PM Uchral is cleaning house: He dismissed the mayor of Ulaanbaatar, Nyambaatar. Over the price of meat, this dismissal might be the start of something ugly.
I discuss w/ @Anand & Dolgion in our latest podcast episode of The Great State Mural, now also on YouTube.
Purevdagva B has been nominated to become Governor of the Capital City and mayor of #Ulaanbaatar.
@marissa_j_smith tells us who he is and what it means.
https://mongoliafocus.com/2026/05/who-is-b-purevdagva/
By Marissa J. Smith Following the removal (and detention) of the deputy governor of Ulaanbaatar, and now the removal of the governor of Ulaanbaatar in the context of corruption allegations, the nomination of the new governor of Ulaanbaatar has been … Continue reading →
Interesting to see Min of Digi Development, Innovation & Communications Ch Nomin speak out against broadening of defamation clause in #Mongolia criminal code for fear of abuse by officials
https://zarig.mn/1i7v
Some progress particularly on interest rates & management fees claimed by 🇲🇳 of #Mongolia in conversations w/ Rio Tinto.
Earlier in April, @Anand & Dolgion recorded Great State Mural podcast episode with Anu-Ujin Lkh to talk about misguided Tuul Expressway proposal.
https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/ulaanbaatar-at-a-crossroads-%241-billion-highway-to/id1824952576?i=1000759145232
Now, Anand has offered an update on suspension of these plans.
https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/in-the-city-of-ulaanbaatar-spring-brings-warmth/id1889533269?i=1000763817297
In Little Red Podcast J Lind speaks abt 🇨🇳 export of surveillance & "governance". https://pocketcasts.com/podcast/the-little-red-podcast/d9b003a0-3c45-0134-eba6-0d50f522381b/china-rules-autocracy-for-sale/1b75c180-fdeb-4bfe-aff7-4dd448aee05b
Long-standing fear bubbling up around traffic cameras in #Mongolia as example.
On Great State Mural, we discussed 🇲🇳 attitudes to privacy, etc.
https://www.agulamedia.com/podcast/e022
In contrast to Zandanshatar govt (16), Uchral govt only has 6 Deputy Ministers.
"no traffic congestion has been solved by road construction" emphasizes Anu-Ujin Lkh in discussion of Tuul river highway with @Anand and Dolgion on newest episode of Great State Mural podcast.
Yesterday, #Mongolia PM N Uchral announced his cabinet.
https://mongoliafocus.com/2026/04/uchral-cabinet/
For a quick take on these appointments, listen to newest episode of Little State Mural
https://www.agulamedia.com/podcast/l002
CWGP out, National Coalition in, some shuffling of portfolios and people.
Only two women, tho B Battsetseg as foreign minister now serving in her fourth cabinet for over 4 years.
By Julian Dierkes and Marissa J. Smith As we have done for cabinets since 2016 (Erdenebat 2016 | Khurelsukh 2017 | Khurelsukh 2020 | Oyun-Erdene 2021 | Oyun-Erdene 2022 | Oyun-Erdene 2023 | Oyun-Erdene 2024) | Zandanshatar 2025), we’re listing … Continue reading →
Eager for a quick take on who is in PM Uchral's cabinet?
Julian Dierkes
