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[Capsland]

Government to Rework Welfare System - Leaving Over One Million Without Further Benefits

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David George has given the go-ahead for Christian Democrat plans to roll back on government welfare cheques

The Christian Democrats have drafted legislation to cut back on the welfare budget despite the current budget surplus of ₡1.7bn. The government says the move is necessary to rework the Capslandian economy and to expand other sectors such as Nashwell, the country's universal healthcare system.

The opposition, particularly the Socialist-Bloc, have voiced their outrage at the proposals while the Popular Front - a member of the governing coalition - has urged caution in the implementation of the reforms and has suggested to the government a transition time of 5 years in order to safely transition the plans to the next parliament in.

The Socialist-Bloc has long argued that welfare needs to be brought forward with a decrease in the military budget which currently stands at ₡129.5bn (3.3% of GDP). The welfare budget, standing at ₡79bn, has not been decreased in over 50 years and has only increased with recent years of economic prosperity. This move by the Christian Democrats - a new party to Capsland's political scene - is a strange one indeed. Most critics of the government suggest it is a policy play to assert their power in more conservative regions of Capsland such as the interior and the south.

"The new reforms to the welfare system will both innovate and renovate the welfare state that the taxpayer provides. Taxes and the like are expected to decrease with these reforms and with more people spurring the economy with the help of the free market and the moralistic nature of the government, people will slowly not have to rely on welfare cheques from the government or fellow tax payers to live normal lives" Said on Christian Democrat MP

"The SDP and GLA have created a nightmare of bureaucracy and finance with their continued reliance on the welfare budget to secure votes. They have put the party interest before the national interest when it comes to the reckless spending they have incurred. Now it is up to the current government to fix the mess."

The backlash is expected to be minimal, however, the bill must first pass the test of the Senate.

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Senate Rejects Government Request for Direct Rule Over Goldwyn

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The Goldwyn Crisis is no closer to ending with the government being defeated in the Senate 140 votes against to 107 votes for.

The shocking result is an embarrassing blow to the government and a crushing defeat for David George's government.

The Liberation Party has continued to pressure the government of Goldwyn and the national government for a snap election in Goldwyn but negotiators are still at a standstill. In other aspects of Goldwyn, daily life contineus as normal as the Senate officially takes control of the Goldwyn parliament.

Goldwyn has been without a government for over a month and the stagnant processes of governing Goldwyn are becoming apparent with the backlog of political issues mounting up.

The Goldwyn crisis has stemmed from the previous Prime Minister of Goldwyn being involved in a tax scandal and leading to his resignation. The opposition parties - the SDP and Libteration Party - refused to accept the new Prime Minsiter of Goldwyn as legitimate and has boycotted parliament for a month now.

As the crisis unfolds, the Liberation Party is mounting up a legal challenge with the Supreme Court with oversight from the Ventismarian Union to force the government to initiate a snap-election in Goldwyn. The hearing in the Supreme Court is likely to occur within two weeks to a months time.

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In other News
- Stores prepare for influx of holiday shoppers nationwide
- Food prices are increasing - Why?
- Are Capslandians better off now than 50 years ago?
- Parliament to vote on ratification on alliances with Rhodevus, Aznazia, Smoya and Pantorrum

[Daredland]

BREAKING: Unidentified militants are taking over eastern Daredland

Gear recovered from a militant by police

All eyes in Daredland are currently on the situation in eastern Daredland where armed people have emerged. They have been capturing territory in eastern Daredland and taking de facto control of it. What we know so far, is that those heavily-armed militants have been capturing local administrative buildings in many cities and towns and overthrowing local authorities. They have been tearing down all flags of Daredland and replacing them with the flags representing not yet clear what. Militia currently has full control of the streets in the areas they have taken. The armed fighters have faced resistance in their raids from the brave local police and civilians armed with improvised weapons from home items. Civilians in many affected areas have been encouraged to stay indoors or get to a safer location. Sources have not reported fatalities from these events yet, but they say that the militia has kidnapped many local mayors and members of city administration. By doing so, they have declared their own authority and de facto control of those areas. Many cities in eastern Daredland have already fallen to the militia, while a battle for a number of others continues to rage on. The fight has been expanding westwards and the fighters do not seem like they intend to stop. Daredland has not been prepared for this, which is why so much territory has already been lost. Local administrations have not seen it coming, which is why they have been so easy to oust. Local police has not seen it coming and that is why they are currently resisting with lesser numbers and limited resources. Police from neighboring cities have been intervening outside their jurisdiction and helping to resist militia. Calls have been made to send in heavier police units, more armed and larger, who could resist the militants as an equal force. Reportedly, these measures are already underway. It is not clear what is currently going on. Is this some sort of local uprising or are we witnessing a foreign invasion?

[The Seven United]

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Breaking News: Device explodes infront of Unitary Commission just hours before Ahina was due to sally out to meet interim Montedoran leader

Breaking news, a bomb has exploded infront of the Unitary Commission. The bomb was believed to have detonated under a drainage outlet, and exploded just a few hours ago. Police, Paramedics and CERBER have been at the scene, so far two people have been confirmed to have died, and one is in a critical condition at Aygon Central Hospital while a couple have been sent for minor injuries due to shrapnel damage. So far those two who had died were security for the Commission and have not yet been identified. The building has been evacuated and bomb crews are searching it for any more devices. The Montedoran Insurgents have claimed responsibility for this attack on The Seven United coming after news that they were due a revival. Michelle Ahina was not present in the building at the time though was due to meet the Montedoran interim leader today at the Unitary Commission but it has since been cancelled.

The news today comes as a shock reminder of the troubles which is fresh in our memory. There is no doubt that Aygon has faced these attacks before, and that the city people will never bow down to terrorists and their hate ridden agenda. CERBER was at the scene relatively quick and are now searching the building and area around for any more bombs. CEO Mark Howers has released a statement:

"At 10:51 AM there were reports flooding in of an explosion outside the Unitary Commission main entrance. The explosion came from an exposed drainage well which was under repair, and as such has not been as deadly as it could have been. The explosion has claimed two lives, the bodies have not yet been identified though we are sure that they were security workers for The Commission. It is early to say though we believe that the device was not meant to explode at this time. The drainage ditch was due to be repaired and fixed by the time the Commissioner had came to meet with the Montedoran regional Commissioner, we believe that it may have been detonated at this time. We can not yet say who or what perpetrated the attack, but this is the most sophisticated attack in the past decade. That is all we have today, thank you all."

The Damsmarian flag has been flying at half mast and will do so for the next 24 hours. Is this the start of a string of attacks on the unified Damsmarian people? Who knows, Ahina is likely to give her statement tomorrow on this and national security tomorrow. It is likely there is a correlation between when the device went off, and Ahinas meeting with the current interim Montedoran leader.

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No other news at this sad time.
Currency: 1 Argent ARG ($A) = NS$0.71.4095

[United Layfet]

Nordipolica Post

Secretary-General of the UIN Announces 2020 Run

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TONNES - December 1st, 2017
By Arthur B. Kramer

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Oliver Cromwell, current Secretary-General of the United Intelligence Network, an international intelligence sharing organization between Layfet, Northwest kalactin, Pantorrum, Kohharu, has announces his bid to become Executive Minister in 2020. Cromwell's term for Secretary General of the UIN ends on January 10th, and then a Pantorrum Secretary-General will be sworn in to lead the organization as per its rules. Cromwell will return to working in the Layfetian Intelligence Agency under Intelligence Director Yukari Akashiya, who replaced him when Cromwell went to work for the UIN earlier this year.

