The first woman to be chief justice of Nepal's Supreme Court will be sworn in to lead the country's government after deadly protests ousted the prime minister.

Known for her insistence on integrity, Sushila Karki has often spoken about the need for transparency and independence in a judiciary frequently under intense political pressure.

She was sworn in by President Ram Chandra Poudel at the presidential residence in a small ceremony broadcast on state-run television.

Politicians, officials and foreign diplomats invited at the ceremony congratulated her.

Ms Karki emerged as the leading candidate by many "Gen Z" representatives, the loose umbrella title of the protest movement.

The 73-year-old told local media that the Gen Z protesters had told her that "they believe in me" to lead for

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