Sunalayan News {SUNALAYA ONLY!}

[United Soviet Jason Republic]

Breaking News: News Bulletin
El-Whahediya Coastal Warnings Declard, Sea of Iason put under watch

With the advent of more earthquakes in Eranshahir the provinces bordering the country and the Sea of Iason have been placed under a emergency watch. Roads are reported to have been damaged by the earthquakes. The Soviet Space Center is also reported to have taken damage during the earthquakes. Several private beach companies have readied buses in case of a real emergency. All civilians are ordered to stay aware and be ready in case of an emergency.

[Vandeux]

Mass Evacuations Across Vandeux

Diane Lapois has declared a state of emergency and for every person in a costal area to evacuate inward. As of now, an estimated 50,000 have died off the southern coasts of Vandeux due to tsunamis and earthquakes. However, the real number may be many thousand more higher as Vandeesh authorities swarm over affected areas. The capital city Patron, however, is relatively safe - as of now - due to its central location, but has experienced earthquakes today causing damages in the streets and across the city.

Diane Lapois has been evacuated and is heading to Smoya as of now along with much of her family. She is still in control as governor, although Smoya will be deploying 1,500 soldiers to affected areas to assist civilians. Thousands more in the Smoyan Red Cross are expected to arrive in Vandeux as well soon.

The nation is currently bracing for more impact. All civilians are advised to take shelter quickly or depart the country as fast as possible (obviously via air).

[SuperFruitland]

BREAKING NEWS - 9.1 QUAKE STRIKES SOUTHEAST PROVINCE
Casualties are presumed enormous due to the combined shaking and devastating tsunami that struck the area

A 9.1 earthquake has struck offshore near the Southeast Province at 1:20 am this morning. There is little to no news available due to the destruction of telephone lines and cellular towers across the region. Most residents are assumed caught in their sleep by the quake, with an estimated 30 metre tsunami hitting the beaches within 5 minutes of the quake. Shake damage has been recorded across the entire country, with the quake causing little to no damage in the Western Three.

Citizens with internet access or cellular access are highly encouraged to call the SNESHotline at 735-5463 or tweet Gov't Twitter Accounts using the hashtag #SWQuake2015 to distinguish from reports using #MaalamotQuake2015.


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[Vekalse]

(This is turning into San Andreas. Fruity, I think your earthquake is taking it a bit overboard.)

[SuperFruitland]

(This is turning into San Andreas. Fruity, I think your earthquake is taking it a bit overboard.)

(No it really isn't...this size earthquake is a reasonable aftershock for the size of the Maalamot quake.)

[Divergia]

(This is turning into San Andreas. Fruity, I think your earthquake is taking it a bit overboard.)

(No it really isn't...this size earthquake is a reasonable aftershock for the size of the Maalamot quake.)

OOC: He did plan this like all day, and it isn't an aftershock it would be a separate Earthquake apart of the apparent Storm.

[Trelark]

Aid Being Sent to Quake and Tsunami Affected Areas
Scientists Stumped on the Sudden and Frequent Seismic Activity

After an eventful and completely unexpected day of great disaster, President Tralon made a speech this evening.

I extend my condolences to all those that are affected by this great natural disaster, probably the greatest that the world has ever seen. After a long debate about whether to send help before or after the aftershocks of the initial Ma'alaot Quake, the Council and Confederate Board have finally decided to ignore any further arguments. The aftershocks that are being and will be felt after that Quake will be nothing compared to what has already happened, with many countries having major areas in ruins. This unusual earthquake swarm has pushed for great action, and that is what we shall give, as many other nations are already. As of today, the Confederation of Trelark will have a dedicated International Disaster Response Force (IDRF) outfitted with the best equipment in our nation, some of which has only been accessible by the military. This Force will not be associated with the military, but will have individuals that are just as trained for situations such as the one we have behind us today, and will have ahead of us for the foreseeable future. The details are still being worked on as I speak, but we expect a fully operational group by the end of the year, hopefully before anything else happens. To make up for the lack of this force, all reserve troops are being pushed into relief duty and are being sent to aid as many countries as possible. With them we are sending every Savor Combat Ambulance that we can spare, about 400 vehicles, to aid in the cities and more developed areas of the affected nations. There will also be supplies sent along to aid those who need them, and I can already see before me individuals carrying supplies from their own homes with them. For the support that many of you in the crowd show, I must thank you, for you have taken an initiative that is needed in this time.

