Anand Tumurtogoo

Nov 7, 2024 | voanews.com | Anand Tumurtogoo

A Mongolian appeals court on Thursday upheld a verdict in the case against journalist Unurtsetseg Naran. Unurtsetseg, editor-in-chief of the news site Zarig, was sentenced in July to four years and nine months in prison during a closed-door trial. She was initially arrested over a Facebook post in which she said it was inhumane to prolong the court hearing of an elderly individual, according to reports.

Nov 1, 2024 | gavi.org | Anand Tumurtogoo

Starting in late 2024, 11-year-olds will be vaccinated against the cancer-causing human papillomavirus (HPV) in schools across Mongolia, free of charge. This year’s initiative is part of Mongolia’s broader goal to vaccinate 90% of the population by 2030, ultimately reducing the incidence of cervical cancer to fewer than four cases per 100,000 people – a target that aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Jul 31, 2024 | thediplomat.com | Anand Tumurtogoo

Mongolia’s old guard from the communist era, the Mongolian People’s Party (MPP), secured a victory in the 2024 legislative election, marking their third consecutive term. The MPP’s leader, Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai, not only led his party to victory but also brought about crucial changes that could shape the future of Mongolia. The recent election was a historic milestone for Mongolia’s young democracy, characterized by several firsts.

Jul 1, 2024 | thediplomat.com | Anand Tumurtogoo

Mongolians went to the polls on June 28 in an election marked by public dissatisfaction over corruption and economic inequality – and political parties’ efforts to convince voters they hold the key to solving those issues. This was also the first election since last year’s round of constitutional reform, which not only enlarged the State Great Khural from 76 to 126 seats, but added a proportional representation element of the voting and reinstated gender quotas for party candidates.

Jun 28, 2024 | personcountylife.com | Oliver Hotham |Khaliun Bayartsogt |Anand Tumurtogoo

Mongolian Prime Minister Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene declared victory early Saturday in parliamentary elections, after a contest dominated by deepening public anger over corruption and the state of the economy. People across the vast, sparsely populated nation of 3.4 million, sandwiched between China and Russia, voted Friday to elect 126 members of the State Great Khural. kAm(:E9 `__ A6C46?E @7 G@E6D 4@F?E65 3J >249:?6[ E96 AC:>6 >:?:DE6C E@=5 2 AC6DD 4@?76C6?46 :?