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by **The Kingdom of Glitter** » Wed Jul 17, 2019 11:05 am

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EUCLEAN CONVENTION AGREES ON NEXT COMMISSION, TO NOMINATE TOP BRASS TO THE EUCLEAN PARLIAMENT

Outgoing High Commissioner Šalaševičiūtė is a close ally of Walker.

Kesselbourg, Kesselbourg - Following a weekend meeting of leaders from throughout the Euclean Community, the next Euclean Commission has been announced by President Alexis Walker. In addition to agreeing on the composition of the twenty-four member executive branch, the heads of several major EC agencies have also been announced.

The Euclean Convention met in the Hennish capital over the weekend, engaging in marathon talks to work out an agreement for the next Commission. The outcome of the talks are significant, as they show an increased role for the centre-right ACDE and a rise in power for the centre-left SAE, which outperformed their partners in this year's Euclean elections. The Commission is the second that will be led by two women, with Niina Hermansdohter (SAE - Azmara) being nominated as the next High Commissioner. Compared to previous commissions, the Walker-Hermansdohter Commission will feature the most women. It is also the first time that a member of a Green bloc will sit in the commission.

The Convention announced their nominations last night, with negotiations running from Friday evening to mid-day Monday.

Commenting on the negotiations, President Walker said she was "nothing short of thrilled' with their outcome.

"Despite the rhetoric we often hear surrounding the unity of our Community, this past weekend shows that we stand together, united as we have for over seventy-years".

Below are some of the most notable nominations made by the Convention.

Niina Hermansdohter, High Commissioner (SAE - Azmara)

Hermansdohter was born into a working-class family in Maancester, Azmara. She went to the University of Aalmsted to study Politics, Philosophy and Economics, where she was involved heavily in far-left student activism. She, however, moderated upon the completion of her degree and joined the Azmaran Workers’ Party. Elected in 1990 representing Ostlaak, she served as Minister for Transport from 1996 to 2001, and Minister for Healthcare from 2001 to 2005, where she pushed through controversial reforms to Azmara’s universal healthcare. In 2007 she was elected leader of the Workers’ Party and in 2008 she came to government under an unsteady coalition. Her government achieved little due to ideological disputes and she left the post one year later to move to Euclean politics, becoming an MEP for Azmara.

Reinhard Weisgerber, Speaker of the Euclean Parliament (ACDE - Werania)

The leader of the NKP list for the 2019 Weranian Euclean elections, Weisgerber is a veteran politician having served as Minister of Finance from 1999 to 2009 and Minister of Foreign Affairs from 2009 to 2011 in the Šalaševičiūtė and Wittmann governments. A member of the NKP's Sotirian democratic wing who supports pro-business economic policies and Euclean integration Weisgerber was elected to the Euclean parliament in 2014 as a senior member of the ACDE. He remains a strong supporter of Šalaševičiūtė and as such has emerged as a leading centre-right figure within the ACDE, similar to his colleague Ramon Minguella.

Irene Bartumeu, Commissioner for Foreign and Global Affairs (SAE - Florena)

Born to middling parents in Panorma, Bartumeu would go on to study Politics and International Relations at the University of Vesalla. Her dissertation, on the foreign policy of populist administrations, would later be cited by the CTS-led government as informing their response to the rise of the Tribunes in Etruria. While at University, she would join the CTS, and after the completion of her course in 1999 she would be selected as the party’s prospective candidate for the party’s list in the next Corts Populares election. From 2001-2009 she served as a member of the Corts, acting largely as an undersecretary to a number of Shadow Cabinet Ministers. She stood down before the CTS’ electoral victory, instead standing for a seat in the Euclean Parliament. She won her seat in 2009, and has sat as an MEP in the SAE bloc since then.

Andreas Seamark, Commissioner for Legal Affairs and the Rule of Law (ELP - Estmere)

A lawyer by trade, Seamark rose began his career as a public barrister in the Estmerish city of Knowleston. After two decades of service, he was selected to serve as a federal prosecutor before being named years later as the Director of Public Prosecutions for Wealdland. In the 1990s, he served as a deputy attorney general for the Fitzhubert government. President Walter Eaton appointed him to serve as attorney general in 2006. As a presidential appointee, he played a major role in the political fights between Eaton and Prime Minister George Avery. Seamark was pivotal in prosecuting members of the Avery government and Estmere First for a wide array of crimes. He briefly served as Secretary for Justice in the Sharpe government before retiring from Estmerish politics. His father was a minister in the Godwinson government and the Seamarks have been long-time supporters of the Progressives.

Oskar Reimann, Commissioner for Budget and Social Matters (ACDE - Werania)

Initially mooted to be Minister of Finance in the newly-elected von Hösslin government, Reimann was suggested for an economic role in the commission after the collapse of support for Šalaševičiūtė within the Weranic government. Having never been previously involved in Euclean politics Reimann is a former Minister for Industrial Strategy in the Weranic government of Dietrich Wittmann from 2009-2011. Although coming from the right-wing of the now-governing NKP he is seen as being committed to the Euclo, albeit calling for greater fiscal responsibility from member states.

Vivien Vallette, Commissioner for Security and Defence (SAE - Gaullica)

Grandson to the current president of Gaullica, Vivien Vallette was born in 1987 as the youngest of four children. Recently having climbed the social ladder to the middle-middle class, from the upper-working, the Vallettes maintained a strong presence in Gaullica’s trade-unions. Vivien’s father was chair of the Union of Educators, and his grandfather would go on to win the mayoral elections of Verlois for the Socialist Party a few years after his birth. After graduating from the University of Verlois with a distinction in Philosophy and History, a brief stint as a teacher left Vivien dissatisfied. He joined the SDs in the mid 2000s, being elected a Senator in the parliamentary election of 2006 and he campaigned vigorously for his grandfather’s presidential bid in 2008. A relatively obscure political career, largely overshadowed by the presence of his still living grandfather and a desire to avoid nepotism saw him remain a senator. This changed when he lost his seat in the 2014 elections. Aiming to avoid political obscurity, he aimed to become ‘the Vallette in Kesselbourg’, and ran for a seat in the Euclean Parliament. He was successful, eventually becoming the Speaker for the Euclean Parliament after Walker was elected president, before the Euclean Elections in 2019 saw him shift to Commissioner for Security and Defence.

Ernest-Antoine de Saint Vincent de Beaumont de Beynac, Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Communities (ACDE - Gaullica)

Ernest-Antoine was born in 1970 into an upper class family of would-be-aristocracy. His familial wealth was tied to the land and several estates, which were reallocated and redistributed during the reforms of the republic. De Beynac’s education, however, was still of an extremely high quality. He graduated from the Rayenne Institute of Technology in 1992 with a joint honours in Agricultural Science and Engineering. He worked for the Ministry of Agriculture under numerous administrations, including those ran by the SDs and the CLU, during the periods of the late 90s and early 2000s. Following the election of President Levesque, he found himself in charge of the entire ministry and pursued agricultural reform that saw an increase in conservation efforts and the increase of fishery production and participated in a somewhat successful programme to counter the presence of non-dairy milk alternatives. He returned to the cabinet in September of 2018, this time as minister of transport, before he was quickly reshuffled into the Commission after he vocally disagreed with the firing of Coralie Barreau.

Rune Nyström, Commissioner for Climate Change and Energy (GEM - Ordennya)

Beginning his career as a high school Politics teacher, Nyström used the job to pay for his Ph.D. Upon attaining his Ph.D in Economics, he became a Professor of Economics at the Vastdal School of Politics & Public Administration, where he wrote the widely-acclaimed book "Seeing Green". In 1992, he became the first elected Green Party MP for Oured North, before being elected Party leader in 1995. In each election that he led the Greens into, they increased their vote share and seat count, until he was appointed Vice President of Ordennya in the coalition government after the 2015 election. Following the death of his eldest child, he resigned as Vice President and Green Party leader, stepping away from frontline politics, before joining the Euclean Parliament in early 2018, as a replacement for another Green Party MEP. He was later elected as co-leader of the PGNM group, and will be the first Green politician to serve as a Euclean Commissioner.

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by **Estmere** » Wed Jul 17, 2019 11:57 am

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ESTMERE ESCALATES TENSIONS WITH UZIR, SENDING FRIGATES TO THE MAZDAN AND PLANS TO TABLE CONDEMNATION AT THE CN

A squadron of Estmerish frigates have arrived in Lalgat.

Ashcombe, Estmere - The Estmerish government has escalated its ongoing dispute with the Union of Zorasani Ifranic Republics, with a squadron of frigates arriving in the Marathi port city of Lalgat . The move comes after a firm rejection of claims by Ashcombe that agents of the Zorasani state assassinated a political dissident in Kennford last weekend by the UZIR's president.

Three Estmerish frigates were dispatched last week and arrived in Mathrabumi this afternoon, according to the Mathri press. The Defense Secretariat has declined to comment on the arrival of the ships, but pictures out of Mathrabumi being circulated in the international press and online confirm that three Estmerish Valor-class frigates have docked in Lalgat .

A spokesperson for the prime minister said that the government remained "committed" to defending Estmerish sovereignty and stated that "all options were on the table".

Tensions continue to flare over the Kennford Incident, which saw the murder of Assad Ekarat, a former Zorasani centrist MP a vocal critic of the Zorasani government. Ekarat routinely denounced the influence of the military and state control over everyday life in Zorasan. Recently, he had spoken-out against the Zorasani military's role in the country's ongoing water crisis, where protests have dogged the government. Ekarat was a longtime contributor to the Ashcombe Herald, regularly contributing as a guest columnist.

The Zorasani State President, Vahid Isfandiar, denounced Estmere this morning for promoting false claims against it and promised to fight any attempts by Estmere and its allies to pursue economic sanctions in retaliation for the poisoning. Mathraumbi has said it will back any moves back Ashcombe to secure sanctions against Zahedan and Valentir has also offered support to Estmere. After sharing information related to the assassination with the EC's police agency, Euclolaw, its director backed the "authenticity" of the evidence presented by Estmere.