Now, along with these temporary forces being sent as relief, the Council has also decided to send along a research team to each of the major nations to learn what could have caused such an event. These teams will travel with relief forces, gathering as much data as they can, without setting up camps of course, before returning home so the data can be processed. We hope that whatever we can gather will help to decrease the affects of such an event repeating itself. I must say that we may not feel the effects of this disaster physically here in the Confederation, but we all feel it as fellow humans of this planet, and out of this greatest of disasters will rise a bond between nations stronger than those seen before. A bond not of a political or economical nature, but one born of strife and grief, and the need to work together to accomplish what must be done. Good day.

Many of the fine details of this new IDRF are still unknown, but it is assumed that such a group will be needed if another disaster of this magnitude were to appear. Also, there are still many scientists stumped by the seismic activity of the day, since there were no warnings that this was going to happen, and the speed at which it happened has never been recorded in history. But then again, it could have happened before, it just never got put into a written form before it was lost, we may never know. The reserve forces are already moving to their designated relief ships, which are expected to set sail before the dawn.

[United Soviet Jason Republic]

[Verdada]

Verdadan Senator Fired for Drug Related Corruption

Today we come from Marcás, Verdada. This morning at the senate building, it was announced Enrique Guandano Felipe, senator from district 85, was fired on charges of treason and drug related corruption.

"There have been reports that have been proven that Senator Felipe was illegally using government funds to fund drug cartel operations," announced Senate Authority Nicky Balvin. "On those charges, he has been fired and will be handed over to the department of justice. From there he may receive the death penalty or life in prison for his terrible actions."

The reports indicated he was helping Valasquez, Verdada's second largest drug cartel looking to become the number one drug cartel in Latin Corentia. The activity by this cartel has made the nation on high alert as the drug cartels appear to strike back across the region.

In response to this controversial action of firing Mr. Felipe, protests have occurred in District 88 for freeing Mr. Felipe until fully convicted, harsher stances on the drug cartels, or government reform. There is word protests have also begun outside the Senate Building, with people protesting Mr. Felipe saying he should receive the death penalty or he is innocent.

[Lindenholt]

New constitution is proposed
Artwingen, Lindenholt - Unlike some had hoped, or feared, the new constitution that was proposed by Carpaij this morning does not have the left-wing policies the Lindenholt Forwards! party predicted. In fact, it's the exact same constitution with just two big changes. The abolition of the senate being the first one, and the creation of two new provinces. The province of Honicholt will make way for the province of Kreugelen. And the province of Heelde will be split in two, so a new province can be created called Fresia. It is expected that the constitution will pass the states general this Wednesday.

Map of Lindenholt with the two new provinces

[Divergia]

Divergian News Network Broadcast

Tsunami Hits Divergia: A Tsunami hit Divergia yesterday causing destruction to southwestern coastal regions. This Tsunami has ruined those rice crops, dumping large amounts of saltwater into the rice paddies. A countless number of Slaves were lost as well. It is expected that Corporations in the region will suffer major economic losses, and most likely a localized famine. It is expected that Northwestern and more Inland Corporations may expand their territory into the region, rebuilding the farmland and becoming more powerful in the market. The Emperor spoke on the matter, saying that God was showing that even though we are his holy people, we are not exempt from his wrath.

