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[The Seven United]

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Communists, UNP, Soldurs Des and DUP band around replacing Unitary Speaker / Rifles of "Englean Origin" siezed by Commiss Army, bomb attack leaves two soldiers injured

In a rare turn of events after a week of negotiations, the main opposition parties within the Unitary Parliament have came to an agreement on a plan of action to replace the current Speaker of the Unitary Parliament, Alternate Liberal Andressa Lapiz, whom has held the post for just over a year - currently commands the speaker position within the parliament. The role entails monitoring proceedings of the parliament, putting forward dates for debates and votes on motions, as well as having a powerful say within the proceedings of many parliamentary committees. The officially independent position is often renewed with each new government, but it is not immune to the disapproval of parliament.

Currently, the four opposition parties that are in agreement command 317 parliamentary seats out of a total of 640. In order to unseat the speaker a motion of no confidence must be passed with 55% of the parliament in agreement. Currently, the minority government hold 301 seats and are virulently against the replacement of the speaker. Should the plan work, according to Jeuves de Hueves "All parties must be brought onboard, including the Alternate Liberals." The Communist Party leader had this to say "I am glad that after a week of discussions with fellow opposition parties, we have all agreed a plan to win back the independence of our parliamentary speaker. The current Speaker is everything but independent, and has frustrated the wishes of the parliament consistently over the tenure of this minority government. In a weeks time, we will officially table a motion of no confidence against Andressa Lapiz. With hope and determination, the speaker shall be unseated. From there on in we will work again with our fellow opposition parties in order to nominate a speaker whom wins the confidence of the majority of the house, a speaker whom is determined to be independent and is determined to respect the wishes of our central parliament. From there on in, we can work to better our nation and to end political stalemate."

The Alternate Liberals have condemned the move as a "shambolic attempt to force a Unitary election." Unitary Commissioner Christina Anderson rebuffed the claims made by Jeuves de Hueves today outside the Unitary Parliament, Aygon. "The speaker is an officially independent position. She has the confidence of me, our party, and many others within the parliament. Her work is priceless, the stability of the position of speaker is almost sacrosanct. Should the speaker be removed by the opposition, it will set a dangerous precedent for the future of our unitary parliamentary politics."

In other news, Commiss Army Chief of Staff Nicolas Fernandez has attended a press conference today regarding the security operation currently ongoing in the El Telayar region of north east Montedoran. Speaking in Podzia today, he revealed that the rifles seized by the army were in fact of Englean origin - destined to be used by Montedoran terrorists. "So far, army technical officers have deduced that these weapons, Sturmgewehr 74's, are of a well maintained and ready to use disposition. These are not old rifles being moved from dump to dump, instead we believe that the 241 rifles seized at El Telayar were in fact being shipped to Montedoran terrorists, and that preliminary investigations tell us the origin of these weapons is in fact the Englean Kaiserreich. It is of great fortune that the military have been able to stop this particular shipment in its tracks, however, it is probable that many other movements of weapons have remained under our radar. CERBER and the Unitary Commission have launched immediate investigations into the origins of these weapons, but it is too early to say whether these are being deliberately supplied by foreign actors."

The security operation is currently ongoing with tensions simmering as so far over 20 men and 7 women have been arrested on suspicion of membership of the proscribed MIS terrorist group. This morning, two soldiers were injured in Alambra as their army convoy was attacked by a crude mortar bomb, MPS Chief Alvaro Pavarotti called it an "inconsiderate and callous attack". Numerous disturbances have been recorded, including civil disobedience. Chief Alvaro Pavarotti has asked for locals to follow the guidance of security forces, stating that civil disobedience will give cover for paramilitaries to launch "further Insidious and vicious attacks."

Currency: 1 Argent ARG ($A) = NS$0.63.9488.

[Eikangaard]

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Army Redeploys More Troops To Border

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With the increasing ferocity of attacks at the border and a widening of the front, the People's National Defense Army has redeployed 60% of active-duty troops away from their reserve postings towards the border. While the Republic has not been able to replicate its success during the early days of its counter-attack, casualties within the units stationed on the border have continued to mount. Brave men and women have been lost defending our ideals and our freedoms with every attack, and this has prompted Field Marshall Mikkenen to send more troops to reinforce the front.

"We must hold our ground." Said Mikkenen in a press statement. "We cannot allow the Republic to set one foot within our territory. We shall dig in and hold until such time as we can force them to the negotiating table." When asked if there would be any more attacks against the Republic, the Marshall declared that she would not "discount the possibility."

However, some within the People's National Council have grown increasingly concerned with the situation in the south. With additional troops being pulled from defensive postings across the country and a weakening of the EUSR's naval forces due to recent losses, some fear that the EUSR is dangerously exposed. "We don't know if the Vensitmarian Union will capitalize on this exposure to attack us. we have heard no word from the VU as to their intentions in this war, but we have already confirmed reports of VU forces active in the field. We can logically conclude that the VU will back, wholeheartedly, the southern Republicans. This opens up the possibility of naval invasion and we are concerned that this redeployment will leave us unable to counter it."

[The Seven United]

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Motion of No Confidence passes simple majority - 333 votes against the Speaker and 302 in confidence, general motion of no confidence against the government tabled for the 4th of October.

Green: AFFIRMS CONFIDENCE IN THE SPEAKER (302), Red: AFFIRMS NO CONFIDENCE IN THE SPEAKER (333), Grey: ABSTAIN (5)

Christina Anderson has expressed disappointment after Alternate Liberal Speaker of the Unitary Parliament Andressa Lapiz lost a vote of no confidence against her. With 333 votes against the Speaker (with 635 total votes cast) she is expected to officially resign tomorrow after setting forward the parliamentary agenda for the coming vote of no confidence against the government, tabled by Communist Party Leader Jeuves de Hueves. This signals a huge change in the atmosphere of Unitary politics, with Commissioner Anderson urging parties to reconsider the "dangerous path in which they take." Although 55% of the parliament did not vote against the speaker, (the figure was 52%) the simple majority means that the government is mandated by custom to give up the speaker spot, not by legality. Lapiz has already stated she will step down tomorrow and resume her duties as an Alternate Liberal MUP.

Speaking outside the Unitary Parliament, Unitary Commissioner Anderson told the press that she will "postpone the work of the government in order to secure the confidence of parliament." This is what she had to say in full; "Today, the opposition within the Unitary Parliament have expressed that they have no confidence in our speaker, the first woman speaker of the Unitary Parliament, the tenth Alternate Liberal. Our party has pride in how we conduct parliamentary politics, our speakers have carried their role to the highest standard. Due to the plotting of some opposition members, specifically within the Communists and United Nationalists, what we will see is the first time in Unitary political history our speaker being deposed not by the government, but by the opposition. To protect the independence and stability of the role, these kinds of acts were once thought to have been ridiculous. It appears with each passing day our political norms are carved up in favour of extremists and their power grab attempts. Andressa Lapiz has done an exemplary job as Speaker and she helped show the nation what our parliament is really about."

This evening, Speaker Lapiz put forward the parliamentary agenda for this week. Beginning tomorrow a general motion of no confidence debate will begin until Friday, the day when the motion will be voted upon. Should >52% of the parliament vote YES (Affirming no confidence) to the motion, a Unitary election will occur - the date for which is currently unknown and the responsibility of the setting of that date lies with the Unitary Electoral Commission.

