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[Kolintha]

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Vioska - Declassified
Images recently released by IM3 suggest that communist media may just be right about Kolintha's mysterious neighbour.

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Today, the IM3, Kolintha's intelligence agency, released previously top secret images of Kolintha's southern neighbour, Vioska, taken by high altitude reconnaissance aircraft. The images depict strange camps. Although these were formerly thought to be industrial complexes, isolated from major cities to allow more protection against enemy bombing, it is now becoming increasingly likely that these images are more than that. They are death camps, specializing in the systematic and brutal extermination of ethnic Kols and political dissidents. Interestingly, it was communist media that first drew attention to such ideas, and prompted the IM3 to declassify these images.

'Vioska is an overwhelmingly grey place' claimed the bold Nerotysian journalists who recently caused a stir in the international community. The People's Voice, a popular communist newspaper ran an article on the rumours of death camps and ethnic cleansing in Kolintha's southern neighbour of Vioska, which has long been accused of extreme brutality, but until recently, such accusations have never had any evidence to support their claims.

Vioska is a small communist state south of Kolintha, which takes it's name from the historical Hadriak state of Vioska.

Kolintha and Vioska have of course never had a friendly relationship, a fact that is especially apparent when considering the historical grudges held by both the Kolish and Hadriak races. Relations nowadays are nonexistant - in fact, Kolintha does not in fact recognize the existence of Vioska as a sovereign state, and refers to it's smaller neighbour as 'the Southern Community' in the few official documents where the country is even mentioned. Anybody who is familiar with Kolinthanese maps, be they in school Atlases, globes or official maps in the annual IM3 factboook, will be familiar with the strange, unlabelled black blob that sits between Yokolund, Slovska and Kolintha. This is Vioska.

Based on the somewhat vague descriptions provided in the Nerotysian article and various other, much more secret, sources, the IM3 claims it has managed to identify several possible death camps, and at the time of writing, has published 15 different folders, each containing just under a hundred images taken by the reconnaissance aircraft of the camps singled out so far.

The Director of the IM3 contacted us to publish an indirect public message of thanks to the People's Voice and the Nerotysian people as a whole.
"I feel the utmost gratitude to the People of Nerotysia, and the journalists who indirectly assisted us in uncovering this terrible, terrible secret. I assure the Empire, the Revolutionary Union and the rest of Escar that once further investigations have been made, these barbaric acts WILL see swift application of justice."

The Empress said in her address following her return from the negotiations in Shynsk over the Zephyran Union that "If Vioska truly was as bad as the report compiled by the Nerotysian media claims, then Kolinthanese lives are in a state of peril, and I shall not rest until that peril has been wiped from the face of this earth."

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Article by Grigori Verakovych. Published on: The 11th of May, 2015. Last Edited: 4 hrs ago by IIAdmin.

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GyetNug - 5,045 - 1

Go Valhyldra! Wipe these miserable fucks off the map! These poor people NEED to be liberated, and we can't wait for the commies to give these ass-lickers the spanking they deserve when lives are at stake!

Brezhnykov4Life - 235 - 105

Military intervention in Tebekistan was pointless. Intervention in Aldahn? Barely justified. Meanwhile, this is one hell of a cassus belli staring us in the face. We should kill them before they kill us.

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DRIVE ME CLOSER! I WANT TO HIT THEM WITH MY SWORD

[North African Empire]

The United Arabic Times

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The Eastern Escari Union responds to the horror in Vioska

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Rabat, North African Empire: According to Nerotysian news sources coming out of the Revolutionary Republic of Vioska about brutal work camps, throughout the country being run by the Vioskite Government. This shocking new discovery has even the government of the Eastern Escari Union wondering if it has decided the correct path for the nation, and it's hard working citizens. Prime Minister Ali Nasir Muhammad held a official press conference just this morning about the growing crisis in Vioska, which he was quoted in saying the following "This new discovery in the Revolutionary Republic is shocking even to my government, but our major focus is why the Vioskite Government under Persius Zhernobyl has allowed these so called work camps. We also are aware of the pressure being placed on Vioska by Kolintha, and it's allies around the rouge state in western Escar. We are also aware that Vioska's membership in the Escari Communist Union has been suspended, but the nation still retains the right to defense by other Escom members. It leaves one to wonder how long it would take, before Kolinthanese troops actually invade the Revolutionary Republic leading to a war with our organization. I and my top government advisers has hence forth decided, with a heavy heart to suspend our Escom membership until further notice. I also have received numerous requests from my ministers to review our ties to the Revolutionary Union of Nerotysia at this time as well, and those are also expected to come back under a vote in our national legislature. The Eastern Escari Union will also begin seeking more closer ties, with our fellow eastern Escari nation of New Spanishland, which seems to be the only Democratic nation willing to talk with us on the matter."