[Pluterra]

Pluterra Gives Condolences to Affected Nations

King Rivera has publicly expressed "Deep sorrow and condolences for the people of the nations affected by the tsunamis and earthquakes." Full quote:

It is terribly sad to hear that millions of people have lost their homes or perished in the natural disasters that have affected our planet recently. In Pluterra, we will keep these people in our hearts and prayers as we wish the best for them. May God help those people struggling from these disasters. I express a deep sorrow and condolences for the people of the nations affected by the tsunamis and earthquakes. Sadly, as of now, Pluterra does not have the funds to donate to financial recovery for the affected nations. However, we will gladly send state sponsered church charities across the ocean to affected areas to help the people struggling and make sure they have food, water, and shelter. We will do our best to assist our brothers and sisters in need.

Current State of the Economy

King Rivera with his current temporary absolute power has ordered for the police forces to keep order in towns that have ultimately collapsed from the financial crisis. In addition, King Rivera has announced that the royal government will be funding massive irrigation and infustructure projects to rebound the economy and will bail out companies that provide basic supplies. However, they will all be carefully watched by the Royal government and authorities to make sure there is no wrong doing as the economy attempts to make a come back.

[Al-Ahsa]

Public Announcement from Caliph Hamza Muqurin
Yosuni Government Surrenders to Caliphate!

Qasam, Al-Ahsa - Just a day after the massive Earthquake that struck Yaramaqui leading to a chain of natural disasters throughout Sunalaya, the newly founded Caliphate announced its victorious entry into Yosun. The Caliphate used the public chaos caused by the earthquakes and tsunamis to enter quietly into Yosun territory. At around midnight, paratroopers were launched well into Yosun's territory.

Although Yosun's Jewish and Christian minorities fought back against the Caliphate's armies, Muslims around the nation embraced them, saying "Çok yaşa Halife!" meaning "bless you, Caliph!" Despite the fighting between the Caliph's army and the Jews and Christians of Yosun, the military was able to reach Yosun's capital by 8 am today. Upon entering the city, the Caliphate declared itself successful in its occupation, with the Caliphates borders now spanning from southern Eran to Yaramaqui's Eastern border.

The Caliph made a public announcement on the internet earlier today, speaking in English for western audiences, "No Jew and no Christian shall be harmed under the Caliphate. They are protected, people of the book, worshipers of God as we are. They will not, will not be persecuted! And anyone guilty of such crimes, will be punished under the law of the Caliphate!" Caliph Hamza Muqurin wishes to put away any fears of persecution under the Caliphate, believing many to accuse it of intolerance when the Caliphate's own laws do not tolerate such actions.

[Vekalse]

(OOC: I am too time-spent to waste. Vekalse is hit with two more tsunamis; two people die; aid, etc.)

[Al-Ahsa]

Public Announcement from Caliph Hamza Muqurin
7.3 Earthquake Strikes Northern Caliphate!
~Breaking News~

Al Gharbia, Al-Barad Province, Al-Ahsan Caliphate - The Caliphate has reported a massive tremor just 12 km south of Al Gharbia, the capital of Al-Barad province in Al-Ahsa moments ago. The tremor recorded as 7.3 on the richter scale; and initial reports of damage to Al Gharbia indicate numerous buildings have collapsed. Sheqel Ibn Mukrim, one of Al-Ahsa's leading scientists, has warned that fires as a result from the earthquake could burn for days, and pose the largest threat to the city.

The Government has issued a mandatory evacuation from the region, asking all citizens in the affected area to head to Al-Khidr, the refugee camp established in the aftermath of the Tsunamis caused by Yaramaqui's large Earthquake. Male citizens who have been affected by the Al Gharbia Earthquake and the Tsunamis are being offered 18,752 Rials (5,000 USD) to enlist in the Caliphate's navy, 22,502 Rials (6,000 USD) to enlist in the Caliphate's air force, and 37,504 (10,000 USD) to enlist in the Caliphate's army on top of the regular 5,625 Rial (1,500 USD) monthly salary. This comes as the Caliphate's military enter's Yaramaqui's eastern borders.