Communist Party leader Jeuves de Hueves had this to say after winning the vote against the Speaker today; "I am glad that by working with our parliamentary colleagues we are able to achieve a majority against a Speaker whom worked very hard to keep our power limited. This is the beginning of our parliament taking back control of the workings of our Commission. I look forward to debating the motion of no confidence, and I hope we can continue the spirit of negotiation and positivity."

S7NN will have a special political show tomorrow featuring our editor, Jerene Anrala and other politicians across Damsmar - as the country enters the second motion of no confidence this year.

Currency: 1 Argent ARG ($A) = NS$0.63.8372.

[Kiez]

Ave Belka

BREAKING NEWS: Emergency Powers Legislation Activated, Power Transferred To Premier Richtofen

Reisaü, Kiez --- With the recent declaration of war having been declared by Parliament earlier on in the month, two additional conflicts have flared up, with the two Vesvai's located in Corentia engaging each other for supremacy, while the Eikangaard United Socialist Republic fights for its survival against the unrelenting push of the Republic of Eikangaard and it's VU allies, uncertainty has begun to grip the nation of Kiez and it's people. From the stock market, which began fluctuating when evidence pointing towards Demitor being responsible for the assassination of Chancellor Ludvig Maxis to the common person of the nation, who fear that the politics of Parliament coupled with the growing fears that the nation woefully unprepared to react to these hidden threats and fears in a timely manner.

This growing panic and dread has finally reached the attention of lawmakers in Parliament earlier today, who took unprecedented action today by approving the activation of the Emergency Powers Act of 1992, which transfers additional executive powers to Premier Johann Richtofen, who had been moved to an undisclosed location in the immediate aftermath of Chancellor Ludvig Maxis' death on August 11th of 2019. "The recent declaration of war against the National Union of Demitor coupled with the outbreak of conflicts that have erupted in Northern Ventismar and Northwestern Corentia are the contributing factors that have brought us to this point." Stated Representative Martin Krehl (D) as he addressed his fellow parliamentary members and members of the press. "People are afraid and desire a government that can act quickly and decisively. Regardless of how united our political parties can become when called upon to act, it is our ideological differences that can stand in the way of true progress. I simply hope that Premier Richtofen recognizes the responsibility we put into his hands."

The vote, which took place earlier in the week between both Upper and Lower Houses passed only by a slim margin, with the Liberal elements of the nation's political spectrum only slightly outnumbering the Conservative elements on the day of the vote. "We must tread lightly." Stated a Conservative Lawmaker who seeks to remain anonymous. "Our Socialist Republic was formed off of the sweat and blood of those who sought to resist a King who utilized his power over his subjects with impunity and while the Premier portrays himself as a man of the people, even those of pure heart can be corrupted by the allure of power and influence."

Premier Richtofen, who had remained in hiding since the death of Chancellor Maxis resurfaced earlier this afternoon in reaction to the passage of Emergency Powers to address not only a joint session of Parliament but also the people of the nation. "Allow me to be clear, to you the Lawmakers who have decided to ultimately approve the transference of power to the Executive Branch, and to the people of Kiez who watch with weary minds that I, Premier Johann Richtofen will use the power granted to me by the Legislature to act in a way to not only protect the civil liberties of the nation but to also ensure that our nation remains secure in these trying times. With this power do I move to authorize the following actions:

First and foremost, in order to uphold the defensive pact established with the Eikangaard United Socialist Republic that all military assets assigned to the territories of the EUSR prepare for immediate deployment to the border that is shared between the Republic of Eikangaard and assume defensive operations effective immediately.

Second, In order to further ensure the security and stability of all assets home and abroad, I am ordering that select reserve members of the Kiez Armed Forces report for active duty effective immediately, this action is to ensure that our nations maintain a sizable military force to be called upon should our great nation fall under direct assault from an enemy force.

I would like to remind the people of this great nation that I will not abuse the trust or power that you have placed in me and that I will faithfully execute the powers of this office to the best of my ability in order to not only protect the institutions of this nation but to also protect its people from any harm, thank you."

According to the provisions within the Emergency Powers Act, authorization of the Act essentially increases the powers of the Executive Branch, allowing Premier Richtofen to assume direct command of the Kiez Armed Forces, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Ministry of Public Safety, as well as many other Ministries that do not operate under Judicial purview, which may be circumvented in only situations of extreme importance. More importantly this act allows the Premier to consult only the Armed Forces Committee when considering declaring war on another nation.

This is a developing news story, we will update you as the situation progresses

In Other News:

• Kiez Stock Market slowly begins stabilization as the Executive Branch begins managing it.
• Conservative Lawmakers expect the Premier to relinquish Emergency Powers after the end of the Demitor Conflict.
• Premier Richtofen orders the 2nd Fleet be placed on standby should it need be deployed to Eikangaard.

Disclaimer: The Sturbridge Sentinel is an independent media entity responsible for the publication and reporting of information regarding international and national news and is not a government-controlled media outlet.

[New Vesvai]

NEW VESVAI BROADCASTING

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Trespassing Rhodeve Jet Escorted Out Of New Vesvai’s Airspace

The Vesvaian Revolutionary Army has been holding up very well against enemy forces since bouncing back. For the most VRA troops with Sunrisian military help have been able to prevent further successful enemy attacks, invasions and general incursions into New Vesvai’s territory. But it is difficult to block something like that from happening in a middle of an active and intense armed conflict. Some slip ups are still not only possible but very likely. And that is what happened this morning.

VRA command announced that the Vesvaian Revolutionary Air Force detected a Rhodeve warplane in New Vesvai’s airspace. Rhodevus is not only a strategic partner of the Dominion of Vesvai but also an active participant in this war on fellow Commonwealth and ROVAA member’s side. This incursion by a Rhodeve jet could not be looked at as an isolated incident but part of the battle. VRA said it was interesting to see a Rhodeve jet invade on its own. VRA perceived that the forces of the Dominion of Vesvai would lead in the front while its allies reinforce from the back. But now the Dominion’s allies are either taking the lead or standing their own ground on the frontline. The immediate instinct was to shoot down the Rhodeve jet. The Revolutionary Air Force and the army on land with anti-air guns were ready to do it. But there was a last minute decision to test if the invading jet would leave under persuasion.

The Revolutionary Air Force sent only two warplanes to confront the Rhodeve jet from left and right. There was preparation to send third and fourth in case of no cooperation from the Rhodeve pilot. The Sunrisian Air Force joined in too. Eventually there were six jets of New Vesvai and Sunrisia confronting a single Rhodeve jet. Everyone was ready to start shooting but the Rhodeve jet left New Vesvai’s airspace without violence. VRA says there have been no aerial incursions since. But the trespass of a Rhodeve warplane under the radar made VRA conclude several things. The Revolutionary Air Force needed to boost its presence, more anti-air guns needed to be pulled up to the border and the Sunrisian Air Force asked for more help in aerial defense.

The current episode of the aerial confrontation ended peacefully but New Vesvai’s transitional government still condemned Rhodevus, the Dominion of Vesvai and all their allies for aggression.

