According to the Mongolia state press agency the "Majority of the instigators of the riot were in the state of alcoholic intoxication".
There was a press conference in the ministry of foreign affairs.
Minister Monkh Orgil and minister Oyun were present as well as other
officials from the emergency committee. Cabinet meeting was planned for
14h. Parliament is expected to have an emergency session later today.
Parliament was not in session.
Border forces were used in
controlling the situation yesterday. All political parties were called
upon to refrain illegal activities and look for political solutions.
Minister Monkh-Orgil explained the sequence of events. 5 people have
been killed. Also the opera and government house have been attacked.
The main police office was attacked to find fire arms. All arms were
relocated. Xac bank was attacked. 5 cars destroyed. 200-300 people were
violent. The police and armed forces were 1800 in number. 108 of them
were injured,. Total 718 people arrested. 221 injured, 31 hospitalized.
This is the 1st state of emergency in the country. Also in dornod and
bulgan protests were staged. Foreigners urged to use caution and take
the new regulations
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