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by **New Korongo** » Tue Apr 07, 2015 10:20 pm

Jeni Bortumonun, the leader of the extreme-right political party Korongo Jas.

Bortumonun Sentenced to Ten Years Imprisonment

Jeni Bortumonun, the leader of the opposition political party Korongo Jas, has been sentenced to ten years imprisonment for her involvement in the theft of nuclear weapons that occurred last month. She was arrested almost a week ago and her court case, which began on Monday, ended yesterday evening with a short jury deliberation. Judge Benah Jones, who presided over the court that convicted Bortumon, described her case as prima facie in nature and condemned her actions as an “affront to the values which New Korongo and its people stand for”. Bortumonun refused to answer any question as she was escorted from the steps of the courthouse in Mebangy-Ityan to a prisoner transport vehicle, but she did proclaim that she would continue to lead Korongo Jas while in prison. According to police representatives, Bortumonun provided the nuclear thieves with the intelligence that allowed them to evade authorities for such a long period of time.

The arrest and subsequent sentencing of Bortumonun has generated a mixed public reaction, with some offering her support and others demanding a harsher punishment. Fokab Arbiset, the leader of the political party Korongo Lertam (Korongo First), made an announcement on public radio this morning concerning the sentence. “Jeni Bortumonun supported a terrorist organisation that threatened the security of our nation and stole the lives of more than a dozen brave men and women. She should have been on trial for the outcome of her actions, her real crime, murder.” Arbiset is a well-known supporter of harsher judicial punishments, but his views have been echoed by the families of the soldiers who were killed by the nuclear weapon thieves and members of the Royal Armed Forces. The leader of the Korongolese green party Bernu Jas, Inati Tuliaga, condemned Bortumonun in a blog post for supporting a violent group and said that twenty or thirty years would have been a more appropriate punishment for her actions. Prime Minister Oste Jonang briefly commented on the sentencing during a press conference at noon and said that he was pleased that justice had prevailed. Zimjawi Atingiak, the leader of the political party Eraja Jas (Royal Party), announced that she was displeased with the outcome of Bortumonun's trial. "Bortumonun may have made a mistake, but we need more people like her actively involved in politics. It is people like Bortumonun who have the will and determination to oppose dangerous threats like the Vallen Doctrine." Atingiak said, reflecting her party's close ties with Korongo Jas. Bortumonun's own political party has refused to comment on her actions or the sentencing, but representatives of Korongo Jas did confirm that she would continue to lead the party from prison until her release.

by **Kenzinia** » Wed Apr 08, 2015 12:56 am

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8th April, 2015

Three Drug Dealers Busted by Kenztropolis Police: 14kg of Marijuana Seized

The drug dealers and evidence.

KENZTROPOLIS - Kenztropolis Police officers busted three drug dealers yesterday (7/4/2015) in Vestra Park, Central Kenztropolis. The drug dealers are students of the Kenztropolis National University. The police also found 14kg of marijuana in the students' dorm room.

"That night we did our regular patrol when we saw suspicious figures trading something in front of a bar across the university complex." Stated Inspector Rafale Calibre. "We caught them on the scene. They were trading marijuana. My colleague asked them if they have any more and where they live. We ransacked their dorm room afterwards and found more evidence."

The convicts are sentenced to 3 years in prison, according to Kenzinian National Law No. 35 Article 110.

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by **Fatatatutti** » Wed Apr 08, 2015 9:59 am

Airports along Fatatatutti's north shore were tied up this morning as badly shot-up elements of Raiding Force limped home.

Major John "Scotty" Wilson, who commands Raiding Force but did not participate directly in last night's raid, acknowledged that there were "several wounded" but no fatalities. It has been reported that "a large number" of slaves were freed but no numbers have been confirmed.

Raiding Force, also known by its radio call sign Romeo Foxtrot, is a semi-official unit of the Fatatatutian Army, whose mandate is to undertake illegal operations in foreign countries. Because of the possible negative effects on foreign relations, no specific details of their activities can be released to the press.

by **New Korongo** » Wed Apr 08, 2015 4:34 pm

A crowd of demonstrators outside the Parliament Complex in Mebangy-Ityan.

Widespread Demonstrations Against Government’s ‘Belligerent Attitude’

Thousands of citizens across the country have abandoned their jobs to protest against the government's 'belligerent attitude' towards the People's Republic of Cedoria. Crowds of demonstrators have blocked important traffic routes in all major cities and the Parliament Complex in Mebangy-Ityan has been surrounded. The demonstrators want the Korongolese government to support the so-called ‘Vallen Doctrine’ unveiled by the government of Cedoria several days ago, a policy which many political commentators believe is a proclamation of Cedorian dominance in the Asia-Pacific region. It appears that they also want the government to end its support of Organised States military posturing in the Pacific, which is seen by many as a direct challenge to the Cedorian leadership. “The belligerent attitude of the prime minister and his government is driving our people to war with a nation that could become one of our greatest allies. If Jonang continues to oppose the Vallen Doctrine and support the Organised States in the Asia-Pacific region, thousands of Korongolese citizens will be killed in a war that aims to destroy the values which our nation stands for. The Vallen Doctrine is not a declaration of war, and no one should die interpreting it as such. As a nation, New Korongo has already seen far too much death.” William Haginset, the leader of the political party Aujugid (Advance), said to one of our reporters as he attended one of the demonstrations in Mebangy-Ityan.