[Sunrisia]

Sunrisia And Rhodevus Negotiate A Cease-Fire Between New Vesvai And The Dominion Of Vesvai

The latest development in the ongoing Vesvai War is the first talk of cease-fire, which might even go from words to actions. Sunrisia and Rhodevus have negotiated a cease-fire between New Vesvai and the Dominion of Vesvai. Despite the conflict technically being an inter-Vesvai confrontation, the negotiation between Orentan and Kingstown seemed appropriate for a number of reasons, those being – Sunrisia and Rhodevus being active participants of the war, both being the primary supporters and main allies of the belligerents, and both countries being capable to influence the 2 Vesvaian sovereign states to agree with the cease-fire.

The Sunrisian–Rhodeve negotiation was carried out over a phone between Sunrisian Emissary for Adversary Exchanges Avér Inîmīcâ and Rhodeve Special Envoy Andrew Shyre. This was the first direct contact between the Sunrisian and Rhodeve governments in a very long time, if we were to take the entire history of complicated Sunrisian–Rhodeve relations or lack thereof, as well as the very first contact between the Nationalist Republic of Sunrisia and the United Sovereign Kingdoms of Rhodevus.

Emissary for Adversary Exchanges Avér Inîmīcâ later stated that an agreement was reached, where Sunrisia and Rhodevus would attempt to convince New Vesvai and the Dominion of Vesvai to accept a cease-fire. Sunrisia would be working with New Vesvai, currently administered by a post-revolution transitional government, and Rhodevus would work with the Dominion of Vesvai. Emissary Inîmīcâ said that the conversation was limited only to the aforementioned agreement. He and the Department of International Relations confirmed continued support for New Vesvai in all areas, including in helping the country finish its’ border wall with the Dominion of Vesvai for national security purposes.

Originally, Emissary for Adversary Exchanges Avér Inîmīcâ was supposed to meet with an Englean diplomatic representative for negotiations in West Zilveren Berg. The Sunrisian–Englean talks were expected to happen by the end of September, but even that was not a 100%. The unexpected breakout of war between New Vesvai and the Dominion of Vesvai forced Emissary Inîmīcâ to suddenly switch priority and attention towards settling the armed conflict on the island of Vesvai on Sunrisian diplomatic behalf. If the settlement plan comes to fruition, the talks in West Zilveren Berg could still happen this month, as neither of the involved parties had officially cancelled them.

[Antachia]

HOT NEWS!!!
ANTACHIA GOVERNMENT OFFICIALLY BANS PLASTICANY ITEMS MADE OF PLASTIC

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Yes, that's what has happened a few minutes ago in Antachia City, more specifically, in its Senate Parliament, that has literally shocked all the Antachians. At 17:00PM of Antachia Eastern Time (AET), the Parliament has approved the plastic-free national law with a PASS in Congress with 430 YES, 15 NO and 55 ABSTAINED. "Our recent Co2 Emissions and plastic uses are currently increasing alot and that is putting our country to a survey line where we ask ourselves, 'And if one day we'll die?'. That surely is not tolerable for both us now and our children in the future. So we have decided to propose a list and to officially ban plastic use in Antachia, aswell as of plastic import/export & derivatees." - that's what Our President, Darwin LaGuardia, has briefly said before hopping inside his vehicle and driving back at the Royal Palace of Antachia City. Here's the list of the plastic items temporaneily banned from Antachia, as well as with a PFL (plastic free law) "code":

PFL19 plastic items; PFL20 plastic bottles, knifes, plates, kitchen items, etc.; PFL21 plastic envelope bags, used now by PFL100 natural envelope bags made of banana scortzees; PFL22 any derivatees from plastic as semi-conductor-plastic boxes, plastic clothes, etc. PFL23; petrolium or semi-petrolium plastic; PFL24 containers; PFL25 severe rigid containes for food and other items and derivatees of plastic.
"More will be added soon",-ends, the Congressman David Berlinqueri.
That's all for today, may the King bless Antachia.

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THE NATIONAL NEWSPAPER GAZETTE

[New Vesvai]

NEW VESVAI BROADCASTING

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New Vesvai Declares Cease-Fire

New Vesvai has accepted the cease-fire that was brokered by Sunrisia and Rhodevus. The announcement was made by Acting Ministry of the Vesvaian Revolutionary Army and the Acting Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The announcement was cemented when Acting Prime Minister Raio Foranel made the announcement on New Vesvai’s agreement to the deal. Acting PM Foranel made this announcement in front of the Parliament. MPs applauded the declaration cautiously.

The Vesvaian Revolutionary Army would be receiving orders to end combat operations and return to original positions. Those original positions being New Vesvai’s side of the border. Of course the agreement can’t be followed through with by New Vesvai alone. For it to work both sides need to agree to the cease-fire. Otherwise New Vesvai’s unilateral declaration of cease-fire would put VRA in a tough spot, emphasized Acting PM Foranel. He said that as soon as the Dominion of Vesvai takes those same steps towards cease-fire then both militaries can effectively start putting an end to the war. New Vesvai just made it clear that it was willing and ready to accept the cease-fire. Acting PM Foranel said that the cease-fire deal would be bringing back the status quo prior to the war.

This means that both militaries would just have to return to their sides of the border. No talks of withdrawing from the border or demilitarizing the border are planned. Foranel said that New Vesvai does not plan to stop the construction of the border wall and shared his opinion that after what happened the wall will gain even support in New Vesvai. Acting PM’s final input was that the next elected government of New Vesvai will have the responsibility of upholding the cease-fire on New Vesvai’s behalf and probably work on some other peace proposals like demilitarization. The decision on the further fate of the border wall will also depend on the elected government and the civil society. But there’s little doubt that the status quo on the wall will change because all major parties (including frontrunners in the general election) have supported the border wall and finishing it as a national defense project.

[The Layfetian Republic]

Executive Minister Elect Spencer Hastings and Campaign Manager Jeff Nichols watching the results of the election.
BREAKING NEWS
HASTINGS WINS!

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The election was called yesterday at 10:04pm with Spencer Hastings and Jorge Lascano-Bravo being declared the winners of the election. Hastings gave a rousing speech afterwards highlighting the change Layfet is making and her hope for a better brighter future. Anthony Benson called the Executive Minster Elect at around 11:00pm, conceding the race and giving her luck. He is set to appear with a concession speech later this week. Members from all over the government including current Executive Minister Susan Polster congratulated the youngest person ever elected to the office at 22. She won with 56 percent of the vote.

It wasn't all doom and gloom for the Capitalist Party however, as in a strange twist, the Capitalist have taken control over the majority of seats in the Senate, jumping from 5 seats to a whopping 19. The remaining 16 seats were divided equally of between the Progressive and Union Parties. The Union Party was able to secure the House of Representatives from the Progressives, with control over 116 seats, the Capitalists taking 40 seats, and the Progressives having 36 seats. Ruth Runnings was elected Attorney-General and Amy Campbell was elected Director of Layfet State Affairs.

