Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2018 2:03 pm
National information
Official Name: The Kehtic Republic of Sahar
Shortened Name: Sahar
Requested Location: Coius, East of Akalia
RP Population: 42,500,000
Culture: ‘Coptic/Egyptian’
Ethnicity: Predominantly Kehtic
Religion: Kehtic Christianity
Languages: ‘Modern Coptic Egyptian’
Government Type: Military Autocracy
Head of State: President Tepio Salib
Head of Government: President Tepio Salib
National Overview: The Military maintains all law and order, and as such the Generals have become the administrators of Sahar. Law enforcement, directed by Field Marshal Pishoy Botros is left mostly to the military with the law being often ignored to maintain stability and root out dissent. This does not mean officials are immune to the law, however, issues only tend to arise if officials commit an act that harms the stability of the country or subvert’s military directives.
History of Government:
After many years of an unforgiving monarchy and little care for the Kehtic people, the people amassed a revolution, overthrowing the Sultanate and establishing a military government. With no clear leader to govern the state, the rebel force elected a leader from their highest ranks to govern the country and make decisive changes. The country has been this way for almost 25 years and the current president, Tepio Salib, has recently assumed power.
Foreign relations:
Since the coup in 1992, there has been tensions between Sahar and its’ neighbors. But, the change in presidency and current Ijdi insurgency has given Sahar a new chance to improve relations with neighbouring countries and perhaps even reach a state of detente forming an alliance against the insurgents with Akalia.
Social views:
General population's view on gay rights/gay people: Homosexuality is generally seen as inappropriate and blasphemous. Homosexuality is illegal in all forms, gay marriage is forbidden and expression of homosexual behavior is criminal. Laws regarding this are enforced by the military.
General population's view on religions other than the primary one: There is prejudice but both Salaam and Tideism are reluctantly accepted due to their prevalence in the country, however, other religions are seen as taboo. No laws respecting religious practice are strongly enforced and there is generally a freedom of religion.
General population's view on atheism: Creationism is taught in public schools and Atheism is seen as a taboo practice, the government opposes it’s spread but it is not illegal.
General population's view on abortion: Abortion is illegal.
View on other races/ethnic groups other than the primary one(s): The Ijdi and the Shuni are both seen as less civil than the Saharians. The Government bans the teaching of either language and has banned organizations attempting to rally for their rights. In the south bordering Akalia there is a minor insurgency led by the Ijdi.
Any big prejudices in your nation There is prejudice against Ijdi and Shuni culture.
View on immigration into country: Not strongly opposed but highly controlled from Bahian countries.
Women's Rights: Women have same rights as men but socially, men have power over women. There is no active movement working to alter this.
Views on tobacco/alcohol/pot/other drugs: Tobacco and alcohol are allowed and regulated, other drugs are illegal but there is a booming drug trade which is seemingly ignored by the government.
Official Name: The Kehtic Republic of Sahar
Shortened Name: Sahar
Requested Location: Coius, East of Akalia
RP Population: 42,500,000
Culture: ‘Coptic/Egyptian’
Ethnicity: Predominantly Kehtic
Religion: Kehtic Christianity
Languages: ‘Modern Coptic Egyptian’
Government Type: Military Autocracy
Head of State: President Tepio Salib
Head of Government: President Tepio Salib
National Overview: The Military maintains all law and order, and as such the Generals have become the administrators of Sahar. Law enforcement, directed by Field Marshal Pishoy Botros is left mostly to the military with the law being often ignored to maintain stability and root out dissent. This does not mean officials are immune to the law, however, issues only tend to arise if officials commit an act that harms the stability of the country or subvert’s military directives.
History of Government:
After many years of an unforgiving monarchy and little care for the Kehtic people, the people amassed a revolution, overthrowing the Sultanate and establishing a military government. With no clear leader to govern the state, the rebel force elected a leader from their highest ranks to govern the country and make decisive changes. The country has been this way for almost 25 years and the current president, Tepio Salib, has recently assumed power.
Foreign relations:
Since the coup in 1992, there has been tensions between Sahar and its’ neighbors. But, the change in presidency and current Ijdi insurgency has given Sahar a new chance to improve relations with neighbouring countries and perhaps even reach a state of detente forming an alliance against the insurgents with Akalia.
Social views:
General population's view on gay rights/gay people: Homosexuality is generally seen as inappropriate and blasphemous. Homosexuality is illegal in all forms, gay marriage is forbidden and expression of homosexual behavior is criminal. Laws regarding this are enforced by the military.
General population's view on religions other than the primary one: There is prejudice but both Salaam and Tideism are reluctantly accepted due to their prevalence in the country, however, other religions are seen as taboo. No laws respecting religious practice are strongly enforced and there is generally a freedom of religion.
General population's view on atheism: Creationism is taught in public schools and Atheism is seen as a taboo practice, the government opposes it’s spread but it is not illegal.
General population's view on abortion: Abortion is illegal.
View on other races/ethnic groups other than the primary one(s): The Ijdi and the Shuni are both seen as less civil than the Saharians. The Government bans the teaching of either language and has banned organizations attempting to rally for their rights. In the south bordering Akalia there is a minor insurgency led by the Ijdi.
Any big prejudices in your nation There is prejudice against Ijdi and Shuni culture.
View on immigration into country: Not strongly opposed but highly controlled from Bahian countries.
Women's Rights: Women have same rights as men but socially, men have power over women. There is no active movement working to alter this.
Views on tobacco/alcohol/pot/other drugs: Tobacco and alcohol are allowed and regulated, other drugs are illegal but there is a booming drug trade which is seemingly ignored by the government.