New Korongo's two largest political parties, Prime Minister Oste Jonang’s Nasingal Jas (National Party) and the opposition party Unriat Lar Jas (United Labour Party), have refused to comment on the protests at this time. However, political commentators believe that Nasingal Jas will announce their opposition to the demands of the demonstrators within the next twenty four hours, while Unriat Lar Jas will most likely come out on the side of the demonstrators. “Unriat Lar Jas is the largest opposition party in parliament because it supports a social doctrine that protects the people from war, even if the moral cost of peace is greater than that of going to war.” Professor John Archibald of the University of Port Victoria, a prominent political analyst, said on his blog this morning. While it may appear that the public is divided over the government’s response to the Vallen Doctrine, recent polls seem to indicate that this is not the case. A survey of our readership showed that 72% supported the government's opposition to the Vallen Doctrine, while less than 18% supported the demonstrators. Perhaps support for the demonstrators will increase over the next few days as the police keep a close eye on the protests.

by **Stevencousin** » Wed Apr 08, 2015 5:15 pm

PRESS RELEASE
www.excalibur-defense.stevencom

Excalibur Defense and Stevencousinians Army Complete 100th G-26 MBT Upgrade

Excalibur Defense and the Stevencousinians Army completed the ascent of the service’s 100th G-26 to the G-26B2 MBT (Excalibur War) configuration, noting a substantial milestone for the program. This modernization extends the service of the Army’s fleet and increases its defense capabilities.

Excalibur Defense received a contract to work with the Stevencousinians Army to convert 200 G-26 MBT vehicles to the G-26B2 configuration in December 2014. The ongoing advances and upgrades to the system help maintain the G-26’s relevance for the following three to four decades.

As part of the contract, the company is also transferring technology into the new vehicles and is working with the Stevencousinians Army to train personnel on the upgrade and maintenance of the vehicles.

by **The Highlander Alliance** » Wed Apr 08, 2015 7:55 pm

In a shocking turn of events at the capitol this morning, Frangyst Osryn, Viscount of Thelagams, and nationally known leader of the attempted Baronial Political Upheaval of 2008, was granted full pardon in a decree issued today by His Worship the King, as part of a new series of reconciliatory edicts being released from the royal court in response to public division over the deserved fate of the conspirators.
In the same decree, the lands and holdings once held by the Viscount Osryn were halved, with the lands now known as "Olygarbruk", extending from the western shieldlands to the northerly border of Bitulivian Swampland. It is not known if these lands are intended for redistribution, or if they will be absorbed into the holdings and incomes of the crown.

by **The Marxist State** » Thu Apr 16, 2015 8:14 am

The Worker’s Journal
Trotskygrad, The Marxist State - April 15th - 5 Marks

THE FALL OF COMMUNISM
For the first time since the Revolution, the Communist Party has become a minority party. What does this mean for the future of the state and Democratic Socialism?

WORKER'S CITADEL -- They were the party of the revolution. For 25 years they were the only legal party, and held onto the majority for another 10 years after opening the doors to other parties. Now, 52 years after the revolution, the "Revolutionary Communist Party of the Marxist State," known simply as the Communists, are a minority party.

They represent the ideals of an older generation. Their 86 year old leader, Huy Tankara, is one of the last surviving Founding Comrades. The Communists stand for The Marxist State as it was in the beginning - the crackdown on 'capitalist' culture and influence, banning religion, popular music, tobacco, marijuana, alcohol. They favored a massive military ready to liberate workers the world over, communes, five, ten, and fifteen year plans. Amidst massive pressure and the threat of a new revolution, the opened the door to plural democracy 27 years ago. But they set up huge barriers, many of which still exist today, to prevent the rise of any party that would undo the progress of socialism. One of which is the rule stating that only the three largest parties may field candidates for the nation's highest office of Premier.

It took years, but eventually the Communists lost power to a more centrist party, the Marxist-Leninists, who themselves held the majority until the centre-left Socialist victory 3 years ago. The Communists became the smallest of the three major parties. It was inevitable, younger generations were in favor of more freedom and more democracy, and the Communist Party refused to adapt. They held onto their views of military aggression and lessened personal freedom, betting on the hope that pluralism would fail and people would rush to restore the old order. The Marxist-Leninists failed to consider the changes occurring among the youth as support of pacifism and environmentalism increased, and they too lost to a party more in line with the views of the people.

Although there have been competitive elections ever since the restructuring of 27 years ago, all three major parties were convinced that the ballot access barriers the Communists set up would prevent any threat to democratic socialism. Like the Communists of old, the two new parties that would come to form the 'big three' simply failed to adapt. Now they are at risk from the even more radical ideals of a generation even younger than they are. In an absolutely shocking turn, the anarchist Free Society party, a group founded and mostly ran by college students, now outnumber Communists in the legislature by 1 seat, 63-62, after the Communists lost 21 seats in this election and 16 in the previous one. This shift reflects the increasingly young population of the nation, dissatisfaction over the lack of true plurality in the State's voting system, and rejection of a government that has become increasing bureaucratic and ineffectual. They are a broad coalition of anarcho-capitalists, anarcho-socialists, and everything in between. They often choose to abstain from voting on legislation, and when they do vote they tend to be very fractured. What their plan of action is now is unknown. They are qualified to field a Premier candidate 3 years from now. Who they would choose, and what their objectives would be, is also a mystery.

