·Mongolian president declared the state of emergency in Ulan Bator was lifted.

·But a solution to the political riot is widely believed unlikely in the foreseeable future.
·Television and radio channels were also back on the air.

    ULAN BATOR, July 6 (Xinhua) -- Television and radio channels were back on the air and locals strolled leisurely on the street after the state of emergency in this Mongolian capital was lifted.

    But a solution to the political riot which killed five people and injured 300 others is widely believed unlikely in the foreseeable future.

Two policemen stand guard at the square in central Ulan Bator, July 6, 2008.(Xinhua Photo) Photo Gallery>>>

    Mongolian President Nambaryn Enkhbayar declared late Saturday night that the four-day state of emergency in Ulan Bator was lifted as of midnight Saturday local time (1600 GMT).

    Life in Ulan Bator seemed to have returned to normalcy after the state of emergency was lifted. In the central square of the city, peddlers were selling souvenirs, and photographers taking pictures for the tourists. Several traffic policemen were seen in the main streets of Ulan Bator.

Workers repair the burned-out headquarters of the Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party in Ulan Bator, July 6, 2008. (Xinhua Photo) Photo Gallery>>>

    Prime Minister Sanjaagiin Bayar urged citizens not to repeat last week's riot, which was triggered by allegations of election fraud.

    Television and radio channels that had been temporarily shut down during the state of emergency were also back on the air.

    In the biggest "Narantuul" market of the city, people were busy shopping, preparing for the coming National Day. However, a ban on liquor sales was still in effect in some shops.

Workers repair the burned-out headquarters of the Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party in Ulan Bator, July 6, 2008.(Xinhua Photo) Photo Gallery>>>

    Mongolia's parliamentary elections were held last Sunday. The Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party (MPRP) won the election. However, the opposition Democratic Party challenged the result and demanded recounts and possible fresh elections in some districts.

    Supporters of the Democratic Party and other parties marched on Tuesday in protest against alleged voting fraud in the elections.

    The protest soon turned into riots, with five people reportedly killed and more than 300 others injured. Mongolian president declared a four-day state of emergency in the capital from Wednesday.

    The parties, who had seats in the parliament, agreed to negotiate a solution to the political riots, pledging to deal with the alleged voting fraud of the parliamentary election with rule of laws.

    The parties failed on Sunday to reach any agreement on how to address complaints over last week's election.

    The political uncertainty will delay formation of a new government that would be tasked with passing agreements to allow Mongolia's vast mining wealth to finally be exploited and tackling inflation running in double-digits.

    Bayar admitted that it was too early to discuss the formation of a new cabinet until Mongolia's election commission announces a final result in the vote.

    A joint declaration signed by the conflicting parties on Friday, urging against any further violence, also helped alleviate the tension.

Mongolian president lifts state of emergency in capital Ulan Bator

    ULAN BATOR, July 6 (Xinhua) -- Mongolian President Nambaryn Enkhbayar declared late Saturday night that the four-day state of emergency in the country's capital of Ulan Bator was lifted as of midnight Saturday local time (1600 GMT).

    Enkhbayar said the state of emergency soon calmed down the Tuesday's riots and kept the order of society. He hoped the parties of Mongolia to deal with the disputed issues of parliament election with rule of laws.   Full story

Mongolia's ruling party wins parliamentary election

    ULAN BATOR, July 2 (Xinhua) -- The ruling Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party (MPRP) has won 44 seats in the 76-seat parliament, the country's General Election Commission said Wednesday.

    Citing preliminary results, the election commission said 74.3 percent of constituencies had counted their ballots, cast in Sunday's parliamentary elections.   Full story

Official: five killed in Mongolia rioting

    ULAN BATOR, July 2 (Xinhua) -- Five people were killed and more than 300 others injured in riots in Mongolia's capital which broke out over alleged election fraud, Justice Minister Tsend Monkhorgil said Wednesday.

    The riots were now under control, Monkhorgil told a press conference.   Full story