The government has warned all citizens of Al-Barad province to be prepared for any possibility of aftershocks. Mukrim believes smaller aftershocks may come in the following days. Another concern of the Caliphate's government is the mountainous terrain of Al-Barad, the Earthquake may trigger several land and rock slides throughout the province, closing roads for months. The Caliphate has issued strong warnings that early evacuation is key to prevent any citizens of the Caliphate from being stranded.

The government has also stated the Cathedral of Our Lady in Al Gharbia has been destroyed. It is the oldest church in Al-Ahsa. Caliph Hamza Muqurin has stated he will personally fund the construction of a new Cathedral for the Christians of Al-Barad after the crisis has halted. "I know it cannot replace the history and heritage of the original Cathedral, but I wish to see all citizens, Christians, Jews and Muslims, happy within the Caliphate."

Current Al-Masri Caliphate Borders

[Trevcra]

TREVCRAN CORPORATION BEGINS DIGGING FOR IRON IN SUNAFRICA

Primary Defence Security ltd contractor protecting Drill 21 CEO in Sunafrica.

The Trevcra based corporation Drill 21, which owns the oil drilling operation in the Trevcran Sea, has begun digging for iron in Sunafrica.

Location of mining operation.

Drill 21 has contracted protection of the operation to Primary Defence Security ltd. A Trevcran Private Military Company, the same PMC which protects the oil rigs in the Trevcran Sea. The mining operation is currently in an unclaimed land, and residents of the land will be offered jobs to work in the mines. PDS ltd is providing the operation with security from any threats, both human and animal. The mining operations will not be taking part on anyone's property, and the iron will be brought back to Trevcra.

In other news:
-Former leader of the Superior State of Aurona was killed in prison.
-New military drone tests successful.
-New Fighter Jets will be put into operation within the month.
-Trevcra to continue to trade with Divergia.

[Paglio]

Paglio To Assist with Relief Effort, Fighting Drug Cartels

Helicopter leaving for Lispanola

PM Marini promised that Paglio would get involved in the world stage more, leaving neutrality. And he wasn't lying. Today he informed the people of Paglio that billions of liras will be donated to relief efforts in foreign nations that have been affected by tsunamis and earthquakes. "Paglio will stand by the victims and make sure everyone who lost their home will have shelter and other basic needs. We are here to help," he said today.

The aid planes are expected to leave tomorrow morning to head to the scenes, carrying thousands of liras worth in food, water, and basic supplies, as well as hundreds of people to help those suffering. Paglian Disaster Relief will also be establishing small camps to help the wounded and others affected.

In addition, a more controversial action goes back to Corentia - specifically Lispanola. "We have signed a treaty and have a friendship with our neighbor and will abide by it. Paglio will deploy 200 soldiers to Lispanola to help with drug intelligence and finding whereabouts of drug cartel leaders. "The shootings in Lispanola were a sign we must step up our game and assist our friends," Marini said.

[Iackstorm]

War Declared on Al-Ahsa!

Breaking news - The Iacki military has reported firing an unknown amount of missiles across the border into Al-Ahsa from border military bases.

We are at war. Al-Ahsa has attacked our neighbors, and our ally Yaramaqui. Iackstorm will not stand by this terror. And I will not. We will lead our forces to crumble every single Al-Ahsan outpost. There will be no mercy. Al-Ahsa has entered a death trap. Iackstorm, and hopefully the world, will not stand for this.

That was a small excerpt from David Baha's emergency speech this morning concerning Yaramaqui. It is also known that Y-15 bombers, the most powerful bombers in the Iacki military, have commenced bombing border targets such as known military bases and government buildings. Massive troop movements have also been seen, and there are reports of small movements into Al-Ahsan territory (the troops that are moving in have been mobilized since my last post).