The Socialists, meanwhile, lost 23 seats. In many districts they lost to the Green Party, who were the biggest winners of this election, picking up 31 seats. Disputes over the Lipetsbund mining disaster of last week have led to concerns that the Socialist-Green coalition may break down, making it extremely difficult for the socialists to push through legislation. However, because the Socialists still maintain more than 167 seats, there is little risk of a vote of no confidence in Premier Morales' leadership, a 2/3rds majority vote that would force the government to hold elections for a new Premier 'as soon as possible'. There have been rumors of a Socialist/Marxist-Leninist coalition. Despite campaigning hard, the MLP only managed a net gain of one seat, and they are looking for some way to maintain influence. This would create the first true majority seen in the Council in 9 years, but may cause some of the electorate of the Marxist-Leninists and Socialist parties to shift support to the Communists or the Greens, respectively. Neither party leadership has commented on these rumors.

Here are the official, verified election results.

SOCIALIST: 183 (-23)
MARXIST-LENINIST: 133 (+1)
FREE SOCIETY: 63 (+12)
COMMUNIST: 62 (-21)
GREEN: 58 (+31)
ECONOMIC FREEDOM: 1 (+/-0)

by **Darul Takzim** » Tue Apr 21, 2015 8:28 pm

Warta Darul Takzim

Darul Takzim Plans To Buy 2 Frigates From Stevencousin

Meteor-class frigate

Johor Bahru, Darul Takzim -Darul Takzim plans to purchase two warships from the Stevencousin as part of its efforts to modernize its forces against a perceived military threat from outside, a lawmaker said Friday. The defense ministry has listed $1,200,000,000 in its 2015 budgets to buy two Meteor-class frigates from the Excalibur Defense, said MOD spokesperson, citing defense budgets submitted to the cabinet.

The ministry aimed to buy two rather than four Meteor-class frigates, as previously reported by the media, to replace some of its Bindu-class frigates that were retired, he said.

by **The Northern Kingdoms** » Tue Apr 21, 2015 9:08 pm

THE NORTHERN KINGDOM RUNNER
Informing the Masses

Monster Girl Shock Trooper Branch Given Go Signal by PM

KRONASTAD, VASTERSKOLD - Prime Minister Sven Gavenbrad approves the "Mamono Shock Trooper Branch" Bill, a bill written by Upper House Legislator Mark Helmutsson, after a draft of the same title by Lower House Legislator Erik Dahlstrom, which aims to create a "Shock Trooper" branch for mamonos, in the hopes of distracting and scaring the enemy by means of sex, therefore reducing their morale.

"After scrutinizing every detail and fine print of this bill, I must say this bill passes in my book," says the Prime Minister. "I've heard of early attempts to make this, but each one has a problem that comes with it, and that problem tends to outweigh the benefits. Now this bill, unlike its predecessors, is well thought out. Only now did someone manage to make a practical shock trooper that, based on what I've seen in the training and simulation videos, is extremely likely to work. Now should anyone have the balls to invade us, they must beware these lovely ladies."

by **Pey** » Wed Apr 22, 2015 4:13 am

The Hilm Herald

Chris Long Found Guilty on all 4 Charges

Chris Long, who was arrested in late 2013 in connection with a bank robbery that left 6 wounded and 2 policemen dead, has been found guilty of 2 counts of murder, 1 count of armed robbery, and 1 count of possession of a gun without a license, by a jury consisting of 5 male and 7 female jurors. The trial, which began in late March, lasted several days more than planned, and Judge Calloway has stated she is glad the trial is over. As both murder charges carried a minimum of 50 years, plus at least 1 year for illegal possession of a handgun and 25 years for armed robbery, Calloway sentenced Long to 40 years to life in prison. He will serve his time in a maximum security prison in Pey City.

by **New Korongo** » Fri Apr 24, 2015 12:42 am

A hydroelectric dam on the Turu-Hatu river. The government plans to build at more than one hundred dams like this one over the next three decades.

Government Introduces New Hydroelectric Plan

The government of New Korongo has passed new legislation which aims to replace the nation’s remaining coal and oil fuelled power plants with 116 hydroelectric dams in a move which has divided the environmentalist community. “Climate change is an issue which affects all members of the international community. I am pleased that our Parliament has created a practical solution that addresses the issue in one of New Korongo’s most important industrial sectors. The new hydroelectric scheme will create thousands of jobs across the country and will show the world that we are looking to the future.” Prime Minister Oste Jonang said at a press conference this afternoon. Construction of the new dams will begin in 2016 in Mebangy-Huro Province and then gradually shift east until all have been completed, a process which is expected to last until 2040. The generation capacity of the dams will range in capacity from 200 MW to 20,000 MW. The few that approach the latter value will be among the largest dams in the southern hemisphere. The hydroelectric dams will complement other environmentally friendly energy sources, including existing hydroelectric dams, that already form an important part of New Korongo's energy sector.

The main driver of environmentalism in the Korongolese Parliament, the green opposition party Bernu Jas, has issued contradictory responses to the new hydroelectric plan. An official spokeswoman of the party praised the move towards an environmentally friendly energy sector this morning but the party's leader, Inati Tuliaga, described it as "a plan to desecrate New Korongo's environment forever". The party has made no official statement addressing its contradiction. It is not just Bernu Jas that is divided over the plan, some members of the public oppose the loss of land which hydroelectric dams cause while others believe that it is an acceptable exchange for a powerful source of clean energy.

by **Tolmakia** » Sun May 03, 2015 9:07 pm

DPM FOR THE NEXT PM?