However, the EC itself has not taken a firm position as its leaders just finished negotiations to nominate the next Euclean Commission. President Walker has said the incident was "cause for alarm" and promised that the EC would support action following the conclusion of an investigation into the assassination. Many of its member states have kept quiet as well, as their leaders met with Reginald Wilton-Smyth this past weekend in the Hennish capital. Sources confirm the Kennford Incident was discussed at great length.

Isfandiar's comments came before the Estmerish representative to the Community of Nations announced she would work with Estmere's partners to secure a condemnation to denounce the UZIR for its role in the Kennford Incident. Foreign Secretary Anne Buckett indicated that the government was "working closely" with its allies and that sanctions were a "strong possibility"

"To put it simply, yes we are working on sanctions against Zorasan. A state cannot assassinate a dissident in another country and expect to simply get away with it".

Rebuking President Isfandiar, Buckett also said the "desperation" of his argument was "further evidence that Zorasan was behind the assassination of Mr. Ekarat".

"We have heard this rhetoric before, it comes whenever Zorasan is desperate enough to use it".

An investigation into the attack is still ongoing. The government has been slow to publicize any information related to the assassination, with a spokesperson saying the government did not want the press or public to "influence" the outcome. Local police in Kennford are working in coordination with federal police and counter-terrorism officers. However, Ashcombe has shared parts of its findings with the Euclean Community and several of its international partners.

As the investigation continues, the government is likely to present all of its findings before the international community.

"We are not acting without cause" Wilton-Smyth said during an interview with the Gaullican Le Monde over the weekend. "While there is a sense of charm and joviality behind the ridiculous notion advanced by the rogue Zorasani state that Estmere is a colonial power hopelessly grasping at its former imperial glory, it is far from the truth. We stand in defense of our ideals, ideals shared by those who love and cherish freedom and democracy throughout the world".

He also claimed that it was "clear that the number one threat to the democratic way of life was the UZIR".

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by **Alleniana** » Wed Jul 17, 2019 1:42 pm

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General strike and disorders loom across Aimilia
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Reported by Chief Reporter Bagat Zagsateg, Reporter Tikunim Nhadazian
Tear gas in Kakzazna being used by police on protesters

Seven out of the eight members of the Union of Unions of Aimilia have called a general strike for two weeks, with the support of the Party of Labour and a few Kazbastad members of the Sotirian Democrats. Police actions on Monday in the capital against demonstrators, who have been continually out in force since the Saturday March Against Discrimination, left two dead. Protests of varying sizes have spread to every province, and the Minister for Defence, Katas Sidmaginh, has alluded to the possibility of using the military on the protesters, calling them "unrepresentative swill".

Protests against the government which had developed out of the postponed March Against Discrimination last Saturday, the biggest Aimilian LGBTQ+ event, continued through to the business week. On Sunday, due to wildcat actions and messages from the Firefighters' Division of the Public and State Union, attempts at breaking the protests up were prevented. On Monday, the police moved in, arming themselves with batons, riot shields, helmets and tear gas, and using tactics such as kettling and checkpoints. While turnout had seemed to decrease early on Monday, reports of deaths and further strong language from the government provoked a much greater turnout; by the end of the day, it was reported two were dead in clashes with police, and seven of the eight members of the Union of Unions of Aimilia had called for a general strike.

The Union of Unions is the peak organisational body for unions in Aimilia, representing just under a quarter of the Aimilian workforce, it is estimated. Stated goals for the strike included better working conditions, law protecting strikes and preventing police brutality, apologies and resignations from the government, and better pay. Participating members were the General Industrial Union, the Agricultural Union, the Light Manufacturing Union, the Federation of Service Workers, the Transportation Union, the United Professional Union and the Public and State Union. The union that did not participate was the Union of Shopkeepers, Textile, Lacustrine and Distributive Workers.

Tuesday saw the near-complete shutdown of public transport and many other activities, as well as the large-scale withdrawal of police from the areas of most intense clashes. However, they managed to clear and blockade Gabazankan Square, the main civic space in Kakzazna, and only a few hundred metres away from where the Kazbastad is usually in session, though it is not due to sit until some days later. Reportedly, some violence occurred in this clearing; the tents at the sit-in have now been removed, and entry to the Square and many other areas around is not allowed.

The Minister for Defence, Katas Sidmaginh, said that he did not want to call in the military, but said that it was not impossible. However, Kise Zon, Minister for the Economy, said later that there was no chance the military would be called in, as it would be an "overreaction" to "disorders [which] indicate some level of discontent with the labour force". The Party of Labour released condemnatory statements of the government in support of the protests, while the National Leftists and Sotirian Democrats were unavailable for comment, despite some of the latter's officials expressing support individually.

Hospitals around Kakzazna have noted admitting hundreds of excess injured relating to the protests, with some claiming to have found rubber bullets; this was not a claim corroborated by any law enforcement officials we were able to get into contact with. If true, it would be an unusual escalation of force from the non-maiming crowd control measures so far. It has been confirmed that the two deaths on Monday did not result from police weapons use, but did result from police operations. This makes the protests the deadliest event of its type since 1990.

Across the country, estimates are hard to come by, but it has been suggested a million are on strike, and 500,000 have been involved with the protests at any point. The most significant incidents have been in the capital and in Mantandik, the northern province which saw the largest vote for the Conservative Group that currently leads government. The PKE stock index has lost 54 points as of end of trading today, Tuesday, compared to this time last week, and governments including that of Azmara and Minerva have issued travel warnings. As preliminary reports come in of potential copycat sit-ins of the Gabazankan Square sit-in, the situation continues to develop.

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by **Liecthenbourg** » Wed Jul 17, 2019 1:46 pm

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FAR RIGHT TERRORISTS ATTACK PIPE LINE BETWEEN ADUNIS AND QAA

Whilst El'azar ben-Ya'ir's (pictured) radical Atudite Militia 'The Lions of Asafiyah'
have not officially taken responsibility, but the government has accused them due to recent terrorist activity.

Qaa, Transtsabaran Federation - An oil pipeline and a water pipeline that originate from the city have Qaa have come under assault by speculated far right terrorists in protest of the passing of the 'Accurate Judicial Act.'

At roughly 6:19 TST this morning, monitoring systems in both Qaa and Adunis reported that there was a severe leaking of oil roughly a third of the way down the pipeline. First respondents arrived at roughly 6:33 TST, coming from the nearby military garrison of Jrajeer. They quickly performed and effective and well-drilled military sweep, before expertly deducing due to the damages at the site that IEDs had been used to destroy sections of the pipeline. They radioed in for cleaning assistance before departing due southwards, where they in fact encountered the terrorists at a water-pipeline that almost mirrors the route of the oil above.

Whilst it also originates from Qaa, the water-pipeline is focused on tapping into the immense resources of ground-water beneath the desert and savanna to the south and west of the city. Qaa's water is integral to settlements and small towns between the two large metropolises, whilst its surplus is kept as reserves in chlorinated facilities across the nation. Some of this surplus has been used to help Zorasan combat its recent drought.

Here, at roughly 7:00 TST, the first military respondents engaged in a brief skirmish around the water-pipeline. Two terrorists were killed, to no casualties amongst the military. Their weapons were foreign, but unidentified, and they had done minor damage to the water-pipeline. When interviewed, captain Amjad al-Fawaz -- who led the defence of the nation in this regard -- described the attacks as "barbaric". He added that "the terrorist cowards strike at clean drinking water and oil. They attack life and commerce, that which sustains the people and the nation."

The President has decried the attacks as "another ramping up of the extremism of certain elements of our society." He also demanded that the APP and the haMiflagah haIhud haLeumi to explain the insurrections that there members were doing. Whilst both parties denied that their memberships were involved in any way in the attacks, military intelligence suggests that the far-right Atudite Militia, the 'Lions of Asafiyah', were responsible. They are known to have links to the haMiflagah haIhud haLeumi and are suspected of being their military wing.

Aryeh Kahlon, leader of the APP, also decried the attacks. He announced proudly that "the water-pipelines were built during the nascency of our Federation, as a way of showing to our people and to the world that our conflicts had been put aside and that the commonwealth of all was our priority. This attack has no justification." He would then add that "The attack has no justification, no matter how authoritarian the president had become."

This is in obvious reference to the 'Accurate Judicial Act', which we have analysed in depth as a democratic decision previously.

Menahem ben-Asher, leader of the haMiflagah haIhud haLeumi, argued that "the government should have expected hostility due to their transgressions against democracy in the recent weeks." He vehemently opposed the idea that El'azar ben-Ya'ir's vehemently detested 'Lions of Asafiyah' were behind the attacks.

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by **Karzaristan** » Wed Jul 17, 2019 5:11 pm

Majlisi Milli approves construction of 3,500-MW Xorasanşoh Dam

The Xorasanşoh Dam will be located upstream from similar dams along
the Tezgardaryo such as the Haƶdaxon Dam pictured above

The Consultative Council of the Majlisi Milli has voted 191-9 on the appropriation of ₹280.8 billion from the state budget for construction of the 3,600-MW Haƶdaxon Dam in Osruşana Viloyat. Including pre-investment and clearance costs, the total cost of the dam is estimated at ₹300 billion and the dam is estimated to be completed in 2032.

Along with hydroelectricity, the Xorasanşoh Dam is also intended as a tool for flood moderation and is part of the Osruşana River Administration's master plan to control the flooding of the Mazyarob River, which is partially fed by the Tezgardaryo River. After the completion of the implementation of the master plan, a sizeable area populated by an estimated five million people will be protected from much of the damage associated with annual flooding in Osruşana.

The Haƶdaxon Dam is also expected to provide a large source of employment in Simurƣobod Şahriston, both during construction and operation and is part of a general development project in Osruşana Viloyat under the Five-Year Plan approved by the Majlisi Milli in 2015. Located on the Tezgardaryo River in Simurƣobod Şahriston, it will be 1,311 meters above sea level and 350 meters high - the highest dam in Karzaristan once completed.

