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[Daredland]

BREAKING: Chancellor Friedrich Schäfer submits resolution to the State Council to withdraw from agreements with SOWEFTA and MDAA

Chancellor Friedrich Schäfer has submitted a controversial but expected law proposal to the State Council of the Daredi Confederacy. The law proposal calls for Daredland to withdraw from existing agreements with SOWEFTA and MDAA which Daredland has achieved during the tenure of ex-Chancellor Calvin Aigner. The agreements include: a free trade agreement with SOWEFTA, the MDAA–Daredland Action Plan, Daredland‘s observer status in MDAA and a partnership agreement between Daredland and MDAA (security cooperation and humanitarianism in world crises areas).

With his submission Chancellor Friedrich Schäfer has overstepped his powers as Chancellor and intervened in the work of lawmakers and the current President of the State Council Terran Schmidt. But neither the President of the State Council nor the lawmakers appear to mind this too much and voice sympathies to the Chancellor’s law proposal. This venture outside the powers of the office could be called out as unconstitutional but the new government already has a list of constitution violations in their disposal. The State Constitutional Court cannot call out the new government for their actions because the serving members and judges had been dismissed. The new government said it would appoint new people but the State Council does not appear to rush with that process. Other legislative priorities are in order.

Anti-government protest in Freihat, Daredland.

The Chancellor’s law proposal related to SOWEFTA and MDAA was expected by many ever since the government changes in the Daredi Confederacy, Schäfer’s succession to Chancellor and the Legion of Germanic Daredland (LGD) party members claiming top offices. There is even a slight surprise that withdrawing from agreements with SOWEFTA and MDAA was not called for on the first day. The pan-Germanic orientation of the new government is a reality and this appears to be the moment for which Friedrich Schäfer and the LGD party were aiming for. Their climb upwards on the political career latter has now given the LGD the possibility of achieving pan-Germanic policies for Daredland.

Members of the State Council from the Party for Central Approach (PCA) have suggested not to rush with this law and instead work on appointing the new State Constitutional Court. But President of the State Council Terran Schmidt said that the SOWEFTA/MDAA vote will be held first. The success of leaving agreements with SOWEFTA and MDAA is expected to lead to a new pro-Eastern Corentian foreign policy and a pursuit to join the Englean Imperial Commonwealth. The Englean Kaiserreich has already issued an invitation for the Daredi Confederacy to join the Englean Imperial Commonwealth after Englean officials congratulated the new Daredi government.

Early reactions of Daredi citizens are highly negative. Protest demonstrations in major cities were already gathering after the new government took over. But the proposal to turn away from SOWEFTA and MDAA is currently inspiring a new wave of anti-government demonstrations. The gathering protesters back a pro-Western Corentian orientation for Daredland and are angry at the new government for exploiting constitutional flaws which helped them achieve power. The police around the nation has been ordered to be ready for containment.

[Daredland]

BREAKING: Daredis flooding the streets of multiple cities in anti-government protests, wielding torches

From top to bottom: Torch-wielding Daredi protesters flooding the streets of major cities across the Daredi Confederacy. Bottom city – Freihat (capital).

The Daredi population is massively hitting back at the law proposal by Chancellor Friedrich Schäfer to withdraw from existing agreements with SOWEFTA and MDAA. Streets of Daredi cities had begun regularly flooding with angry protesters since it was announced on the nation’s news and media sources that the State Council has begun looking at such a law. The number of demonstrators has been rapidly moving from thousands to millions since then and the growth continues. Protesters are unarmed and only wield self-made torches. A torch is a national symbol of Daredland symbolizing liberty and can also be seen on the Daredi flag. Torches had been regularly used in protest rallies throughout Daredi history and the current instance is no exception. The only exception might be how rapidly the number is growing and experts estimate that these protests are moving towards being the largest in the nation’s history. The following cities are currently experiencing the rapid growth in protest: Freihat, Geralden, Exor, Vasiti, Aurburg, Chryszig, Lern, Palendo, Moygon, Svematt, Eleut, New Schwarzburg, Liceli, St. Markfurt, Aquildorf and others.

Riot police mobilizing to control protests.

Rallies and demonstrations on the street are currently the primary form of protest by the masses. Activists have been calling for civil disobedience and resistance. Other recorded methods now being used by the protesters are online activism and hunger strikes. Some protesters of a more radical thinking threaten to cause riots. But the louder voices among the protesters that are now being looked at as unofficial leaders have called for exclusively peaceful demonstrations. Franz Potesinan and other members of the Western Corentian Nationalists of Daredland (WCND) party have been seen among the protesting crowds. Civil activists and workers of various national NGOs have also been prominent in the civilian crowds. The civil society and activists have played a significant role in encouraging the public protest and calling citizens to come out and voice their dismay. Respected Daredi writer Yannick Baumgartner has also been seen marching with the demonstrators. The demonstrator crowds include people from all walks of life and all age groups.

The government had a swift reaction to the rising civil disobedience across the Daredi Confederacy. Regional governments have been ordered to make sure that the local police around the nation keep up public order. An order for riot police to be deployed has also been issued by local regional governments and by the central government in Freihat on a national level. Chancellor Friedrich Schäfer has declared a state of emergency in the Daredi Confederacy.

[Calva]

Cavlan Times

STOP PRESS!,Calva strikes deal with Smoya

Talks with the government of Smoya huge success!

Last night history was made in the halls of parliament in the capital as the National Council and Prime Minister Jukka Sipilä secured a groundbreaking deal with the nation of Smoya that has secured the recovery of the Calvan economy after the financial crash two months ago as well as securing the nation's security against rogue states such as the proto-state of Lichstine. During the talks with President Caesar Hunter of Smoya Prime Minster Sipilä made agreements that have allowed for the opening up of free trade within our nations manufacturing and mining industry along with our agricultural industry allowing these sectors of our economy to benefit from more favourable trade deals with businesses within Smoya and vice versa. Towards the end of the meeting, a new military agreement was signed and agreed on by both parties which allow for the creation of a joint coalition military base that will house both Calvan and Smolyan troops along with a two-way pledge by both sides to defend each other should we or Smoya come under attack. Hopes are held high within Calva as predictions are made that this may be the start of the return to a grand golden age of prosperity for Calva.

Lets just be friends ok!

National Council sends top negotiators to try arange a peace talk with Lichstine

Today in an attempt to change a historic feud between Calva and Lichstine, The National Council sent two of Calvas best negotiators to try and quell the rising tensions between Calva and the recently reformed nation of Lichstine who had previously collapsed after a dramatic defeat at the hands of a Coalition military intervention by Calva and Austine over one year ago that then lead to the annexation of Austine after the Betrayal of Bear Bay. The National Council hopes that by trying a different method of intervention this time they will be able to avoid the same kind of bloodshed the previous old government of calva did during the Calvan Lich-Austinian war in 2017.