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_{Deputy Prime Minister Laura Rose Maruani.
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May 4, 2015 on 12 AM (Monday). With the 2016 elections in neighboring UK stirring up the populace, the mentioned year has also caused some ruckus in Tolmakia with many wondering about who will become the next Tommy Prime Minister. As part of the commotion, a trending phrase "DPM for the next PM?" has appeared over many social media networks since the last week of April. In twitter, this phrase gained more than 200,000 retweets as #DPM for the NPM during the weekend (2 – 3 May) alone.

But just what does this phrase mean though, and where did it come from? (one may ask). "DPM for the next PM" simply means "Deputy Prime Minister for the next Prime Minister." As part of the customs of the Tolmakian government, the Deputy Prime Minister automatically acquires a chance on becoming the next head of state and government of the republic. This means that the incumbent, Deputy Prime Minister Laura Rose Maruani (whether she wills it or not) is to run for the next Tolmakian Prime Minister. Fortunately even before April 2015, she had already accepted her chance. Through her twitter account @TheLauraFlora, she launched the phrase to gain support for the 2016 elections for Tolmakia. Since then, the phrase has gained widespread support, and spread out of Twitter.

"I think that I can handle the national chores," Minister Laura, also a married mother of two said during an interview by The Tolmakian Star Bulletin. "The nation right now is singing. But with all its growing financial bills, reckless spending on outside matters, and especially on defense, it is bound to end up in a position that would put it in a disadvantage. With more than a decade of experience, especially as the Deputy PM behind Mr. Madd Daneili, I am confident that I know what will benefit Tolmakia."

Laura Maruani also added that her aims were to dramatically reduce external and military expenditures divert the funds on welfare safety nets and the economy, stabilize taxes while balancing out trade surplus and deficit, and to continue expanding Tolmakia's production and manufacturing sectors while simultaneously maintaining the low employment and inflation rates. If she succeeds in taking the position as Tolmakia's 9th prime minister, she would be the first non-Republican Prime Minister of Tolmakia, the first Tolmakian female head of state and government, and the first prime minister to come from the Conservative Party of Tolmakia.

Editor: Joey Z. Brian
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by **Reborn South Africa** » Sat May 09, 2015 1:53 am

REFERENDUM YIELDS POLITICAL CHANGES

Taken from Die Afrikaner Saterdag, 9 Mei MMXV

THIS WEEK throughout the South African Republic, a referendum was held in order to determine the fates of the nation's administrative divisions following the successful overturn of the former government. Voters were presented with two options: 1) to restore the former Provinces which existed in South Africa from 1910 to 1994, specifically with their borders adjusted as they were from 1976 to 1994, or 2) to retain the currently existing provinces, albeit with changes to toponymy where appropriate in order to cement an Afrikaner cultural heritage. Voters were also able to suggest a third write-in option, although this option garnered less than 0.4% of the total voter count.

The referendum, which lasted from May 3rd to 8th, 2015, produced a result of 52.7% of voters electing to retain the current provincial borders, with changes to toponymy, as opposed to 46.9% who voted for the restoration of the pre-1994 provinces, and another 0.4% who either voted for a write-in or fell under spoilt ballots. Speculation exists as to why the election panned out as it did: although the restoration of the former pre-1994 provinces was officially endorsed by acting President Oscar van Houten, and enjoyed popularity with the Afrikaner community as well as among residents of the Cape province regardless of ethnic or linguistic ties who believe that the residents of the Cape are disproportionately underrepresented in the Government, those living outside the Cape provinces have most strongly opposed the four-province solution, citing a belief that the solution is "racially motivated" and "a means to restore Apartheid."

Provinces of South Africa

Resulting from the referendum, the following changes will be made to the political landscape of South Africa:

The Free State would be renamed the Orange Free State
Gauteng will be renamed Witwatersrand
Limpopo will be renamed Northern Transvaal
Polokwane, the capital of Limpopo/Northern Transvaal, will be renamed Pietersburg
The Capital of Eastern Cape will be moved from Bhisho to Port Elizabeth, which will hereafter be known by its Afrikaans name, Die Baai
The Capital of North West will be moved from Mahikeng to Vryburg
Mpumalanga will be renamed Eastern Transvaal
KwaZulu-Natal will be renamed Natalia

The referendum has been a controversial one, as ballots were only printed in Afrikaans, thereby excluding all but 33.7% of the South African population from voting.

by **New Korongo** » Sat May 09, 2015 10:23 pm

Banag Jangri, the leader of the opposition party Unriat Lar Jas, who announced this morning
that he would propose legislation that prohibits military operations on Korongolese soil.

Posse Comitatus Act For New Korongo?