[Eranshahir]

The Empire of Eran Declares War on Iackstorm and Yaramaqui

Qazvin, Eranshahir - The Emperor, moments ago, announced that Eranshahir will deploy its military, in union with the Caliphate, against Yaramaqui and Iackstorm. In his shocking announcement, Shahanshah Beraz stated "I fully support the rise of the Al-Ahsa and the Caliphate. Without Eranshahir, Al-Ahsa would never have come into existence in the 1940's and for decades we have supported our Muslim brothers. Despite the differences in our religions, we both stand strong as empires of Azarah. Westerners have meddled in Azarah far too long. It is time that the nations of Azarah stand strong and establish their rule and place in Sunalaya. It is time strong nations like the Caliphate and the Empire of Eran maintain their sovereignty free from Western Intervention!"

All reserve forces have been called into active duty, bringing the entire Eranian military into mobilisation. Troops will be deployed into Eastern Iackstorm, and troops will be deployed into Yaramaqui to aid the Caliphate's armies. The Shahanshah has announced that trade will resume between the Caliphate, and that the borders will be open between the two nations for travel. He has also announced, by divine decree, Arabistan will be divided; the Eastern, Persian populated regions remaining in Eranshahir as the new province of Âxshti and the western portion being ceded to the Caliphate. The Western Portion, that borders the nation, is largely populated by Arabs and Muslims. He has also stated that portions of the military will be deployed to Northern Eranshahir in the event of any intervention from the north.

[Zanera]

Zanera To Shift To Active War Status

After the Al-Ahsan Caliphate invaded eastern Yaramaqui, the Reason Party decided that an act of war and an immediate military effort was the most necessary course of action. Supply planes will bring necessary equipment, and the troops shall gear up for war. The fighter upon the first carrier sent to Yaramaqui may begin operations against the Al-Ahsan Caliphate, until more Zanerian forces arrive. With permission from the Yaramaqui government, Zanera would like to base their operations in Yaramaqui, and shall ask to partially use Yaramaqui airbases for Citadel bomber takeoff, so that we can begin surveillance, reconnaissance, and bring destruction to enemy sites. Zanera shall deploy a large force of mobile artillery, and conduct sea-to-land missile attacks when a larger and better equipped fleet arrives. Zanerian government leaders have talked about asking the Yaramaquese government about a small Zanerian base in Yaramaqui, and if Zanera had established a base, a better response could have been set up to help who we consider an ally. Zanerian and Yaramaqui forces shall try to maximize cooperation, if Yaramaqui accepts Zanerian help. The time is come for war now, so Zanera shall begin to make war, and wrought destruction.

To: The Al-Ahsan Caliphate
From: The Government of the Armed Technocratic State of Zanera

The government of the Armed Technocratic State of Zanera hereby declares war on the Al-Ahsan Caliphate for the invasion of Yaramaqui. The leaders of the Technocratic State still politely request that the invasion be called off, or actions following the course of war shall continue.

[Smoya]

Smoya to Assist Yaramaqui
SNN, Your Reliable News Source



IACKSTORM AND YARAMAQUI -- SNN has received word that the Smoyan military based in Yaramaqui and Iackstorm has made rapid movements. In Yaramaqui, jets have scrambled to the site of attack to assist defending Yaramaqui by combating invading forces. Defense Secretary Ethan Hargrove has confirmed these movements, announcing Smoya's support for its ally. "We will cooperate to destroy enemy targets in Al-Ahsa and Eran while protecting our ally, Yaramaqui, from future attacks."

War has also been declared not only on Al-Ahsa but Eran as well, due to a defense treaty between Iackstorm and Smoya. Forces are expected to make a presence in both nations.

There have been confirmed movements of Smoyan ground units in Iackstorm as well from the bases where Smoyan forces are stationed. Most likely, these movements will be cooperating with Iacki forces to lead a campaign into Al-Ahsa to destroy military forces and direct attention away from Yaramaqui. However, it is possible that they are also going to Yaramaqui to assist air units in combating Al-Ahsan forces. Although it is unknown whether every soldier stationed in Iackstorm will be sent to combat, it is known that about 5,000 troops are stationed in Iackstorm in addition to many other ground units.