IN OTHER NEWS

-Layfetian economic markets stablize

-Rumors suggest Benson may have place in Hasting's government

-Executive Minister Susan Polster announces she and her husband are divorcing

-Funeral for 14 Layfetian lives lost during New Vesvai attack on Layfetian gunboats to be held at the Layfetian National Cemetery

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[Talvistova]

Protests in Capital Turn Deadly, several wounded

Leewklip, Uusi Autiomaa

Earlier Today, protestors gathered outside of the Capitol Building in Leewklip, home of the Governor, Brigadier General Magnus Mathieson, to challenge an internal investigation that found the Royal Air Force's 1st Gesigpåskvadron not guilty of war crimes via the use of defoliants and napalm during the air campaign of the ACIS Intervention in the DCZR. However due to the nature of the investigation having no outside observers, there is much concern over the validity of the report, with one international commentator remarking:

"The lack of willingness to acknowledge anecdotal evidence, when all other forms of potential evidence being largely unavailable. This has to be one of the most blatant attempts at political deck stacking I've ever seen in my life."

The protests started peacefully, although the 1st Cavalry Guards was dispatched almost immediately in hopes of quelling the possibility of things potential spiraling out of control. However, the appearance of Talvistovan Military forces quickly appeared to sour the mood of the protestors, who began throwing rocks and bottles at the soldiers, who had huddled around the gate. However, in a different turn of events to prior happening both in the DCZR and domestically, the soldiers appeared to hold steadily, until someone in the mob of protestors produced a lit molotov, which prompted the response of the soldiers opening fire on the unknown person holding the molotov cocktail.

This, in turn, prompted several members of the crowd to produce firearms from their persons and return fire on the soldiers due to what they interpreted as them firing into the crowd, as apposed to a specific member now deemed as a threat. This led to a full blown firefight breaking out, which was only officially halted when 3 PVK Armored Vehicles emerged from within the compound and began firing their .50 caliber machine guns as a deterrent. The official after action report shows 2 confirmed DCZR hostiles killed, 10 more wounded, and at least 15 more presumed wounded, but refused medical aid from the 1st Cavalry Guards, while only one Talvistovan Soldier was reported as wounded, with no fatalities.

An internal investigation has been launched into what happened that lead to opening fire, as well as an investigation into the mob headed by Brigadier General Magnus Mathieson himself.

[Vesvai]

VNNHD

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Dominion Of Vesvai Declares Cease-Fire

The Dominion of Vesvai has met New Vesvai half-way. Vesvai’s Minister of National Defense and Security Robert Praesedit was the first of Vesvai’s officials to announce that the Dominion of Vesvai would accept the cease-fire. Praesedit was the second most important person to deliver this message to make it definitely official. The first most important person would obviously be Prime Minister Jonathan Mollisal. But some may argue that Praesedit’s announcement may be more important than the Prime Minister’s because of Praesedit’s Ministry being focused on defense and military. The acceptance of the cease-fire by the Dominion of Vesvai was cemented when PM Jonathan Mollisal finally backed up Minister Praesedit and made it official.

PM Mollisal delivered an official address in front of MPs and also to citizens because this address from the Parliament was broadcast. He said that the Dominion of Vesvai is accepting the cease-fire brokered by Rhodevus and Sunrisia. With this acceptance the Parliament would deliver new orders to the military. The Royal Vesvaian Security Forces are to end combat operations and return to original positions. No other moves are to be made and no withdrawal is to happen. Like New Vesvai the Dominion of Vesvai is returning to pre-war status quo. The announcement of cease-fire acceptance from the Dominion of Vesvai comes after New Vesvai’s identical announcement. PM Jonathan Mollisal deemed it appropriate that New Vesvai delivered the announcement first under Sunrisian pressure because they had to. Vesvai’s government explicitly insisted that New Vesvai has been the aggressor to start this war. So they had to be the first to make the move and announce its end.

[Sunrisia]

MDAA Naval Drills In Northwestern Corentia, Southwestern Dogmana And International Waters South Of Corentia End After 43 Days

MDAA has concluded the joint naval drills in northwestern Corentia, southwestern Dogmana and international waters to the south of Corentia. The naval exercises end after 43, nearly 44 days of duration. By Sunrisian proposal, the alliance began naval drills in late August and they were set to conclude on October 1st. Nevertheless, they have ended now, with the extension of several days from the original plan. The official reason for the longer duration has not been presented, but it is being linked to the breakout of an armed conflict between New Vesvai and the Dominion of Vesvai. The MDAA alliance had southwestern Dogmana, close to the island of Vesvai, as one of its’ exercise arenas/theaters, therefore, the extension is believed to have been related to the duration of this conflict and a possible scenario of greater intervention. This link has neither been confirmed nor denied by the Department of Security on Sunrisian behalf.

The MDAA joint naval drills followed the comprehensive “Fire Wall” military exercise in Western Corentia also held by MDAA. The “Fire Wall” military exercise and the MDAA joint naval drills were 2 of 4 grand exercises proposed by the Sunrisian side, with all meant to be held in a row. Minister of Security Vírân Spêctér said that Sunrisia would be proposing 2 more, also aimed for the duration of a month or more. Minister Spêctér stated that plans and preparations for the third exercise had been taking place, while the MDAA joint naval drills were still taking place, so that the third exercise could begin soon after the naval drills are finished. Preparations for the third exercise is another possible reason linked to the longer duration of the MDAA joint naval drills. Minister of Security Vírân Spêctér claims that the third exercise is also planned to be held under an MDAA flag, but it might involve regional partner countries outside of the alliance, including associate states or “associate members” as some have put it.

In other news:

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• New Vesvai and the Dominion of Vesvai declare bilateral cease-fire.

[Coapuca]

Independent Watch: Coapuca

Government Tanks & Helicopters Assault San Juadro

When describing typical responses to a natural disaster like the earthquake which shook San Juadro, few people would list military hardware as part of an appropriate response. Protests, riot and outright combat continue in the region even more than a week later. San Juadro locals claim Presidenta Garcia-Leoz is using the cover of disaster response to exterminate her political rivals.

"The city will not stand for this", said an armed guerilla. A black mask covered his lower face, with large sunglasses obscuring much of his eyes and even cheekbones. "As more soldiers arrive, more citizens are waking up. The time to take back Coapuca is now."

"There has been an influx of foreign weapons into the province. They are fighting as part of an organized cell", said an army officer in command of a dispatched infantry company. He wished to remain anonymous. "La Presidenta is quite concerned, as are all of us in the military. We do not who sent supplies, but we must now make an example of this place."

Presidenta Garcia-Leoz voiced her displeasure at the use of military activity. "These are unfortunate times", she told international reporters at a press conference. "So many people have lost their lives because of the earth's forces and because of the rioters. The worst part of all", she said cold heartedly, "is that the beautiful citizens which I love dare spread so many lies about their Presidenta."

"There were no plans to bring heavy weaponry into San Juadro until corrupt rebels forced our hand", said Presidenta Leoz. Experts speculate the Coapucan dictator has become emboldened by the lack of any regional response.

"We should expect to see more heavy handedness from Fernanda's government in the future", said international analyst Elliot Algorson.

[The Seven United]

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Commissioner Anderson to tender her official resignation on Tuesday as government loses no confidence motion

Green: AFFIRMS CONFIDENCE IN THE GOVERNMENT(311), Red: AFFIRMS NO CONFIDENCE IN THE GOVERNMENT (323), Grey: ABSTAIN (6)

The Unitary Parliament today has officially declared no confidence in the Unitary Government. After nearly a week of heated debate within the parliament, the motion voted on at 7pm yesterday evening ended with exactly 52% of the parliament voting to affirm no confidence in the government. In a separate motion, the Unitary Council has also declared no confidence with four votes to three. Without any comment, Christina Anderson was seen leaving the Unitary Parliament shortly after the result was called, not tendering any words to media outlets. Tribulation through the opposition seats was heard as the second attempt since April to bring down the government came successful, mainly with the help of the Damsmarian Unionist and Difference vote. Staggering unity was seen as the United Nationalists (a party not custom to unanimous decisions) seen only two abstentions, and the Communists seen only one rebel abstain. In fact, out of the 311 votes in favour of the government only 10 were not Alternate Liberal.