[Engleberg]

Kaiserreich Supports Daredland After Sunrisians Pull Out; Duke Ludwig III of Waldeck-Preusstadt Has Died


Reichskanzler von Kluge Presenting the Daredi Situation

Freie Reichsstadt Engelberg, Englean Kaiserreich – Within the past two weeks, the Daredi Confederacy has been on the mind of many within the Kaiserreich, for it has undergone major changes in a short amount of time. The victory of Friedrich Schäfer’s effort to remove Chancellor Calvin Aigner from his office was celebrated in the Kaiserreich, with the Kaiser congratulating Schäfer with the Order of the Red Eagle. The Kaiser was scheduled to visit Daredland to personally congratulate and meet Schäfer, but the situation in Daredland has worsened and caused this trip to be postponed. Sunrisia has also stated that the nation would divert funds away from Daredland in response to the situation, which has prompted recent legal proposals from Schäfer to withdraw the nation from SOWEFTA and the MDAA. The Kaiserreich has declared support for the Daredi government to help alleviate any deficits that may be caused by Sunrisia’s withdrawal. It was previously stated that the situation within Daredland had worsened: mass protests have erupted in major Daredi cities in response to Schäfer’s legal proposal. These protests have gained the attention of the Englean government, prompting a meeting in Engelberg on the response from the Kaiserreich. His Imperial Majesty presided over the meeting, with Generalfeldmarschall Heinrich von der Hayn, Generalleutnant Rheinhold von Lätwitz, k.u.k General Geberhard von Steinhausen, General Gunther von Klauswitz, and Reichskanzler von Kluge being present. Within the meeting was discussed the current situations and the possibility that radical protestors will influence the demonstrations to escalate into riots and revolutions. Currently the protests are relatively civil, but if they escalate there presents a danger to Engleans that preside in Daredland. After the meeting, the Reichskanzler delivered a short statement [translated from German]:

”While the Kaiserreich hails the efforts by Chancellor Schäfer, we are greatly disappointed in the recent actions by the Daredi populace. These demonstrations provide no benefit towards the Daredi nation, only presenting detrimental effects while opening the door for terrorist activities. To see politicians participating in these demonstrations is appalling, as it shows support for these activities…The Englean Kaiserreich supports the Daredi Confederacy as both an ally and a fellow Germanic nation, and is prepared to support its brethren. Therefore I extend the services of the Kaiserliche Schutzpolizei, Sangarn-Strelitz Landwehr, and the Kaiserliche Heer to the Daredi government in securing the nation. These services would only see enough forces to establish security in the affected cities, and no more. However, if it is determined that Englean nationals are threatened by the protests then the Kaiserliche-Heer will be dispatched to evacuate these peoples. For now, the Auswärtiges Amt has declared a travel advisory for Daredland and encourages those in affected cities to be prepared to leave at any moment. To my colleague Mr. Schäfer, be assured that you have the full support of myself and the Englean Kaiserreich in these trying times. May Daredland overcome these difficulties to emerge a prosperous nation in the heart of Corentia, and may our peoples stand hand-in-hand in our future endeavours.”

Currently it is unknown how the situation will unravel, and the Kaiserreich’s response to it. However, it has been confirmed that the Kaiserreich has solidified ties with Smoya to ensure that no military action may be incorrectly taken. Baron Manfred von Heimann has been dispatched to Dronden as a military attaché representing the OKW, while Ambassador Baron Maximilian von Sprehen will be representing the civilian government.

In other news, Duke Ludwig III, 105, of Waldeck-Preusstadt has died today. The duke had been the sovereign of the state since 1955, also being a Vizeadmiral in the Kaiserliche-Marine during WWII. For his successor, he had designated Prince Friedrich Karl (of the House of Hohenzern-Preusstadt). His ascension would bring about the first Hohenzern into the monarchy, making 4 states in the Kaiserreich ruled by a Hohenzern relative. The Prince will be the second youngest monarch of Waldeck-Preusstadt, being only 18. It is expected that the young monarch will be working to remove many liberal decrees made by his grandfather, including replacing the state’s flag from the liberal black red and gold to one that incorporates the Empire’s monarchistic black red and white. Sources say that the Prince is currently searching for a consort. His coronation will take place next Thursday, with many Englean heads of state to be expected to be present. His Imperial Majesty will be presenting the new Duke with the Order of the Black Eagle at the ceremony, which is a tradition within the House of Hohenzern. It is currently unknown if the Duke will personally take a seat within the Reichsrat representing Waldeck-Preusstadt, or if he will designate a representative. If he decides to represent the state himself, he will be the 4th Hohenzern on the council.

[Sunrisia]

President Válîd Sâlúbĕr: “Chancellor, Remember To Respect Your Own Citizens’ Right To A Peaceful Protest.”

During his visit to the Convet, Sunrisian Second Republic President Válîd Sâlúbĕr took the time to answer questions from the representatives of the media that were present there, before he went into the hall to meet with the new Speaker and members of the Convet. One of the questions directed to him was about the current situation unfolding in Daredland and the mass anti-government protests there:

“My message to the government of Daredland aligns with the statement made by our country’s Department of International Relations, more specifically by the lovely spokesperson Elén Spêctrá-Fâmína. The statement was issued when government changes first took place in the Confederacy of Daredland. It is definitely a complicated time, but it is a domestic matter of Daredland and it is up to the people of Daredland to go through it and resolve it.

The Daredi people are facing a challenge right now and going through growing pains, as they continue to evolve as a nation. It is good to see an active civil society that reminds government officials, who is the true authority in the country. The public servants in Daredland must remember that also. As observers of what is happening in Daredland, we only forbid ourselves to stay indifferent if a humanitarian crisis happens, so in order to avoid that, our administration expects that the government of Daredland will respect and uphold the fundamental right of the Daredi people to self-organization and peaceful protest. Even with controversial government changes, I hope that Daredland is still a civilized democracy.

We understand that riot police is currently being mobilized in the country’s cities and that is a usual occurrence during times of civil strife and a state of emergency. It is a precaution of public safety or at least it should be. This is a measure used in difficult times. Some police states exist in those kinds of conditions all the time, because heavily-armed police officers never leave the streets, but that is a different story. Let me just say that in case new police brutality against peaceful protesters breaks out in the current demonstrations, we will make sure to find out the names of individuals responsible, in cooperation with Daredi institutions still respecting the country’s laws, and we will include those people in a sanctions list. No doubt about it.

Chancellor Schäfer, do not take this as disrespect, but I ask that you sober up from the high of the drug that is called “power”, become a human being again, instead of the “head of state”, and think through your steps. Look at your citizens and try to realize if you see them as personal human resources or your compatriots, with whom you are on the same side and love the same country.

