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Mongolia's PM Ousted Amid Corruption and Economic Concerns
10/17/2025
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Story summary
- Mongolia's lawmakers removed Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav and Parliament Speaker Amarbayasgalan Dashzegve on October 17, 2025.
- Gombojav lost a confidence vote four months into his term after attempts to bypass parliament in appointing new justice minister.
- Gombojav's predecessor resigned amid corruption allegations.
- President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa is expected to nominate a new prime minister.
- The World Bank downgraded Mongolia's 2025 growth forecast to 5.9%, citing corruption, inflation, and stagnant wages.