Banag Jangri, the leader of New Korongo’s most influential opposition party, announced this morning that he would push for legislation that prohibits the deployment of Korongolese military personnel in police roles on Korongolese soil. “Over two months ago, an innocent man was gunned down by members of the Korongolese military. The men and women with whom we entrust with our protection violated the values upon which our nation was built. The prime minister has made no effort to punish those responsible, nor has he enacted any measure that will prevent it from happening again. It is for this reason that my party and I have decided to pursue legislation similar to that of the American Posse Comitatus Act. We cannot allow our armed forces to run rampant on our own soil." Jangri said to reporters, referencing the shooting of Arb Hodifong which occurred in March when the Korongolese military was called in to secure three missing nuclear weapons. A draft of the proposed legislation has not been created, but several prominent political commentators predict that it will outlaw the use of the Korongolese military in any form of law enforcement role, even if the Executive Council requests their presence. If such legislation had existed during the missing nuclear weapons crisis, local law enforcement agencies would have been tasked with retrieving the weapons instead of the military.

There has been no official response from Prime Minister Oste Jonang to Jangri's decision to push for a Posse Comitatus Act-style law, but political commentators expect that he will vote against any such legislation if it reaches parliament. However, how the rest of his party will vote is uncertain. While there are many supporters of the military in Nasingal Jas, some of its members feel that the military did overstep its bounds in March. Meanwhile, supporters of the political left have overwhelmingly praised Jangri. “Death, war, and suffering. Military affairs have been at the forefront of our nation’s politics for too long. Hopefully this is the first step towards a peaceful nation.” William Haginset, the leader of the pacifist party Aujugid, wrote on his blog in response to Jangri's announcement. In other demographics, the amount of support is less clear. Jeni Bortumonun, the leader of the radical political party Korongo Jas, described Jangri's proposal as "treasonous" when she spoke to reports from her prison cell. A recent poll indicates that 54% of the population favours Posse Comitatus Act-style legislation, while 41% oppose it. The opposition may be able to get just enough support pass the proposed legislation.

by **Tolmakia** » Sat May 09, 2015 10:52 pm

AMENDING THE IPPHEROAN TREATY

_{Tolmakian officials arrive in Shuppon International Airport. To the left is Tolmakian Defence Minister Dan Dhesjoy.}

May 4, 2015 on 12 PM (Monday). After a month-long successful inquiry into the tiresome Ippheroan Treaty, the Republic of Tolmakia has announced its decision to amend the mentioned treaty. Unanimous with the inquiring group, the Republican Government declared the treaty as legitimate. But it concluded that certain items of the treaty were problematic, and the main issue was that the treaty itself was not properly ratified by the Republican Assembly. The treaty signed with the Kingdom of Free Pejite remains notorious for the fact that it violates that 2014 Self-Defence Policy of the nation, and continues to drag Tolmakia into the turmoil in the Middle East that it does not want to join into.

Launched just last April, the inquiry arranged by the government was quick in its duty. It had cleared the treaty off of any foul play (as initially suspected). However, it uncovered that though the treaty was signed by the Pejitean monarch, King Asabel IV himself, and representatives from the Tolmakian Ministry of Defence (TMoD) and Tolmakian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (TMFA), the treaty was not properly validated by the Republican Assembly. By Tolmakian law, the Republican Assembly holds the power to approve bills and agreements and pass them as effective laws or treaties. The Republican Assembly (possibly distracted by the 2014 Self-Defence Policy, which was then being processed) failed to properly authenticate the Ippheroan Treaty, yet recognized it anyway after it received the signature of a head of state.

According to Senior Minister Teshi Hershei (one of the signatories of the treaty), the fact that the Ippheroan Treaty was passed "under the noses" of the Assembly Members reveals a flaw in the legislature. Defending himself, he added that he received a government order to have the treaty signed, thinking that the legislature had already reviewed it. Following the inquiry's conclusion, there was a major shuffle in the Republican State's Council, while members of the Free People's Assembly were fortunate enough to retain most of their positions (the Republican State's Council, being the upper house approves bill is therefor mostly responsible for the controversy of the Ippheroan Treaty).

With the next Pejite-Tolmakia summit coming up this month, government officials plan to renew talks with their Pejitean counterparts to amend the treaty, and make it "less controversial" and more "agreeable." Once this is done, the government will have the treaty properly verified by the Tolmakian legislature. For the past several months, Tolmakia has held talks which have related to avoiding the terms of the practical mutual-defence treaty that violate the nation's primary self-defense policy (which was passed literally days after the Ippheroan Treaty was). Though these talks have mostly come up without any promising results, the government has shown no signs of giving up.

Editor: Joey Z. Brian
Co-Editor: Nolan N Remitan

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Bonus opinion article

by **Fatatatutti** » Sun May 10, 2015 11:46 am

Navy spokesmen are downplaying persistent reports that a Fatatatutian submarine has sunk a foreign warship.

Appearing before Parliament, Commander Raymond "Rick" Jarvik said, "It is highly unlikely that a Fatatatutian submarine would be caught on the surface by a hostile warship. The more aggressive ones, such as the Goldfish or the Crayfish, use state-of-the-art satellite imagery to make sure the area is free of potential intruders before they begin an attack. On the other hand, if one of our submarines was attacked, we're confident that it could hold its own."

The Goldfish and more recently the Crayfish have gained international notoriety by attacking slave ships to free the slaves. Even Fatatatutti's Parliament is not in agreement about whether these operations constitute acts of piracy or of war. The Fatatatutian armed forces are not beholden to Parliament and individual vessels are not beholden to the Navy's high command, so the incidents are the responsibility of the vessels' commanders and crews. However, Parliament has unanimously passed a resolution endorsing the principle behind the acts, if not the details of their execution.