On the Sunrisian behalf, let me just say that our country has always been a friend of the Daredi people and we will continue to be. We hold our hopes for you that you will be able to go through this time and achieve you want. Today, we are all Daredi.”

In other news:

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• MDAA summit to take place in Celstead, The Seven United. The situation in Daredland might be discussed.
  
  
• Top Releases on the Sunrisian Musical Charts (In No Particular Order):
  
  
  • Raven – “Áplânc” (Around).
    
    
  • Infrared – “Centurionis.”
    
    
  • Prophet – “Pâcílám” (Rise).
    
    
  • Cyber – “Voyage.”
    
    
  • Rosa – “Porcelain.”
    
    
  • Crystal – “Alpha/Omega” (Double Release).
    
    
  • Kazeri – “Esgélb” (Saving).
    
    
  • Vaīcell Fór Cástêlán – “Rîscá Rítói” (Bright Tomorrow).
    
    
  • Foreign Language Category: “So Far Gone” (English), “Sanctuary” (English).

[Daredland]

DEVELOPING: Seas of protesters declare general strike in Daredland

Anti-government protests in Freihat, Daredland.

Judging from the view outside it appears that the population of the Daredi Confederacy as a whole is joining the anti-government protests. Thousands to millions are becoming involved in the demonstrations. In major cities of the Daredi Confederacy the protesters have occupied central city squares and took over the streets. The traffic is blocked. Access to the nation’s airports has also become difficult with the blockade of entrance and exit along with the occupation of airfields. With such a significant number partaking the protest leaders know that they can now pull off the ultimate tactic to cripple the government. With popular support the protest leaders have declared a general strike in the Daredi Confederacy. It has not been said for how long this general strike would last. But the protesters have voiced that it will not end until the government begins dialogue or resigns altogether.

Anti-government protests in Aurburg, Daredland.

Calls for a Daredi general strike have begun at the early start of the demonstrations. The protesters had occupied central city squares in 15+ Daredi cities and later set up microphones along with sound equipment. Volunteer speakers had begun giving demands to the government, making calls for national unity, inviting more people to join the struggle, etc. Political leaders, civil activists and students have been the ones mostly speaking about strategy in this national uprising. After consulting with each other they had all agreed that a general strike will be the most effective because the government can ignore peaceful protests for a long time. Considering the police violence against demonstrators in past protests the demonstrator leaders have concluded that there might not be much time before the police is given orders to crack down on the demonstrators. False accusations of the protesters having provoked the crackdown could be planted as a false flag to justify police actions. With the risk of bloodshed the protesters cannot afford to risk long and unproductive rallies. Even without a general strike the long involvement of the population in the protests will take a toll on the Confederacy that will bring damages to the normal functioning of the nation itself. The government will not be the only one negatively affected. In his speech at the microphone at the Freihat Square writer Yannick Baumgartner called on the demonstrators not to allow intimidation to discourage them. WCND party member Franz Potesinan said that the government may count on exhaustion to bring a forceful end to the protests which is why he encouraged demonstrators not to give up. He also said that the strategy of ignoring the protests will not work for the government and encouraged the demonstrators not to fear the police.

Anti-government protest marches in Liceli, Daredland.

There have been pro-government rallies in Freihat held by the supporters of the Germanic Union coalition. But in number they have not been able to rival the cross-nation anti-government rallies. Ex-Chancellor Calvin Aigner and ex-Vice Chancellor Felix Gudatan have finally been seen in the crowd in Freihat protests. They are expected to get some time at the microphone too because many are interested in what they have to say. To help keep the protesters entertained and not nervous of the police, Daredi bands have been performing at the central squares of many cities including Freihat. Citizens skillful in playing musical instruments or in other forms of art have also taken initiative to keep themselves and other entertained.

Chancellor Friedrich Schäfer and his cabinet have so far been cautious on being vocal towards the whole situation. That includes not giving a response to the controversial offer by the Englean Kaiserreich to have Englean police aid in keeping up the peace. The government most likely feels that accepting such an offer openly will only anger the populace even more. But it is hard to say what will happen behind the curtain.

[Rezua]

Political Games in Daredland Must Stop

Eastern Breeze

Over the last few days, the world has heard much from Daredland and the nations interacting with it. In summary, the Daredi government has decided to undertake a major change to their government. Sunrisia and other MDAA members have strongly opposed this change, Sunrisia has gone so far as to cut funding to Daredland. On the other hand, Engleberg has chosen to support this new government, offering to send funding to to make up for the funds Sunrisia has refused. All parties involved have gotten something though. No one is listening to the people of Daredland.

Today, over fifteen Daredi cities have gone on a general strike. Droves of protestors have swarmed major city zones, with even former government officials showing up to protest. Amidst these protests, there have been rumors of a possible police crackdown to come soon. The problem with this is that the Daredi government would rather sweep away these troubles than listen to their people. And at the same time, other nations are also ignoring the Daredi people, only looking to have a say in the new government of Daredland.

Foreign nations should stay out of this. The Daredi government should stop pandering to other nations and to themselves. They are a government, they are suppose to represent their people. Our parliament has remained neutral, only calling for all sides to listen to the Daredi. We here at Eastern Breeze, however, demand that the Daredi voice be heard. Government of Daredi, stop ignoring your people! Open your ears, stop silencing your people!

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[Pantorrum]

Crisis in Daredland

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"Good evening, this if Your World on PNN, the Pantorran News Network. Im your host, Tom Rice, and its a pleasure to be with you this evening. We have a developing story out of Daredland today. Despite calls for normalization of political change, firstly from the State Department and then from many other world leaders, the Daredi government continued to pursue radical foreign policy changes. The country has moved to rapidly align itself with the Englean Kaiserreich, a move thats created tremendous concern in many government circles. The Vice President spoke on the issue today, on the President's behalf."

"The rapid political change in Daredland is extremely concerning. This shift of alignment toward the Englean Kaiserreich is of the most concern. This seems to be a move that occurred without the support of the Daredi populace. And we feel that no sane government would take such action as to stir up this much unrest. It is the belief of the Pantorran Intelligence Agency that the Kaiserreich has significant inside influence, possibly at the highest level of the Daredi government. I urge the Chancellor once again, please do not take this course of action. You will destroy your countries relations with the rest of the world and align yourself with a nation that doesn't have the political power to rebuild what you've sacrificed. For the good of Daredland, for the good of the world, it's not to late to undo whats happened. Appease your people, and lets keep down a proven path of stability. Let us not be blinded by ambition or promises that can never be."

"When asked about whether or not the Engleans would take military action, the Vice President gave only a word of warning to the german state."

"Let it be known that we will not tolerate any Englean military action in Daredland. I do not usually discuss hypotheticals, but I will say this. Any Englean military action in Daredland will be matched equally."

