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Mongolia’s Political Wrangling Sparks a Constitutional Crisis

On Oct 20, President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh vetoed Parliament of Mongolia's resolution to dismiss Prime Minister Gombojav Zandanshatar, with his office citing the Oct 17 vote as unconstitutional due to procedural breaches.
After weeks of internal party fights, Parliament of Mongolia moved to oust Prime Minister Gombojav Zandanshatar on Oct 17, but the president's office said there was no quorum at the session start.
Prime Minister Gombojav Zandanshatar drew criticism for appointing a justice minister without notifying Parliament and pushing minerals policy changes affecting exporters, which critics warned could hurt the budget.
The fallout has rattled markets and investors as parliamentary speaker Amarbayasgalan Dashzegve resigned last week amid corruption allegations, triggering bond market volatility and investor concern.
A constitutional court meeting is scheduled to examine the veto while Mongolia's reliance on exports to China and inflation pressures raise risks to political stability.

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Mongolia's President Vetoes Ouster of PM Over Procedural Flaws

Mongolia’s president has vetoed a parliamentary decision to remove prime minister Zandanshatar Gombojav, according to the Montsame news agency. Lawmakers voted for his dismissal, mainly due to his appointment of a minister without consulting parliament. President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa identified procedural issues in the dismissal vote, including an incorrect voting method. This veto will be reviewed […] The post Mongolia’s President Vetoes Ouster of…

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Anadolu Ajansı

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Mongolia’s president vetoes resolution on dismissing premier from office

Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh vetoes parliamentary resolution, citing violations of constitution, procedural law, says presidential statement - Anadolu Ajansı

2 days ago·Ankara, Türkiye

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Bloomberg

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Mongolia Risks Constitutional Crisis as President Vetoes PM Exit

2 days ago·United States

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Al Jazeera

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Mongolia’s president vetoes effort to unseat PM

President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh claims parliament’s vote to oust the PM is invalid because of ‘procedural flaws’.

2 days ago·Qatar

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The Diplomat

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Mongolia’s Political Wrangling Sparks a Constitutional Crisis

The speaker resigned, while the president vetoed an attempt to vote out the prime minister. What's going on?

2 days ago·Tokyo, Japan

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The West Australian

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Mongolian president vetoes dismissal of prime minister

Mongolian President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh has put a parliamentary resolution on hold, saying a bid to dismiss the prime minister used an "incorrect voting formula".

2 days ago·Australia

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