(UPDATE) ULAANBAATAR — Mongolia's Prime Minister Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene resigned on Tuesday following weeks of anti-corruption protests in the country's capital.
ULAANBAATAR — Mongolia's Prime Minister Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene resigned on Tuesday following weeks of anti-corruption protests in the country's capital. The landlocked democracy in northern Asia has battled deep-seated corruption for decades, with many arguing that wealthy elites are hoarding the profits of a years-long coal mining boom at the expense of the general population.
Secret ballot Oyun-Erdene has denied the corruption allegations, and in an address to parliament before the vote, blamed 'major, visible and hidden interests' for waging an 'organized campaign' to bring down the government. He had also warned of political instability and economic chaos if forced out of power. But it was not enough, as only 44 lawmakers voted to retain confidence in him, with 38 against.
PM Resigns After Weeks Of Protests
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Mongolia PM resigns after anti-corruption protestsULAANBAATAR, Mongolia — Mongolian Prime Minister Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene resigned on Tuesday following weeks of anti-corruption protests in the country's capital.
Read more »
Mongolia Prime Minister loses parliament confidence vote, resignsUlaanbaatar, Mongolia—Mongolian Prime Minister Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene resigned on Tuesday, a parliamentary statement said, after losing a confidence
Read more »
PH, Mongolia agree on English language training, eye agri dealLatest Philippine news from GMA News and 24 Oras. News, weather updates and livestreaming on Philippine politics, regions, showbiz, lifestyle, science and tech.
Read more »
PH, Mongolia ‘affirm support’ for UNCLOS during minister’s Manila visitThe landlocked nation, surrounded by Russia and China on both sides, reaffirms its commitment to the Manila Declaration on the Peaceful Settlement of International Disputes and UNCLOS
Read more »
Mongolia PM resigns after anti-corruption protestsLatest Philippine news from GMA News and 24 Oras. News, weather updates and livestreaming on Philippine politics, regions, showbiz, lifestyle, science and tech.
Read more »
2 drivers of embattled bus firm test positive for drugs(UPDATE) TWO drivers of the Solid North Bus, Inc.
Read more »