In other news:

• Defense department calls for "campaign against Al-Ahsa"
• Smoyan marines arrest Lispanolan drug cartel members
• War exercises occur with POD
• Foreign policy debate underway in El Ranchito
• Navy, Air Force, and army mobilize for war and to deploy 10,000 troops to Iackstorm and Yaramaqui, potentially more

[Capsland]

(nope)

[Al-Ahsa]

Public Announcement from Caliph Hamza Muqurin
Caliphate Deploys Troops Into Western Iackstorm; maintains borders in Eastern Yaramaqui.
~Breaking News~

With Eran's military now deployed within Yaramaqui and Eastern Iackstorm, the Caliphate's military has joined in fighting in Western Iackstorm; dividing the nation into two fronts. The two governments have urged foreign aggressors they will not back down, insisting that "The Caliphates Rule is that of a fair and just one. No harm shall come to any under, only blessings."

Within Eastern Yaramaqui, the Caliphate has begun plans to rebuild the city of Ma'alamot, stating "112,513,500 Rial (30,000,000 USD) is planned to go towards the repairs and rebuilding of Jewish housing and Synagogues, the construction of memorials for those who died in the Earthquake, reconstruction of the Muslim Quarter, Establishment of the largest mosque in Yaramaqui, building dozens of parks, gardens, public forums, and reparing numerous archaeological sites."

Despite being an occupying force, Yaramaquese citizens have stated the Caliphate's military, and the thousands of Arab citizens that accompany them, have been fair, kind, and helpful in this time of need. Yiqob Afrayím Ben Uzi Zelofaháqadh HaManasséh Uraqim, a local of Ma'alamot, stated, "they brought food with them, and have already helped us clear so much debris." So far, the Caliphate's military within Yaramaqui has acted more in humanitarian need, than foreign aggressor.

The Caliph has made the announcement that "while the Caliphate has forcefully entered Eastern Yaramaqui, I wish to state that this be no permanent annexation. The Caliphate has no place in Yaramaqui, merely to unite the Muslims of Azarah under one strong rule to help against Western intervention and aggression. We merely wish to provide the aid we know we are capable of doing; to rebuild such holy cities such as Ma'alamot, then our militaries will leave. Already we have seen what Western Bias will bring to Azarah; we merely wish to see a stronger, united Azarah. It is why I propose, an Azariyya Council, open between all nations in Azarah wishing to join. Already Eranshahir and the Caliphate have free trade and open borders, I propose to extend this to Yaramaqui firstly. The Jews and Muslims have so much in common, it is why we have no desire to remain in said territory, but rather to rebuild it to its former glory."

[Lindenholt]

This post? The events of this post never happened.

You think they did? Well, I can assure you that it didn't happen... This post contained commie lies...

The commie lies were true! It actually did happen!

Because I can't be rewriting entire articles I decided to give you a quick summary of what happened:
My jets stationed in Yaramaqui were scrambled, and killed those Ayrab maddafackas with their Freedom Farts
And my government will probably send tanks, sadly tanks without Freedom Farts

[Rezua]

Empress Denounces Al-Ahsa and the Caliphate

The Empress released a statement about the Al-Ahsan invasion of Yaramaqui. She is deeply displeased and orders them to return home.

"First of all I'd like to start by asking, How cowardly could a nation be? Only after this horrifying natural disaster does Al-Ahsa invade. They're using the damage already done to Yaramaqui as a way to avoid Yaramaqui's army. I have this to say to those cowards: Get out now. You have no right to step foot into another sovereign nation to take their land. I don't care which God you claim is talking to you, when you talk to God it's called prayer, if He talks back that's called schizophrenia. If you continue your invasion perhaps I must begin helping Lindenholt bash you down.

The Empress' strong words have been met with mostly positive feedback but few Rezuans want it to come to war. A concern is that the Al-Ahsan Army will attack the Rezuan troops stationed in Yaramaqui helping the disaster survivors.