Article #15 By: Natalia Selectov Empress Hammers Erjunhite Leader; UE laughs off Sovereignty Claims in the Midst of Deploying Additional Forces to Melegean Channel July, 24, 2014 Aleniako, Tiami- The Federal Justicia- In a more vocal tone this morning, reporters witness an infuriated Adriana, one-half the acting leader of the United Empire, hammer down the Erjunhite government. It should be noted that the Alkharanians and Erjunhite have a long-standing grudge against one another dating back more than five hundred years. In the midst of possibly finding reconciliation and peace among the two nations, Adriana's comments this morning have quite possibly rendered any friendly negotiations as nonexistent. Listed below is an excerpt of her speech from earlier this morning: "… rather laughable, if anything, I can say (In regards to accusations of being unwilling to defend the Melegean Channel). Historically, the United Empire has dedicated itself to defending it's territorial waters and from those nations that need it. Any piracy entering our EEZ and deeper territorial waters, are met with naval assets of the Imperial Navy. Due to the recent border dispute with the Imperial Federation, a plethora of fleets docked or deployed under our brother's watch, have been redeployed to Alkharania in the event that this new 'Cold War' gets hot. Despite this, the United Empire remains vehemently obligated to promoting safety and security on international waters. Further, I should exemplify that the United Empire is willing to conduct negotiations with the Triad members to come to terms on defending the Melegean Channel from terrorism and piracy." On the Erjunhite's Claim to Sovereignty over the Melegean Channel "I admit, I laughed considerably at the stupidity of the Erjunhite Government. The Melegean Channel is international water. Just because it bares the name of the landmass the Erjunhites reside on, does not mean it's theirs by default. There are plenty of Alkharanian naval ships roaming the channel to protect commercial ships abroad. If the Erjunhites can claim such sovereignty, then Kyra is truly fucking stupid. She of all people should know that it is international water and no country should ever claim it as their own. Claiming to extend through to the Great Northern Ocean violates the Empire's claims to dozens of small islands in the area where we have hundreds of thousands of citizens residing. It is with this that the United Empire's Naval Command will be deploying the additional Sixth and Ninth Alkharanian fleets to the Great Northern Oceans as a means to protect its citizens from Triad aggression, piracy, and terrorism. Should the Triad act in aggression, as in attack a Imperial naval assets, be it civilian or military, towards Imperial movements in the Melegean Channel or in the Great Northern Oceans, it will be considered an act of war on the United Empire." Adriana also discussed the Telrainan theater in explicit detail. Just last month, she announced that the Alkharanian aspect of the United Empire would be conducting jointly with it's Aquilinian brother more numerous patrols in the Pakanga ocean and adjacent areas. She further reiterated this and even announced that there would be additional deployments in and around Telraina to help fight piracy and defend the sovereignty of the Telrainan nations. This goes to reiterate the Telrainan Doctrine, which was passed months ago and stated that foreign nations with no viable land holdings on the continent shall stay out of Telraina unless due cause is brought forth. Adriana also stated once again that the United Empire is dedicated to protecting it's borders and Telrainan brothers. For more information, please visit the official site at AlkharanaianNewsInternational.ALK Alkharanian News International. MORE IN SONDRIA
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