Mongolia’s prime minister resigns amid protests over reports of son’s lavish spending

Mongolia’s Prime Minister Oyun‑Erdene Luvsannamsrai resigned after failing a parliamentary vote of confidence, receiving only 44 votes out of the 64 needed. The vote followed protests sparked by reports of lavish spending by his son and public dissatisfaction. Oyun‑Erdene, who had been in office for four years, warned that political instability could threaten Mongolia’s young democracy. The country, transitioning from its communist past, faces challenges balancing economic issues and democratic reforms amid widespread poverty and frustration over unequal benefits from mineral wealth, NBC News has reported. Observers say democracy is still taking root in Mongolia despite ongoing struggles.