Mongolia government fears more unrest

Updated July 3, 2008 12:19:55

The protesters took to the streets of the Mongolian capital, Ulan Bator over the weekend. [ABC News]

Mongolia is bracing itself for more political unrest in the wake of this week's violent protests in the capital Ulan Bator that left five people dead.

The government says it's aware certain groups are preparing for large demonstrations to coincide with the end a four day state of emergency imposed after wild scenes involving around 8,000 people.

Its the first state of emergency in the country, declared after protestors destroyed buildings, torched cars and pelted police with rocks..

The unrest was prompted by the results of weekend elections which protestors claim were rigged.