This new announcement by the Muhammad Government has shocked several high ranking members, within the Eastern Escari Liberation Front (the North African Communist Party.) who still support the ties with Nerotysia and Escom. Defense Minister Abba Bazzi has already call for Muhammad to step down from power, and hold new elections but the prime minister remains firm on his choice in the matter. A friend to the prime minister General Dunya Barakat has already announced her support for the new policy, but worries that there may be attempts on the prime minister's life once his choice is made public around Escar.

In the News

• National| Prime Minister Ali Nasir Muhammad announces a national military honor day- Prime Minister Muhammad announces the creation of a national military honor day.
• International| Work Camps in Vioska?- A Nerotysian new sources uncovers the terrible truth, within the Revolutionary Republic of Vioska.

[Kastula]

The Kastulan Times

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National Committee of the Kastulan Federation announces new Thane Policy

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Boovarsholt, Kastula: Today citizens of the Kastulan Federation watched on from Federal Square as National Committee Chairman, and Jarl of Västmanland Hold Haarald Falkenberg announced that foreign heads of state could now be appointed honorary Hold Thanes. This announcement comes as a shock to many Kastulans around the country, who is mistrusting of foreigners and lead them to question Jarl Falkenberg's idea. The jarl defended his plan when his office released a press statement, and which Jarl Falkenberg was quoted in saying the following: "The National Committee of the Kastulan Federation(NCKF) has been planning this new policy for a while, which we believe will make our nation more open to our fellow Escari leaders. I understand that some Kastulans have issues adjusting to this policy, and we understand their concerns but we must move forward to grow. I can a sure them that this was a heated topic even within the National Committee, but we ultimately agree to it by a vote for to two just this morning most of us is yet to have any sleep. We are currently working on a strict list of guidelines, that foreign heads of state or even diplomats must meet before being named honorary thane in any of our holds." Some citizens believe that Jarl Falkenberg's press release still did't answer some of their concerns about the new policy, would these so called honorary Thanes have a say on a hold's direction, or is it strictly a honorary title.

Several high ranking members of the federal government has expressed interest in Jarl Falkenberg's plan, but they to even have concerns about these honorary Hold Thanes with the future of the Kastulan Federation. Federal Empress Anskif Slayers has also voiced her opinion on the Jarl's plan, but has yet to pick a side in the ongoing Honorary Thane Conflict. According to a press release issued by Prime Minister Vipian Greycloak the empress, was quoted in stating the following: "I have some what interest in my father's plan to make foreign heads, or even diplomats honorary thanes but I also share the same concern what some of our citizens. I can not say at this time weather or not these new honorary thanes, would have a say in a hold's direction that will have to be up to their jarls." One of our reporters inside the Kastulan Federation was granted a interview, with Jarl Madelaine Storm and preceded to get her viewpoint of the new policy.

The Interview:

Reporter Rósmary Kolsrud: "Thank you Jarl Storm for granting us this interview."

Jarl Madelaine Storm: "The honor is all mine Ms. Kolsrud."

Reporter Rósmary Kolsrud: "Jarl Storm you are aware of Jarl Haarald Falkenberg's new policy about making foreign heads of state, or even diplomats honorary hold thanes here in the Kastulan Federation. How do you feel about that?"

Jarl Madelaine Storm: "I am aware of the new thane policy Ms. Kolsrud, but I can't say weather or not I agree with it in the long run. We have had a long sensible discussion on this issue for a while now, with some of my fellow jarls agreeing to the plan.