According to hydroelectric engineer Firuza Xozori, "To date, this will be the largest hydroelectric project in Osruşana and the second largest in Karzaristan after the Suzondaşt Dam. It will be a rockfill structure with a clay core deep in the mountains. Its underground powerhouse will contain six 600-MW turbine generator units that will collectively produce 3,600 MW of power, which is equal to three nuclear power plants and is set to double the energy production of Osruşana . The first phase of the project will involve the construction of a major road network to facilitate the transportation of materials to the site. During the second phase, two diversion tunnels will be dug into the mountainside to change the direction of the Tezgardaryo River. Because of the strength and speed of the river, this phase will only be carried out during the winter when the mountains are covered in snow and the water level is lower and more manageable."

Fed by various permanent glaciers in the Osruşana Mountains, the hydroelectric potential of the Tezgardaryo River has been harnessed by the government for decades. There are currently two hydroelectric dams along the Tezgardaryo River, both of which have a capacity of 1.2 GW generated by three 600 MW turbines. Collectively, they supply Karzaristan with 102 tWh per year. The Suzondaşt Dam in Darvoz, the largest in the country, has a capacity of 14 GW and contains twenty 200 MW turbines, supplying Karzaristan and its neighbors with 89.5 tWh per year. Since Karzaristan consumes 184.5 tWh per year, this leaves it with an electricity surplus of 47 tWh per year (40 tWh of which comes from the country's other various power plants. The Haƶdaxon Dam is expected to produce 90 tWh per year, which will give the country a surplus of 137 tWh per year that could allow it to exponentially expand its electricity exports to its neighbors.

"The Tezgardaryo thunders from the mountains, surging through the deep river valleys of Osruşana. Swollen by the melting snows of the Hormazdaran Range, its waters are cold and strong. With its hydroelectric potential, it is one of our Republic's greatest resources. If harnessed, it will contribute greatly to the construction of Socialism through the social and economic development of our great Republic", Prime Minister Ramdin Xavari is quoted as saying after signing the bill into law.

by **-AlEmAnNiA-** » Wed Jul 17, 2019 8:22 pm

Central Committee announces new maritime border as part of greater security policy for Chervolesia

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Volosovo, Chervolesia — The Central Committee of the All-Trade Unions’ Congress has announced the introduction of a new security policy centred around improved protection for Chervolesian territorial waters and airzone. Citing “maintaining stability and security” as the chief reason for the new policy, People’s Co-Commissary of Defence Vsevolod Uglichinin stated in a news conference this morning that the security changes would take effect immediately.

Under the new security policy, dubbed “Security Directive 2019”, the People’s Liberation Army Navy gains impunity in enforcing a newly established maritime exclusion zone, and assisting the People’s Liberation Army Air Corps in enforcing the newly established Air Identification Zone.Together, the maritime exclusion and air identification zone will offer “complete security and defence of Chervolesia’s territorial waters, economic exclusion zone, and airspace.”

During the press conference, Co-Commissar Uglichinin explained the “urgent need for a new security policy” that would “guarantee the sovereignty of the Council Republic.”

“The recent events that have been unfolding in the West require immediate measures to ensure that the same do not befall Chervolesia,” Co-Commissar Ughlichinin explained to gathered reporters. “What is happening between Estmere and Zorasan is setting a dangerous precedent for global politics. Imperialist Hawks are seizing every opportunity to reassert their dominance over their former subjects, even going so far as to stage assassinations to achieve their goal. [The Central Committee] found it prudent to ensure that such tricks could not be used against Chervolesia by the AFDCE.”

Co-Commissar Uglichinin further explained, “with the implementation of Security Directive 2019, Chervolesia can maintain economic exclusivity and watch over all military activities in Haillet’s Sea. This is within Chervolesian government’s right as not only a sovereign nation, but as the dominant power of the Asterias.”

The newly implemented aerial identification zone (AIZ) stretches 1496 km (786 nmi) from central naval hub of Tagerty, and covers an area of 2,773,600 square kilometres (1,070,893 square miles). Upon entering the AIZ, all aircraft will have to identify themselves, make known their positioning at all times, and subject themselves to the control of People’s Liberation Army Air Corps air traffic controllers stationed in Tagerty. Foreign military aircraft entering the zone will be forced to identify themselves and permit a Chervolesian escort while within the zone. Refusal to identify or commit to an escort will be viewed as an act of hostility and be responded to appropriately.

In addition to the AIZ, it was announced that a dual maritime exclusion zone (MEZ) and exclusive economic exploitation zone (EEEZ) would be constructed. The MEZ will stretch 2,230 km (1,385 mi) from Tagerty at its longest point. Much like the AIZ, all foreign ships entering the MEZ will be forced to identify themselves, their positioning, and where the ship is heading, and subject themselves to a Chervolesian naval escort. Additionally within the EEEZ, Chervolesian corporations will be given permits to pursue greater deep sea fish quantities, exploration rights, and exploitation of underwater minerals and energy deposits.

Security Directive 2019 is expected to be fully implemented by next week at the latest.

by **Caltarania** » Fri Jul 19, 2019 6:08 am

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ESCUDERO LOSES NO-CONFIDENCE VOTE AMONG CTS CORTS MEMBERS

Premier Esucdero stated that she "might not stand" in the upcoming leadership contest.

Demora, Florena - Rosa Escudero, Premier of Florena and leader of the CTS party, has lost the vote of no-confidence among CTS members of the Corts Populares. Of the 164 CTS members of the Corts Populares, only 44 voted in favour of the Premier.

The news comes after Minister for Foreign Affairs Darios Xamena announced four days prior that the over 100 CTS Corts members signed a motion for a vote of no confidence in the Premier. "Poor electoral performance", "reckless foreign policy decisions" and a "general loss of support from the party rank and file" were all cited as reasons for the motion by its signatories.

The Premier's office responded to the news with an official announcement, stating that while the Premier was "deeply disappointed" at the result, that she "understood the concerns of the party". Despite this, she also disputed their accusations, in particular the attribution of the recent Euclean election results on her leadership.

"The Floren people are tried of Etrurian appeasement" they said, and the CTS can only win "when we acknowledge this".

As incumbent party leader and Premier, Escudero will be entitled to stand in the subsequent leadership contest as per party rules. She has not yet confirmed whether she will or won't stand, however, with the Premier telling party staffers that she was "seriously considering" the implications of either decision. "I do not want to lead a party of saboteurs" she remarked.

Most other candidates in the leadership election have also not been revealed. Foreign Minister Darios Xamena has been touted by pundits, with his support among the party in the Corts' particularly high. Melcion Auleda, current Speaker of the Corts and a key voice on the left of the party, has also been suggested as a potential candidate.

Lluïsa Peralba, a member of the party's 'soft left' and widely considered a unifying figure, has also been put forth by some party activists. Fe Motjé, currently Minister of Health, has made known her intention to stand in the race.

Reactions to the news have been mixed. Opposition and Catholic Democrat leader Adam Escriva have blasted the government for "destabilizing the nation" over "party political disputes". He also made clear that the new leader and Premier will not have the support of the people, and reminded the CTS and incumbent Premier of the necessity of holding an election for the position and the Corts in the aftermath of the leadership contest. Moderada leader Elisabet Sobrino joined him in calling for fresh elections to test the new CTS leader.

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by **Vredlandia** » Fri Jul 19, 2019 2:43 pm

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High Representative of Kituk Calls For De-Escalation
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Shahar Temir, Kituk - Amidst international conflict, the High Representative used his statement at the Kituki Wildlife Conservation Conference in Shahar Temir in the Biritan Principality to call on all sides to de-escalate. "The days of colonialist attitudes are over. Must be over", he aimed at Euclean nations.

Over the last few days, the Union of Zorasani Irfanic Republics on the one side and Estmere on the other have clashed over an incident on Estmerish lands, which the Estmerish Prime Minister claims was an assassination conducted by Zorosan. Zorosan denied the allegations and asked the Prime Minister of Estmere to release his evidence for the world to see and judge. The Estmerish did not reply to these calls and, in latest news, sent a number of frigates to the city of Lalgat (Mathrabumbi). Mathrabumbi has taken sides with Estmere on this issue, as has another ally of Estmere: Valentir, while the Union of Zorasani Irfanic Republics has received a pledge of solidarity from Karzaristan.

Primarily, the High Representative directed his criticism at Estmere and its allies. He said he was shocked at their rhetoric and actions. "The actions taken [by Estmere and its allies] remind me of very dark times for this continent. Can we not talk to another? The days of colonialist attitudes are over. Must be over."

The High Representative said he agreed that - should the accusations be true - there must be justice. "If the accusations are true, then of course there must be justice. Someone would need to stand trial for this. But not further violence. If we stack blood on blood forever, one day we will drown."

Ir Indolyir went on to comment that Zorosan should also dial down its violent rhetoric. "The crisis at hand will not be solved by the rhetoric employed by my Coian brother [Zorosani State President Vahid Isfandiar]. I hope he can find an olive branch to offer to the Estmerish."

Kituk is in a difficult situation in the current crisis. While in recent decades it has tried to align itself with Euclean forces, it has also enjoyed cordial relations with its two neighbours - and most definitely doesn't want to risk any conflict with them, nor does it want a Euclean-Zorosan war on its door.

Asked whether Kituk would be willing to host a conference to solve the issue, ir Indolyir said that was "not one of the demands" he heard.

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by **Caltarania** » Fri Jul 19, 2019 4:02 pm

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EUCLOBAROMETER POLL REVEALS EUCLEANS IN FAVOUR OF FEDERATION

The poll found that in eight member states, a plurality citizens supported further integration.

Kesselbourg, Kesselbourg - A new poll conducted by EucloBarometer, a trusted polling agency that operates across the continent, shows that in 7 of the Community's 12 member states, over 50% of the population support "further integration" and a "Euclean Federation".

The poll, conducted in late 2018 and only now released following analysis, asked more than 10,000 Eucleans across all member-states a number of questions. Among these were "do you consider the impact of the EC [Euclean Community] to be, overall, positive or negative?" and "do you identify more as a [nationality] or a Euclean?", alongside the aforementioned question of integration.

In eight states, a plurality of the population agreed, at least in principle, with "further integration" leading to a "Euclean Federation". These were Gaullica (66%), Florena (59%), Estmere (51%), Azmara (62%), Ordennya (49%), Kesselbourg (81%), Hennehouwe (68%) and Amathia (54%). Outside of Ordennya, seven of these had an outright majority of respondents in favour.

