Saturday 10^th September, marked Memorial Day for the victims of Mongolian political persecution. The previous day, the Ulaanbaatar City Council (Assembly of Civil Representatives), Ulaanbaatar City Mayor's Office and the Management of Exoneration Department held an official meeting with the victims of political repression and their descendants. UB City Administration has granted compensation to 24 of the victims.

In 1998 the Mongolian Parliament passed a law on the rehabilitation and the granting of compensation to victims of political repression. This year, 421 people, namely, the victims of political repression and their descendants, have been compensated each for 50-100 thousands cash and 25 people have received apartments.

Memorial Day for the victims of political persecution was observed for the 20th year on September 10^th. During the wreath laying ceremony, honour guards marched to solemn music and the country’s leaders offered tribute to all those who have suffered.  

Political repression in Mongolia reached its climax between 1937 and 1939, under the leadership of Khorloo Choibalsan. Purges affected the whole country, although the main targets were the senior ranks of the Party, the government and the army. The Buddhist clergy suffered most terribly. The number of people killed in the purges is usually estimated to have been between 22,000 and 35,000 people, or about three to four percent of Mongolia’s population at that time.