[Belantica]

Daredi Crisis Gone Too Far, Government Asking For Negoatiations
The current crisis ongoing in nearby Daredland has escalated even more than anticipated. With around 15 major cities in the country now calling for general strikes, it has proven the new government has now caused dissent from a solid majority of the Daredi people. The situation only escalated even more, when their neighbor to the north, the Englean Kaiserreich, showed support for the new Chancellor, his party, and the government by offering to make up for slashed funding from Sunrisia and offering to deploy police and possibly military units to Daredland to assist the government. There are still many questions unanswered as this continues to unfold.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a new statement on the crisis in Daredland, that showed a rapid change in Belantic policies relating to relations with the Daredi government." said an MFA spokesperson," It also highlighted how outside forces could have played out within the nation in general. "Today, the United Queendoms is now deciding that the current crisis unfolding in Daredland is starting to become out of hand and a concern for many nations across the globe. For starters, it is clear that the Daredi people, in general, are discontent with Chancellor Shäfer's government and actions committed by said government. While our nation isn't aligned with MDAA, clearly most people there were fine with them, and uprooting from that without any consensus among the populace has caused backlash for the government, in addition, to really only appealing to a minority group despite being a nation of many different and diverse groups. On top of that, it has shown that there is reasonable evidence that both the Engleans and the Sunrisians had their hands inside of the Daredi government in an attempt to sway the nation to one side or the other, whether this is actually true is anyone's guess because I'm sure there would be a fair bit of denial from both sides. In the meantime, all our government can say is that our current outlook on Daredland has changed quickly following recent events. For starters, the United Queendoms will start to reconsider any previous agreements with the current government, depending if they actually listen to their people and not cause events similar to what happened in Belantica around 2 years ago. If such events were to occur, it's a guarantee that the United Queendoms will no longer uphold any prior agreements with their government. To the Daredi people, we ask that you remain peaceful in your endeavor, and use the means of peaceful discourse to get the government to care about your concerns. But let it be know that any Daredi military action against civilians will be not taken kindly, and would want us to side with the people even more. To the foreign powers meddling in and around Daredland's affairs, we ask you to not go about this as whatever brand of imperialism you prefer, and avoid creating a war zone in a nation that is not in need of one. With that in mkind, we ask all involved to tread lightly in this sitauation, as it is already delicate, and one push too far could cause it all to go up."

In the wake of this, the Ministry of Defense is beginning to see if this would affect the security of Belantica in general. Due to the stance being taken by HM's government, the Navy is increasing patrols in waters to the west. It is clear that because of activities on the mainland, national security is becoming an ever-increasing concern of the general public and politicians. Some may suspect that this may hint that the MoD coiuld be considering intervention if it turns into conflict.

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[Edereon]

Edereon braces itself for the unrest in Daredland

The Ederi House of Representatives was preparing for the worst with Daredland’s situation. As one of immediate neighbors Edereon has been in a position to be for such a lookout. MPs were discussing precautions on migrants and possible refugees before the political crisis reached the current peak. Prime Minister Céc Mustigañ reiterated to Daredi leaders that they should not even think about cracking down on protests if they are peaceful. Just to prove that these were not merely words the Ederi Royal Armed Forces have been told to be on standby. The navy has increased patrols of bordering waters between Edereon and Daredland. The jets have made several fly-bys near Daredi skies today without intruding. These actions were meant to accomplish the following tasks: ensure the security of Edereon, influence the Daredi government against violence towards citizens, and prevent a larger foreign intervention into Daredland including by the Englean Kaiserreich. These actions are taken by Edereon as a committed MDAA member. The troops are on standby but the increased military activity does not mean a blockade against Daredi asylum seekers. Edereon will be helping on humanitarian basis to ensure that Daredis are safe. The Ederi government is still selecting which officials will be attending the MDAA summit in The Seven United. Prime Minister Céc Mustigañ and Minister of State for Defense Fída Pãtriclér are expected to be there. Possibly Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sõli Témpesér too. In the interests of MDAA for mutual security and to protect the innocent, it is expected that Ederi representatives will ask to discuss Daredland at the summit.

[Lichstine]

Lichenstine Bugle

Devils Driven out of country after they try bully us in to submission

Today we struck a winning blow against our long-standing evil neighbour Calva, After attempt persuasion of evil were declined with great authority by our great father of the nation the foreign devils were shown the door and told to send this message, "Listen Carefully Calvas evil and corrupt leader, Our nation will not fall at your feet and grovel, This time our father will stand up and make sure that you learn that you are nothing more than a bunch of playground bullies who seek to belittle nations and make them feel small we will not tolerate this and urge those of us still remaining in Calva to strike back, play your part in the revenge of our nation against those outsiders who wish to harm us same goes to your allies Calva they intervien and we will strike with a blow that will send you to the stone age!"

[Calva]

Cavlan Times

Outcry as current savage of a WAD for Sunlaya votes against WA plan to ban barbaric capitol punishment

Lindenholt leadership under scrutiny by Calvan government for their poor choice in recent WA legislature debate

Today the National Council and Prime Minister Jukka Sipilä blasted the nation of Lindenholt and its leaders on their poor choice making with regards to voting in the currently proposed legislation by the World Assembly's general counsel.
Prime Minister Sipilä remarked that he found just the idea that such an obviously tyrannical nation with equally tyrannical leadership have even been considered suitable for the role of regional WA and called for the immediate resignation of Lindenholt as the WA, Furthermore there is no place for such barbaric practices as killing some on for a crime such as murder as while it may give short-term emotional closure to the victims family which is nothing more than just catering to the emotional irrationality of those affected by such things as murder. Overall there is no logical or moral reason for taking an eye for an eye as by killing the guilty as you only encourage mob justice.

Talks end in disaster with Lichstine

Today the attempted talks with the current dictator Collapsed with no sign of any sort of negotiations as our finest negotiators are turned away at the airport. Fears are mounting that Austine may be planning to encourage terror attacks against our nation.

[South Baggnagia]

No first draft call needed, decides the Chamber of Deputies

SILCENDA, SOUTH BAGGNAGIA – South Baggnagian Chamber of Deputies has turned down calling up the first series of conscripts for obligatory military service. The Ministry of Defense originally told the president’s administration and the deputies that South Baggnagia may need to call up its first round of draftees after North Baggnagia began firing at the border. At that time there was a fear of war no matter how strongly South Baggnagian and allied Sunrisian soldiers were fighting back. Generals and the Ministry of Defense believed that South Baggnagia was on the verge of mobilization and needed more numbers than it originally deemed necessary. But now the commanders in the field are reporting better news. South Baggnagian and Sunrisian soldiers have been watching the behavior of North Baggnagians on the other side. The North’s soldiers have been pulling back but not withdrawing altogether. Same has been happening around the city of Neodvisni. This was seen as a sign of good will by President Dobrin Nóvak who believes that the North Baggnagian leadership is interested in the South‘s standing offer to talk. It was a two-sided agreement that led to the reinstatement of the cease-fire. There hasn’t been much talk of it since but apparently the South and the North have remained interested equally ever since. Deputies don’t think increased militarization is needed and also want to show a sign of good faith by South Baggnagia. The border will remain being guarded by the South’s and allied soldiers.

