US EditionMongolia's prime minister resigns amid protests over reports of son's lavish spending
- Mongolian Prime Minister Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene has resigned after losing a confidence vote in parliament.
- The resignation followed mass protests fueled by allegations of corruption related to Oyun-Erdene's son's extravagant spending.
- Protests lasted for two weeks, with hundreds demanding Oyun-Erdene's resignation, prior to the vote.
- Transparency International reported worsening corruption in Mongolia since Oyun-Erdene took office.
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Mongolian Prime Minister Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene resigned on Tuesday, June 3, taking note of a motion of censure approved by the deputies after weeks of demonstrations in the capital against the alleged corruption of the leader while the country has been confronted for decades with endemic corruption that gangens its institutions.
There have been weeks of protests demanding the resignation of Luvsannamsrajne Oyun-Erdene due to corruption charges against him.
Why Mongolia’s Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene Resigned
Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrain became Mongolia’s Prime Minister in 2021, after gaining prominence by helping to organize mass protests against corruption. Now, after protesters have taken to the streets accusing him of corruption, which he has denied, he’s resigned. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] Oyun-Erdene lost a vote of confidence in parliament on Monday, according to a parliamentary statement, failing to secure a majority 64 votes in the 126-s…
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