen Z protests” targeting corruption, nepotism, and restrictions on social media. The demonstrations spiraled into violent clashes, with security forces opening fire and leaving more than 50 people dead.

Protesters stormed and set fire to the Parliament, Supreme Court, government offices, and party headquarters, while also attacking media outlets, schools, shops, and private homes. Several prisons saw jailbreaks, and reports suggest possible foreign interference has further complicated the security situation.

To restore order, the military took control of national security late Tuesday night, deploying troops in the Kathmandu Valley and enforcing movement restrictions.

Outlook

As Nepal’s first female Prime Minister, Karki faces daunting challenges: navigating a deeply fractured society, restoring stability, and organizing a national election in just six months. The international community is watching closely to see whether Nepal can move from turmoil toward peace and inclusive development.