Reporter Rósmary Kolsrud: "According to Jarl Falkenberg's press release issued just this morning, which stated that the National Committee was working on a list of strict guidelines to be met before appointing an foreign diplomat to honorary thane. Could you give us some insight to that Jarl Storm?

Jarl Madelaine Storm: "Indeed we have been working on a list of strict Honorary Thane Guidelines Ms. Koslrud, but I am not at liberty to discuss them at this time with the press until everything is finalized.

Reporter Rósmary Kolsrud: "Alright. One final question for you Jarl Storm, before we let you get back to your work. If a new honorary thane is appointed, would they have a say in a hold's direction?"

Jarl Madelaine Storm: "I am sure they may have a say in non-important related issues, within their respected hold but that is up to their jarls to decide.

Reporter Rósmary Kolsrud: "It looks like we are out of time for this interview, and once again Jarl Storm thank you for granting us this important interview."

Jarl Madelaine Storm: "You are quite welcome Ms. Kolsrud, and please do come back again."

In the News

• National| Citizens around the Kastulan Federation prepares for Military Day- Citizens from around the federation prepare to honor their old, new, and falling heros.
• International| Vioskite Government controlled work camps?- Rumors or the truth? Disturbing images coming out of the Revolutionary Republic of Vioska.

[Futrellia]

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Constable Tactical Response Team patrols the Tyderi Port.

Capital District Constables dispatched to Tyderius amid threats of new hostilities.

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Tyderius, Federal Republic of Futrellia: During the repairs of the capital city after the May 1st Riots that left 16 civilians and one Tyderius Police Department Lieutenant dead, threats surfaced in the TPD, Tyderi District Contables media sites of the Office of the President's Facebook page from a mysterious group named the The People's Army of Varkuvia . In the comments, threats of raping, abusing and finally killing of President Tyvia after a large-scale bombing of Tyderius and a plot from within the Senate. Comments from the group also stated that they "have several cells working underground, away from Pig attention and where they least expect it; within.".

Several minutes after the comments, the group experienced an influx of new followers of the page, amounting in the 5,000 range. After the comments were posted and a few days after the National Guard returned to Autumn Base, Tyderi District Governor Lucas Brandette requested a force of some 95 Constables from the Tyderi District Constable Chief to "ensure the protection of the Commercial District construction crews currently repairing damage done within". The Constables, or known as "State Police" to other nations, accepted the request and that same day, dispatched 100 Constable Tactical Response Team units to the Capital city. As of now, their main base of operations is the TPD Headquarters in Central Tyderius and have begun patrolling the Commercial District as well as the Port District in force.

The recent actions of the Police and Constable forces in Tyderius have been received with negative reactions by not only effected civilians within the area, but also nationally. 68% of the population see the complete and total lockdown of most of Tyderius as an unlawful and ineffective way of stopping crime committed by the Police by order of the President. Public outcry has increased significantly for the dispatching of Constable officers from the capital as well as a lockdown lift of the city as no further violence has been reported. The Presidential Office or the TPD have yet announced no actions to withdraw the Constables and the Lockdown.

The People's Army of Varkuvia has continually bashed the Police and government as well as began hacking into government owned websites such as the Army, Navy and Air Force's and the Futrellian Intelligence Agency's website. Threats of bombing and death have circulated through the internet and little has been done to stop them.

[New Spanishland]

"A Centennial Newspaper"

España: "Our nation has a brilliant future!"

España: "We have accomplished much! We must go on! No matter the pressure of others, our nation has a place reserved in the concert of superpowers"

His campgain logo

Monday May 18, 2015

New Horizon. The candate for the re-election and President of The Federal Republic, Manuel España reported today during one of his mass gatherings of campaign on the iconic Federation Square Conference Center his proposal for the presidential campgain called "Government Plan 2015-2020" in which revealed major works and improvements for that period if he wins the June elections. Among many sustainable plans are contributions to national and private insurance sector, improvements in agricultural, livestock and industrial policies, diversification of the economy towards the arms industry, continuous updating of the educational system and the renewal of the Federal Space Agency or FSA as the highlight of the government project.

