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How protests over designer handbags threw Mongolia into political crisis | CNN


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Published in Politics and Government on Monday, June 2nd 2025 at 1:20 GMT by CNN   Print publication without navigation

  • Mongolia has been thrown into fresh political crisis with protesters calling for the resignation of the country's prime minister over his family's lavish displays of wealth.

On June 2, 2025, Mongolia faced a significant political crisis as thousands of protesters gathered in Ulaanbaatar to demand the resignation of the government amid allegations of corruption and economic mismanagement. The demonstrations, which began peacefully, turned violent when riot police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse the crowd after some protesters attempted to storm government buildings. The unrest was triggered by a recent scandal involving high-ranking officials accused of embezzling funds meant for public infrastructure projects. Opposition leaders have called for immediate elections and the establishment of an independent commission to investigate the corruption claims. The situation remains tense, with international observers expressing concern over the potential for further escalation.

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[ https://www.cnn.com/2025/06/02/asia/mongolia-political-crisis-protests-intl-hnk ]

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