What next? Commissioner Anderson is now legally mandated to resign within the week, thereafter the Unitary Electoral Commission will decide a date for a Unitary Election which will occur within two months of the resignation of the Unitary Commissioner. After Anderson's resignation, the Unitary Commissioner position will be vacant - the High Commissioner (Jean de Temer) is expected to take the steering wheel of the Commission until the formation of another government, with regional governments remaining unaffected during this time. Christina Anderson is believed to deliver her resignation statement on Tuesday next week, with many analysts expecting that she will also step down as Alternate Liberal party leader.

Communist Party leader Jeuves de Hueves was in energetic spirit and had this to say towards parliament after the vote of no confidence: "This government has been in disarray for the good part of this year. They have dodged and swerved this house continuously, with complete contempt for our will. What do I say after this vote? Good riddance! It is time the people decided!". UNP leader Ablija Hejkovic was not present as she attended a pro-Montedoran independence rally in Podzia, but many speakers from her party denounced the government before and after the motion.

From the other side of the hemicycle, the reaction from within the Alternate Liberal party is one of dismay. It seems that Anderson's tenure as party leader is untenable after this crisis, and with the storm clouds circling - who will be the next Alternate Liberal leader?

Currency: 1 Argent ARG ($A) = NS$0.63.5783.

[Eikangaard]

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Republic Falling Back, Army Continues Push

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Recently the People's National Defense Army recently counterattacked across the front intending to push the armed forces of the Republic of Eikangaaard back south of the Rurskaad Chokepoint. Initial reports suggest that the operation was a success, with the frontline returning to its position prior to the recent Republican counterattack. The heaviest combat was seen by the PNDA's 15th Armored Brigade, which came under fire from three other Republican Armored Divisions and an artillery company. The 15th held its position, fighting in a defensive posture until other units including the 22nd Armored Division, and the 8th and 33rd Mechanized Infantry were able to outmaneuver the Republican units.

The offensive was considered far more successful than initially assumed, with initial estimates assuming that it would take the PNDA a week to retake lost territory, due to the high number of troops deployed to the region. Instead, it took the PNDA's frontline troops only three days to take their assigned targets, and there is talk among the EUSR leadership of continuing the offensive past the Rurskaad chokepoint, with hopes of ending the war. While there has been no official confirmation on any such plans, most frontline soldiers being rotated out say they would support such a move.

"Thing is, the Republic has no real battlefield competence." Said one Private on momentary leave. "The only reason they managed to push us back, is by overwhelming our defenders bit by bit. But we're not really taking casualties, and they just keep throwing men and machines at us and hoping that's enough. I think we can take the war all the way to the Umbrelliet border and they wouldn't be a ble to stop us, really. They have no tactics except for wasting conscripts' lives. I kinda feel bad for the poor [guys] fighting on their side."

[Sunrisia]

Follow-Up Drill: MDAA And Daredland Begin The “Flail 10–11” Military Exercise, 3rd Of 4 Planned Drills

Shortly after the conclusion of the joint MDAA naval drills, the alliance has transitioned straight into the 3rd planned exercise – “Flail 10–11.” The in-advance planning and preparation for the “Flail 10–11” military exercise while the naval drills were still going on, has allowed for this new military exercise to begin so soon after the naval drills. “Flail 10–11” is a 3rd of 4 planned military exercises, following the “Fire Wall” military exercise and the MDAA joint naval drills. “10–11” in the name “Flail 10–11” refers to the months of October and November, which are the 10th and 11th months of the year. “Flail 10–11” is planned to take place for the duration of a month or more, from October to November.

The “Flail 10–11” military exercise traditionally involves the participation of all 4 full member states of the alliance – Creperia, Edereon, The Seven United (Damsmar) and Sunrisia. The 4 countries have been the participants of “Fire Wall” and the MDAA naval drills. The “Flail 10–11” military exercise is the 2nd drill to take place under MDAA flag after the joint naval drills. Moreover, “Flail 10–11” not only sees the participation of 4 member states of MDAA, but also one of its’ associate states – Daredland, also an aspiring member of MDAA. “Flail 10–11” is the first military exercise of the MDAA alliance to involve the participation of Daredland and that participation is viewed as important, in order to help bring the Daredi Military closer to MDAA standards skill-wise.

“Flail 10–11” is classified as a comprehensive military exercise, involving armies, air forces, navies and other parts of the militaries of participant countries. The military exercise will encompass the same geographic zones as the previous ones. Specifically, the “Flail 10–11” military exercise will stretch from the territory of Daredland to the territory of Creperia, and around the international waters and skies all around these horizons.

[South Baggnagia]

North and South Baggnagia preparing to sign a new cease-fire agreement at the border

JUGAC, SOUTH BAGGNAGIA – Tomorrow on 8 of October North and South Baggnagia should sign the second cease-fire agreement after the collapse of the previous one. The new cease-fire agreement and its signing were negotiated by diplomats of both nations. The diplomatic effort of South Baggnagia was led by Minister of Foreign Affairs Mina Symank. Like the signing of the previous cease-fire agreement the new signing will be happening at one of the Joint Security Areas at the shared border. The South Baggnagian signing of the new document will be done by Chairman of the Presidium of Congress of National Sovereignty of South Baggnagia Gustav Feldt. The North Baggnagian signing will be done by Marshal Jan Tillich. The previous cease-fire was signed by the Marshal’s predecessor Chief of State Fran Hapenic and ironically Tillich’s leadership helped undermine the effort of the previous North Baggnagian leader. The legacy of Fran Hapenic in North Baggnagia is declared as widely respected by Tillich’s personal actions are contradicting that. South Baggnagia invited Sunrisia to also sign the new cease-fire because of Sunrisia being a military ally of South Baggnagia. Sunrisia was a signatory of the previous cease-fire agreement and is expected to be a signatory of the new one. That way the North would also be shown that the South and Sunrisia coordinate their actions and are both committed to peace. There are cynics believing that a new cease-fire would not change much because there’s no guarantee it wouldn’t collapse like the last one. Chairman Gustav Feldt and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mina Symank agree that nothing can guarantee that the new cease-fire is forever but the sides of the conflict still need some type of treaty that legally enforces peace among them. The Congress of National Sovereignty is considering to work out a framework of diplomatic and not just military effect that would contain North Baggnagian belligerency and aggressiveness.