[The Seven United]

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Paramilitaries suspect in the death of two officers while on patrol in Mountbatten

Two Montedoran Police Service (MPS) police officers have been killed in a brutal ambush as they were responding to a disturbance call in the Mountbatten area of North Herza Novi, precisely on Mette Avenue. At around eleven AM gunshots were heard and police were notified of a panic button being pressed on Mette Avenue, they had arrived to the car stopped in the middle of the street and sprayed with bullets. With the realisation of the danger in the area, the Montedoran Police Service have enacted temporary checkpoints in and out of Herza Novi, with wide searches currently undergoing in North Herza Novi, with hundreds of homes being subject to mandatory search warrants issued by the Podzian Judiciary.

The dash cam footage has not yet been released, but it is believed that three men dressed in camouflage paramilitary garment had stormed in front of the armoured police vehicle, and began spraying through the windows which were not qualified to resist the automatic rifles which had been employed by the terrorists. Currently the main suspect for the attack is the Montedoran terrorist group the MIS, which have said they are beginning their operations to force the central government in Aygon to respect the result of the independence referendum.

The Unitary Commissioner Christina Anderson asked for calm, saying that the Montedoran government is committed to peace. In a statement she has said ""What has happened in Herza Novi is saddening, not just for the officers Mateo Santebas and Raol Deveny, but for their families and the people around them. There are people still wanting to destroy the peace which the Montedoran has enjoyed since the wars of long ago."

The Montedoran Police Service have said that they are extensively changing their protocol to emergency responses and patrolling, including an investment into increasing the bulletproof resistance of vehicles and to make sure that individual police officers do not patrol alone in high risk areas.

Currency: 1 Argent ARG ($A) = NS$0.64.8555.

[Smoya]

Official Statement on Events in Calva and Daredland
The Smoyan Press Statement

President Caesar Hunter of the United Democratic Republic of Smoya

This week has been marked by the rising tensions of events in Daredland and Calva.

It is Smoyan policy to respect the will of the people and the right to sovereignty for each and every nation, whatever that may be. It is not our place to intervene anywhere we can to impose an agenda that is vehemently opposed by the people. We have no intention of sending our honorable soldiers to a foreign land where they are not welcome, nor with any the task of playing "savior".

It is for these reasons that my Administration will closely watch the events underway in our nearby neighbor, Daredland. The Smoyan government shall recognize whichever government arises, as long as it is aligned with the will of the people and the nation. It would also be in the best interest of all nations to closely monitor what goes on in Daredland without escalating this into an unnecessary international crisis. I am pleased to announce that Smoya will be in close contact with allies across Corentia and the world in order to facilitate international cooperation and a unified stance on whatever occurs in Daredland. That being said, the government of Daredland should in any instance respect the inherent human rights of its people and the sovereignty of the nations in Corentia that surround it, including the United Democratic Republic of Smoya.

On Calva, it is our obligation to protect and support our allies in times of distress. The free trade agreement between our two nations have brought great prosperity and friendship. It is our intention to continue this, which will tremendously benefit our citizens. Thus, along with our defense pact, any intrusion onto Calvan territory shall be considered in violation of our defense pact, a threat to Smoyan soldiers stationed in Calva, and the trade and travel between citizens of our societies. If a foreign power steps in in disrespect of not only the Calvan people but the Smoyan people, they may expect an intervention of the Smoyan government or military, to whatever extent is deemed best for our nation.

It should not have to reach that point, and nations that challenge our sovereignty will face our overwhelming response if they ever decide to spit on our people. It is an act that we will not stand for. As the current tensions are undeniable, and with the goal of avoiding a crisis, peace talks are always the best option. I invite the highest officials from Calva and Lichstine to Dronden to discuss a peace here, where they will be able to negotiate in an open environment. The sovereignties of both Lichstine and Calva must be respected. As peace talks between Calva and Lichstine have failed before, I hope that renewed talks in Smoya would bring the best to both parties involved.

[Sunrisia]

President Válîd Sâlúbĕr And South Baggnagian President Dobrin Nóvak Discuss Security Of Neodvisni And The Border With North Baggnagia

New Media Representative for the Administration and Cabinet of the President Agénâ Rûmár has announced today at the Presidential Palace press briefing, that President Válîd Sâlúbĕr and President Dobrin Nóvak of South Baggnagia have exchanged a phone call, where they discussed issues related to South Baggnagian national security. The phone call was initiated by the President of South Baggnagia, who reached out to President Sâlúbĕr after the leaderships of South Baggnagia and North Baggnagia held their series of exchanges since the recent border conflict. The phone call between President Sâlúbĕr and President Nóvak was inspired by the last border conflict between South Baggnagia and North Baggnagia, where Sunrisia stood with South Baggnagia under the Mutual Defense Treaty.

The leaders of South Baggnagia and Sunrisia discussed precautionary measures to avoid new border incidents from happening again. A joint action plan is to be architected by the 2 governments. President Nóvak of South Baggnagia informed President Sâlúbĕr that a conversation was had with the people of North Baggnagian Dictator Fran Hapénic, where an agreement was reached to return to a stable cease-fire and possibly establish some sort of joint security areas on the common border. Those were only verbal exchanges, but there will actually need to be a bilateral meeting, if not between the leaders, then at least between the representatives of South Baggnagia and North Baggnagia to discuss the plan for joint security areas in detail. President Sâlúbĕr asked President Nóvak to let the North Baggnagian regime know that Sunrisia will refrain from worsening the existing sanctions at this time, because of the regime’s willingness to cooperate. However, the President asked his counterpart to also transfer a message to the North Baggnagian regime that Sunrisia would consider toughening sanctions from individual ones to sanctions against the state, possibly even an embargo. This would be justified as a responsive action against human rights violations in North Baggnagia and provocative military maneuvering by North Baggnagia aimed at intimidating South Baggnagia with an invasion threat. Until the North Baggnagian regime agrees to diplomacy with South Baggnagia, sanctions will not be toughened.

