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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

Director of Mongolian NCCD removed from the post

Mr. D.Nyamkhuu, director-general of the Mongolian National Centre for Communicable Diseases (NCCD), has beenremoved from his post for not properly performing his duties.
His dismissal came after the poor treatment of a woman who had tested positive for COVID-19 and was

Mongolian Justice Minister calls to impeach President Kh.Battulga

Yesterday, the Mongolian Cabinet resigned as the majority of parliament approved the resignation  of Prime Minister U.Khurelsukh.  During the parliamentary session, Kh.Nyambaatar, Minister of Justice and Internal Affairs called for impeachment of Mongolian President Kh.Battulga, accusing him for trying to a use

Mongolian Prime Minister resigns after peaceful protest

Yesterday, (21 January), Prime Minister U.Khurelsukh announced his resignation taking responsibility for the inhume treatment of a coronavirus patient and her new born baby. The previous day, many Mongolians had demonstrated on Sukhbaatar Square demanding the resignation of Deputy Speaker Ya.Sodbaatar,

Former PM J.Erdenebat’s case returned to prosecution

A case relating to former MP J.Erdenebatand five others has returned to prosecution under a decision from the Mongolian High Court. As a result, the judge decided to suspend 6.6 years of the the politician’s prison sentence. However, J.Erdenebatremains in

If you are honest, the tortoise always beats the hare

Interview given by Batbold Sukhbaatar, the former Prime Minister of Mongolia, to local press and published on January 7th, 2021

Following the coronavirus pandemic, the issue of economic recovery is now in the spotlight. As the head of the government that

Mongolia to release prisoners with light sentences

A new law is soon to come into force aimed at reducing the prison population of Mongolia. Instead of prison, people who have committed minor crimes and first-time offenders will be monitored and have restricted their movements in some locations. Therefore,