The former minister of Road and Transportation, Mr. A. Gansukh, has filed a criminal lawsuit against Mr. L. Davaapil for defaming him through social media. A first instance court hearing was held in December 2014 during which the accused was ordered to pay a 9.7 mln. MNT (approx. US$5,200) fine in compensation, in accordance with the Criminal Code, provision 111.2; the amount is 51 times higher than the minimum wage.

Globe International Center is implementing a three-month project titled “Integrating Digital into Organisational Strategy” with the support of the IFEX, the global network for defending and promoting free expression. The goal of the project is developing an effective and efficient communications strategy that is well suited to its overall objectives and organisational mission, especially with regard to its Freedom of Expression network.

This statement on issues of the freedoms of opinion and expression is prepared by Globe International Centre, a Mongolian NGO and is delivered on behalf of the Mongolian Human Rights NGO Forum.