Commander Jarvik went on to say that for security reasons, he could not name specific nations that might or might not be the target of Fatatatutian attacks.

by **East Klent** » Sun May 10, 2015 11:55 am

SECRET WAR

Williamsburg, D.K., Klent 11/05/2014 - "Good afternoon, I'm Paul Foster and this is a TNN special broadcast as we bring you breaking news. In a press statement released by Secretary of Defense & Security Franklin Gerrald, it has been revealed that the recent military activity in the nation of Brasilistan has been carried out by the Klentian Armed Forces. News of the recent bombings and skirmishes from the country had been explained as a coup, but today we've learned that it was a campaign to stop the kidnapping of our citizens into slavery.

Operation Odyssey Rise as it has been officially named, was the response of the Klentian Military to the kidnapping of tourists in Brasilistan by the country's government and forcing them to work in appalling conditions in the nation's diamond mines. Apparently all diplomatic overtures were ignored, forcing President Willows to order military action. What were initially reported as wild fires last week were actually the result of napalm being dropped by the Air Force. The bombings were followed by special forces being deployed to the capitol, taking out the dictatorial government and military command."

A Falcon X-22 fighter jet from the aircraft carrier UKS Terris refueling above a Brasilistani military compound.

"The remnants of the Brasilistani forces battled with Klentian troops for the ensuing week. They were overwhelmed and surrendered last night, and there were minimal civilian casualties according to Secretary Gerrald's statement. Free elections to replace the ousted government are reportedly scheduled to take place next month

Despite the seeming justification for military action and the resounding success thereof, the questions remain; why did the administration keep the two-week long war a secret? How were they able to keep such a large operation covert in an age where nothing is secret? With the next presidential election coming in a year's time, these questions will certainly take center stage, and President Willows unprecedented popularity will be tested.

We are being told that there will be a press conference at the Executive House regarding Operation Odyssey Rise tomorrow at noon. The president will be taking questions. May we will get the answers we seek then. In a nation whose history is filled with government deceit, this may have not been the wisest decision on the administrations part."

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by **Terra Britania** » Mon May 11, 2015 5:11 am

Monday, May 11, 2015

Joint Military Offensive On ISIS Controlled Iraq

M1A3 tanks from the Britanian Imperial Army traveling to enemy territory somewhere in Iraq

Since almost three months ago, the Britanian Ministry of War, in conjunction with the USA's Department of Defense and Siberia's Ministry of Defense, has been planning an invasion on the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria due to tensions disrupting the global market on oil. As the ISIS militants march closer and closer to the oil fields located on Iraq, which are controlled exclusively by the "Three Powers", this brings worries on the powers' supreme leadership.

When the invasion started on Saturday, May 9, at least 67,000 troops and 12,000 vehicles from all three countries have landed on Middle-Eastern shores. Fighting almost immediately begins hours after the landings.

IEDs and ambush tactics used by the ISIS rebels are somewhat delaying some advances deeper toward enemy territory, and casualties are rising to the hundreds. Currently, almost 124 American, Britanian and Siberian soldiers have died in the invasion. Collateral damage is also an issue, but a comment from military spokesperson Ferdinand Louise says that, "Civilian casualties and damages to infrastructure are unavoidable in war."

learn more at the website www.britaniandaily.com.tb/article#115127/joint-military-offensive-on-isis-controlled-iraq.html

by **East Klent** » Tue May 12, 2015 4:49 pm

Excerpt from;

ISSUE 310
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 6, 2014
VOLUME XXII

Stuart Stands Against Willows

Governor Nathan Stuart criticized President Cash Willows.

WRITTEN BY:
Bill Tanner

...Over the past several weeks, the leadership of the colony of New Klent and the Willows administration have been sparring over the issue of statehood. Even though the president approved a referendum that has since passed in favor of statehood for the colony, he has seemed to be hesitant on the issue, even citing possible advantages for New Klent to remain a colony. Governor Nathan Stuart (R-NK) has made no secret of the president's stance and openly called him a coward at a press function last month. The Executive House responded to this by citing Willows' record as a hero during the Jlop and Independence Wars and demanding an apology. Stuart did amend his statement saying that the president was acting cowardly on the subject of statehood; this did little to appease the president's supporters.

Fuel was added to the fire yesterday when Secretary Franklin Gerrald of Defense & Security revealed that Klent had taken military action against Brasilistan two weeks ago. The nation's government was kidnapping Klentian tourists and forcing them to work in diamond mines, so the action has been seen as justified, but the fact that the administration had kept it secret from the public has had no end of criticism. Such an operation would have had overwhelming public support, so why did they feel the need to keep it quiet?

Governor Stuart provided an answer in a press conference outside of his residence yesterday evening, "Instead of trusting the people he's supposed to serve, President Willows went behind our backs and carried out a full scale invasion. He ignored the democratic process and commanded our brave soldiers as though he were an emperor. He has proven time and again that he cares not for the people but only for himself. It is time for Willows' empire to fall."

