Mongolia’s prime minister was seen as a force for reliable government in a country that has mineral-wealth oligarchies. But now, his son’s unexplained lavish gifts and lifestyle have caused questions, protests and a confidence vote. The Mercedes Benz and Dior purse for his girlfriend looks to many Mongolians like corruption. Marco Werman speaks with Julian Dierkes, a Mongolia specialist at the University of Mannheim.
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