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Mongolia: Alcoholism Problem

Adil Nurmakov — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 09:57:51 +0000

Bilguun says that the problem of alcoholism in Mongolia is one of the bigger obstacles to progress and development in Mongolia.

Mongolia: A Politician Arrested

Adil Nurmakov — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 09:55:33 +0000

Bilguun reports that head of the Republican Party of Mongolia was detained for questioning on 4 September, being reportedly a suspect in the ongoing investigation into the organizers of the July 1 riots.

Mongolia: Athletes return from a successful Olympics

Adil Nurmakov — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 06:52:42 +0000

Bilguun says that with 2 golds and 2 silvers, the 2008 Olympics is Mongolia's most successful participation so far.

Mongolia: For second time, oil prices rise for Mongolians

Adil Nurmakov — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 06:09:40 +0000

RML reports that, as in the rest of the world, the cost of petroleum products in Mongolia, which buys gasoline from from Russia, is rising steadily.

Mongolia: Engaging Citizens on human impact on ecosystems

Adil Nurmakov — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 11:22:36 +0000

RML reports that the Asia Foundation in Mongolia has launched “Securing our Future,” a program to engage citizens in resource use decision making that affects their lives.

Mongolia: Day of Fathers to be marked

Adil Nurmakov — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 11:20:55 +0000

RML says that Mongolian men work hard, drink hard, live hard, but recently proposed Day of Fathers could be a good step to raise the prestige of being a father, a good husband, and a good provider.

Mongolia: Silent Protest at Sukhbaatar Square

Adil Nurmakov — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 07:31:46 +0000

AsianGypsy tells that families of the recent protests' detainees along with Mongolia's National Green Movement and Civil Front Movement members have organized a silent demonstration at central square of Mongolian capital, demanding the release of the detainees.

Mongolia: Bloggers Get Organized

Adil Nurmakov — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 07:28:25 +0000

AsianGypsy reports that Mongolian bloggers are now getting organized in the Mongolian Bloggers Association, which is donating Tg 1 million (approx. USD 850) to the artists that lost most of their instruments and costumes during the fires.

Mongolia: In the Wake of Parliamentary Crisis

Adil Nurmakov — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 06:40:25 +0000

Bilguun reports that 16 Democratic Party members stuck to their promise to boycott the new Parliament and submitted a written notice to the President.

Mongolia: State of Emergency Aftermath

Adil Nurmakov — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 07:23:29 +0000

Guido Verboom reflects on the popular protests during the parliamentary elections in Mongolia.

Mongolia, Russia: Coverage of Unrest

Veronica Khokhlova — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 17:09:29 +0000

Scraps of Moscow writes about the coverage of the recent unrest in Mongolia in the Russian press - here and here.

Mongolia: National TV Censured for Political Bias

Adil Nurmakov — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 05:10:00 +0000

Tom Terry informs the readers that the Mongolian National Television (MNTV) was censured by the Permanent Committee of Legislation in Parliament for it's failure to ensure journalistic independence during the riots and subsequent State of Emergency declared by the President.

Mongolia: Post-Electoral Explosion

Adil Nurmakov — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 04:40:06 +0000

Joshua Foust highlights the challenges Mongolia faces in its latest round of elections.

Mongolia: Riots Aftermath

Adil Nurmakov — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 08:34:13 +0000

AsianGypsy reports on the current situation in Mongolia after the election has turned into violent riots, looting and physical attacks leaving at least 4 men dead.

Mongolia: Election Violence

Adil Nurmakov — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 08:30:09 +0000

Thomas Terry reports that Mongolian President Enkhbayar has declared a state of emergency and ordered the shut down of all media except state TV for four days after election results have turned violent.