Cromwell has been in talks with the Union Party to see if they will run him despite currently being a member of the Progressive Party. When asked about the run Cromwell stated "It will be a difficult challenge and while I myself, am well known and respected in Layfet and abroad, Deputy Executive Polster will definitely be a fight. As for the others, I think I'll sweep past them" Deputy Executive Susan Polster announced her run in 2020 last month.

Cromwell has stated that while he was given a position back into the government at the end of his term as Secretary-General, he still plans to have a place working with the UIN to help in international efforts, especially with the growing threat of terrorism across the world in places like Daredland, The Seven United, and The Dictatorship POD. Cromwell stated that the biggest thing on his mind should he win in 2020 is overhauling and expanding the Layfetian military.

IN OTHER NEWS:

Device explodes in the Seven United

Trade negotiations between Capsland and Layfet stall

University of Nordipolica has plans to open extension sites in other countries

UIN approves mission to find Sean Moody

Deputy EM Polster to visit Rhodevus

[Engleberg]

Reichsmarschall Caridan to the Seven United and Daredland: "The Kaiserreich is Here to Assist and Prepared to End the Conflict"


Kaiserliche Heer Junkern Ju-76(H) and Fallschirmjäger within the Schutzprovinz Anhelt, near the Daredi-Englean Border

Schutzprovinz Anhelt, Englean Kaiserreich -- As of today, the neighbouring nation of Daredland has reported many attacks in Eastern Daredland by unidentified militants. This "militia," as it is being termed, has captured much of the region of East Daredland. According to the FIC News from Daredland, these militants have removed flags relating to the Daredi government and replacing them with their own banners while taking important individuals hostage within various towns. This group has claimed much of the Eastern region as a part of their own "de-facto nation," and continues to march west towards the rest of Daredland. According to FIC News, the Daredi government and local authorities had not been prepared for such a coordinated attack and this is why they have lost so much territory to the militants. Police forces from areas surrounding the worst fighting have been called in to provide support, but it is unknown if they have been effective at combating the situation.

Eastern Daredland is the area bordering the Kaiserreich, and therefore the Kaiserliche Armee has been authorised for mobilisation within the region. Currently the Landwehr under k.u.k. Generalmajor Hans von Schmett have been mobilised to defend the border from any possible attacks made by the militants on the Kaiserreich, and have been tasked with enacting a Code 3 situation within 20 miles of the border. Code 3 situations require all motorists within the radius to be identified and searched if deemed suspicious, and a form of marshal law enacted. Fortunately, not many people live within that radius and it will not affect many lives. The Landwehr will be on guard until the Kaiserliche Heer is approved for deployment into Daredland, which has currently been offered to the government of the nation. Reichsmarschall Caridan, upon receiving reports of hostile activity from the Abwehr, spoke today outside of the headquarters of the Oberkommando der Wehrmacht on the situation. "Recently the Wehrmacht and I have been made aware of hostile activity within our neighbour, Daredland. Their entire eastern portion of the nation has been overwhelmed by hostile militants that have taken multiple hostages and claimed to have created a 'de-facto' state. Under approval from the Kaiser, I have permitted the Kaiserliche Heer and the Luftstreitkräfte to deploy into Eastern Daredland when their government accepts our offer of assistance. Any actions prior to this would appear to be an invasion of the nation, which the Kaiserreich does not wish to enact. The Landwehr has been mobilised within the region, and will be monitoring the situation and securing the border of our two nations to prevent any militant activities."

Currently Jagdbombergeschwader 301 and Jagdstaffel 6 have been mobilised for aerial support of the Daredi forces and the Kaiserliche Heer. They will be operating out of Fliegerhorst Ludwigheim, near the border. Updates will be provided by Der Adler as they appear.

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[The Seven United]

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Breaking News:CERBER declares it an "Assassination Attempt"/ Caledonia in fear as Commiss Army fails to bolster border with Daredland

CERBER has declared that the bomb was an assassination attempt saying that if the device had not have went off at the time it did, it is likely that it would have went off when the Commissioner was driving over. 3 people have died now and one is in critical care. The bomb has left devestation, with windows shattered and CERBER bomb crews still searching through the Unitary Commission. Ahina has not yet responded and has attracted criticism. CERBER has responded late on Tweeter saying that the device would have had the potential to blow up a vehicle, it is likely that it would have been fatal to the Commissioners car. CCTV footage reviewed showed that a road crew worker had entered the drainage hole and was blown up after messing with something, suggesting that the bomb had been disturbed and discovered, leaving the death toll to 3 as one man died in critical care Mani Derlagh 34 years old. One security man, a contracted engineer and a secretary walking up the stairs to the front doors of the Unitary Commission. CERBER have also said that the CCTV systems for the Unitary Commission were under maintenance all night, so it is unlikely that the man responsible will be seen without public support and help. Unfortunately, none of the bodies have yet been identified.

In Daredland a crisis is brewing, with heavily armed militia growing around the eastern portions of the nation taking over vast swathes of land. Caledonia lives in fear as it is the only state in The Seven United that has a land border with Daredland. The regional Commissioner for Caledonia has asked for immediate presence of the Commiss Army. The Commiss Army has not yet posted any forces on the border more than what there already is, due to no order from the Council or Defence Commission, and the current predicament has not allowed central government any ability. It is safe to say that the central government is in chaos, and that regional governments will have to quickly respond in absence of a guided decision from the central Commission and Councils.


-John Howard, writer for S7NN

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Other News

Central Corentia in turmoil?
Massacre in Roscrea!
What will the MDAA do?
Sunalaya MetOffice reveals November average snow cover map: https://www.nationstates.net/nation=the ... /id=929420 (apologies to all nations that aren't on this map, its an old png and will be fixed soon)
Head clashing in the Centismar sea!

Currency: 1 Argent ARG ($A) = NS$0.71.4052

[Yeonhwa]

17 Dead, 39 Injured in Building Collapse
입력 2017.12.2 | 19,059

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In the early hours of the morning residents of the Gangnam district of Yeonhwa's Capital City were woken up to the sound of sirens. A local apartment building had collapsed at around 5:37 AM.

Local officials state they do not know what caused the collapse yet. An official investigation will be launched into it. Mr. Park Kyeong-Yim stated that the building was constructed in 2010 by a construction company known as "Prosperity Building, Inc." PB, Inc. is currently under investigation by the government after 3 buildings completed this year failed to meet safety requirements.

In 2016 another building constructed by them also collapsed. Investigation into it concluded failure to maintain the building had led to the collapse. The investigation may be opened again in light of events this year.

There have been 17 reported deaths in the instance. And additional 39 have been brought to the hospital for injures. It is believed as many as 60 more could be in the ruins. Crews continue to work to look for them.