In four member-states, a minority of respondents were in favour of further integration; these were Werania (31%), Glytter (32%), Carcosa (41%) and Buckland (15%). The low percentage in Buckland, it should be noted, is due to half of Buckish respondents being "unsure".

The poll has put to bed populist talking points of "popular outrage" against the EC, clearly and definitively showing that an overwhelming majority of Eucleans support the Euclean Project. The poll will also be seen as a buoy by pro-Euclean parties, particularly in Estmere and Florena, where the Euclophillic parties lost ground to populists in the recent elections.

Reasons cited by respondents for their support of the Euclean Community were varied. In Florena and Amathia, a high-ranking issue was "opposition to Etruria", while in Estmere "economic security" led, and in Gaullica, Hennehouwe and Kesselbourg, the simple "pro-Euclean sentiment" held a steady lead. Popular reasons cited for opposition to the EC included "attempts to curtail democracy" in Werania, "importance of sovereignty" in Glytter and "fear of cultural domination" in Buckland.

A similar poll, also conducted by EucloBarometer, in the ACES and EC-aspirant countries found more mixed results. It found a majority of Piraeans, Gibans and, perhaps shockingly, Minervans in favour of joining the EC, even with "further integration", while a majority in Kansanto, Dzadania, Temera, Wazovia, and Aimilia were opposed to joining the EC if it meant "further integration" or a "Euclean Federation". The attitudes of Piraeans and Gibans, it would appear, are in line with that of their governments.

EucloBarometer, the company behind both polls, have encouraged other opinion pollsters to try to replicate their results. "Though we are confident in our results" the company said "it is always admirable to achieve similar results from differing companies".

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by **Nuvania** » Fri Jul 19, 2019 10:05 pm

Minister Denies Misleading Public

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The Minister for the Environment, Robert Van Thys, gave evidence in the District Court in Klemsdorp today as the civil suit against the Ministry of the Environment continued.

Van Thys was questioned by the lawyer representing the group of widows regarding his knowledge of reports indicating that drinking water in Klemsdorp was unsafe for human consumption. He was also questioned regarding his involvement in suppressing these reports.

Van Thys denied any wrongdoing and said that he had knowledge of these reports. This makes it the first time that the minister had publicly acknowledged that these reports existed.

He said that the allegations against him were "fabrications". He remained adamant that there was no suppression or intent to mislead the public.
"There was no active or passive attempt on my part to mislead the public or suppress any report that had been presented to me," he said. "These allegations have been part of a wider scheme to implicate me in some sort of coverup."

Head counsel Drees Reutenbach questioned the minister regarding his knowledge of the reports that existed. In particular he referenced the report that was released by two researchers who claimed to have been threatened by the ministry. Van Thys responded by denying the threats, and said that the government was acting in accordance with guidelines when interacting with independent researchers.
"The ministry never releases a report bearing its approval from independent researchers without validating the data first," Van Thys said. "As the validation hadn't even begun, the ministry decided to prevent the report from going public to avoid any conflict of information and causing confusion among the public."

Reutenbach said that preventing the report from going public was suppressing it. Van Thys disagreed, and referred the lawyer to Section Six of the Information Act 1960.

Section Six allows the government to refuse publication of reports from independent researchers and grants ministers discretion when deciding whether or not to refuse publication. Van Thys said that he was exercising this discretion when he refused to publish the most recent report.

Justice Hendrik Swanpoel asked the minister whether or not he was aware of a similar report presented to the government in 2006, which was also refused publication. Van Thys said that he "wasn't minister then" and did not wish to comment.

Government solicitor Ariana Van Der Byl questioned Van Thys about his knowledge of previous reports contradicting the government's official reports. He said that he was aware of them but the government failed to replicate the results those reports had.
"We have a very thorough verification process for independent research," he said. "Government researchers go out and replicate or attempt to replicate the findings as close as possible before we publish both government and independent research."

Van Thys explained that the reason for this was that the government did not want to mislead people by producing research that did not match with independent research.

Reutenbach said that the ministry had done exactly what the minister said they were avoiding, and that people had died because of this misinformation.
"Six people have died because the government did not want to use independent reports that contradicted what they were claiming," he said. "It is increasingly obvious that this is a case of serious negligence on the behalf of the environment ministry." Reutenbach also alleged that there were "ulterior motives" behind this. Justice Swanpoel asked for Reutenbach to elaborate on this, and Reutenbach refused.

Dr Martin Snyders of the National Environmental Institute (NOI) is expected to give evidence on Monday.

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BREAKING Revolutionary Navy repulses Estmerish violation of Zorasani territorial waters

File photo: Two ZIRN destroyers intercepted and repulsed three Estmerish ships who violated the Union's waters

Zahedan, Union Capital Territory- The Zorasani Irfanic Revolutionary Navy successfully intercepted and repulsed an Estmerish violation of Zorasani territorial waters. Three Estmerish vessels entered Zorasani waters west of Riyadha, where they were intercepted by two ZIRN vessels, who forced back into international waters, the incident has been condemned by the union government who denounced Estmere for “unwarranted provocations.”

The incident took place at 9.04am local time, 11 miles west of Riyadha, when three Estmerish Navy vessels were detected entering Zorasani territorial waters. The ZIRN, which had two destroyers on patrol from Al-Qusayr naval base, ordered the vessels to intercept. The two vessels approached the three ships, which had transgressed 3 miles into Zorasani waters.

After exchanging radio messages and warnings, the Estmerish vessels changed course, and headed north toward international waters. The vessels were then shadowed by the two ZIRN vessels and several aircraft.

The three offending vessels are set to arrive in Mathrabumi where they are to be based for the foreseeable future.

Union Minister for the Navy, Habibollah Pourdastan told reporters at an emergency press conference that, “three vessels of the Estmerish Navy violated the territorial integrity of the Union this morning, before being intercepted by vessels of the Revolutionary Navy. After six minutes of radio exchanges and clear warnings from our side, the Estmerish aggressors altered course and returned to international waters.”

“The vessels were shadowed for several hours by vessels and aircraft of the Revolutionary Navy, until they were far from Zorasani waters. The navy throughout this incident showed the professionalism and capabilities necessary to ensure the protection of Zorasan’s sovereignty. The navy always remains ready to confront aggressors” he said further.

The Foreign Ministry issued a damning condemnation of the incident, in a statement posted on its website, the ministry said, “the incident off the coast of Riyadha is not only irreprehensible it is a stain upon international diplomacy and an insult to the dignity of the Union. Estmere’s apparent belief that gunboat diplomacy of the 21st century will deter the Union from defending itself against its false accusations of involvement or guilt in the Erekat case must be condemned by all nations.

“Estmere’s actions show that it seeks to violate international law, agitate and provoke like its 1880. This is 2019 and the Union is ready and willing to confront renewed and resurrected methods of Euclean aggression.”

Foreign Minister Javan Borazjani also posting on social media, “currently in meeting of the Council of State. The entire union government ferociously denounces this attack on Zorasan’s territorial waters. This blatant act of gunboat diplomacy failed and will only embolden the Union against this now pathetic plot by Estmere.”

The Estmerish ambassador has been summoned by the Foreign Ministry to explain this blatant violation of Zorasani territorial sovereignty. In a quick statement to reporters, State President Isfandiar warned that “relations between the Union and Estmere are fast approaching breaking point, I urgently call upon restraint in Estmere, before more antiquated elements drive the crisis into darker territory.”

The Ministry of National Defence has since announced that the Navy will increase patrols of Zorasani waters and conduct surveillance of international shipping lanes through the Solarian and Mazdan Seas to “maintain vigilant watch over Estmerish machinations.”

One unnamed navy commander warned that a second violation of Zorasani waters may be met with military action, he told the Eftekar, “there is a growing consensus within the military command and the Supreme Revolutionary Military Command that any other object that violates our waters will be dealt with through military action, we can’t tolerate violations.”

The Estmerish escalation has been met negatively across the Union and further fuels tensions unnecessarily in wake of Estmere’s unwarranted and baseless accusation that agents of the Union murdered former MP, Assad Erekat in the city of Kennford.

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by **Gibany** » Tue Jul 23, 2019 11:16 am

Gibany Finally Into the EC?
A historical day for the Gibish Grand Assembly; for the first time since the independence the Federal Parliament consider voting on the entrance of Gibany in the Euclean Community. Gibany historical ties to Etruria were the main reason for the distance between the EC and Gibany. The surprising announcement came this monday morning and it became news all around Euclea. For the most time Gibany was seen as an isolationist country, not willing to open itself to foreign influence. However, the slight shift in the political spectrum in the Gibish politics is causing a bigger disclose of the southern Euclean nation.

However, the biggest fear regarding this entrance is, as stated by the opposition, whether or not the Gibish economy will survive the Euclo zone. Due to its location, Gibany has built a strong economic support over tourism and services; "the chances of getting something out of a shared currency with open borders in those sectors are bigger and easier," said Aldin Blagojević, leader of the Free Democracy Party (SDS). As opposed to that, Uzejir Preldžić, leader of the Gibish Progress (GN), said: "Our production will die. We won't be able to sustain our own economy because of this 'foreign poison' that is coming towards us. Gibany has to be self-suficient before playing diplomacy and economy abroad."

The voting will be this Thursday in the Grand Assembly. The parliament, under Selma Ristić (SRS), shall vote in one session wheter or not Gibany will open itself for the Euclean Community. The Prime-minister and the leader of the government coalition in the Assembly are very positive on whether or not the proposition will pass. Yesterday, in a quick interview for a television channel, PM Selma said, "It is time for us to seek for useful allies rather than just chain ourselves to old and retrograte countries. Internationaly, however, the repercution of Gibany's entry is seen with good eyes by nations of the EC and other allies. The EC sees Gibany "moving towards full freedom from Etruria."

by **Estmere** » Tue Jul 23, 2019 6:39 pm

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DEFENSE SECRETARY REJECTS ZORASANI CLAIMS ESTMERE VIOLATED TERRITORIAL WATERS, DENOUNCES "SMEAR CAMPAIGN"

Defense Secretary Henry Edwards said the UZIR's claims were a "fabrication".

