Transparency International and ARTICLE 19 today (30 April) called on the Mongolian government to take urgent legislative action to address an increasingly dangerous environment for the independent media in the country.

In January, Article 13.14 of the Mongolian Criminal Code came

Earlier today (29 April), the Mongolian State Great Khural (parliament) approved the Law on Pandemic Preparedness and Response in answer to the economic and social impact of coronavirus as well as the growing threat of an outbreak of infectious diseases

Major-General T.Badral, Head of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has been nominated as Mongolia’s next ambassador to China. The decision was taken during today’s Cabinet meeting. His nomination will be discussed by parliament and submitted for approval to the

State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs D.Davaasuren was dismissed from his job earlier today (29 April) by decision of the Cabinet. Currently, the reasons for the dismissal of this senior figure are still unknown, however, some Mongolian websites

Mongolia will hold its parliamentary election on 24 June. This year, a record 208 independent candidates have registered to run for seats in the State Great Khural, reported the National Audit Office.For example, former Finance Minister S.Bayartsogt, former MP N.Nomtoibayar

The high-profile trial of a former Mongolian prime minister has been attracting much attention. Earlier today (23 April), a Mongolian court decided that former Prime Minister M.Enkhsaikhan must be kept in custody until the next hearing, which has now been

Mongolia will hold its next parliamentary election on 24 June. Under the Electoral Law, the deadline for confirmation of participation will expire on Saturday 25 April.

On 22 April, five new parties confirmed their participation in the parliament election. There are:

Earlier today (22 April), Mongolian President Kh.Battulga donated medical protective clothing to the National Emergency Commission (NEC). The president bought 5000 items of medical personal protective eqiopment (PPE) produced by the ‘Exclusive’ brand.  U.Shijir, Head of the Office of President