The president also addressed his adversaries: "I understand that some people do not approve of my policies or question my leadership, but they should know that quite unlike Mrs. Clemence I don't give preference to a sector of the population, a sector that in case you do not know it enjoy all basic services, well-paid works thanks to a fair employment law, and countless things! Social equality exists here! and it will strengthen as they are used more and better policies for the benefit of all, I support and fight for the rights of all, not a group. ¿Fake Progress? Look all country Mrs. Clemence and Mr. Stuart! And when you see it for real, you will realize that the only fake thing in this country are you and your archaic and failed policies!"

The president also assured the maintaining and strengthening relationships with existing partners and a diplomatic and commercial approchement with Khornera, Nerotysia and NAE.

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Article by Eduardo Lascurain

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"Inclusion for the youth!". "President designates the creation of the Presidential Commission for Youth for greater youth participation in political and ideological debate".
"New Spanishland feels good!". "Most of the 51% of society belives that this is the most bright and prosperous era in the country's history".

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[Vonnen]

"L'artillerie de la pensée" - "The Artillery of Thought"

His Royal Majesty approves new agricultural reforms

"The King during his month announcement"

Friday May 22, 2015

Royal Capitol, Valadilène

This morning during its monthly report, His Royal Majesty King Soren III announced major reforms to the agricultural sector, one of the bastions of the national economy. Among them is the Royal Development Fund, restructuring and upgrade Royal Agrarian Bank, improvements to agricultural insurance and a wage increase of 10.5% for agricultural workers.

His Majesty also gave an emotional speech to workers and union members:"It is for us an obligation, a duty towards our proud kingdom give support for you, brave and tireless workers in the field, it is you who are responsible for producing food the highest quality directly from the fields to our tables. This increase was much needed and, following in the footsteps of my father, King Louis IV and my mother Dominique I, I declare them proud and deserved a substantial salary increase of 10.5%. This of course already have my signature and Revereau minister and will take effect from June 1st of this year."

Citizens and workers have shown happy and satisfied by the timely action of His Royal Majesty, who took the throne after the abdication of his father on October 28th of last year.

Jean-Mary Uckerman

[Spodystan]

Last night, at 0030hrs, units of the Communist Liberation Army(CLA) launched an all out assualt on Bassiton City, the state Capital and largest city in the state of Bassiton, According to our sources, infantry and armored units of the CLA have advanced into the City's eastern suburbs, and artillery began to pound the downtown area. The CLA then came out at 0230hrs with a formal declaration of war on the Winston Administration, who have responded by moving troops and Tanks to Bassiton and have begun launching air strikes on CLA positions. In a press conference earlier this morning, President Winston condemned the CLA's actions and pleaded for the unconditional surrender of the CLA

"This form of organized rebellion, terrorism and murder cannot and will not be tolorated, the CLA is to disband all of their assets and surrender to the Spodystani Goverment or face total distruction in the hands of the Spodystani Armed Forces."

As of now, the CLA has not issued a response nor have any other nations in Escar, stay tuned to Sponews for further information and on the hour reports of the Spodystani Civil War.

[New Spanishland]

"A Centennial Newspaper"

And the Winner is… España!

España: "Our nation deserves the best of the best, and I'm ready to fulfill my duties as President of The Federal Republic"

Sunday May 14, 2015

New Horizon. Today the Presidential Campgain of New Spanishland come to his end, for two and a half months the candidates have traveled all the country in the pursuit of the confidence of each citizen to become the new holder of the First National Magistracy, the candidates, Nicholas Stuart, Ellianne Clemence and Manuel España have exposed his plans for the next five years of constitutional period.

On this day, the three candidates would face each other finally to determine which of them would be the new president of our nation, the electoral operation, the NEO was successfully deployed weeks ago with the backing of the police and the national guard, was an exhaustive review of the machines and to avoid any misappropriation of votes, the president of NEO Federico Lanz decided that once the votes cast were counted by hand, with the support of the voting records. The day began at 5 am and ended at 8 pm when the NEO took the first bulletin: "At the moment when it's 8 pm, I do my duty to announce the first results of the elections. For the Democratic Party of New. Spanishland. The citizen Manuel Santiago España Russo, with 54% of the votes. For the Socialist Party of New Spanishland. The citizen Elianne Clemence with 32% of the votes. For the Conservative Party. The citizen Nicholas Stuart with 12% of the votes. Finally we have 2% invalid votes to be verified in the second report at 10:30pm".