Ashcombe, Estmere - Claims by the Union of Zorasani Irfanic Republics that its territorial waters were violated by three Estmerish frigates were rejected by the Estmerish government. The claims come after news broke that three Estmerish frigates had unexpectedly arrived in Mathrabumi.

According to reports from news sources allied with the Zorasani government, the three Estmerish frigates entered Zorasani territorial waters at 9.04am local time. Two Zorasani destroyers on patrol intercepted and approached the three ships, which had entered 3 miles into Zorasani waters. Following an exchange of radio messages and warnings, the Estmerish ships returned to international waters.

Defense Secretary Henry Edwards claimed that the alleged violation "never took place" and rejected claims advanced by the Zorasani government.

"There was no violation of Zorasani waters by the Estmerish Federal Navy. This is simply a fabrication, another false claim from a rouge government desperately trying to distract from the fact that it carried out an assassination of a political dissident in Estmere".

He went on to call it "part of an orchestrated smear campaign" against the Estmerish government for "speaking about the true nature of Assad Ekarat's death".

However, the Zorasani foreign ministry continues to alleged that Estmerish ships violated the UZIR's territorial waters. A spokesperson said Edwards was "delusion" and claimed the Zorasani government would publish evidence to back its claims.

The claims come amid rising tensions in the region. Regional governments have called for a deescalation of the ongoing dispute between Estmere and Zorasan. The Karzari government has denounced the arrival of the Estmerish frigates while Kituk's High Represenative has been vocal in his criticism of Estmere over the issue. However, the Kituki leader also said that " must be justice "if Estmere's claim that Ekarat was assassinated by agents of the UZIR is true.

The ongoing dispute was triggered by the Kennford Incident, which saw the murder of Assad Ekarat, a former Zorasani centrist MP a vocal critic of the Zorasani government. Ekarat routinely denounced the influence of the military and state control over everyday life in Zorasan.

Estmere and its regional partners, namely Mathrabumi and Valentir, have promised to pursue sanctions on the Zorasani government over Ekarat's murder. A vote to condemn Zorasan is expected to be brought before the Community of Nations.

The government has promised to publish its findings in the lead up to the CN vote. An investigation into the assassination is still ongoing, however the government argues it has been able to gather enough evidence to support its claims that Ekarat was assassinated on the orders of the Zorasani state. Thus far, the government has been slow to publicize any information related to the Kennford Incident, with a spokesperson saying the government did not want the press or public to "influence" the outcome. Local police in Kennford are working in coordination with federal police and counter-terrorism officers.

Parts of the government's findings have already been shared with the Euclean Community and several of Estmere's international partners, who have supported the authenticity of the findings.

Prime Minister Reginald Wilton-Smyth dismissed the new claims from Zorasan as "nonsense" and backed Secretary Edwards.

"Why should anyone trust a the government of a rouge state?" the prime minister commented.

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by **Liecthenbourg** » Wed Jul 24, 2019 1:48 pm

'THE GREENS' SURGE, PROMISE RADICAL CHANGE.
'The Greens' have become an unlikely initial front-runner in the race for Gaullica's snap senatorial election.

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Building off of their successes in the Euclean Elections, The Greens (Les Verts/LV) have seem to become a powerful political force. In the first poll conducted by VousGov this week, it found that they were polling at roughly 21% of the population. This is the highest recorded figure for them as a party. In comparison, the previous parties of governance are both down. The Gaullican Conservatives have fallen to a flat 9%, one of their worst results ever, and the National Front at around 11%. The Conservative and Progressive Republican Party, set up by former foreign minister Coralie Barreau, is merely slightly ahead of its Conservative counterpart at 10%. The Social Democrats maintain a slight lead of 24%, whilst the CLU sits at 18%. The remainder, for the Communal Coalition. It is noted that this poll was weighted without including the 'undecideds'

The leader of The Greens, Marie-Justine Tiquet, recently declared her intention to "tackle big agriculture", "big oil" and "the nuclear lobby" in what she called a "global campaign" to save the planet against the disastrous effects of climate change. She took aim on the administrations of the Social Democrats in particular, who she said were a "party of words" when it came to the environment. She refused to even acknowledge the Traditional Coalition as a force when it came to environmental concerns.

Mrs Tiquet, a senator from the Ile de Fleur, criticised the government for an "abysmal approach" to the ramifications of climate change, highlighting a "slow and stagnated response" to the Euclean Heatwave. As some predict a second wave and record high temperatures across the continent, and in Gaullica in particular, she has promised that The Greens would ensure Gaullica did their part in the global battle to save the planet.

"There is a Green Wave spreading across Euclea", she said. "It started, really, in Ordennya, but the Greens aren't a localised movement. We're an international association, at least in Euclea. We don't have this individualistic mindset. We strive for the same principles and ideals, the same policies and outcomes. The public is demanding action, not to save the planet, but to also change it and change it fundamentally. This mentality that we can kick the can down the road no longer works when science tells us we have a decade, or two, to fix what we've put in place."

Mrs Tiquet has also brought a firebrand conviction to the political field. Whilst many of her political rivals come across as politicians and nothing more -- particularly Devereaux, who was ranked the most 'bland' of Gaullica's leading politicians -- Tiquet has been ranked alongside de Troumpe, a noted 'everyman', and the recent champion of social progressiveness Coralie Barreau. Tiquet's appeal isn't tied to working class or LGBT+ activism, however. It hails from her insistence that she aims to tackle industrial giants and multinational corporations, as well as Gaullica's notorious 'Big Agriculture' and her nuclear lobby, in an attempt to make the country 'carbon neutral by 2028.' Her idealism resonates in many, including the youth, especially as Gaullica sits uneasy in the wake of a terrible heatwave and may enter a second.

But to many, her plans aren't all about 'fighting the culprits' of climate change. Her appeal extends to rural voters, who fear their countrysides and lifestyles are under threat from climate change, and from farmers traditionally within one of the 'three blocs' as their crop yields and rotational seasons shift. Her ambitious plans to 'redesign Gaullica's cities' with 'more green spaces, less high-rise concrete and glass' and the employment of 'eco-architecture' have also been praised by many of Gaullica's leading academics.

The Greens had an incredible rise -- and their issues are at the fore-front -- but will it be enough to keep them propelled in the lime-light by the time election day comes around?

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by **Union of Akoren** » Wed Jul 24, 2019 4:58 pm

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BREAKING Union to take Estmere to the CN over naval incident

A Revolutionary Navy map provided to detail the incident on Monday.

Zahedan, Union Capital Territory- The growing crisis between Estmere and the Union escalated further today with the Foreign Ministry confirming it would be taking Estmere to the Community of Nations over the violation of Zorasani territorial waters on Monday. The move also follows the shocking arrest of 14 people accused of spying for Estmere.

At another tense press conference, Foreign Minister Javan Borazjani informed reporters and the nation, that the union government would take the naval incident to the Community of Nations, in the aim of gaining international condemnation for Estmere’s outright aggression against Zorasan.

“Following the despicable display of gunboat diplomacy on [Monday], we are proceeding with action against Estmere within the Community of Nations. We will be officially lodging a complaint and motion against Estmere for its violation of Zorasan’s territorial waters and the warlike operations of its vessels in the Solarian Sea” he said.

The foreign minister confirmed that evidence would be produced for the Community of Nations, citing already released camera footage from the ZNS Samrin, one of the Revolutionary Navy’s destroyers that responded to the Estmerish incursion.

“With the footage released by the Revolutionary Navy, all can see clearly in full detail, the presence of an Estmerish frigate inside Zorasani waters. This is not doctored, computer generated, this is real. This really happened, contrary to the fake news propagated by the bizarre and extremist Estmerish government. This footage, alongside detailed radar data from the Revolutionary Navy and Air Force will corroborate reality” he said, pounding his podium with his finger.

“The denials by the Estmerish government are profoundly laughable and saddening. It is further proof that the only rogue regime about this sad affair is the one in Ashcombe, which violates sovereignty, undermines territorial integrity and backs a genocidal Irfanophobic Mathrabumi. The Union calls upon all freedom loving sovereign states to condemn Estmere, for if silence follows this incursion, it will set a precedent for all Euclean nations who would see imperialism and imperialistic actions return with abandon” he said further.

The latest diplomatic escalation follows the arrest of 14 people across the Union under charges of spying for Estmere. RESAT, the military intelligence service announced that it had successfully staged a “major operation aimed at clearing out the Union of traitors and agents in service to Estmere.”

RESAT did not elaborate on the individuals arrested or the charges against them, other than to say in its statement, “these criminals were involved in amassing intelligence for Estmere, that would be detrimental to the security and stability of the Union. Coinciding with the recent diplomatic and military attacks on the Union, it is clear a wider plot is at hand.”

The National Prosecution Service confirmed that all 14 face the death penalty if found guilty by the Supreme Security Tribunal.

More as the story develops.

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by **Jindau** » Wed Jul 24, 2019 5:29 pm

NAROZALICA TO LAUNCH NEW ENQUIRY INTO NORTHERN CONTINENTAL SHELF

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President Baynev announces the launch of a new enquiry into Narozalica's continental shelf, amidst promises to bolster the country's Arctic influence

The Stovabirsk research station in the Ludoy Islands

Ust-Tolya, Narozalica - Here at Stovabirsk Science Park, a new expedition up north into the Perovo and Boreal Seas is being planned after the push for a new enquiry into the country's continental shelf was confirmed by President Baynev in an address to the Vojnaskul last week, after many members of his dominant Slava! party called for the country to increase its influence over the nations of the Arctic. But perhaps the most important reason for expansion into the Arctic is its plethora of resources - including a healthy supply of hydrocarbons, oil, and natural gas. In fact, it is estimated that 30 to 40 per cent of the world's undiscovered oil and gas pockets are contained within the Arctic.

With growing sentiment falling against Narozalica, the country is finding it harder to secure reliable alliances in Euclea, and with the now-military bloc of ACES and the intranational Euclean Community, who are rumoured to be considering the southern Euclean country of Gibany to join their ranks, it is vital that Narozalica can secure the influence it can get. In the same address, Baynev made it clear that he believed that the Arctic "was the future" for the country, especially through Svobinsk and the Ludoy Islands, which the country has retained despite the rampant decolonisation that enshrouded Euclea throughout the late-20th century.