[Sunrisia]

Emissary For Adversary Exchanges (EAE) Avér Inîmīcâ In South Baggnagia For Cease-Fire Signing

Emissary for Adversary Exchanges (EAE) Avér Inîmīcâ is currently in South Baggnagia by the invitation of Chairman Gustav Feldt of South Baggnagia and the country’s government. Emissary Avér Inîmīcâ is there to participate in the ceremony of signing the second cease-fire agreement in the Baggnagian conflict. The parties have agreed to sign a second cease-fire agreement as a framework for peace between the 2 Baggnagian sovereign states, after the first cease-fire agreement collapsed through armed escalation. The original cease-fire agreement was signed back when the deceased Fran Hapenic was still in power in North Baggnagia, while the new one will be signed by his currently-ruling successor Jan Tillich from the North Baggnagian side. Like the first cease-fire, the new one will be signed at the border between South Baggnagia and North Baggnagia, at one of the Joint Security Areas, which serve as neutral negotiation areas right on the border. Technically, neither of the Baggnagian parties leave the territory of the country they are representing, while located in one of those Joint Security Areas.

As a country that shares a military alliance with South Baggnagia and has a commitment to participate in the armed phases of the confrontation between South Baggnagia and North Baggnagia, Sunrisia also has a requirement to place a signature on a cease-fire agreement. That way, Sunrisia identically commits to a cease-fire and a coordination of actions with South Baggnagia, without acting independently. It also gives the North Baggnagian regime certain security assurances. Having arrived in Silcenda, South Baggnagia, this early morning, Emissary Avér Inîmīcâ is now preparing to accompany Chairman Gustav Feldt of South Baggnagia in their mutual journey to the border. This will be the first meeting with a Sunrisian diplomat/official and the second leader of North Baggnagia. Emissary Avér Inîmīcâ has backed up the position of the South Baggnagian government that the new cease-fire’s “invulnerability” is not guaranteed just like the first one’s was not. Nevertheless, the parties are currently in a shortage of options and require a framework for peace in this conflict, according to which everybody would hold each other accountable.

[The Layfetian Republic]

BREAKING NEWS
Layfetian Government Demands Answer from New Vesvai

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Despite the recently organized ceasefire between the two Vesvais organized by global superpowers Rhodevus and Sunrisia, the Layfetian government narrowly agreed to keep the now 236 Layfetian service members on deployment with the Rhodeve navy at least until the end of the year. Layfet has further plans to organize at least another 250 Layfetian service members for ready deployment to the area should the need arise. Defense Director John Nelles said "We don't expect the ceasefire to quiet any fires right now, and fully expect the conflict to heat up again unless more diplomacy is put into proactive. Layfet, as an observer of the Commonwealth and close ally to Rhodevus and Vesvai, we are fully committed to our allies interests. Plus after good men, women, and gender non-specific soldiers have already given their lives in an unprovoked attacked, we will see this situation to the end"

The Layfetian Congress unanimously voted to condemn New Vesvai this morning in response to the deaths of the 14 service members who lost their lives in the skirmishes. The New Vesvai Relations Bill also reduced the staff to the Layfetian Embassy in New Vesvai and issued a travel warning towards the country. Layfetian MVPS are also planning to propose a sanctions bill to the Ventismarian Union on New Vesvai, however no further details were given. In the condemnation, Congress demanded answers for the specific attack on Layfet's gunboats which had orders not to attack on Revolutionary Forces. It also demanded an apology from the New Vesvai government. The New Vesvai Ambassador to Layfet is also getting many letters expressing dissatisfaction with his government's actions, however in the interests of diplomacy, the Layfetian Government has issued increased security around the New Vesvai embassy in Nordipolica.

IN OTHER NEWS

-Layfetian stock market falls another 300 pts, no action from the Layfetian Development Fund

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-Layfetian congress passes bill to reorganize territories, Hallis Atoll National Preserve shrunken to allow Belantican Naval Base in exchange for debt relief

-Executive Minister Susan Polster to be appear in court on Friday for divorce

-Band of Nations becomes best selling Layfetian book of the year.

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[South Baggnagia]

Chairman Gustav Feldt, Special Envoy Avér Inîmīcâ and Marshal Jan Tillich sign a new cease-fire agreement

NORTH BAGGNAGIA/SOUTH BAGGNAGIA BORDER – The awaited moment has happened once more. A new cease-fire agreement has been signed at one of the Joint Security Areas at the North and South Baggnagia border. The signatory nations are South Baggnagia, North Baggnagia and Sunrisia. The officials signing the agreement were Chairman of the Presidium of Congress of National Sovereignty of South Baggnagia Gustav Feldt, Emissary for Adversary Exchanges (EAE) Avér Inîmīcâ (Sunrisia) and Marshal Jan Tillich (North Baggnagia). The first encounter was definitely awkward but things got done in the end. Chairman Gustav Feldt was accompanied by Minister of Foreign Affairs Mina Symank as part of the South Baggnagian delegation. Sunrisian Emissary for Adversary Exchanges (EAE) Avér Inîmīcâ also accompanied the South Baggnagian delegation but he went there as a separate party to represent his nation.

After signing everyone exchanged good wishes and words of security assurance from all sides along with commitment to cease-fire. It was stretched at these negotiations by the South Baggnagian delegation how important it is to uphold the second cease-fire for the interest of all parties. This first personal meeting was a chance for Chairman Gustav Feldt to pay his respects to late Chief of State Fran Hapenic and send condolences to North Baggnagians through Marshal Jan Tillich. The Congress of National Sovereignty did not issue an official reaction to the death of Chief of State Fran Hapenic when it happened and preferred to keep neutral. An attempt at human connection and overdue empathy towards fellow Baggnagians in the North felt like a right gesture for the current event. There were attempts to actually build a human relationship with the North Baggnagian leadership at that first encounter.

The Congress of National Sovereignty of South Baggnagia plans to vote in support of the new cease-fire agreement as a legal enforcement of peace in the conflict. Chairman Gustav Feldt encouraged other attending parties to have their nations’ legislatures place the cease-fire agreement into law of their respective nations. The sooner everybody gets that done the quicker the new cease-fire can be implemented for everyone’s good.

[Eikangaard]

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Army Lands Forces Across Ruskaad Bay, Makes Great Gains

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As the Communist Menace continued south since initiating counterattacks, the Republican Army became rather tight-lipped on the situation at the front. Many back home were growing concerned that the Republic's defense forces were crumbling, and that a full Communist takeover of the country was imminent. This seemed frighteningly likely as reports out of the EUSR government highlighted that plans to carry the war right to the Umbrelliet border were under consideration. This prompted many people in the Republic to begin packing their bags and preparing to flee from the encroaching Communists, who would've most likely murdered their way through the cities and taken private property to fuel their state.

However, it seems we shouldn't have worried at all, as it seems that the Republic has landed forces across Rurskaad Bay, quickly establishing a beachhead and punching deep into the EUSR's rear supply lines. They have reportedly taken rear-guard units under fire and are in the process of cutting off a sizeable portion of the EUSR's army within the Rurskaad Bay area. "The current plan is to cut off and destroy the EUSR's best units, as well as a sizeable portion of the Communist Army." Said General Mikael Tobrusten. "Should the operation succeed, the Communists simply won't have the numbers to keep us from marching north and taking back the territory that is rightfully ours."

The President was reportedly quite pleased with the news, stating to an aide that: "If I could give any advice to the godless cowards who turned their backs on our great nation, it would be to surrender now. We might hear what they have to say at the peace table."

