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.

https://youtu.be/j7H4dSJTGoM?si=9cM43_Wf9jrAW5g8

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Mongolian People's Party Civil War 2.0

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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/

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Who is B. Purevdagva? - Mongolia Focus

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 →

Mongolia Focus

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

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Ч.Номин: Эрүүгийн хуульд гүтгэх заалтыг оруулбал албан тушаалтнууд өөрсдийгөө хаацайлна

Ч.Номин: Эрүүгийн хуульд гүтгэх заалтыг оруулбал албан тушаалтнууд өөрсдийгөө хаацайлж, үзэл бодлоо илэрхийлсэн болгоныг гэмт хэрэгтэн болгох эрсдэлтэй

Some progress particularly on interest rates & management fees claimed by 🇲🇳 of #Mongolia in conversations w/ Rio Tinto.

https://ikon.mn/n/3nbj

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Г.Дамдинням: Оюутолгой төслийн хөрөнгө оруулалтын гэрээний хэлэлцээ идэвхтэй үргэлжилж байгаа

Засгийн газрын хуралдааны дараа Аж үйлдвэр, эрдэс баялгийн сайд Г.Дамдинням Оюутолгой төслийн хөрөнгө оруулалтын гэрээний асуудлаар мэдээлэл хийлээ. 

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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

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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

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China Rules: Autocracy for sale

In our new series—China Rules—we look at how China is a global exporter, not just of goods, but also of standards, ideas, technologies and mechanisms of control. We’re starting with politics, and…

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In contrast to Zandanshatar govt (16), Uchral govt only has 6 Deputy Ministers.

https://news.mn/r/2859115/

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"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.

https://www.agulamedia.com/podcast/e024

#SaveTuul #MGLpoli @mongoliastudies

Episode 24: Ulaanbaatar at a Crossroads: $1 Billion Highway to decrease traffic, but it might destroy city's last river — Agula Media

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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.

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Uchral Cabinet - Mongolia Focus

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 →

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Eager for a quick take on who is in PM Uchral's cabinet?

https://www.agulamedia.com/podcast/l002

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Little State Mural 2: Prime Minister Uchral Reshuffles the cabinet, with some surprises — Agula Media

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