[Daredland]

DEVELOPING: Militants declare creation of the secessionist state Reich of Wenigberg in eastern Daredland

Flag of the self-proclaimed Reich of Wenigberg

After a long wait, at this hour, we have finally had the militia of eastern Daredland come forward and explain who they are and what their goals are. The militants spoke in a TV address from a captured broadcasting station, located in a city deep within the territory under their control, one that they had proclaimed an independent state. Instead of paraphrasing it, we will allow you to take a look at the broadcast for yourselves:

[Spoken in German]: “People of Daredland and the World. From here on now, the land that we stand on and where you see us from, is part of the world’s youngest nation, but born from an old civilization. That new nation is the Reich of Wenigberg or the Weniges Reich. This is no longer Daredland. We have risen up for moral justice and in the name of historical truth. Ethnic Germanic peoples in Daredland are fed up with the anti-Germanic paranoia in Daredland. This propaganda has been waged by the self-haters in the Daredi government that are waging war on Daredland’s Germanic roots in the name of a multinational state. The Weniges Reich is a Germanic state that we are building for all Germanic people in Daredland and beyond, where we will be allowed to be who we want to be, preserve our culture and live in a Germanic World. It will be a promised land for all of us and those like us. We call on all of our Germanic brotherhood to rise up and join the fight in the name of the Weniges Reich. Once we grow in size and in strength, we can then move on to initiating a reunification with our brothers and sisters in Engleberg as we have wanted for so long. We have been torn apart, but won’t be anymore. Together, we are going to build a Greater United Kaiserreich! Hail Kaiserreich!”

Daredi Konfoderaleswehr rapid deployment forces heading to eastern Daredland

With approval of the confederal government, the Daredi Konfoderaleswehr has already sent out rapid deployment forces to eastern Daredland to contain the westwards expansion of the so-called Reich of Wenigberg deeper into Daredland and hopefully liberate some captured areas. Militants of the Reich are said to continue their push into more cities, trying to take them through internal destabilization and/or outside assault. While the rapid deployment forces buy time, the Konfoderaleswehr has declared mobilization of all forces and heavy artillery in preparation for a counter-offensive against advancing militants. Back at the nations’ capital, the confederal government has come to a consensus that they will be ready to reject Engleberg’s proposition to become militarily involved in the situation. That is because the confederal government views Engleberg as the primary suspect behind what is going on in the east right now. Chancellor Calvin Aigner and the State Council allege that Englean forces have already secretly invaded eastern Daredland to help the militant insurgency and that Engleberg is supporting Wenigberg in many other ways, probably even having involvement in its initiation. The State Council says that by requesting permission from the Daredi government to deploy Englean armed forces into the crisis zone, Engleberg is trying to achieve a legitimate military presence on Daredi territory. Referring to alleged Englean secret military support for the Weniges Reich, Daredland will not be declaring Engleberg an aggressor until proof is found. In the meantime, Konfoderaleswehr officials declare alarm over large Englean mobilization of forces on the border with Daredland. It is declared to be against militants, but Daredi generals think otherwise. Officers believe it to be a large invasion force prepared to go in, whether Daredland will approve or not.

[Rezua]

Parliament Orders Weniges Reich to Stand Down, Ask Daredi to Hold Fire. Empress Accepts Englean Awards

Eastern Breeze

Yet another civil war has started in Sunalaya, this time in Daredland. While the empress is out of the country, she has condemned the Weniges Reich for immediately jumping to violence. Parliament has taken this sentiment further by demanding Weniges forces to stand down. As Rezuan officials have stressed in the past, violence only leads to more problems in the future. Fighting a war will embitter both peoples against each other and ensure a perpetual conflict.

Prime Minister Hoelmon has asked for Daredi and Weniges representatives to come to Eomeria to discuss a possible non-violent solution to the conflict. He has stressed that he has no desire for war and wants both sides to deeply consider just how much they value their people's lives over ideologies. This does not mean that ideals are not important, rather, the prime minister merely hopes to put them aside temporarily to create a more tolerant culture in Daredland between Germanic people and non-Germanic people. Prime Minister Hoelmon said that "War will not be tolerated as an option."

Some believe that this was his attempt at stressing the need for a peaceful solution. Others, however, are protesting in mass over the amount of wars Rezua has fought in other lands. Taxes have increased by almost 5% in order to pay for all these wars, angering many who say Rezua's high taxes should be going into education and welfare, like the past seventy years.

Related to this possible conflict, it is expected that Englean forces will support the Weniges Reich. The Prime Minister has not invited Englean representatives to come to the meeting in Eomeria to "keep bias out of the treaty". Many officials believe that this will anger the Engleans and expect backlash. The empress has attempted to fix this issue by accepting Englean war medals. While being anti-war and not a fan of military distinctions, Empress Ymira said that she wishes to prove to Engleberg that she does not scorn their nation or their values. She has accepted these awards in an effort to build a bridge of understanding between Rezua and Engleberg.

LBGT communities have spoken out against the empress' decision, saying that Rezua should not offer to work with Englean officials until they tolerate homosexual rights in their nation. Others from the LBGT community have pointed out that the Engleans awarded the empress high honors despite her homosexuality. Political and social debates like these continue thanks to the upcoming prime minister elections for January 2018. These massive debates come after the Sword and Stars Party has begun taking more parties into their own, or at least forming alliances. The Blue Party and the Monarchist Party have sided together to block any Sword and Stars bills and have campaigned against Ana Leonart together.

This sudden alliance comes after the fact that the Sword and Stars Party announced their desire to limit the power of Empress Ymira. They wish to revoke half of her power, to make her only half as powerful as Parilament, rather than its equal. Obviously, this also means that the Upper Council would lose power as well. As the Blue Party claims "An imbalance between the Lower and Upper Councils spells doom for Rezuan tradition and values." Despite this, the Sword and Stars party is growing rapidly among veterans, active soldiers, industrial workers, and oil companies. Still, teachers, police officers, doctors, and many small business owners are rallying behind the Blues and Monarchists.

In Other News
-Reenactment of Operation Eomerian Liberation is set to happen on Christmas Eve, continuing the seventy plus long tradition
-Scandalous magazine claims the empress' sex life has "non-existent" for months and claimed this as proof of a weak marriage
-Revonic Catholic Priests call for global peace for Christmas
-National debt said to be growing, empress denies this claim

[Dirkhizistan]

BREAKING: Coup underway in capital, government buildings attacked by tanks and artillery

Photo taken of tanks outside treasury building

!BREAKING!:There is a coup attempt reportedly taking place in Kheshkek as police have reported tanks firing at government buildings and blocking major roads. The coup participants have been identified as Islamists, as their banners on their tanks have the "Islamist Dirkhiz Banner", citizens are told to go inside, especially non-muslims as they have been reported to be targeting them as well. The President is currently on his way back from a trip to Pantorrum and his airplane has went toward Chemensia. The other city attacked by the coup is Tuzhz, where a mining company office tower have been occupied by soldiers. The Dirkhiz military is responding currently, along with many police departments. Dirkhiz citizens who owned guns have also been reported to either be fighting back or joining the coup. The Vice-president is currently not in the capital and has been evacuated to a unknown location. The Commander of the coup is currently unknown. Citizens of Tuzhz and Kheshkek are to be inside as the participants are considered radical islamists and highly dangerous.

