2025 Mongolian protests

2025 Mongolian protests
2025 Mongolian protests
	Protesters at Sukhbaatar Square on 29 May
Date	14 May 2025 – 3 June 2025
Location	Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Caused by	Corruption; Dissatisfaction with the prime minister; Economic crisis; Inflation;
Goals	Resignation of Luvsannamsrai Oyun-Erdene;
Methods	Demonstrations; Online activism; Open mic;
Resulted in	Protests successful 59,000 people signed a petition calling for the resignation of prime minister; Democratic Party expelled from the coalition government; Resignation of Prime Minister Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene;
Parties
Protesters: Youth activists; Supported by: Anti-MPP faction of Democratic Party;	Government of Mongolia Ministry of Justice and Internal Affairs National Police Agency; Internal Troops of Mongolia; ; Counter protesters
Lead figures
	Non-centralised leadership Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene

On 14 May 2025, anti-government demonstrations began in Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia, following reports of extravagant spending by the son of Prime Minister Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene. The protests, primarily led by young Mongolians, centered on broader concerns about government corruption, inequality, and the influence of political elites and their families.

Oyun-Erdene, who had formed a coalition government following the 2024 parliamentary election, denied wrongdoing and stated he would resign if any financial irregularities were found. The protests continued for over two weeks, prompting a realignment within the governing coalition and an eventual vote of no confidence. Analysts described the events as reflecting deeper political divisions, including internal tensions within the ruling Mongolian People's Party and debates over constitutional reform.

On 3 June, Oyun-Erdene resigned as prime minister after losing a vote of no confidence in the State Great Khural, receiving support from only 44 members of parliament, 20 short of the 64 required.