Mongolia PM Resigns After Protests, No-Confidence Vote

Mongolian Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai has resigned after losing a parliamentary vote of confidence, securing only 44 of the 64 votes needed to remain in office. His ouster followed weeks of youth-driven mass protests sparked by outrage over his son's alleged lavish spending, as well as broader frustrations with corruption, inequality, and elite control of Mongolia's mineral wealth. Oyun-Erdene, who served for four years and emphasized his anti-corruption record, warned that his removal could destabilize Mongolia's democracy. Despite denying wrongdoing, he admitted neglecting social and political issues. Protesters demanded not only his resignation but also sweeping government reforms amid persistent economic challenges. Mongolia, situated between Russia and China, continues to face difficulties in fairly distributing its resource wealth and consolidating democratic governance.