Islamist Banner used by the coup participants, stay way from soldiers and vehicles with these banners

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[Dirkhizistan]

BREAKING: Even though his forces are being pushed out of the capital Coup commander Alim Kazaribmev says "We control Dirkhizistan now"

Dirkhiz Police and Military have identified the leader of the Islamic Coup as General Alim Kazaribmev, commander of Dirkhiz forces in the Tuzhz subdivision. The leader has said that "we control Dirkhizistan now, the Dirkhiz attack on the grand HIS was the last straw against islam, the Dirkhiz Federation is now an Islamic Republic! Praise Allah!". The Dirkhiz Federal Army has been pushing back coup participant forces outside of the Tuzhz area and have been pushing them out of Southern Kheshkek. The death toll of civilian casualties, mostly non-muslims attack by the islamists, is estimated to be nearly 400. The Kheshkek Police has been making progress in getting politician, priests, and other people targeted by the coup participants out of the capital.

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[Ros Cre]

Longbhriseadh Island Votes To Become 5th Republic!
"Celebrations throughout Capital City."

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Muínis, Roscrea - In 1976 the Englean Imperialist Empire invaded a region of Roscrea known as Longbhriseadh Island. A Special Autonomous Region with its own government since the establishment of the People's Republics, this invasion came as a devastating blow to the residents of the island. Under the guise of "Liberation" Englean forces managed to invade the Western portion of the island before being stopped by the People's Army of Roscrea. To this day the Western Portions remain occupied and the island remains divided in what may be the worlds most militarised border.

Yesterday the government of the Longbhriseadh SAR held a vote on becoming its own Socialist People's Republic within the Union of Socialist Republics of Roscrea. The Longbhriseadh Socialist People's Republic is the fifth SPR within the USRR and first to join the union since the original four's creation. The announcement came from Premier of Longbhriseadh, Veronica von Heissen, in the early hours of the morning. She affirmed that the government of Longbhriseadh Socialist People's Republic is the government of the entire island and it does not recognise Engleberg's "puppet government in the West."

She continued to state that as a fully independent nation now a part of the USRR she and her government intends to work on establishing more diplomatic ties with the international community. She stated she is not willing to work with authorities from Western Longbhriseadh or Engleberg however, unless they are "serious about unity with with the Socialist People's Republic."

For RTRC, Tomás Sincléir.
In other News:
- Investigations in witch hunt still under way
- Coup underway in Dirkhizistan
- "Will a wall be built in Longbhriseadh?"

[Republican Corentia]

Gen. Secretary Reed announces "a time for solidarity" with progressive forces

In another open forum with the working people of Rodham, the foremost figure of the Party has decided to unveil a possible, perhaps massive shift in the international struggle.

Diligently questioned by the public of Irvyne, the calm and thorough General-Secretary and once military commander had to address concerns which coalesced into two general topics: economic development, and unprovoked Englean aggression.

Irvyne is an especially industrial town, and thus one which was especially hit by the nearly homicidal austerity policies in 2005 and consecutive losses for labor in employment disputes on account of brutal and underhanded law enforcement tactics which were not above scummy espionage or downright unpunished murder. Irvyne, no doubt, was one of the bastions of revolutionary commitment and support which reached a breaking point when Anthony Hamilton, a young autoworker, was killed by police in the 14' General Strike.

No greater example exists of the city's steadfast support of the struggle than the establishment of worker collectives in mining, lumber, metal-working, retail and more. All projects in Irvyne which have been supported by a national effort to re-industrialize areas that were before unused and decrepit, putting the city that once suffered a fifth of its' people under the poverty line into a new boom era.

These collectives, which are now mainly overseen by the Irvyne Council of Ministers, are scheduled to be organized within the Party's ever-expanding list of collectives as to ensure the abolition of private ownership of the means of production is completely abolished and that worker's democracy is evenly protected throughout the newest socialist project of Corentia via union representation. "In the plan we've devised with the Committee of Economic Development, union representation will hit over 80 percent in 2020" said Reed.

These plans, however, are overshadowed by an even bigger threat - retaliation from capitalist powers.

It has been reported by the PRAF that Englean armored divisions have been stationed along the Eastern forested border, a border which Irvyne is less than one-hundred miles from. This unsettling but yet typical fact of capitalist aggression toward socialism was met with a natural military response. The number of vehicles and infantry in Irvyne was increased two-fold. But a more important question was raised by a middle-aged woman in red, adoring Communist Party fixtures and symbols of pride, "What will be the Communist Party's attitude towards social democratic governments and movements in regard to the struggle?"

Reed nodded with approval and paused for a moment, "The capitalist assault on social democrats is clear in Engleberg and around the world. They want to rid the Earth of its' salt - the disobedient and stubborn which they seek to stomp out with an iron boot. The Party will have no problem working with those who fight capitalism, but as for those who would prefer concessions, we will offer no hand of solidarity. This is something I believe the SCC has failed to achieved with stringent policies on ideology in the name of democratic centralism, and the Party will be pursuing a policy of solidarity with the oppressed and throttled all over the world regardless of ideological disagreement. Power for the workers is power to the workers."

This reflects a previous attitude displayed in the reluctance of the Reed administration's disagreements with the SCC. In October it was reported that the government established contact with the Seven United, but like SCC membership, things have evidently been stalled.

[Pantorrum]

The War in Bohin

2 days ago, the second round of airstrikes were completed in Bohin. After taking out SAM units that were blocking the Air Forces path into the Weiffa Region, F-22's were able to penetrate deep into Bohin and launch a merciless assault on military assets in the region. Strikes have not been confirmed due to a mysterious communications error, but the Air Force is never the less calling it a major success in the war. With Pantorran Air Power projected in the region, the Secretary of Defense announced that he believes air superiority can be achieved across the entire country in a matter of weeks. An impressive feet, to be sure.

The Military is confident that their third wave of air assaults on the Weiffa Region will yield results. With the path mostly clear, B-1 Lancers will be under orders to perform carpet bombings across key Bohin Military Installations. The assault will begin at an unspecified date, and is expected to utilize a new tactic after the Defense Department discovered communication errors in the Bohin. The results of their investigation into the matter are classified, but they believe that they know the cause and are prepared to respond accordingly.

Either way, the Air Force intends to continue its adamant campaign in the Bohin. With Pantorran Air Assets coordinating with Commonwealth ground forces, the Bohin will face a considerable challenge to attain victory. With no aircraft capable of matching Pantorran forces, the Bohin remain vulnerable to critical air strikes that could leave the Weiffa Region in Commonwealth hands. The President said Pantorrum will continue to carry out a vital role in the war.

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PNS Endeavor Delivered

The Endeavor Class Super Carrier, PNS Endeavor, was delivered today after 6 months of extensive sea trials. The impressive warship is now the newest carrier in the world. It's advanced technologies are arguably surpassed by none. It's capacity to carry over 100 aircraft and operate unrestricted around the globe makes it vastly superior to the Rubin Class that makes up most of the carrier fleet. The new vessel cost P$ 10.5 Bn, and is estimated to cost P$ 6.5 million a day to operate. The massive strain on the Navy's budget is expected to lead to a sizeable budget increase next year.

The Carrier was order in 2011 from an Englean Shipyard. Due to a lack in shipyards large enough to build it in Pantorrum, Engleberg was one of the few places where a ship like this is possible. The Contract was awarded to the Englean ship builder after they underbid the only competitor to also bid on the job. After 6 years of construction and half a year of naval trials, the impressive warship is now ready for deployment. The Defense Department said they intend to deploy the vessel to coastal waters near The Bohin, to magnify the capabilities of Pantorran Airpower. The carrier would effectively double Pantorran Airpower in the region, and it wouldn't go alone. The Secretary of Defense announced plans to step up our naval presence in the region, deploying the Carrier with an entire fleet of ships to reinforce the lone Zumwalt 100 miles off the Bohin shore. With magnified naval and air power, the Pantorran Military stands to not only continue playing a vital roel in the Bohin, but stepping up to an even more crucial position. And it was all made possible by the worlds newest carrier.

