Episode 27: MPP Civil War Again
On May 16th, Prime Minister Uchral Nyam-Osor dismissed Ulaanbaatar Mayor Nyambaatar Khisgee, citing his failure to control surging beef prices and alleged corruption in the Tuul Highway construction project. Nyambaatar fired back, saying that the charges are fabricated, the dismissal is political, and Uchral only has his job because he took away Oyun-Erdene's election victory. He vowed to fight until he ripped the three veins from his lungs.
We break down what's really happening inside the MPP. Is this a legitimate anti-corruption move — or a factional purge? Who actually controls the party's money, and what does that mean for the 2028 elections?
Three Universals “A Fight“:
I fight to survive
We fight to protect
They fight for control
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50min
Hosts: Anand, Dolgion, Julian
Date Recorded: May 26 2026
Date Released: May 27 2026
Keywords: MPP | Ulaanbaatar | budget
Show notes:
Robert Ritz's study on meat prices in Mongolia and how they operate separately from inflation:Mongolian Meat Price Time Series Forecast | by Robert Ritz | Medium
