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Riots Imperil Democracy in Mongolia

Government crackdown worries citizens in region's freest state

By Jason Farago,  Newser Staff

Posted Jul 8, 2008 9:43 AM CDT

(Newser) – Last week hundreds of drunken rioters in Mongolia's capital vented their frustration at parliamentary elections by smashing the headquarters of the ruling party, killing five people. The violence shocked many in this peaceful, democratic nation. But many Mongolians were equally shocked by the government's reaction:...   Read full story »

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