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House Impeaches Pearce

The House of Representatives voted 495 to 246 in favor of 1 Article of Impeachment of the three articles proposed, it was on the only one to pass. Despite obtaining majorities, the other two articles fell a few votes short of the 66% Super Majority required to Impeach a sitting President. The two defeated articles were for accepting a foreign honor and Corruption, which failed 488 for to 253 against and 491 for to 250 against, respectively. The only article to obtain a Super Majority, and just barely, was the Article of Impeachment for Obstruction of Justice. The Article was passed after the President allegedly ordered the NSB to destroy files relating to the Konetya Investigation after they had been subpoenaed by the FIA.

The Article faces a much tougher challenge in the Senate, where supporters have to muster 57 out of 86 votes in order to convict and remove Pearce from office. Only 52 Senators have announced they intend to vote in favor of the Articles. 5 Senators need to switch votes, or else the Article will be defeated and the President will serve out the remaining 2 years of his 3rd term. Regardless, this will be Pearce's last term. The Pantorran Constitution limits a President to no more than 3 consecutive 3 year terms.

The President's approval rating sits at 37%.

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Other News:

-4,000 More troops Arrive in Konetya

-New Tax on Carbon Emissions Soundly Defeated

-Attempted Coupe in Dirkhizistan

-Rezua Condemns Pantorrum, again; President Not Concerned

-Congress Finally Passes P$ 24 Bn Relief Package for Konetya

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[Vesvai]

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Government Orders Military Generals To Fire All Defectors And Disband VRA

The Parliament began today’s session by expressing Vesvai’s state position on the events going on in Daredland and Dirkhizistan right now. Reactions were also given to the incidents that had happened in The Seven United and Yeonhwa. Reaffirmation was made for Vesvai’s commitment to the ongoing Commonwealth defense fight in Molenston against Bohi invasion. PM Jonathan Mollisal was present at the session, seemingly not having endured any physical or mental trauma from the back-to-back assassination attempts made against him. Former PM and current MP Matthew Praeterit was present at the session as well. He came in with a walking cane and a few visible stitched-up scars from the car bomb that he had escaped the same week as the assassination attempts against the Prime Minister. Members of the opposition and other parties were only present for the opening of the session, where the Parliament reacted to international incidents. It was their way of showing respect, as they had explained it. Once everything was done, they had walked out and the ruling VHU party was once again left alone to handle everything.

At today’s session, the government was determined to finally resolve the issue of a break-up that has happened in Vesvai’s armed forces. As it is widely known, the military of Vesvai is currently broken up into the Royal Vesvaian Security Forces (RVSF) and the self-declared Vesvaian Revolutionary Army (VRA) as nicknamed by citizens. The former is the regular army of Vesvai allegiant to the state, while the latter is made up of defectors with an anti-government stance. The self-declared VRA broke away in protest to the alleged electoral fraud that supposedly happened in Vesvai. That is the position pushed by Vesvai’s opposition, their domestic and foreign supporters. The government denies electoral fraud, but is carrying out an investigation to satisfy the other side. The goal of government’s appeasement is to avoid extremism and bring back national stability. The crisis inside the military forced Vesvai to originally withdraw from defending Commonwealth ally Molenston from invasion by The Bohin. That had happened after Vesvai had already committed. The break-up of the army in half grew fears of civil war in Vesvai and that is why the military chose to focus domestic crisis over defending the Commonwealth sister nations. No violence occurred and things in Vesvai eventually stabilized. Vevai re-entered the war between Molenston and The Bohin in defense of Molenston, along with other active Commonwealth members. To this day, the military still faces a strain of deficit in personnel. Previous defectors haven’t returned, the numbers of new defectors are rising and the so-called Vesvaian Revolutionary Army has not disbanded. The continued military mutiny is causing a lot of problems for Vesvai, which is why the government has decided to issue an ultimatum.

Before passing today’s resolution at the Parliament, PM Jonathan Mollisal made a statement: “We cannot allow this to continue. The reality is that Vesvai is today at war along with the entire Commonwealth to which we belong. We are fighting against an outside enemy that has attacked Molenston. That enemy is The Bohin. To help defend the Commonwealth, our military needs all resources available. This mutiny serves as self-sabotage to our armed forces by soldiers that swore their allegiance to the Dominion of Vesvai. They have betrayed their country. They had already forced us to capitulate and abandon Molenston and the Commonwealth once, but the troops that remained loyal did not allow that to stop them. Vesvai has returned to the fight and we are not leaving until the Commonwealth is defended. Even with all these problems that the internal enemy is causing, our military is still going to pull through and remain in the fight.

Secondly, with the existence of the so-called Vesvaian Revolutionary Army, Vesvai today factually has two militaries. Not only is that unnatural, unconstitutional and completely illegal, but also deadly dangerous. These two militaries, the legal one and the self-declared defector one, are not exactly on the same side. During this political crisis in our country, including all the street unrest, assassination attempts made against myself and MP Matthew Praeterit, extremism and many other incidents, having two militaries is a cherry on top. All conditions are set for a civil war to break out in Vesvai. Think about what you are doing! We cannot allow this to happen. These officers that have defected have not formally given up their weapons, equipment and uniforms. They still considers themselves Vesvaian active duty soldiers, but they are disobeying the state. That is a crime. We will not allow the so-called VRA to further exist with state-funded tools, yet disobeying the state. Which is why we are issuing an ultimatum. Defectors within the so-called VRA must reintegrate into official Royal Vesvaian Security Forces. If that does not happen, we order all top military leaders in this country to fire every single defector and confiscate their tech. VRA must be disbanded! Whether defectors who formed or joined VRA will be prosecuted or given amnesty, is a question that will be left for later. Our ultimatum and the bill that we are going to vote on here today, will apply not only to defectors and VRA troops so far, but also to all defectors from here on now. You are either in the Royal Vesvaian Security Forces or you are not a soldier of any kind.

True, such massive firing of troops will slash our military numbers, but as everybody knows, Vesvai has military conscription. Which is why our government is prepared to declare an early draft to call up conscripts for reserve and compensate for loss of active duty personnel. Conscripts will be kept for homeland defense service only, while only professional army and contractors will be serving overseas. We will announce the exact date of an early military draft in the coming days. The announcement will be made by Vesvai’s Ministry of Defense and Security and our military representatives.”

After the Prime Minister speech, the Parliament voted unanimously in favor of a resolution ordering to fire defectors. The resolution will be going into force immediately.

[Dirkhizistan]

Islamist Coup participants surrender, Coup attempt fails

Police on top of tank on the Izeristan Bridge

The coup participants have surrender earlier this morning as their forces were surrounded and pushed out of the capital. President Mugharz is returning back to Dirkhizistan. Vice-President Tüyeribev has said that the enemy forces are going to be arrested, the leader of the coup attempt, Alim Kazaribmev has also been arrested. The new question is what will Dirkhizistan do about islam, the dominant religion in Dirkhizistan. The region of Hilahstan, a dominantly hindu region of Dirkhizistan has considered independence to lessen tensions in Dirkhizistan by seperating the two differently religious regions apart. The Minister of Defense Kimzov has considered asking the national assembly to begin laws having to keep islam from becoming too radical. Dirkhiz Parliament elections are next year and fears of an islamist party being made and taking over is growing.