[Sunrisia]

Emissary For Adversary Exchanges (EAE) Avér Inîmīcâ Signs New Baggnagian Cease-Fire Agreement On Behalf Of Sunrisia

Yesterday, North Baggnagia, South Baggnagia and Sunrisia signed the much-anticipated second cease-fire agreement. The signing took place at the border between North Baggnagia and South Baggnagia, at one of the Joint Security Areas designated for diplomatic exchanges. South Baggnagia was represented by Chairman Gustav Feldt of South Baggnagia and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mina Symank of South Baggnagia, who led the South Baggnagian diplomatic delegation. North Baggnagia was represented by Marshal Jan Tillich and his diplomats. Sunrisia was represented by Emissary for Adversary Exchanges (EAE) Avér Inîmīcâ, who placed the signature on the new agreement on Sunrisian behalf. This was the first personal meeting that Emissary Avér Inîmīcâ and South Baggnagian officials had with Marshal Jan Tillich, since he had inherited power from his predecessor Fran Hapenic since his death.

Following the signing of the agreement, the South Baggnagian side took the time to send condolences to North Baggnagian leader Jan Tillich and the North Baggnagian people for the first time over the death of Fran Hapenic. This could be interpreted as a genuine human gesture, a necessary neighborly gesture or just a small sign of solidarity to show that the South’s citizens still see the North as their compatriots and still feel like they share hidden unity behind all this hostility. It could be all of those aforementioned options. Emissary Avér Inîmīcâ refrained from echoing the South Baggnagian condolences in order not to get in-between this “inter-Baggnagian moment” as well as because that would not have been a genuine wish from the Sunrisian side. Sunrisia is in opposition to the totalitarianism in North Baggnagia and therefore it takes a cold and neutral approach towards the passing of Fran Hapenic, while only taking a minimal and necessary diplomatic engagement with the North Baggnagian regime for peace maintenance. Instead of talking about Fran Hapenic, Emissary Avér Inîmīcâ spoke with Jan Tillich about the South Baggnagian exclave of Neodvisni, separated from the rest of South Baggnagia and surrounded by North Baggnagia from all sides, as well as hosting the personnel of Sunrisian Army – Neodvisni (SAN). Emissary Inîmīcâ expressed his hopes to the North Baggnagian leader that there would be not attempts to pressure, blockade, cut off or somehow make the exclave of Neodvisni inaccessible to South Baggnagia and to Sunrisia, otherwise, the cease-fire reached today would face complications.

Today, back in Orentan, Minister of International Relations Edén Sȏlítûdá visited the Convet and briefly met with the lawmakers to speak about the new cease-fire agreement reached in regards to the Baggnagian conflict. Following the Minister’s visit, Speaker of the Convet Prémăs Dîcéra declared that Sunrisia would ratify the agreement very soon. Most likely, the Convet will get to do it today, but if not, then the ratification process will definitely be completed by the end of the week, as was promised by Speaker Dîcéra.

[Capsland]

Airstrikes, Training and Military Involvement: David George and Eikangaard

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Eikangaard (EUSR) has seen over one hundred coordinated air strikes by the Royal Air Force since the conflict began

The conflict in Eikangaard is rarely talked about in Capslandian media despite direct Capslandian military involvement, why is this?

The conflict in Eikangaard started amidst a legal battle here in Capsland concerning the Missileman Scandal. This gripped the national attention and, as some critics of David George say, was a ploy used by the government to authorise air strikes on the EUSR through the use of prerogative powers without the scrutiny of the public or the press.

The Ministry of Defence has so far released one report on the current conflict detailing the work done by the Royal Air Force, Royal Navy and Royal Army in conjunction with the MoD's own threat assessment of the conflict. These air strikes were in coordination with Ventismarian allies such as Lindenholt and Umbrellya, whose governments have remained tight-lipped thus far.

In the report, it stated that the Royal Navy has been authorised to use Eastern Allenyrian ports to project a no-go zone around the Western coast of Eikangaard, limiting the ability of the EUSR navy and air force significantly throughout the conflict. Some Allentyrian media outlets pointed out the increased presence of Capslandian naval forces with one saying "there had not been this many Capslandians in Allentyr since the Great War". The report went into detail stating this was part of a combined effort with the Umbrelliet government to deny access to the sea for the EUSR with Umbrellya announcing early on in the conflict that it would bar any EUSR ship attempting to cross the Klienńa and Stålporte straits.

The Royal Army, the report said, was given explicit instructs not to directly involve itself with direct confrontation with the EUSR armed forces unless in self-defence. The report contained a redacted section which we can only assumed were the criteria of when the army could be authorised to independently advance on enemy positions. Instead, the Royal Army was given the role of training and garrisoning with unknown amounts of money being pumped into administrative military support for the Republic of Eikangaard. So far the Royal Army has carried out over 450 "Humanitarian Projects" in the Republic with the vast majority of them (314) being civilian orientated. The report did not go into detail about what "Humanitarian Projects" are however it did state that they were akin to 'local civil acts to help keep the running of services and public commitments at normal levels". The Ministry of Defence's Royal Army Office refused to release a statement on whether Capslandian troops would stay in Eikangaard after the conflict, when asked by RCBC. At present there are ~1,400 Capslandian military personnel in Eikangaard.

The Royal Air Force portion of the report was by far the biggest as it went into detail about each air strike conducted in Northern Eikangaard. One such strike involved the sinking of an EUSR destroyer in coordination with aircraft from the Republic. Casualties from these strikes were redacted and a section on the long term effects of airstrikes close to urban centres was taken out shortly before publishing by the MoD's Royal Air Force Office. Defence Minister, Mathew David (DP), said the government would "most definitely" release casualty estimates when the conflict was over and would revise them if and when the Republic of Eikangaard released their casualty figures for the conflict. The Defence minister went on to say that the Royal Air Force would continue coordinated strike operations until requested not to do so by the Republican government or until the EUSR "comes to the peace table here in Burton". Mathew David (DP) continued to say Burton always remained open for the EUSR leadership to come and "hash things out".

So, as a legal battle of words continues here at home in the courts, a physical battles of brawn stretches out over Eikangaard with the end on the horizon. EC David George is set to give a speech in parliament on the proceedings in Eikangaard this month, opening up the government to scrutiny from the vehemently anti-war, SDP leader Helen Maple.

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In other News
- David George sees lowest ever approval rating amidst Supreme Court "Missileman" hearing
- Supreme Court to make a ruling "before Christmas" on the legality on the imprisonment of Michael "Missileman" Scott after he leaked the government's missile defence plans
- No resignations from the government, what are they waiting for?
- EC David George congratulates Executive Minister-elect Spencer Hastings on her victory in the Layfet elections
- Helen Maple continues struggle for party unity ahead of crunch Goldwynian executive talks with the Liberation Party
- Why hasn't Capsland officially declared war on the EUSR?

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GDP Growth Forecast
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[New Vesvai]

NEW VESVAI BROADCASTING

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VRA Abides By Cease-Fire Obligations

The Vesvaian Revolutionary Army is following through with the actions agreed upon according to the cease-fire between New Vesvai and the Dominion of Vesvai. VRA has returned to its original positions it was in before the war. By the orders of the transitional government VRA has reinstated the status quo that existed before the war. But military forces have not been removed from any of the border zones. The transitional government did not want to make any major changes to the state and the positions of the military because the transitional government sees this as out of its reach. Such responsibilities are to be left to the elected government on how the military should further act and where it should be deployed. VRA is also watching the Dominion’s Royal Vesvaian Security Forces on the other side to make sure that the opponent follows through with its part. For the cease-fire to work and for stability to remain both militaries must meet half-way and return the pre-war status quo. From the frontline VRA commanders report that RVSF seems to be following through with returning to previous positions. The cease-fire might actually hold. New Vesvai’s transitional government has asked Sunrisia to keep its forces present in and around New Vesvai while Rhodeve and Layfetian forces remain on the Dominion’s side. Hopefully this will create two-sided deterrence for now and help keep peace on the island of Vesvai.

