Nepal's interim prime minister has selected reformist and anti-graft figures as Cabinet ministers in the aftermath of deadly protests mainly by young Nepalese.
Demonstrators took to the streets across Nepal after the government implemented a measure to block access to some social media platforms.
Protests raged through the Himalayan country on Monday and Tuesday of last week, leaving at least 72 people dead.
In the capital Kathmandu, the demonstrations are largely under control. The parliament building and government offices that were set on fire by protesters are charred and have been left untouched since the unrest.
Interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki, a former chief justice, took office after Prime Minister K. P. Sharma Oli resigned.
She introduced three new Cabinet ministers, including finance and interior ministers, to her interim government on Monday.
Major media outlets describe the three ministers as being in favor of reform and anti-corruption measures.
The interim government apparently has taken into consideration calls by young protesters for an end to corruption and the introduction of policies that address the country's wealth gap.
A 20-year-old company employee living in Kathmandu told NHK that Karki has been on the side of protesters. He expressed his expectation for some improvements.
Editorial Note: An earlier version of this story said Nepal's interim prime minister has appointed Cabinet ministers. The correct term should have been "selected", not "appointed".