IN OTHER NEWS:
Coup fails

Daredland secessionists

Engleberg and Daredland

Yeonhwa building collapse

Mugharz safe

LOL WHATS GRAMMAR?

[Librira]

Libra World Times

Your Source for Local, National, and International news

Librira puts support behind PRC, Seven United, others

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Amid rising tension in Corentia, primarily in the form of instability in Daredland and the Kaiserreich's intervention, the People's Congression met earlier today, and passed a resolution pledging support to their neighbors. This resolution is clearly aimed to curb Englean encroachment beyond their border and to encourage stability in Seven United and the other states in Corentia. Most notably the resolution offered military support for the Seven United, when asked to elaborate the Premier responded, "If they need it, we will offer it. If they want advisors, VSB troops, or more involved military support, we will do our utmost to support them". The Premier also went on to say that this extended to the PRC as well. The PRC, having been at odds with the kaiserreich since its inception, and now because of the unrest in Daredland the kaiserreich has placed troops near the PRC border, harkening to the crisis days following the PRC's founding. The Premier has also commented that he does not want a war in Corentia, but rather, "to ensure the Status Quo". In the interim, however, the People's United Republic has only issued an alert to VSB units near the border with the Seven United, to be alert for potential terrist or other illegal activity coming from the south, and to enact additional patrols along certain vulnerable sections of the border.

In Other news:
Unrest in Daredland

Attempted Coup in Dirkhizistan

Rezuan Monarch accepts award

[Engleberg]

Kaiser Siegfried: "We Must Allow the Weniges Reich to be Free and Independent"


Standardpanzer E-80s of the 9. Panzer-Armee Arriving to the Daredi Border

Schutzprovinz Anhelt, Englean Kaiserreich -- Soon after the first events of military action within the Eastern region of Daredland, the group responsible has identified themselves as the new "Weniges Reich." The goal of this new nation would be "to secure a nation where the Germanic culture of Corentia and Daredland could live peacefully, secured from efforts to diminish their numbers." This nation also wishes to reunite with the Kaiserreich, indicating their resentment of the separation of the Kaiserreich and Daredland centuries prior. This establishment caught the Kaiserreich by surprise, for neither Kaiser Siegfried, Reichskanzler von Kluge, or Reichsmarschall Caridan were aware that this would occur.

With the establishment of the Weniges Reich and their wish to be free and protect those of German heritage and culture, the Kaiserreich has declared that this state's wishes must be taken in account. The Reichstag today formally recognised the Weniges Reich as a sovereign state, with the rights given to such a state. Kaiser Siegfried stated today:

"With the establishment of the Weniges Reich, the Englean Kaiserreich hears the pleas for support from our fellow Germanic peoples. They have undergone oppression and discrimination from Daredis wishing to establish a multicultural state and have made their stance against this. As fellow ethnic Germans, we Engleans support their strife and believe that this new nation must be allowed to exist and prosper. While the Kaiserreich recognises that the nation took a step too far with immediate military actions, we believe this can be forgiven through the release of any hostages and a form of payment and apologies in return to the Daredis and whoever was affected. Within this entire situation, the Kaiserreich has not supported the Reich in any way whatsoever despite what the Daredi government believes. Similar to Rezua, the Kaiserreich does not wish to engage in any war over the subject. In regards to Rezua, my cousin Konrad II would be thankful for Ymira's acceptance of her awards. However, as the Emperor of all Engleans, I believe that disregarding the Englean position within this situation in any meetings as quite unproductive. As this new nation wishes to be united with the Kaiserreich, we Engleans must be allowed a seat at this set of meetings for peace. I have formally authorised the Wehrmacht to provide support in the creation of the Reich's military, and have created a committee that would provide support to the Reich's creation of a central government so that further hostilities can cease and the Reich can be recognised as a sovereign state by the International community."

With this formal stance, the Wehrmacht has been ordered to secure the situation to prevent any further hostilities. When the Weniges Reich formally creates a central government and military, the Kaiserreich will enter the region to support the nation after they give permission to the Wehrmacht to do so. This movement would be to allow a swift and stable establishment of the government, and allow the nation to prepare its defenses against any communist aggression. The primary threat would be that of the People's Republic of Corentia, which is placed below the Kaiserreich and Daredland. The PRC has recently bolstered their military presence on the border, specifically in the Rothwald region of the Schutzprovinz Anhelt. With this recent activity, the Landwehr has bolstered defensive capabilities in possibility of a communist invasion. The Wehrmacht has restated that the current situation in Daredland will not leave the region, and will be contained by the Kaiserreich to prevent any damage or hostilities so the international community or neighbouring nations. Furthermore, the Kaiserreich has formally requested that the Daredi government not take actions within the Weniges Reich.

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[Belantica]

Recent Call for "Solidarity" in Republican Corentia Not Considered A Threat
Recently, General Secretary Reed of the People Republic of Corentia announced a "time for solidarity" towards all the socialists communities near and far in an attempt to defend their ideology from going under by outside forces. Naturally, citizens of Belantica expressed their concerns about what it means for the defense of our nation, and whether or not they will support the terrorist group PLF or not. The government, in a statement earlier today, said that there is currently "no actual threat" of Belantica's safety from the PRC, and is currently assuming that the United Queendoms is not a center-focus for the PRC, unlike the Englean Kaiserreich, which has placed more military units along the border between the two countries. In response, the PRC also reinforced their border with the Kaiserreich, which according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, might strain relations more. Due to how close this is taking place, many are concerned that it is getting too close for the comfort of the average Belantican.

Foreign Affairs minister Alan Wendham said that "What is happening between the People's Republic and the Kasierreich is something that many Belanticans want no part of, however, many told us that this shouldn't spill over here, which I can fully understand. We really would prefer to stay out of what is happening between them. On the topic of Gen. Secretary Reed's desire to push harder for his cause, I can assure you that won't spill over to Belantica as well, since the socialist terrorist group PLF is being tracked down by our dedicated and respectable men and women of the police, counter-terrorist, and intelligence agencies, who don't want a repeat of the string of attacks during the 1990's. We already had the Rising last December, so people aren't wanting another fight on their hands. The main concern we had with the PLF and the PRC is a matter of funding and support, but we believe that they do not have much associations to one another. With that, we at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs believe that there is no real concern about the situation unfolding in Corentia, and that we shouldn't get ourselves involved."

The Queen made a short statement saying "It's something we only need to worry about if it starts hitting the fan on both sides, and as long as we aren't being bothered, we won't have to stick our noses in it." It is clear that she, like many others in Belantica, would rather not get involved in their affairs, wishing to deal with internal problems and the current war in The Bohin. The MOD has stated that they will be monitoring the situation in order to stay alert in the case of turmoil on the continent.

In Other News
-Coup in Dirkhizstan ended by police
-Reports saying Empress Ymira of Rezua went to battle
-Pantorrum gets new carrier, adding to overall costs due to hefty daily operation costs
-Explosion at an Aviary facility in Umbrellya
-Belantic tourist, along with 12 others, were burned to death in Ros Cre by an extremist religious group, Rose Crean authorities looking to bring the culprits to justice
-New deals with the Seven United and Umbrellya?
-LDA Group states that the next generation of the L-200 will be "the greenist mass production car" as the company the company continues waste reduction, including going as far to source recycled materials

[Daredland]

BREAKING: Engleberg invades Daredland: Konfoderaleswehr says Englean soldiers without insignia have intervened to help Weniges separatists

Map of the military situation. NOTE: Displayed Englean movements are unofficial.