First General Election Since The Revolution About To Begin

Tomorrow is a historic day in New Vesvai. As one of the world’s youngest nations New Vesvai’s history is short but already has landmarks to decorate it. Those landmarks are: formation of New Vesvai as self-governing territory within the Dominion of Vesvai, independence referendum, declaration of independence from the Dominion of Vesvai, the first democratic election in independent New Vesvai, the Silver Revolution (regime change) in New Vesvai, and finally tomorrow’s general elections. This brief timeline of New Vesvai’s individual does not even include the entire history of the island of Vesvai and of Vesvaian people. Tomorrow’s general election is the first general election since the Silver Revolution. New Vesvai’s citizens will be democratically electing a government after overthrowing the previous one for its treasonous crimes. Among many things that New Vesvai’s citizens have saved through the revolution were also democratic elections. One of the schemes of the deposed government was to usurp power through electoral fraud in the future general election. Basically they wanted to do what was successfully done in the Dominion of Vesvai and what turned that nation into a one party dictatorship. It was what New Vesvai rose up against before even declaring independence and it was something that the deposed government spoke out against. Nobody even suspected that they would hypocritically try to do the same in New Vesvai eventually but that is today not surprising. The old officials from the deposed government of New Vesvai were of the same generation, the same system and same mentality as the people in control of the Dominion of Vesvai today. New Vesvai saved itself from going down the same path as the Dominion of Vesvai twice. First time was by declaring independence and the second time by rising up against its ambitious old generation government in the Silver Revolution. The uprising of the Silver Revolution dismantled the old system, stopped usurpation and the same scenario in New Vesvai as has happened in the Dominion of Vesvai, saved democracy and opened the path into the future for new generations.

Because tomorrow is the long-awaited first general election since the Silver Revolution today is the day of silence in New Vesvai. Competing parties have ended their respective campaigns. Tomorrow New Vesvai’s citizens will be going to the polls and casting ballots. They will be voting and electing a new government. The citizens will be using the right they have protected in the Silver Revolution by rising up against a power grab amongst other things. The new government elected in tomorrow’s general election will also be the first government since the revolution which might earn it the mantle of a “revolutionary government.” Though this title has also been used to describe the transitional government the term is seen as more suitable for their successors. The transitional government is composed of opposition parties that took over after the governing coalition resigned after a national uprising. But the new government will be a direct product of the Silver Revolution.

Acting Prime Minister Raio Foranel Responds To Layfet’s Government

While all of New Vesvai is focused on tomorrow’s historic general election New Vesvai’s government has been forced to pay attention to being called out by the Layfetian government. Layfet has demanded answers for the attack on its gunboats which resulted in the death of Layfetian crew members. Layfetian Congress issued a condemnation, diplomatic consequences are threatened and Layfet even plans to turn the Ventismarian Union against New Vesvai (Layfet is a member of the Ventismarian Union).

Acting Prime Minister Raio Foranel was the one to respond to the diplomatic attacks and threats:

“I said we believed that New Vesvai’s next government which our citizens will be electing tomorrow would now be handling these type of issues. We didn’t think that our transitional government would have to go back to this situation after the cease-fire ended the recent war. But looks like it’s not the end for us just yet. Let me respond to the Layfetian government while I’m still Acting PM.

First and foremost the attack by the Revolutionary Navy on Layfetian gunboats was not an isolated incident. It was not a pirate-style armed attack with mischievous motives at peacetime. The attack happened during a war and rules of war apply to it. Layfet was seen as a party to the Vesvai War on the side of the Dominion of Vesvai and Rhodevus. To New Vesvai’s forces that was the enemy side.

Second of all Layfet’s media gave out contradicting reports. Layfet declared its forces to be a peacekeeper when it announced its involvement in the conflict that was just starting. Layfet said its forces were ordered not to attack unless attacked. But Layfet also said its forces still supported the Dominion of Vesvai and Rhodevus as its allies. Layfet also still maintains presence in the region. Given all that we don’t think that an individual nation can suddenly declare its military to be peacekeepers. A peacekeeping military force should be multinational, peacekeepers should have a special mandate that would recognize them as peacekeepers and peacekeepers should be neutral (at best peacekeeping military forces should be from neutral nations). Layfet was not a peacekeeper but a party to the conflict that declared its siding with the Dominion of Vesvai and Rhodevus. Neither peacekeeper nor neutral.

Third and final point which partially goes back to the first one. The confrontation and the resulting destruction of Layfetian gunboats took place during war time and in the conditions and rules of war time. It is difficult to pick out what, when and how actually happened in that quagmire. VRA had orders to defend New Vesvai’s territory from invading forces of the Dominion of Vesvai and their allies. We are confident our troops did just that and would not attack unprovoked. The Revolutionary Navy like the rest of VRA was ordered to fight back against invading forces. Anything could have happened in that expanding intense firefight but VRA’s orders remained specific. That is all.”

[Daredland]

Konföderaleswehr participates in an MDAA military drill for the first time

The Konföderaleswehr is participating for the first time in MDAA exercise “Flail 10–11” which began five days ago. The Daredi Confederation is participating as an associate member of the military bloc. This proves that the status of associate member is more than just a symbolic status. As an associate member Daredland is half-way integrated into MDAA and is now being invited to participate in the alliance’s activities. Daredland joining MDAA fully is prevented by the occupation of the Confederation’s territories in the far-east Wenigberg and far-west Hasperan regions. But Daredi officials are still seeing positive developments.

Confederal Minister of MDAA Accession of the Daredi Confederation Nicole Dressler, Confederal Minister of Defense and Protection of the Daredi Confederation Lukas Armbrüster, Confederal Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Daredi Confederation Zina Fenstermacher and Confederal Chancellor of the Daredi Confederation Lars Sommer said that the MDAA exercise not only shows the nation’s active association with the military bloc on practice. It also helps brings the Konföderaleswehr to the level of a military of an MDAA member. Their statement was even backed up by Confederal Minister of Reintegration and Reconciliation of the Daredi Confederation Franz Potesinan. This is outside his field today but Potesinan was President of the Daredi Confederation in the previous government and remains a strong self-admitted Western Corentian nationalist and supporter of Daredland‘s membership in MDAA and SOWEFTA.

During the “Flail 10–11” MDAA exercise the territory of the Daredi Confederation is used as one of the arenas for drills. The exercise is positioned in central Daredland further away from the occupied territories so that they don’t start accusing Daredland and MDAA of provocation or preparing for war. Confederal Minister of Foreign Affairs Zina Fenstermacher says that this exercise for Daredland is exclusively about training to the military to the level of MDAA, part of further integration into MDAA and about national security. On the part of national security Fenstermacher said that Daredland is seeking to protect those territories it has not lost yet and does not plan to attack anybody no matter what Hasperan, Weniges or Englean propaganda will probably say.