The roots of the IMPP trace back to the early 1980s in Hohhot, where a group of Mongolian students—among them Xi Haiming, Huchuntogus, Wang Manglai, and Hada—began discussing the need for a political platform to address the issues facing Mongols in Inner Mongolia. Due to differing regional priorities and increasing pressure from Chinese authorities, the movement eventually moved abroad.

The Party was officially founded in March 1997 in New York, following a private conference attended by more than 50 Mongolian delegates from the United States, Germany, Japan, Canada, and Mongolia. It adopted a constitution affirming its mission: to end Chinese colonial rule in Inner Mongolia and to achieve full independence through peaceful and democratic means.

The IMPP is structured as an international organisation with branches in several countries. The central leadership has included:

• President: Xi Haiming (also known as Temtselt)
• Executive Director: Oyunbilig
• West Coast Director: Munkh Altanbat
  

Other key figures include Bache, a former Communist Party member and academic; Enkhbat, who later studied in Japan and the US; and Erdenbat, an engineer turned activist. Their responsibilities range from policy advocacy and international liaison to recruitment and cultural outreach.

The IMPP defines its recruitment policy as open to any Mongol over the age of 20 who supports the party's aim of achieving independence for Inner Mongolia. The party's constitution stresses:

• Promotion of democratic values and peaceful advocacy
• Raising international awareness of ethnic discrimination and human rights violations
• Strengthening ties with Uyghur, Tibetan, and Taiwanese democracy movements
  

Since its foundation, the IMPP has played an active role in:

• Organising protests outside Chinese embassies, the United Nations, and international summits
• Publishing articles, open letters, and human rights reports
• Lobbying governments and international bodies to support Inner Mongolian political prisoners, including Hada and Tegshi
• Building coalitions with Mongolian cultural organisations, exiled intellectuals, and student groups
• Promoting awareness of cultural assimilation and population transfers in Inner Mongolia
  

The party also maintains a presence online and has published works that critique Chinese ethnic policy, support Mongolian cultural identity, and advocate for greater autonomy and eventual independence.

The Inner Mongolian People’s Party remains a significant voice in the broader Southern Mongolian movement. While its members are scattered across the globe, their shared commitment to preserving Mongolian identity, language, and freedom continues to guide their work. Despite political challenges and surveillance, the IMPP continues to mobilise in support of the people of Inner Mongolia.

To learn more, contribute, or get involved, please contact:

Free Southern Mongolia
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Email: smhric@gmail.com