Daredi Konfoderaleswehr military intelligence, officials, commanders and rapid deployment soldiers on the ground all say that Engleberg has invaded Daredland. Reports are that unmarked Englean troops have crossed the border and are fighting alongside the separatist militants of the self-proclaimed Weniges Reich. Military hasn’t yet said anything about heavy artillery coming over the border. Konfoderaleswehr says that earlier concerns over mobilization of Englean forces on the border with Daredland have not been unprecedented. The suspected goal of that mobilization has turned out to be the truth: Enlgeberg was preparing to invade. The suspicions by Daredi government that Engleberg plays a role in the situation in eastern Daredland, have now been confirmed too. Whether Engleberg actually helped create the Reich of Wenigberg is not yet known, but Englean support for the Weniges Reich is a fact, say Konfoderaleswehr officers. This is now not only a civil conflict, but a foreign invasion. The Konfoderaleswehr rapid deployment forces continue to hold off Weniges separatist advance westwards and along the way attempt to liberate some territory captured by the separatists. Local law enforcement have helped the Daredi military forces in that goal. Their job will now be to hold off further separatist advance reinforced by Englean incursion.

Konfoderaleswehr has already been mobilizing for a counter-offensive against the Weniges Reich after the militants have finished capturing many territories and first announced of the new Reich’s formation. Rapid deployment forces were sent to battle the militia and buy some time for the Konfoderaleswehr so that full regular forces could finish mobilizing the first wave. The military was prepared for war even with only internal militia to liberate the captured land. But now that Engleberg is involved, the Daredi forces are mobilizing for the homeland defense as well. The State Council of the Daredi government has approved of Konfoderaleswehr operations. Chancellor Calvin Aigner has yet to come out and make an official statement. Stay tuned for more.

[Daredland]

DEVELOPING: Daredi Konfoderaleswehr launches counter-offensive to liberate occupied territories and halt Englean invasion

Daredi Konfoderaleswehr advancing against Weniges separatists and Englean invasion forces

Liberation of territories occupied by Weniges militia and Englean forces is underway. Daredi Konfoderaleswehr rapid deployment forces were at the forefront, but now the mobilized regular forces will take the lead. Local law enforcement has committed to assisting the liberation struggle and restoration of order from the inside. Unofficial volunteer resistance battalions are emerging inside the occupied territories. The Daredi Konfoderaleswehr is sending in the ground army for the mission, but keeps the aerial units prepared, in case attacks from air will need to be made in clear fields, away from inhabited areas. There is a possibility that the militia might acquire warplanes or helicopters or that Englean air forces might intervene. Daredi fighters and bombers will need to be reserved for such occasions to wage battle in the air. Army on the ground will be equipped with anti-aircraft weaponry to shoot down enemy planes, if any appear. The navy remain stationed in the sea area between Daredland and The Seven United, in case Engleberg receives access to the sea through the Weniges Reich. Stay tuned.

[Sunrisia]

Sunrisia Sends Military Advisors And Trainers To Strengthen Armed Forces Of Daredland: Supplies To Be Sent If Englean Aggression Continues

The Department of Security has reported that the Convet approved sending Sunrisian soldiers to Daredland to serve as advisors and military trainers for the armed forces of Daredland – the Konfoderaleswehr. The decision came following a phone call between President Nóv Fáustîtár and Chancellor Calvin Aigner of Daredland. The Daredi Chancellor requested assistance for his country in the face of what appears to be Englean aggression and military invasion of Daredland, as the forces of the Kaiserreich were said to have intervened into the civil conflict in Daredland. The conflict in Daredland is being fought by the Daredi regular armed forces of the central government and separatist militants in the east, who have proclaimed their own breakaway state – the Reich of Wenigberg. Daredi government and military claim that unmarked Englean soldiers are fighting alongside the separatists of the Reich of Wenigberg against the Daredi regular army. Englean forces have crossed the Englean–Daredi border after carrying out a large mobilization there in the wake of the conflict. The Daredi side suspected that Engleberg was preparing for an intervention from the start. The separatists of Wenigberg have proclaimed interest in rejoining Engleberg, which is why Englean interest is not surprising. Daredland is not a member, but a close partner and observer in MDAA and aspires to join the alliance itself. The Sunrisian side stated that Daredland is a friend that will not be abandoned at time of need.

After the phone call with the Daredi Chancellor, President Nóv Fáustîtár went through the traditional proceedings. He consulted with the National Defense Council and the Department of Security, after which the commander-in-chief addressed the Convet to approve military aid for Daredland to help defend against invasion by Engleberg. The Convet supported the President’s request and the measures were approved. Sunrisian Minister of Security Armăs Fórtídâ later approved what course of action would be taken:

“Sunrisian servicemen in Daredland would be tasked with training the local armed forces and providing them with advisory support on the ground during the operations by the Daredi Military to liberate the occupied areas. The focus of Sunrisian support is aimed not so much entirely at the separatists in the self-proclaimed Weniges Reich, but at the reported armed forces of Engleberg invading Daredland through the territories outside of the central government’s control. Sunrisia does not seek to intervene into the internal conflict in Daredland between the government and different factions, but we will help Daredland fight off a dangerous outside aggressor. The Sunrisian Defense Force will try to do as much as it can to help strengthen and prop up the Daredi Military as they defend their country and hopefully draw the aggressor out. However, at the same time, until the intervention by the Englean Military remains alleged and not so much proof is gathered, Sunrisia will stay at training and advisory support for Daredland. If Englean aggression is reinforced by more evidence, Sunrisia will be ready to start providing lethal aid in a form of weapons, equipment, heavy artillery, etc. The PID and other Sunrisian intelligence services will help its counterparts in Daredland to expose Engleberg’s involvement.”

Meanwhile, in a separate statement, Sunrisian Minister of International Relations Ectrăr Álienan approached the issue from the political perspective:

“Sunrisia does not aim to play a role in the internal conflict in Daredland, but we support the territorial integrity of Daredland. As for Engleberg, we strongly condemn the aggression against Daredland and state that the Sunrisian embargo on Engleberg will remain in place. Any considerations about lifting it are now out of the question with the current situation in Daredland. Engleberg will not succeed in attempts to build an empire on ethnic grounds by using Germanic peoples in other countries as proxies for redrawing borders.”

In other news:

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• Coup attempt in Dirkhizistan fails. Government preserves power.
  
  
• Longbhriseadh Island votes to become a Socialist People’s Republic within the Union of Socialist Republics of Roscrea.
  
  
• Investigation underway into alleged assassination attempt made against Commissioner Michelle Ahina of The Seven United.
  
  
• Assassination attempt against Ahina was timed prior to her meeting with the interim leader of Montedoran.
  
  
• Sunrisian diplomats say that the crisis in Montedoran must be resolved as soon as possible and commend The Seven United authorities for active diplomatic work.
  
  
• President Nóv Fáustîtár offers condolences to Yeonhwa over the victims of building collapse in the country’s capital.