The Sunrisian Department of Security and the South Baggnagian Ministry of Defense will have to begin working on a new action plan to ensure South Baggnagian national security against threats. This will be conducted on a government level. As for cooperation between the militaries, the Sunrisian Defense Force (SDF) and the South Baggnagian Protection Army will not only serve as consultants on the action plan, but also as eventual implementers of the action plan. Minister of Security Armăs Fórtídâ said that the action plan will be focused a lot on developing military infrastructure in critical areas, such as the border between South Baggnagia and North Baggnagia. But the action plan will also include a special part on the security of the South Baggnagian exclave city of Neodvisni, which is currently the most vulnerable point of South Baggnagia as an exclave city geographically surrounded by North Baggnagia from all sides. Sunrisian Army – Neodvisni (SAN) currently operating in the exclave city as one of its guardians, alongside the South Baggnagian troops stationed there. The action plan will definitely need to include a special part dedicated to improving the security of the city of Neodvisni. General Pártên Câstódél, the Commander of Sunrisian Forces – South Baggnagia (SFSB), has said that Neodvisni currently requires more anti-air defenses. Sunrisian soldiers in SAN and South Baggnagian soldiers combined have enough personnel to provide a lengthy land defense of Neodvisni. Delivery of additional heavy artillery and anti-air weapons systems through the North Baggnagian airspace into Neodvisni, will need to be bargained with to secure parity between the exclave of Neodvisni and North Baggnagia. President Dobrin Nóvak of South Baggnagia said that his administration may try to negotiate that with the North Baggnagian dictatorship when South Baggnagian and North Baggnagian representatives meet.

President Válîd Sâlúbĕr requested for updates from President Dobrin Nóvak in the further negotiations between South Baggnagia and North Baggnagia. The President has also invited his South Baggnagian counterpart to a future visit to Orentan. Meanwhile, General Pártên Câstódél, the Commander of Sunrisian Forces – South Baggnagia (SFSB), is scheduled to participate in a joint meeting with South Baggnagian President Dobrin Nóvak and South Baggnagian Minister of Defense Branimir Vuković.

In other news:

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• Sunrisian and Ederi forces on joint patrol regarding the situation in Daredland and in reaction to Englean special interest towards the situation.
  
  
• President Válîd Sâlúbĕr reaffirms Sunrisian commitment to the protection of New Vesvai in a bilateral meeting with an envoy from New Vesvai. The Sunrisian head of state also encouraged dialogue between the sides, but said that Sunrisia would defend New Vesvai in case of an external attack or invasion.
  
  
• Sunrisian Military holds individual training exercises in the country’s southwestern regions.

[Daredland]

DEVELOPING: Daredi military and police defecting from the government in solidarity with the protesters

Daredi Konfoderaleswehr in Freihat, Daredland.

The Daredi Konfoderaleswehr and police have taken the higher road today and proved whom their allegiance belongs to. An oath to serve the Daredi Confederacy does not mean to be the servant of the government but of the nation’s people. That is what many current and former officers in the military and police have realized today. The soldiers and police have begun massively defecting from the government’s defense and joined the mass the anti-government uprising. Soldiers of the military have been doing so more because the police still feels inclined to keep the protests from turning violent over emotional outbursts.

Riot police officer holding a shape of a heart (Exor, Daredland).

When the Daredi Konfoderaleswehr entered Freihat it garnered mixed reactions. Some were frightened that the government has ordered the military to actually prepare for a crackdown on protests alongside police. Many were afraid that a civil war might actually escalate if that were to happen. Others were excited that the military may have actually come to conduct a coup against the unpopular government. But when the soldiers have arrived in Freihat they had allowed the demonstrators to know early on that the government had not invited them there. The soldiers came by their own free will leaving their service locations. As citizens of Daredland they too have made a choice to join the nationwide uprising. Many soldiers were active duty and many have even left their post near the Weniges demarcation line to come to Freihat or other cities that were closer to their location. Not all soldiers had left the Weniges demarcation line because of risk that the Weniges militants may start advancing if the Daredi troops left. The soldiers that arrived in Freihat and other Daredi cities also included discharged soldiers who came wearing their uniform and their awards. Upon announcing that they came there for protest the soldiers pulled out their own torches and lit them. This moment caused mass cheers and applause within the crowds. Soldiers who stayed at the Weniges frontline later streamed live footages of themselves lighting torches too in demonstration of their civil position. Currently many Daredi cities have military in them who have come there without being called by the government. Freihat obviously has the largest concentration because the capital is where the national government operates from.

Protester passing out flowers to the riot police (Chryszig, Daredland).

The riot police has required more convincing by the citizens to join the cause. Many officers have shown an ambition towards peace and trying to prove that they were there to protect citizens from harm rather than the government. Many have remained in their service post shielding government buildings, surrounding huge crowds and regulating what traffic can the rallies take. But even with the police there have already been many episodes of the officers walking away in groups and blending in with the rallies. These moves towards the crowds made many demonstrators nervous until the officers demonstratively dropped their bats and their shields to replace them with torches that were being passed around. This mass defection continues even now. The military and police are not the only ones defecting from the leadership. Regional politicians and journalists have turned away from the government too. Largest new media companies and outlets along with independent journalists have been releasing reports that shed more light on what the government wants to distract the population from. Independent journalists have been working within the Daredi protester crowds and taking interviews. Online streamers are broadcasting protests on multiple platforms.

The Daredi Konfoderaleswehr is making sure to still reserve attention for battle readiness. The troops want to support the protesters and join the uprising. But there have also been threats of a foreign invasion at the time of instability in Daredland. This could be seen as an opening for an intervention or invasion. To avoid that the Daredi troops remain on the lookout for national security in the eastern direction. The Hasperan Republic in the west is also being watched over.

[Lindenholt]

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Trouvia military exercises start today

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Valkona -- Today marks the beginning of military exercises in Trouvia's portion of the Centismar Sea, planned to last for several days. The events include both simulated and live fire naval, air and land combat exercises conducted by a total of five Ventismarien countries, namely Trouvia, Allentyr, Capsland, Umbrellya and Lindenholt. In addition two Corentian militaries are also participating in the events, those being Sunrisia and Smoya, who have both committed forces to partake in the exercises.

Map of Trouvia with the red line
showing the extent of where the military
exercises are taking place.

The exercises are taking place in Trouvia's territorial waters on the Centismar Sea, most notably in the Victorian Channel and the Cauldish Sea. Land exercises and naval landings will be conducted on Victoria Island off the country's western coast tomorrow morning by a taskforce consisting of Capslandian Marines, Lindian Mariniers and Allentyrian Jægere. The landings will be the first full-scale naval landing exercises conducted by Lindenholt since 2013; the previous one being conducted in the Nordismar Sea simulating a landing in Umbrellya. These full-scale operations will be supported by Lindian landing platform deck ships carrying attack and transport helicopters and two Capslandian destroyers, namely the HMS Cuntsex and HMS Brigand. A team of Trouvian forces is expected to counter the invasion and meet the "invading" forces on the beach to prevent them from taking key strategic positions. A spokesperson with the Lindian ministry of defence described the wargame as "Capture the flag for pros".

Fighter aircraft from various air forces will also take part in the mock up invasion by providing air support and air cover. It is expected that planes will perform dog fighting manoeuvres and employ anti surface to air missile tactics to better simulate real combat conditions.