Once the enquiry has concluded and sufficient evidence compiled, Narozalica will likely submit their report to the Community of Nations for review and for a final decision to be made on the country's claim to the continental shelf. While no country is likely to stake their claim to the continental shelf, it is not impossible, and Baynev has stated that the country "is prepared" to defend the nation's interests in the northern seas. The announcement of the enquiry also comes after the announcement of a plan to conduct a new military base in Ust-Tolya to upgrade the older one that sits to the north of the city, built in 1879 and refurbished in 1965.

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by **Estmere** » Wed Jul 24, 2019 6:54 pm

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GOVERNMENT ON THE DEFENSIVE AFTER UZIR PRESENTS EVIDENCE OF NAVAL INCURSION, DEFENSE SECRETARY TO RESIGN

Sec. Buckett said "theatrics and podium-pounding" would not distract from Ekarat's murder.

Ashcombe, Estmere - The Estmerish government is facing heavy criticism for statements previously made regarding claims the Estmerish Navy violated the Union of Zorasani Irfanic Republic's territorial waters. The Zorasani government has previously claimed that the three Estmerish frigates that had recently docked in Mathrabumi were involved in the naval incident. Following the outcry, the defense secretary has announced his intent to resign.

Rejecting the UZIR's claims, Defense Secretary Henry Edwards on Friday said the naval incursion "never took place" and said the claims were "simply fabricated". He further accused the Zorasani government of launching a smear campaign against Estmere over the Kennford Incident, of which the territorial violation claims were a part of.

However, evidence published by the Zorasani foreign ministry released camera footage from one of its own ships that reportedly intercepted the three Valor-class frigates. Javan Borazjani, the UZIR's Foreign Minister, said that his government would lodge a complain to the Community of Nations. He said the incident was a "despicable display of gunboat diplomacy" and that Estmerish was conducting "warlike operations" in the Solarian Sea.

"This footage, alongside detailed radar data from the Revolutionary Navy and Air Force will corroborate reality” he told reporters at a press conference. It is a strong rebuttal of Secretary Edwards' claims that the incident never took place. An analysis of the footage published by the Zorasani navy clearly shows one of the Valor-class frigates which was identified by its wide cabin and naval jack.

Edwards announced in a statement released via Twitter that he would be resigning from the government. "I cannot, in good faith, continue to serve as Secretary for Defense".

Opposition parliamentarians have begun calling for a legal inquiry into whether or not Edwards knowing mislead the public and international community in his claims and if there was any legal wrongdoing. A spokesperson for the Justice Secretariat said no such investigation was needed as Edwards had "done the proper thing by resigning".

Opposition leader Robert Spencers (DLP) said the entire affair was "disgraceful" and said the prime minister was "tarnishing Estmere's international standing". He renewed calls for an early general election, claiming that the escalating crisis could only be resolved with the National Union Party "out of power and Wilton-Smyth on the backbenches".

Anne Buckett, the Foreign Secretary, said that the fallout from last week's naval incident did "little to distract" from the assassination of Assad Ekarat by "known agents of the Zorasani state".

"Theatrics and podium-pounding will not cause us to forget that [Ekarat] was assassinated on the streets of Kennford for his political activism. Such a brazen in the midst of a major crisis in Zorasan would only be carried out by a government desperate to distract its own people from the manufactured crisis they face. Mr. Ekarat's firm denunciation of the powerful role of the UZIR's military and its responsibility for the ongoing water crisis resulted in his murder by his government, a government he was once a part of" she said at a press conference held this afternoon.

Buckett also said that the Estmerish government would expedite its efforts to present its findings in Ekarart's murder to the international community. The government has been slow to make the details of the Kennford Incident public, however it has repeatedly promised to publish its findings in the lead up to a CN vote to condemn the UZIR. An investigation into the assassination is still ongoing, however the government argues it has been able to gather enough evidence to support its claims that Ekarat was assassinated on the orders of the Zorasani state.

"It is coming within the next few days".

Parts of the government's findings have already been shared with the Euclean Community and several of Estmere's international partners, who have supported the authenticity of the findings. A much broader report of its findings is expected to be presented as the government makes its case to the international community. However, the naval incident is likely to make that process more difficult. Apart from Estmere's closer partners, support for Ashcombe in its dispute with the UZIR has not been strong.

The foreign secretary said it was time to "return to making the case" that the Zorasani government murdered Ekarat. "That must always be the focus of our discussion, not ships in the Solarian". She declined to comment on Edwards' resignation. The two have long been close partners and Edwards was one of several deputy leaders of the Progressives. However, senior officials within the party have grown frustrated with the prime minister's handling of the Kennford Incident.

One senior official, who spoke to the Herald on the condition of anonymity, said Edwards was left with "little choice" but to mislead the public over the naval incursion.

"[The prime minister] left him with little else to say, apart from a total denunciation of the claims as false".

For his part, Prime Minister Wilton-Smyth has said the developments were all part of a "desperate attempt by [the UZIR] to assert its dominance over a region it does not control".

"If Zorasan wishes to play great power, let them".

A statement released by his office said Edwards "made the honorable choice" in resigning over his false statements and reiterated that "free nations must stand together in the face of an onslaught on liberty and democracy" by "rouge governments".

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by **Karzaristan** » Wed Jul 24, 2019 10:27 pm

Karzaristan officially joins the Rongzhuo Strategic Protocol Organization

Zahedan UCT, UZIR - Karzaristan formally became the newest member of the Rongzhuo Strategic Protocol Organization (RoSPO) on Wednesday, marking an end to a four-year campaign for Karzaristan to formalize its diplomatic alignment with Zorasan.

President Farhad Daştistoni speaking at a press conference after
signing the treaty

After three years of deliberation, President Farhad Daştistoni traveled to Zahedan on Wednesday to meet with State President Vahid Isfandiyar of the Union of Zorasani Irfanic Republics to sign the Treaty of Zahedan, finalizing Karzaristan's entry into RoSPO. After signing the treaty, Daştistoni and Isfandiyar posed for photos before addressing a crowd of diplomats, officials, and journalists. Afterwards, Minister of Foreign Affairs Roxşana Xalqobodi and her Zorasani counterpart Javan Borazjani led a press conference where they answered questions from reporters. The event was broadcast on television networks across Karzaristan and was celebrated with fireworks in Raxş, Şahrixazar, Şahriçai, Bandarinav, Qattaqahramon, and Rostamşoh.

"Following the tireless efforts of a committee representing our Republic that discussed the terms of the Treaty of Zahedan for three years with delegates from Zorasan and Xiaodong, the Ahuran Socialist Republic of Karzaristan has officially signed the Treaty of Zahedan, an agreement whose foundation rests upon the principles of cooperation, solidarity, and self-determination, joining the Rongzhuo Strategic Protocol Organization in the interest of promoting peace and security in the region. As we are committed to the cause of international friendship through mutual defense and assistance, the Zahedan Treaty will allow us to stand side by side with our allies and represents a milestone in our relations with Zorasan. While we are divided by faith, we are united by a desire to defend the sovereignty and self-determination of the Pardarian peoples against the imperial robber barons of Estmere and Etruria", Daştistoni said after signing the treaty.

First proposed by Prime Minister Ramdin Xavari in May 2015 after the Majlisi Milli passed the 18th Five-Year Plan drafted by the Politburo including guidelines for strengthening the country's military and economic ties with Zorasan, Karzaristan's accession to RoSPO has been four years in the making. Later that year in August, General Secretary Ramdin Xavari called a congress of the Ahuran Socialist Union where the party's four million members voted 87.1% in favor of a referendum on the issue. On 20 January 2016, a nationwide referendum was held during which 62.3% of the country voted in favor of joining RoSPO. Later that year in March, the Majlisi Milli approved the creation of a committee led by Tursun Qattaqahromoni that would discuss the details of a treaty outlining Karzaristan's accession to RoSPO with the Zorasani and Xiaodongese governments. After three years of deliberation during which military research agreements, access rights, and the terms and conditions involved with membership were discussed, the details of the treaty were finalized and revealed to the public on June 4 2019. On June 24, a session of the Majlisi Milli was called during which the treaty was approved 1,742-258.

Although this event has been planned for four years, it comes at a time when regional tensions are particularly high due to recent events surrounding what the foreign press has called the "Kenford Incident". On 12, the Estmerian government revealed that Assad Erakat had been poisoned in exile, accusing Zorasan's government of assassinating him in response to articles critical of its management of the country's water crisis - allegations that it has since dismissed on the grounds that no sufficient evidence proving that he was murdered by a Zorasani agent has been provided. Despite this, Estmere and Mathrabumi announced sanctions against Zorasan, further escalating the crisis when three Estmerian frigates dispatched to the Mathra port of Lalgat were caught in Zorasan's territorial waters and intercepted by the Revolutionary Navy.

Tensions have since worsened, as Javan Borazjani, the Foreign Minister of Zorasan, stated that Zorasan would take Estmere to the Community of Nations to formally condemn it for violating Zorasan's territorial integrity. Although recent events have raised fears that the country's accession to RoSPO would drag it into costly foreign disputes, the Karzari government has long supported Zorasan on the international stage since the normalization of relations under the troika of Jahansuz Mihran, Hormazd Şahrixazari and Timur Xonzoda in the 1970s.

During the press conference, Roxşana Xalqobodi told reporters that "The Karzari government reiterates its firm and unwavering solidarity with the Union of Zorasani Irfanic Republics and calls upon the peoples and governments of the world to defend peace and put up a united front regardless of political or ideological differences against imperial intervention in Coius that would harm the independence, sovereignty, and self-determination of Coian peoples from Raxş to Rongzhou. Estmere's shameful violation of international law puts at stake the dignity and sovereignty of the peoples of Coius. What this crisis defines is whether the territorial integrity of a country emanates from the will of its people or the mercy of foreign powers. Karzaristan's accession to the Ronzhou Strategic Protocol Organization means that it will try its utmost to assist its allies in ensuring the security of the region."

by **Xiaodong** » Thu Jul 25, 2019 11:23 am

Defence Minister - Further Estmerish violations of Zorasani waters would merit a "firm response" from ROSPO
25 July, 2019 | By Jiang Huliang

Minister of Defence and Military Planning Zhao Qinghai

RONGZHUO - The Minister of Defence and Military Planning Zhao Qinghai has stated that after continued Estmerish violations of Zorasani waters by frigates that the Xiaodongese government is affirming its defence commitments to Zorasan as laid out in the Rongzhuo Strategic Protocol Organisation (ROSPO).