Then, at 10:30 pm the director Lanz gave the final results in which España would get 55% and 33% Clemence. So Manuel Santiago España Russo would become the elected-president for the constitutional period 2015-2020.

“I have experienced the greatest joy you can experience spanishlandian a lover of his country. I'm ready to face new challenges and to put the name of our country high! Thank you very much to all the people who gave me their trust, I promise that I will do everything that is within my abilities to give our countrymen the nation that all of you deserve!” Said España after knowing the results.

Both Clemence as Stuart said keep fighting for each of their ideals and all the good people of New Spanishland.

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Article by Eduardo Lascurain

[Kolintha]

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Empress brutally murdered!
Her Imperial Majesty assassinated. Throne Adviser and soon-to-be Empress accuses South.

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The nation is in mourning.
Yesterday, while on parade in the Pelogviosk province, where violence has been steadily escalating since the beginning of last year, Her Imperial Majesty, Valhyldra I, was tragically and brutally shot by a member of the dangerous terrorist group 'Red Star' which earlier claimed responsibility for an attack on the Crown Princess and Prince in Gyrmos last year, the bombing of the Vioskite Governor's office and a slew of other attacks.

A young man burst from the crowd of citizens lining the narrow Arken Street of Pelogviosk-Kapitalen, through which the Imperial Carriage was passing. He reportedly pushed over a policeman in doing so and managed to shoot Her Imperial Majesty in the chest before the Empress' guards could react, although it has been said by some witnesses that he did at first aim at the Crown Princess, the beloved Katyanka Espargyr, who, as already mentioned, has previously been targeted by the terrorist group to which the gunman was found to belong. However, the Empress heroically put herself in between the bullet and her daughter, and lost her life as a result. The crowd panicked, and as a result, the Empress was only given proper medical attention once the Sovereign Guardsman riding with her decided to fire warning shots to disperse the panicked mob.

Kolinthanese social media exploded with shock and disgust at the attack as footage came online, all of which has since been taken down. Thousands of citizens have flooded the streets of almost every city and town in Kolintha, and a day of national mourning has been declared.

The gunman, who was forcefully detained at the scene by the Sovereign guard, and then handed over to the IM-3, was a 23 year old Hadriak male from the Southern Community. Authorities have refused to give his name

The bullet used was a hollowpoint .45 pistol round, of a variety which has only ever been used in a single gun, the Vikr-102, a Kolinthanese firearm from the '50s which never went into mass production, but was used by a few officers in the First Nordic War (1958 - 1961) and rumours suggest a few specimens were captured and used in the 1962 Slovskan Revolution that brought Kolintha's shady, unrecognised neighbour, the Southern Community, known also as the People's Republic of Vioska, into existence. While it is tragic that this bullet further contributed to Her Imperial Majesties tragic murder, it does raise some questions, chief among them: what was a Hadriak terrorist from a group dedicated to bringing socialism to Pelogviosk and likely Kolintha as a whole, doing with a gun, never widely produced to begin with and long since almost completely destroyed in Kolintha itself, that supposedly happened to be used by Kolintha's only communist neighbour? These facts line up too neatly, and the authorities agree. Vlazhmiya Zhitaranova, the late Empress' throne adviser and soon-to-be-Regent-Empress, announced that according to IM-3 sources, the Southern Community almost certainly contains the Red Star base of operations and more importantly, she accuses the illegitimate communist government of sponsoring not only this attack, but the entire insurgency in Pelogviosk as a way of undermining Imperial power in the region.

It is yet unknown whether further action shall be taken, and the neither Crown Princess Katyanka nor the Prince Iabiron, the late Empress' children, have been available for comment.

The coronation of Vlazhmiya Zhitaranova as Regent Empress shall take place on the 20th of July, and the State Funeral of Her Imperial Majesty shall take place on the 25th of July. We will be bringing you more on this story as it develops.

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Article by Grigori Verakovych. Published on: The 15th of July, 2016. Last Edited: 4 hrs ago by IIAdmin.

