Mongolia Biggest Party To Form New Government After Pm Ousted
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Mongolia: Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene Resigns
Above: Demonstrators celebrate Mongolia's Prime Minister Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene's resignation in Ulaanbaatar's Sukhbaatar Square on June 3, 2025. Image copyright: Yambasuren Byamba-Ochir/Contributor/AFP via Getty Images
The Spin
Narrative A
The protests against Oyun-Erdene represent a healthy democratic response to legitimate corruption concerns. Young Mongolians rightfully demanded accountability from leaders whose families lived lavishly while ordinary citizens struggled with poverty and rising costs. This grassroots movement shows Mongolia's democracy is maturing and citizens won't tolerate elite corruption anymore, despite political shenanigans.
Narrative B
Mongolia's democracy is fragile. Sandwiched between China and Russia — two autocratic powerhouses — Mongolia has been falling on the corruption index rankings, and its ability to retain democratic norms is very much in question.