"If Estmere continues this brazen gunboat diplomacy designed to propagate the cause of imperialists and globalists in weakening national sovereignty and of collective defensive then Xiaodong and ROSPO as a whole would deliver a firm response that is measured and appropriate in defending our sovereignty".

"Xiaodong remains confident that the Community of Nations will sanction Estmere for aggressive actions that threaten regional stability and seek to undermine peace-making efforts that the Zorasani government has sought to uphold"

"We sincerely hope our Estmerish colleagues will come to their senses and admit that they have not only broken international law but placed the region in a needless state of confrontation".

The Defence Minister further called Estmere's linkage of the death of Assad Ekarat - an anti-Zorasani saboteur, spy and traitor - as being an "absurdity. The death of one man due to the incompetence of the Estmerish police should be used as the beginning of a flimsy pretext provoke and edge the world closer to war due to the neo-conservative, neo-imperialist worldview of certain elites".

Zhao also stated that the recent entry of Karzaristan into ROSPO shows that countries in the region are "endorsing our joint programme of security within the region" and that Xiaodong in coordination with the ROSPO Central Committee are planning to draw up a plan in which the organisation will "modernise and harmonise the Karzari military not only so it meets ROSPO standards but also to integrate it into the greater ROSPO military structure."

"We are looking forward to ensuring Karzaristan will become an integral part of ROSPO military planning, maintaining prosperity and stability in Coius as a whole and supporting ROSPO's goals of sovereignty, justice and resistance",

by **Qianrong** » Thu Jul 25, 2019 6:54 pm

COMSED "MONITORING" ROSPO MILITARY ACTIONS, TAKAMATU SAYS
Statement comes after Xiaodong, UZIR threatened "firm response"
to alleged violations of UZIR waters by Estmerish navy

Minister of Rites Takamatu warned ROSPO "not to act in a destabilizing fashion".

July 25, 2019 | by Hiromu Kusanagi | Minister of Rites Yumi Takamatu says Senria and COMSED will be "closely monitoring" ROSPO military actions after Xiaodong's Zhao Qinghai threatened a "firm response" to alleged violations of Zorasani territorial waters by the Estmerish navy.

Tensions between Estmere and Zorasan have been steadily rising for the past several days over the apparent murder of Zorasani dissident Assad Ekarat in Estmere by Zorasani special forces. Zorasan has formally denied involvement, and accused Estmerish Prime Minister Reginald Wilton-Smyth of lying, though it offered no proof that the claims put forward by the Estmerish government were false.

The UZIR has since accused the Estmerish navy of violating its territorial waters, prompting ROSPO- an intergovernmental organization founded and dominated by Xiaodong and Zorasan- to threaten a military response in the name of "defending [their] sovereignty".

"Both the government of Senria and the Council for Mutual Security and Development are closely following and closely monitoring the situation between Estmere and the Zorasani Union, particularly in the wake of the military actions announced by Xiaodongese officials earlier today," Takamatu told reporters at a press junket following a high-level meeting at COMSED headquarters. "Such escalatory actions, based on the poorly-founded allegations made by the Zorasani navy, put peace at risk in both Coius and Euclea and lessen the chance for an amicable, mutually-beneficial solution to this crisis."

"The allegations made by ROSPO and its members, particularly with regards to alleged violations of their sovereignty, are quite serious. But so are the allegations made by Estmere, which thus far have appeared far more reasonable than those made by the UZIR and by Xiaodong," she continued. "Further escalation cannot be based on so flimsy a premise, especially when so much is at stake."

"Peace, stability, and development in Coius are paramount. We call on all sides to focus on preserving these things, rather than undertaking further risky moves of intensification," she concluded.

When asked if Senria or COMSED would consider any sort of military action themselves, Takamatu told reporters that "no actions have been taken off the table... but obviously this would only be if ROSPO or its members were to threaten or impinge upon a COMSED member or ally". She cautioned, however, that any more definitive answer would have to come from Minister of Defense Hiroto Tomimoto. The Mainiti Sinbun reached out to Minister Tomimoto's office, but did not receive a response.

Prime Minister Reika Okura's official Twitter account echoed Minister Takamatu's statements, putting out a tweet earlier today stating that "Senria and its COMSED allies seek peace in Coius above all else, and therefore we call for an end to the escalatory military action taken by certain countries, and negotiations between all parties".

As of press time, neither ROSPO nor Estmere have issued a response to Minister Takamatu's remarks.

HIROMU KUSANAGI is a staff writer at Mainiti Sinbun. He graduated from Siouziri University with a degree in journalism in 2000, previously working as a freelance journalist. He currently lives in Miura with his wife and two sons.

by **Alleniana** » Fri Jul 26, 2019 1:14 pm

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Government coalition comes apart, fails to fire strikers
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Chancellor Manham Batsatindim in the corridors of the Kazbastad

The Conservative Group-National Liberal government coalition that formed after the 2015 election has formally come to an end, with dissident Members of the Kazbastad from the National Liberals voting to leave the coalition and removing their leader, who has since ceased to be Vice Chancellor of Aimilia. This comes after last week's divisive ultimatum to those in the general strike from the government and some private sector entities, that those who had not returned to work on the 22nd would be sacked. Protests and strikes continue across the country.

Last week, the government said it would pass law firing and preventing rehiring public sector workers who were on strike on the 22nd of June and onwards. Parts of the private sector, through the Aimilian Chamber of Commerce, pledged to match the action, including Fang-su Corporation and Paskapaz Holdings. This induced strikers to add to their demands that such a law not be passed, while opposition parties (in minority) declared that they would not support such a law. However, during the week, the government lost control of the Kazbastad, as the National Liberals, mainly driven by its left and centre factional elements, voted to remove Sola Kamtauzis, the party leader, and to leave the government coalition under which Kamtauzis was Vice-Chancellor. As a result, the government is unable to pass the measure against the strikers it said it would. Companies that said they would fire their workers have also, it is understood, not followed through.

The Chancellor, Manham Batsatindim, said to press that he was in talks with opposition parties over forming a new governing coalition, but the Sotirian Democrats, the National Leftist Party and the Party of Labour all denied being in talks with the Conservative Group. It would not be impossible for the current coalition to reform once the new leader of the National Liberals is voted in by the party membership and Kazbastad representation (each having half the voting power) but it would take a week, and a backflip on the stated positions of those who voted Kamtauzis out; many of those who revolted against the party leadership and who now seem to have seized control were already dissidents against the increasingly right-leaning leading faction. Pabasaz Mamzatiuz, who resigned from being the Minister for Health yesterday, and Tak Masatiami are the only candidates who have announced their candidature for leader of the National Liberals.

As the Chancellor is appointed by the person who has the confidence of the Kazbastad by the President, if Batsatindim loses a vote of no-confidence, or someone else wins one to be Chancellor, then he will be removed from the Chancellery by the President. As the government no longer has a majority in the Kazbastad, this may be a possibility. Any no-confidence motion would need the support of more than just the previous opposition parties, but also at least some votes from either the National Liberals, the Conservative Group, or both. The Kazbastad is next due to be in session on the 30th, though special procedures might be used to try and postpone this, as this is an administrative matter organised by the appointees of the Kazbastad itself. It is understood the Party of Labour has drafted a motion of no-confidence and publicised it on social media.

The number of strikers has increased to around 1.5 million from last week, but the strike as it was originally planned is due to end over the weekend. The Union of Unions has not been united in how it wants to proceed, with some leaning towards ending the strike and going into negotiations and others wanting to push on. The Public and State Union has confirmed it will continue to strike, representing workers in important fields such as transport and emergency services, which continue to operate but often without collecting fares or other non-essential operations. Meanwhile, the United Professionals have confirmed they will not be striking beyond the end of the week. It is estimated around a third of strikers were not part of unions before the strike, though many unions have seen join-ups increase in the period.

Demonstrations have also continued, with tens of thousands turning out in the capitals of the provinces daily. Demonstrations have been mostly nonviolent since police actions on the 15th, what has been termed by some Bloody Monday, but police have continued attempting to restrict them, kettling some, arresting individuals, cordoning areas off, and generally being out in force. Property damage has occurred, but not been notable; though some have termed the protests riots, most of the crowds engage in only chanting and sign-waving, and have no particular demographic bias. Both the protests and the strikes are over working conditions, climate change action, civil rights and cost of living, and have been led by civil society groups and unions, though are themselves originally grassroots. The protests began at the March Against Discrimination on the 13th and out of public anger at the poor handling of the Mid-2019 Euclean heatwave, and while the focus has moved greatly, there is still a notable element of LGBTQ+ causes being involved. The Party of Labour indicated broad support for what has been termed the July Spring from the beginning, while the National Leftist Party did so as well in the last week. The Sotirian Democrats indicated a more qualified support from the beginning, while at the time of writing, only dissidents from the National Liberals have indicated support. While union strikes have been more specific in their demands, the protests have notably not coalesced around any body or group, and do not have a clear set of demands. There have been some attempts at internal organisation to rectify this, but none have gained currency.

A man was accidentally killed during a demonstration at the Golden Dragon Nursing Home two days ago, as he hung out of a window protesting poor conditions for the elderly. His dog was shot by the police after the fact. Katas Sigmaginh, Minister for Defence from the Conservative Group, resigned yesterday over comments made last week, saying he was "in agreement" with the Chancellor over his departure. Opposition parties interrupted him to call out "treason" for his suggestion that the military might be called into the current disorders, among other matters. The head of the Aimilian Police came out to the press to say he wished Sigmaginh well. The PKE stock index has continued declining, dropping 18 points since the beginning of the week, a mild decline.