[Rezua]

"Blood and Greed"

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Today, Prime Minister Hoelmon made a chilling statement when he made the monthly National Address. Normally, the empress would be giving the monthly address, but sources are claiming that she is leading an army in the Bohin. While they have no proof that she is leading troops, it is known that the empress is in the Bohin to raise morale of all defending units. This, of course, is still a topic of debate. Many senators are condemning her trip to the Bohin as "childish", "irresponsible" , and "attention-seeking". It should be noted, however, that these senators are Sword and Stars members, who are already against the empress.

Regardless, in his speech, the Prime Minister declared that Sunalaya today is a world of "Blood and Greed" in which your neighbor would refuse to help you unless you paid them first. The Prime Minister has said that this age of "blood money" has made an unsafe world. In fact, he claimed that Sunalaya was safer fifty years ago. Clearly, his disgust for militarization is potent.

With news breaking of possible Englean intervention in Daredland, Parliament has reacted quite poorly. Parliament has said that Engleberg's actions mirror those of Pantorrum. Claiming to be helping a people who wishes to become free and then seizing control seems to be the new way to take colonies. Blue Party members are frustrated that neither side has accepted to meet in Eomeria to find a peaceful solution, whilst the Sword and Stars Party has gone so far as to claim that diplomacy is dead. Prime Minister Candidate Ana Leonart declared that nations today kill as their solution to everything and declared that Rezua must build a larger navy in order to ensure that these hostile foreigners are kept at bay. The Monarchist Party has strengthened their support of Empress Ymira, claiming that without such a benevolent and understanding monarch, Rezua would not be the leading nation in the domain of diplomacy.

With all these opinions speaking out, it is hard to tell exactly what Parliament is doing. For the past seventy years, Parliament has usually never hit a point where it could not come up with a compromise. Some have stated that Emperors Augustus and Yosef were the cause behind this, since they would break stalemates. Empress Ymira seems to take a less controlling hand on Parliament than her father and grandfather, but has still generally supported the Blues or remained neutral. Now, with the empress' actions baffling to some and irresponsible to others, it is hard to tell whom she is siding with.

Thankfully, they did decide that if Englean invasion is actively occurring in Daredland they should be punished. Parliament is completely against any sovereign power simply tossing its military around their continent to protect there selfish interests. They have declared that any Commonwealth member, ally, or neighbor nation who faces similar circumstances will have instant Rezuan protection. In addition, they have petitioned all Rhodeve Commonwealth members to limit trade with Engleberg if it can be concretely proved that they are invading Daredland. Parliament stated that they would be "disappointed" to hear Engleberg was invading other nations and it would make strengthening ties between Rezua and Engleberg "very difficult".

In Other News
-So, if diplomacy is dead, how can you protect your family? Click here to join the petition to increase military spending.
-Twelve dead in Ros Cre, "witches" murdered by extremists. Parliament condemns these murders, demands justice.
-Prayers and foreign aid funds go to Yeonhwa.

[The Seven United]

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Caledonias border finally gets strengthened / The 1st Damsmarian fleet blockading Wenigberg / Ahinas speech

After the latest incidents which has caused internal paralysis within the Unitary Commission, Ahina has came out to speak with us in an attempt to break the gridlock within the decision making of The Commission.
"Our solidarity is with the families of those who died and were critically injured when the bomb went off outside Unitary Parliament. The strong will and mind of the Aygonian spirit is testament to the hardship that we once had to endure. Those who took out the task of trying to assassinate me, and destroy the Union are only the usurpers of a once functioning terrorist group, the MIS. Not for one second can we think that the MIS is active again, because they aren't. They ceased to exist nearly twenty years ago, and the people have moved on. Our Commission has since went into a state of paralysis, not helped by certain parties refusing to work with eachother. My message to the idiots in the big offices in The Commission, wake up! Daredland is in the midst of a "civil" war, while our eastern neighbour is the aggressor! We could have protected the Caledonian border long before I had to say this, but no. WAKE UP! The 1st Damsmarian fleet is going to blockade the coastal land Wenigberg rebels occupies, and the Caledonian border is now on stringent lock down. I'm not phased by the assassination attempt, and our decision making capabilities shouldn't be either. The rhetoric has been strong, but I don't want to deflect it from the real message. We will not bow down to terrorism, the Union will stay strong. The MIS will continue to wither away. That is all, thank you and stay safe."

The small 1st Damsmarian fleet is setting out from Port Culla, and will be blockading Wenigberg, stopping any sort of boats from entering the danger zone, this is including fishing vessels. It is unlikely at this stage that The Commiss Army will directly fight with the Daredi. The Defence Commissioner has said that he fully supports the Daredi Government and that the border with Caledonia has been fully secured, and he regrets the lack of decision making due to the absent war council and frozen Unitary Commission.

There is also new news on the investigation into the assassination attempt, new informants and other CCTV footage from buildings around the area suggests that the Montedoran drainage company Jixbern was repairing the drainage hole after frequent flooding in the wet season. Jixbern CEO John Armani told us that there was no trip to the Unitary Commission logged overnight, and said that it was not any Jixbern employees, the company is mourning the loss of one of their star workers who was chief of the repairing project, which spans most of the city.






-John Howard, writer for S7NN

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Other News

Ugh Germans.. Germans everywhere..
Kaiserreich accused of hypocrisy.
How big is the 1st Damsmarian Fleet?
Is it likely that some of the defence/war council will have to come back to The Seven United after the current situation?
Currency: 1 Argent ARG ($A) = NS$0.71.3945

[Belantica]

Parliament Weighs In On Daredland, Requests Talks in Nuranto
Overnight, the conflict in nearby Daredland seemed to gain intensity when Englean forces are now supporting the Weniges Reich, a self-proclaimed nation of supposed suppressed German peoples within Daredland. It picked up attention form the Englean Kaiserrieich, it's predominately German neighbor to the east, and reports are saying that they are in fact giving military support. Furthermore, on the side of Daredland, both Rezua and Sunrisia make claiming to make efforts to stop aggression from the Englean-Weniges pact. This situation has placed Belantica at odds, as both the Kaiserreich and Rezua are large partners and allies with Belantica, meaning that there is already conflicting interests. However, Parliament has set aside these interest in favor to seek a more diplomatic solution, a rarity in Corentia. MPs have voted that they wish to file a request to all parties involved, including representatives from Weniges and Daredland, to meet in the city of Nuranto to create a more peaceful and diplomatic solution rather then resulting in further military escalations on both sides.

"Because of the nature of this situation," Senate minority speaker Margret Olsen said in front of the press, "many MPs were divided on which side should be taken. However, with reasoning, many MPs were able to aggree to remaining neutral in the conflict, and propose a diplomatic solution to the problem. The Senate decided that request will be sent out to all parties involved, to send representatives of their government to the fair city of Nuranto, where a peaceful and diplomatic resolution can be crafted by both sides of the conflict, and avoid further escalations. Many Sunalayans are tired of war, it plagues us as a species, and we can set an example by choosing to use the power of diplomacy to achieve something better, instead of resulting to the use of unnecessary violence and military operations. I ask that all the parties involved to take this into consieration, and to think that this can help create a better image for those around the world. We should set an example that people will look back on and have positive thoughts on."

With that, the Ministry of Foreign Relations has sent a message to all the governments of nations currently involved. Whether the negotiations actually happen can only be determined by time.

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