The death of a 21-year-old man in Mongolian police custody in July 2024 has reignited long-simmering public anger over police conduct. While the investigation is ongoing, the incident has fueled widespread accusations of potential excessive force and a lack of accountability within Mongolia’s law enforcement agencies, putting the government on the defensive.
This latest case is not an isolated incident. Over the past year, several disturbing reports have surfaced, including the assault of minors by police officers. In one instance, an officer received a 12-year prison sentence for assaulting a 13-year-old girl, while another case involving the alleged assault of a 16-year-old by a police officer remains unresolved.