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by **The Ik Ka Ek Akai** » Sat Jul 27, 2019 9:53 pm

PHULA INVESTIGATES ZORASANI CRISIS
Following the alleged assassination of a Zorasani dissident, Phula seeks to uncover the truth

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27 07 2019 11:30 AM | Pushkarma, Phula

SKSM Director Angsu Dasti in a rare public appearance

PUSHKARMA, PHULA - In recent weeks, a grand show of events has unfolded with regards to coastal powers to our north. The Irfani Republic has come into conflict with Estmere, a small Euclean country that not long ago accused Phula of participation in mass slave labor. These two powers have begun to draw wide international attention and shows of force have been made. While war is likely far from a present truth, many are concerned about the potential outcome and, furthermore, the truth of the allegations raised against Zorasan.

The Director of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Public Tranquility, Angsu Dasti, made a rare public appearance to discuss the actions of his agency both completed and upcoming, what plans may lie in the future, and what they believe has been established already. Mr. Dasti is an elusive figure who, though in somewhat frequent contact with the public through his private social media, and quite regularly in contact with other government officials, often refuses to make public appearances or give speeches. That he is willing to speak now is a sign of the vital nature of taking action in this incident.

To brief for foreign or less aware readers: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Public Tranquility, also called by its abbreviation of SKSM, is often said to be the ear of the government with regards to the international stage. Originally founded in 1543 nominally as a guild of state-sponsored merchants, their headquarters today still occupies the Merchant's Square in Pushkarma. The agency has centuries of experience in foreign investigations, often acting the part of espionage, scouting, securing new trade routes and contracts, and acting the part of detectives, lawyers, and investigators to brief the Adhikari in cases where they have acted the role of an international arbiter in times past. They uphold many of these roles today, and when it comes to international crime and investigations, often play the part of police representing Phula's contribution to international police efforts.

Mr. Dasti's speech started by revealing the bare facts of the case. Former Zorasani MP, Assad Erekat, was found unconscious and slumped on a bench while walking his dog. The police cut off the area and issued a warning to all those in proximity to be aware, be cautious, and be safe. Erekat later died in a hospital, and testing revealed the cause to be a foreign chemical agent that he had been exposed to at some point. Estmerish authorities believe that this was a directed attack, an assassination, while Zorasani authorities deny this. Estmere performed a show of force with its navy, which greatly displeased Zorasan and its allies. COMSED subsequently decided to closely monitor the situation. These, he said, are the bare facts.

Mr. Dasti then talked about the future of the case with regards to Phula. He states that given the escalation between parties and the controversial nature, he cannot make any public statements about his agency's stances so as to avoid increasing the heat of the battle, and likewise cannot reveal his agency's specific discoveries to protect the integrity of their work and maintain all due discretion. He has, however, stated that he has managed to procure a great many details about the chemical used in the attack - and plans to dedicate resources to solving the issue. Mr. Dasti states that he hopes to quickly find several means to counteract the effects the chemical has on the body - an antidote or several in conjunction - and perhaps to find a means to protect agents from the attack entirely. Without pointing any fingers, he states that whoever used this chemical may be willing to use it again - and he urges that security agencies the world over widely distribute gas masks and train their employees in proper usage.

Dasti has not given a specific timeframe for research and tests, but states that they are likely to be in full motion during the next week. The remainder of his time in public was assigned to answering various questions about SKSM, from reporters seeking insight into its workings and prospective agents seeking to gain employment once they finish their degrees. Unfortunately for conspiracy theorists and foreign spies, no confidential or private information was leaked during this time. Many students, however, have learned what classes to take to be best geared towards a future with the agency. For us at Flowerpot, he smiled for the camera, and offered our reporter a hug. She reports that the vest he wore underneath his suit was very stiff and thick, an excellent precaution. Leave it to Angsu Dasti to be prepared even when surrounded by security and allies.

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by **Azmara** » Sun Jul 28, 2019 2:27 pm

HAADLAND ELECTIONS: WHO'S RUNNING?
Haadland is electing its first devolved parliament. But who's running for it?

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A polling station in Heuthenberg.

HAADLAND, AZMARA – It's two weeks to go until polling day, and the campaign for the elections to the newly-devolved regional government in the Province of Haadland are well underway; the streets of Heuthenberg and Cârlesby are covered in election posters. But who is running in these elections, and what are they running on?

Liis Wiljâmsdohter, head of liberal party The Radicals, is seeking to be re-elected to her position of President of Haadland. A passionate supporter of devolution, she is campaigning on a platform strongly supporting the new devolved government and looking to strengthen the system. Furthermore, she has taken economic advice from the left's playbook: she is promising an increase in average wages for citizens of Haadland and a regeneration of the province's declining seaside towns. She is also campaigning on the issue of green energy, promising she will work to switch the province to using largely renewable energy by 2035.

The centre-left Workers' Party are looking to overturn their traditionally poor fortunes in the countryside of Azmara; they have ran a campaign centered on cost of living issues. Their leader in the province, Matheis Jonssun, has used the high prices of housing in coastal towns such as Sooþbryg and Heuthenberg, where it is widely perceived that second homes drive up the prices, as a key issue in his campaign, proposing rent controls and reserving parts of the housing market for residents of the province.

The Green Party, Wiljâmsdohter's junior coalition parter, have also led a passionate campaign for the new legislature. The party has proposed making the province carbon-neutral by 2035, as well as working to relieve the gender pay gap. The party also wishes to address decline in the province's seaside towns by the Green Investment Scheme, in which the provincial government will invest into the creation of new companies working in the green economy with the aim of creating 8,000 new jobs.

The centre-right Gold Flame has taken a rather different approach to the other three parties under the leadership of small business owner and Cârlesby native Niena Matheisdochter; claiming that Haadland needs innovation. The party has promised increased funding for the province's education system "to fuel the creativity of the province", as well as campaigning on a reduction of income and corporation taxes in the province to "encourage entrepeneurialism".

Haadlandisk Vangaard, a centre-left regionalist party, has focused their campaign on IJssentaal language rights and increased devolution: the party has campaigned largely on increasing bilingual schooling and signage. The party notably released its manifesto in IJssentaal two days before it released the Azmaran version, highlighting the party's large support base among the bilingual minority.

The Socialist Party has taken strong stances on economic issues; the party has called for the extension of the welfare system in order to establish "a fair standard of living for all". It has also endorsed the idea of the Green Investment Scheme, yet has promised to go much further than the Green Party and specifically gear it towards creating jobs. Furthermore, the party has promised to address the relative weakness of Haadland's union movement in comparison to the rest of the country, yet has not elaborated on how they plan to do this.

Finally, the Sotirian Democrats have taken a strong stance against the existence of the devolved assembly itself; the party campaigned strongly against the existence of the assembly itself in the referendum on its establishment. The party claims that it represents the "silent Azmaran majority" in Haadland in its opposition to devolution, and would "work to reintegrate the province into Azmara".

A recent poll by polling company JuGov has suggested that the Radicals lead the flock with 34% of the vote, while the Workers' Party takes a distant second at 18%, with the Greens not far behind on 15%. Gold Flame were at 10%, while the Socialists and Vangaard were tied at 8%. The Sotirian Democrats stood last at 4%, sitting dangerously at the threshold for entering the devolved assembly.

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by **Xiaodong** » Sun Jul 28, 2019 3:10 pm

Schickdanze - Werania "stands by Estmere" in Coius against "aggressive" ROSPO
Foreign Minister says Zorasan and Xiaodong should "cease aggressive rhetoric"

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Karin Kiesewetter
28 May 2019 | Westbrücken, Werania

Foreign Minister Käthe Schickdanze meeting the press.
Photo courtesy of AV photos.

WESTBRÜCKEN, WERANIA - Speaking to members of the press today Minister of Foreign Affairs Käthe Schickdanze has stated that Werania "stands by Estmere" in regards to the recent rise in tension in Coius and has called for the states within the Rongzhuo Strategic Protocol Organisation (ROSPO) - Zorasan, Xiaodong and Karzaristan - to "cease aggressive rhetoric".

Schickdanze stated that Zorasan's "probable murder of Assad Erekat is a worrying move for human rights defenders worldwide" and that allegations of Estmerish interference in Zorasani waters are "extremely difficult to take seriously". The foreign minister also said further comments from the Zorasani and Xiaodongese officials indicate that the two nations are attempting to "escalate tensions as part of a tit-for-tat strategy after Estmere accused them of having a hand in the murder of Erekat".

"The Zorasani government needs to urgently reassess its actions and come to a sensible position that emphasises de-escalation whilst admitting its role in Erekat's death".

Schickdanze did not speak of Werania's position on Zorasan's motion to the Community of Nations regarding possible Estmerish incursions in Zorasani waters within the Solarian sea, staing the Werania government would "work closely with our Estmerish partners on determining a course forward".

Home Affairs and Finance Ministers
Jörg Bullmann and Alexander Oberländer

The position of the Weranic government was considered to be uncertain in the crisis at first due to divisions within the Weranic cabinet. Reportedly Finance Minister Alexander Oberländer was said to oppose a hawkish stance pointing to Werania's well developed commercial ties in Xiaodong and Zorasan and the potential for instability in Coius to cause a global recession especially following Senria's comments on Thursday. Home Affairs Minister Jörg Bullmann also cautioned against outright support for Estmere - according to a leak he called Estmerish Prime Minister Reginald Wilton-Smyth a "dense shit" (Bullmann's office denied the minister used profanity in cabinet meetings).

Chancellor von Hößlin, Schickdanze and Defence Minister Ulrich Furler however pushed for a stronger response including a reaffirmation of security interests in Coius as well as pointing to Gaullica's support for Estmere.

The Cabinet's position has prompted Schickdanze of hinting that a Euclean-wide response is needed to the crisis, with Schikdanze also suggesting that sanctions "cannot be ruled out at this stage".

However an anonymous source from the Foreign Ministry has stated that the Weranian government is wary of escalating tensions to an extent that it would damage trade relations or lead to military action and that the Chancellery expects opposition to a hawkish policy from both EC president Walker and smaller states such as Caldia and Azmara.

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