Critics of Stuart have condemned his words as treason. Pundits have said that the governor could be hinting at a presidential run in the new year. We shall learn what the truth is when the president gives his scheduled press conference at noon today...

by **Dal Allain** » Thu May 14, 2015 3:59 am

Dallen Today: Dallen English Edition

Major News Article:His Royal Majesty the Emperor, Gareth II, declares war on the Kingdom of Gwynaieleth

Dallen military marching at a village nearby Queensborough bridge

On the night of May 9th 2015 his Royal Majesty the Emperor of the Empire of the three Kingdoms of Dallen, Gareth II has declared war on the Kingdom of Gwynaieleth, claiming that it is a part of the Kingdom of Dalfena, one of the 3 constituent Kingdoms of the Empire. Since this morning many regiments have gathered up in the border Gwynaieleth and even gun fights were reported on the Ballyphilip and Queensborough bridges, two of the most important bridges connecting tose nations, in the mouth of river Curraleigh both of those, situated in the north of the nation. There are no reported casualties on both sides so far but there are reports about minor damages in a village near Queensborough on the Gwynaieleth side, which are the reports first indicated.

After 4 days of war, Dallen has started progressing on the Queensborough bridge area taking over a few villages and small hosuing areas.

A small house destroyed after the firefight

There are more recent reports about casualties from both sides. The Gwynaieleth side has 146 so far while the Dallen side 105. There are also reports of severe firefighting near Narberth and Carmarthen towns who are believed to be the capitals of the large constituent counties of Gwynaieleth, Llamelin and Barmouth, which are also counties of Dalfena itself. There are more reports in the Ballyphilip bridge area that a small housing area has been destroyed by the firefight and that Gwynaieleth forces cannot push the Dallen forces back. The area over there has the fewer casualties of the war with 35 soldiers from both sides being dead over the last days.

by **Tulacia** » Thu May 14, 2015 5:47 am

Tulacia Periodical

The Internet Version Of The Tulacian Peroder, translated into English!

BREAKING NEWS: Tulacia tests Knootian Stadtholder VI-B main battle tank for possible use in the Royal Tulacian Military

(OOC Note: The above image is unchanged from Knootoss' image of the Stadtholder VI-B on his sales page; I'll probably at some point edit this pixel image with Tulacian markings)
Today, thirty Stadtholder VI-B main battle tanks arrived today in the port city of Andader from factories in the nation of Knootoss. The Prime Minister and Minister of Defence made a speech as the tanks were offloaded from the boats, the first one being commanded by King Jeremiah II's tough daughter and commander of Tulacian Royal Guards ground forces, Princess Marie. The Prime Minister and Minister of Defence hope that the Stadtholder VI-B will be a wild success during operational trials with the 1st Experimental Tank Squadron. If all goes well, Tulacia plans to strike a deal with KAIC, the designer of the Stadtholder, to license-produce the Stadtholder VI-B as the Pander main battle tank, with Tulacian equipment. If this works out, Tulacia will finally have a suitable replacement for its 1960s-vintage Linder main battle tank.

by **East Klent** » Thu May 14, 2015 4:33 pm

President Willows Speaks

Executive House 11/06/2014 - "We're here in the East Room of the Executive House where President Willows will address the revelations of a secret military campaign against the country of Brasilistan carried out over the past two weeks. He might also address the remarks of Governor Nathan Stuart of New Klent, who seemingly called for his removal from office. New Press Secretary Emily Gerrald will introduce the president."

"The president has been accused of bypassing Congress as well as the Klentian people, and as such his near perfect approval rating has declined greatly. At the beginning of October, President Willows had an approval rating of ninety-five percent; in a TNN/PRC poll conducted soon after the Brasilistani revelation, the president's approval has dropped drastically to forty-eight percent. This will undoubtedly affect the landscape for the upcoming election in 2015... We're getting word now the the president is about to arrive..."

"Hello everyone; the president will address the nature of Operation Odyssey Rise; questions will be taken at a later briefing at the Defense & Security Department. So here now, the President of the United Republic of Klent."

"Thank you, Emily. My fellow Klentians, as you are now aware, I ordered the bombing and siege of strategic areas of Brasilistan. I did not make this decision lightly, as I do every time I place our brave men and women in harms way. However action had to be taken as our innocent citizens were being forced into slavery by the Brasilistani government. This atrocity had to be stopped and I saw to it that it was. Despite erroneous reports that I bypassed Congress, I did consult the gang of six, and they agreed with my reasoning; Klentians were dieing, and they needed to be rescued."

"Our people were not the only ones suffer, though. The Brasilistani citizens had too long been oppressed by the dictatorial government, and I could not in good conscious save a few and leave so many to die. That is why I sent in special forces to take down the evil leadership. The remaining loyalist forces surrendered to our troops at 1400 hours or two o' clock Tuesday afternoon. All Klentians have been brought back home, the living and the dead. There were limited Brasilistani civilian casualties, and the native democratic movement have indeed taken power and have scheduled elections within the next month."

"I decided to keep the initial bombing and landing secret so that enemy forces would be taken by surprise. My reasoning to keep the rest of Operation Odyssey Rise was prevent the families of those taken from worrying. No one should have to go through the fear of not knowing whether or not their loved ones are dead. Instead the families are now happily being reunited."

"I took a militaristic approach to a military situation. I used my experience in the Army and took command of that situation. If that makes me a coward, if that makes me a tyrant, then you should elect someone else. I did what I thought was right and in the end lives were saved. Let us rejoice that our people have come home. May God bless them, and may God bless us all. Thank you."

