State of emergency lifted in Mongolia

Updated July 6, 2008 13:49:05


Mongolia has lifted the state of emergency imposed after deadly election riots hit the capital Ulan Bator on Tuesday.

The President, Nambariin Enkhbayar has appealed for calm amid lingering fears of further violence.

In a midnight televised address, the President called for unity after the unrest that left five people dead following allegations of vote rigging.

He says the situation can be discussed lawfully without violence.

A four day state of emergency was implemented for the first time in Mongolia after the protests.

During the protests, the headquarters of the Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party, which won the elections, were burnt down.

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