An other major event planned for later during this week is the firing of unarmed ballistic missiles from submarines in the open seas north west from Victoria Island. Capslandian submarine the HMS Pantrouser and two unnamed Lindian Zalm-class submarines will fire multiple missiles without surfacing aimed at targets on Victoria Island. Furthermore several ships from all participating countries will conduct live fire exercises in the open seas supported by both carrier operated and land operated fighter aircraft that will train with anti ship missiles.

All in all, the exercises are modelled to be as realistic as possible. Several Green Progressive members of parliament have come out against the exercise's widespread use of live munitions, stating their concern for the environmental and ecological impact of several days of training. They argue loud bangs might discourage migratory birds and marine life to flee from the region, disturbing ecological balances. Several members of the Lindian Labour Party have also displayed dissatisfaction with the use of live ammunition; they argue that it might be unsafe for military personnel. One MP went as far as to call the planners of the exercises "[...] a bunch of realism freaks who just want to play with their army toys".

Claims of the exercises being unsafe were quickly refuted by the defence minister, stating that: "Our service members are not a bunch of kids playing with firecrackers. They are highly trained, and they know how to deal with munitions. They have to; it's their job. We won't send them to war with blanks either because we think they can't handle the real thing."

Not only politicians criticised the exercises, loud complaints were also heard from shipping companies and the merchant fleet. Due to the size of the exercises several trade passage ways going through Trouvia will be blocked off. Sea traffic that has to go to any of the Northern Centismarian states will have to sail around Victoria Island and diverge to Pantorran waters further up north. Five Lindian shipping companies have requested compensations reaching up to 25 million Aurei to cover for any damages they may suffer due to the longer route. So far the government has not responded to the claim.

[The Seven United]

Hurricane Irwine Forecast

Hurricane Irwine is set to make landfall on New Goldwyn, Aznazia, as a Category 1 hurricane by 1PM Friday. It is expected to reach major hurricane status by tomorrow at 8AM Thursday, as conditions remain favourable for the intensification of the storm system. Irwine has its origins to the North of Smoya and East of Philamachus, originating first as a tropical wave from the Ziamban coast. It has since undergone numerous intensification and retardation phases as it tracked across the ocean, only now seeing favourable conditions and a lack of wind sheer letting Irwine to grow to a Category three within days.

The system is tracking North West and is expected to orientate further north as it reaches the Aznazian mainland. Wind sheer will increase as it tracks east of New Benstle and Oblaren, which we are expecting to put the hurricane down to a Category one status. Notably there will be an increase in speed for the system as it heads further North quickly disintegrating into a Tropical Depression once hitting landfall. Due to the orientation of the storm and its nature Aznazia has been dealt a lucky blow.

We expect the system to throw 62mph maximum sustained wind speeds in Whitemount, with 55mph in Brookhurst. The strongest winds are to the right hand of the system, Port Patterson and the Aubrey coastline could see reasonable storm surges. Rainfall totals will be around 105mm of rain in Whitemount with around 85mm in Brookhurst. The system will disintegrate and join a band of low pressure to the North of Rhodevus, producing squally and wet conditions for the country though we do not see this warranting a storm forecast.

[Daredland]

DEVELOPING: Chancellor, Vice Chancellor, President of the State Council, lawmakers and judges nowhere to be found after protesters surround the Chancellery, the State Council and the State Constitutional Court

Anti-government protests in Freihat, Daredland.

The nation is currently on the search for government officials. The Chancellor, the cabinet and the State Council have not given a definitive reaction to the protests that had been raging on in Daredland. The demonstrators gave demands for dialogue or for resignation and received no reaction. This has only angered more people and caused them to come out to the streets and join the uprising. The most recent result of this silent treatment from the government was the defection of the military and the police. The riot police has stopped blocking the path for the rallies and now the protesters were able to march to the buildings of the Chancellery, the State Council and the State Constitutional Court that much easier. The people have surrounded the three primary government buildings but the military and the police were able to convince them to stay calm and not storm them. The the protests only stayed in a form peaceful gatherings outside the Chancellery, the State Council and the State Constitutional Court.

Protesters near the State Council (Freihat, Daredland).

The protesters appealed that the military and police officers enter the buildings and convince government officials there to respond. The security staff for the government buildings was no longer there so no resistance came towards intrusion. The officers came in there with cameras that streamed the footage of what they saw inside. It was witnessed by the entire audience that the buildings were empty. Chancellor Friedrich Schäfer, Vice Chancellor Jan Müller, President of the State Council Terran Schmidt, Vice President of the State Council Jan Mayr, cabinet picks, lawmakers, new personnel of the State Constitutional Court: all gone. A search for them has been declared. Protest leaders in different Daredi cities keep up contact with each other so information would have already come in if these officials were to have fled Freihat into other cities. No such information has come in as of yet. The only current possibilities are that the government officials may have fled to one of the separatist territories. It is unlikely that they might be in the Hasperan Republic because of the leadership there having a serious dislike for the Legion of Germanic Daredland (LGD) party. The Weniges Reich is the only logical option but because the Daredi army patrols the demarcation line the officials could not have accessed the territory unseen. Another option is that they might all have fled abroad.

Protesters near the Chancellery (Freihat, Daredland).

In the case of top government officials having abandoned their posts and mysteriously disappearing the remaining members of the State Council have the right to vote them out of office and appoint interim officials. Currently the Western Corentian Nationalists of Daredland (WCND) party are the only major party that is left in Freihat and in the State Council. But WCND members say that the current officials should be given time to reveal and explain themselves before they are dismissed.

[Sunrisia]

Daredi Ambassador To Sunrisia Leaves To Join Protests In His Country

The Ambassador of the Confederacy of Daredland to the Sunrisian Second Republic has left our country today to return home. This was announced by Spokesperson for the Department of International Relations – Elén Spêctrá-Fâmína and by Media Representative for the Administration and Cabinet of the President – Agénâ Rûmár. Originally, it was believed that the Daredi Ambassador left Sunrisia because the new government of Daredland has recalled its’ representative from our country. It seemed logical, considering the pan-Germanic orientation of the government of Chancellor Friedrich Schäfer and Sunrisia‘s solidarity with the civil society and protesters in Daredland. There were also other reasons widening the bilateral rift. Fortunately, neither accusations nor unproven allegations that Sunrisia has been outright supporting the unrest have yet come from the Daredi side. The government of Daredland has not yet followed the popular trend of blaming the disobedience from their own citizens on foreign sponsorship, a prevalent strategy often used by other governments or regimes facing a rebellion from their people. However, the departure of the Confederacy’s Ambassador was initially believed to have been a first step towards a diplomatic attack on Sunrisia. Nevertheless, it turns out that the reality is a different one.