"President Willows has confirmed the attack on Brasilistan, gave the reason why his administration kept it secret; he said it was to keep the hostages' families from worrying. He also announced that all Klentians have returned. We will see what the reaction will be of the president's opponents and the Klentian people in the following hours, stay tuned for that coverage."

by **Ayermani** » Mon May 18, 2015 7:57 pm

President breaks silence on private jet issue

GUA DALAM:President Musa Jamal Assan today defended the purchase of a new private jet, saying that it was not for luxury.
In his http://www.musajassan.com blog post today, where he answered critics on various issues,the president had insisted that it was"standard practice" for most world leaders to use official jets."Not for luxury, but for efficiency in carrying out their duties."
This follows a report in March where London-based NGO Ayermanians for Competency,Accountability and Transparency,AYCAT,slammed the Ayermani Government for adding a seventh jet to its fleet.The new jet, an Airbus ACJ320,AYCAT claimed, was secured through a direct negotiation hire-purchase deal with Prima One Jets, the same company handling the current Airbus ACJ319 jet used by the president.The new jet was secured for AY$28.8 million (around US$9 million) yearly in hire purchase and AY$5.5 million in yearly maintenance cost, excluding fuel cost.
President Musa said in his blog that the aircraft’s interior has been configured to cater for meetings and discussions to be held on board and that work could continue even during flights."Therefore the question does not arise as to whether or not a country should have an official jet."We must not be taken in by the opposition propaganda that the government was wasting money on a new jet."
Musa said the opposition had failed to explain that the jet was purchased to replace a 6-year-old aircraft that was becoming a safety hazard.
"Moreover, it is also the official aircraft used by my family as well as my ministers and their families providing all the more reason for us not to compromise on safety and security.
"At the same time, he said the cost of maintaining the existing 6-year old aircraft, a Boeing Business Jet, was high, thus needed to be disposed of.
"The money the government makes from its sale will clearly reduce the cost paid for the new aircraft.”
The Government had earlier said that the decision to purchase the new plane was made two years ago in view of the increasing costs required to maintain the older aircraft.It, however, received heavy criticism with many questioning why the purchase had to be made at a time when the people were faced with high cost of living and the government's decision to increased the goods and services tax from 5% to 11%. –AYERMANI NEWS AGENCY

by **Ayermani** » Mon May 18, 2015 8:40 pm

Anti-corruption agency's operation unprofesional,says president's brother

GUA DALAM:The freeze on bank accounts of 1,600 companies in Ayermani by the Ayermani Anti-Corruption Commission (AACC) reflects a lack of professionalism, according to Rural Development Minister,Perkasa Jamal Assan.
“Four days have passed since the freeze on the accounts, but the affected account holders have yet to receive any formal notification from AACC on the grounds for such a drastic move, and the exercise of what power under which statutory provision.
“Without such information, innocent business operators simply cannot seek remedies that may be available to them,” Perkasa, who is the younger brother of President Musa Jamal Assan,said in a press statement yesterday.
Perkasa,said the bewildered account holders were simply informed by their bank branch managers and were directed to contact the AACC for clarification.
Upon inquiring, AACC asked the victims to prove their innocence before the freeze on their accounts could be lifted, he said.
“The affected business operators cannot pay salaries to workers, utility bills, their suppliers, neither can they perform their obligation to pay the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contributions, Social Security Organization (SOCSO) and Goods and Services Tax (GST).
“Likewise, they cannot receive payments from customers.The affected businesses are practically paralyzed.”
Perkasa called for prompt investigations to be conducted against the frozen accounts.
“Upon gathering sufficient evidences, charge those business operators who are found to have broken the law, otherwise the accounts ought to be unfrozen without delay.
“The prolonged freezing of 1,600 accounts involving AY$560 million (around US$186 million) will cause a wide range of repercussions to Ayermani’s economy,” he stressed.
An integrated operation was launched by AACC in its concerted fight against corruption, abuse of diesel subsidy as well as the smuggling of liquors and cigarettes in the country.
Anti-corruption activists here claimed that smuggling syndicates in Ayermani are run by high ranking government officials.~Free Ayermani Press

by **Ayermani** » Mon May 18, 2015 11:35 pm

Qaddo passes IGP baton to Dinjerad

GUA DALAMQaddo Arliun today officially handed over the country’s top police position, the Inspector-General of Police, to his deputy Dinjerad Bashar.
Dinjerad will begin his new task heading the Ayermani National Police (ANP) tomorrow.

NEW IGP...Dinjerad Bashar

The ceremony for the new IGP took place at the ANP HQ here this morning.
Qaddo,who has been in the police force since 1971, was appointed the IGP on 13 Sept 2010 and was to go on mandatory retirement in 2015. His appointment as an IGP by contract ended today.
At the same ceremony, the signing of the handing-over documents and receipt of the positions was also done by Dinjerad as well as the Criminal Investigation Department director,Vitalis Kok, who will take the place of Dinjerad as the Deputy IGP.

NEW DEPUTY IGP...Vitalis Kok

"I wish him all the best and he is the best man for the job,"Qaddo had said of Dinjerad.
Qaddo said that the memories and achievements of his service in the force would never be forgotten.
“I am very satisfied with the achievement of the police force especially in terms of lowering the crime index,”he said.
Qaddo had earlier arrived at the ANP HQ about 8.30am and was greeted by some 5,000 police personel.-Ayermani News Agency

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