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Controversial MP N.Nomtoibayar released from prison

Earlier today (1 April), former MP N.Nomtoibayar was released from prison after serving nine months of his term.

In July, 2020, N.Nomtoibayar was sentenced to five years and five months in prison for abuse of power. Later, the sentence was reduced

Mongolia’s weekend lockdown compromise

Yesterday (30 March), Mongolia’s National Emergency Commission supported the Health Ministry’s proposal to impose a strict 14-day lockdown starting on Saturday in Ulaanbaatar city to curb a resurging wave of COVID-19 infections.

However, today (31 March) the Mongolian Government decided not

Mongolian parliament opens spring session earlier

Earlier today (15 March), the State Great Khural held the opening ceremony of its spring session. It is the first spring session for the Mongolian Parliament formed following the 2020 June election. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the spring session

From Prison to Parliament: J.Erdenebat to be released

Today (3 March), a Mongolian court decided to release former Prime Minister J.Erdenebat and others, namely, B.Otgonbaatar and D.Tuvshinjargal from prison at the request of their lawyers.
The case relating to former MP J.Erdenebat and five others was returned for

Mongolian People’s Party turns 100

Today (1 March), the Mongolian People’s Party, the oldest political party in Mongolia is celebrating its 100th anniversary of foundation. Entitled ‘Patriotic Day’, the party has been celebrating its anniversary since 2004.

Established by D.Sukhbaatar in 1921, the political party divided

Mongolian democracy is officially “flawed” reckons EIU

The Economist Intelligence Unit’s 2020 democracy index ranks Mongolia 61st out of 167 countries rated and classifies it as a “flawed democracy”.

The EIU democracy index, on a 0-10 scale, is based on the ratings for 60 indicators grouped in five

New Mongolian Cabinet approves economy recovery plan

On 10 February, the Mongolian Cabinet introduced a four year plan worth MNT 10 trillion to improve the economy and protect health. The plan aims to support youth employment, ensure stable revenues and implement housing projects.
As part of the

Mongolia appoints new Prime Minister

Mongolia’s new prime minister, L.Oyun-Erdene, has been confirmed by parliament with 87.9 percent approval.
The new prime minister is safeguarding Khurelsukh’s cabinet. Last week, the former Prime Minister, offering a grand gesture of accountability following recent protests over COVID-19 measures.
40-year-old L.Oyun-Erdene