Before his departure, the Daredi Ambassador to Sunrisia had a bilateral meeting with President Válîd Sâlúbĕr at the Presidential Palace, where the Ambassador explained that he was actually defecting from the government of Daredland and wanted to return home to join the protest as a citizen. He stated that there were no orders from the government for him to return to Daredland, however, even if there were, he no longer obeyed the current leadership. President Sâlúbĕr expressed his understanding and respect for the Ambassador’s patriotism. The President wished the Ambassador a good road and let him go. In the meantime, a question was raised among Sunrisian officials on whether to recall our country’s Ambassador from Daredland, but the idea was quickly rejected. The Department of Security explained that the Second Republic would not be making unfriendly gestures towards Daredland, until things remain peaceful in that country. Recalling the Ambassador might be misinterpreted as an attempt to influence the internal situation in Daredland. Nevertheless, the security staff of the embassy in Freihat remains alerted and ready to ensure that everybody on embassy territory is safe. Sunrisian Ambassador to Daredland – Sálût Vícâria, has stated that he and the whole staff at the embassy are presently safe.

In other news:

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• Military exercises launched in Trouvia’s portion of the Centismar Sea, with Sunrisia’s participation alongside Trouvia, Allentyr, Capsland, Umbrellya, Smoya and Lindenholt.

[SEBYSUT]

CAIRO TIMES
Profile: Asa III.

Asa II (left) and Asa III(Right)

Emperor Asa II has spent the last week or so preparing for the coronation of his son, Asa III. was born in Sebysut on March 14th, 1990 and attended university in Rhodevus, where he became friends with Rhodeves attending the university alongside him and became fluent in several languages. Asa III attended the school under a pseudonym and was described as "athletic and outgoing" He was an avid player of basketball, hockey, Football/Soccer, and practised various forms of martial arts. Asa III is an avid basketball fan, using the money given to him by his father to fund the Sebi National Basketball Team.

Asa III's favorite foods and drinks consist of chocolates from Ventismar, Rox Cola, and citrus fruits. However, in order to maintain an athletic body, he rarely consumes the former two, and has had himself put on a strict diet. Asa III mostly drinks milk, coffee, water or tea; Rox cola is a treat that is only drunk once or twice a week.


Ideologically, Asa III is fond of the concept of constitutional monarchy, and has stated that upon ascending into the throne, that he plans to give more powers to the Holy Council and allow for the election of a prime minister. Asa III states that Under his system, A Prime Minister will be chosen by the Holy Emperor based on which candidate gets the most popular votes. Votes would be counted by the election officials of the different provinces, and then sent to the Emperor to decide victory. The prime minister's executive powers would be: to propose and dismiss cabinet members, diplomats, and ambassadors, to oversee government programs and the delivery of public services, to oversee the military, and, with the Emperor's permission, dissolve the provincial governments in the event of a national crisis. However, Asa III has stated that this change will not go into effect until he calls for a referendum, which he would announce within the first two weeks of his reign.

Asa III is to be coronated on September 14th, 2018, following a massive ceremony in which officials from all of Sebusyt's allies and partners are invited.

[Rhodevus]

Bay of Benner WTT3 a Costly Failure

The Wave Technology Test 3, commonly called the WTT3, was a five year multi-billion dollar project to work on harnessing the wave energy of the Bay of Benner. The Bay of Benner is internationally infamous as being some of the strongest current in the world with enough potential to power all of the Imperial City of Rhode year-round. Over the centuries, action has been taken to try and harness this limitless power. In each case, the work of brilliant scientists and researchers of the times were destroyed and washed away.

WTT3 was a project, mainly funded by the federal government, with input from multiple international companies in order to design a new system to harness these strong waves. To a tune of 3.1 billion dollars, this project did indeed create a very impressive set of technologies which had been tested in other strong-wave regions world-wide to great success.

For the past month, using information and new research from the tests done internationally, the technology was updated and improved upon, then placed in the Bay of Benner. For three days, running at a low percentage, the WTT3 worked perfectly, generating about 98 Megawatts per day.

But, after a strong current shift, the WTT3 system was blown away, destroys in the current.

"The current shift is a common and regular occurrence," said Dr. Marsha Howards, lead hydrology scientist on the WTT3 Project. "The Bay of Benner has current shifts or gusts, that are so common and regular that we have and had mapped it's changes well into the future. We knew this shift in strength would happen to the hour that it did. We had hoped that the WTT3 would be able to handle the Bay of Benner's gusts and placed it in the bay prior to this one, knowing it was a medium strength gust. Even with it's failure, the WTT3 has provided us with an immense wealth of information and knowledge for if and when we attempt to harness the bay's energy in the future."

For now, the federal government's 2.7 billion dollar fund into this project has disappeared into the air with little hope of that money turning into energy or recouped losses anytime soon.

[Lichstine]

Lichstine Bugle

First of the many!, Trators stoned to death at memorial square

Today Our glorious country sets an example to any traitors out there that they are not welcome and will be dealt with firm fisted justice in the same way that a Lichstininan man has been dealt with after being found guilty of colluding with the enemy and possessing illegal foreign material and a hard drive full of government secrets. The unnamed man, aged (44) was stoned to death earlier this afternoon in the memorial plaza in the capital of our fine country. Let this be a reminder that anyone who wishes to harm our great nation and backstab our great father of the country are infidels who deserve to die a horrible death. Local authorities are now rolling out a national neighbourhood watch scheme that will allow citizens to report anyone they suspect of being a traitor or colluding with traitors to their local police or military. The local authorities also would like to remind citizens to stay alert and look out for any signs of suspicious activity.

[North Baggnagia]

The enemy will be compliant, declares His Excellency Chief of State Fran Hapénic

SILCENDA, NORTH BAGGNAGIA – His Excellency Chief of State Fran Hapénic has calmed the nation. The Leader has addressed all Baggnagians including those lucky enough to be in the Free North and those living in the Occupied South under traitors and Sunrisian imperialists. His Excellency Chief of State Fran Hapénic told the people of Baggnagia that the traitors and the imperialists are being compliant. They were scared by the Might of the North Baggnagian Holy Army and the Flawless Leadership of the Brave Chief of State Fran Hapénic, His Excellency. The traitors and the imperialists will now listen to His Excellency Chief of State Fran Hapénic and the interests of North Baggnagia. The Southern traitors and Sunrisian imperialists have agreed to talks between Free North and Occupied South. In those talks the traitorous South will give concessions to His Excellency Chief of State Fran Hapénic. The Leader said that this will only bring closer the hope for the North Baggnagian Holy Army to one day bravely reunify Baggnagia. His Excellency Chief of State Fran Hapénic will talk with the traitors of the South but wishes to engage the Sunrisian imperialists too one day. The imperialists will be given the conditions for their withdrawal or be eliminated by the Might of the North Baggnagian Holy Army. Hooray for His Excellency Chief of State Fran Hapénic and His selfless defense of all Baggnagians!