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[New Spanishland]

"A Centennial Newspaper"

Joint maneuvers between the Imperial Army and the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic successfully complete

"A kolinthanese sniper and a spanishlandian soldier on practice"

"Practice with helicopters also made"

Saturday July 4, 2015

Trujillo's Swamps. This day, the Imperial army troops began their withdrawal morning with the successful conclusion of joint maneuvers were underway for a few weeks.

"Operation Iron Petal" aimed to train the Imperial Army troops for operations in the jungle. In the exercise participated: the 7th Tank Battalion, 9th Tank Battalion, 3rd Motor Rifle Battalion, 12th Motor Rifle Battalion, 72nd Gun Cart Battalion, 3rd Air Cavaliers Battalion, 83rd Pioneer Company, D5, 24th Pioneer Company, D2, 11th Pioneer Company, D4, 90th Pioneer Company, D6 assisted by the 19th Jungle Division. Practices of jungle sniping, hostage rescue, reconnaissance and finally taking a "terrorist base" were held on 2 week of intense traning.

The New Spanishland Armored Forces isued 30 "Exmplary Conduct" medals for soldiers and officers of the Kolinthanese Imperial Army.

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[New Spanishland]

""A Centennial Newspaper""

Disgrace! Attempt of magnicide to the President at New Horizon Square Station causes dozens of deaths and hundreds of injuries, terrorist attack suspicion, Government in shok

Above: Firefighters inspect one of the affected wagons. Center: Several firefighters feel powerless at not being able save hundreds of wounded. Below: Members of the National Guard and Firemen remove corpses of other affected wagon.

Tuesday August 16, 2016

New Horizon. New Horizon is in mourning.

In the morning during a public ceremony at the metro station New Horizon Square a wagon entering the station exploded. As well as others who were about to enter the station. There are reports of several casualties. Also in other downtown station poison gas attack was reported with a balance of 10 affected.

Among the wounded was the president of the Federal Republic, Manuel España, who received burns of 2nd grade in his arms and hands, was helped and taken to the Emergency Section of the Metropolitan Hospital of New Horizon, after being unconscious for over two hours, he woke with full use of his memory.

Police and National Guard have decreed curfew while the armed forces are on high alert and the High Command has launched the DETERRENCE Protocol by closing the borders and stopping all flights at airports.

The Federal Intelligence Service (FIS) in conjunction with the National Guard and the army are investigating the facts and everything seems to point to a terrorist attack, but no group has shown responsible for such heinous act against our country.

Later the president issued a statement on radio and television:

"Dear compatriots, at this moment I am writing to you with the intention that hear my voice, to know that I am well despite a few burns. I sympathize with the pain that you feel, this is undoubtedly a black day in our history. I promise that criminals who have dared to shed innocent blood will be brought to justice. "

You are asked citizens not to leave their homes for any reason or circumstance, the National Guard will handle anything you need.

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Article by Eduardo Lascurain.

[Kolintha]

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Regent Empress delivers great ultimatum!
With the nation still in mourning, the Imperial government delivers a final ultimatum to the South.

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Empress Regent Vlazhmiya announced today a great ultimatum to the Southern Community, known internationally as the People's Republic of Vioska, not all too long after her coronation a mere three days ago.

This is in response to the tragic murder of Her Imperial Majesty, Valhyldra I, and the recent confession made by the captured gunman, which confirmed that the Red Star, the terrorist organization responsible for the slew of bomb attacks and shootings in Pelogviosk, as well as the assassination, operate out of the South. Truly undeniable evidence of the communist trickery taking place here.

The ultimatum demands that the Southern Community agree to the following, among other, more minor conditions:
- to allow Imperial Police Officers and Militiamen to carry out a systematic 'search-and-purge' of the Southern countryside, to find Red Star strongholds and destroy them.
- to share with the IM-3 any and all intelligence regarding the Red Star or any other insurgent groups operating with Kolintha or it's allies.
- to allow a permanent Imperial military presence to be established with the borders of the Community.

As well as the above terms, the ultimatum also calls for inspection of all supposedly former death and work camps to ensure that they have been cleared out, as was demanded over a year ago when the Community first came under the spotlight for it's brutal 'ethnic housekeeping' policies. Such inspections would be carried out by International teams.

The Empire has also promised that if the ultimatum is turned down or if it does not receive a response after a period of 48 hours, Kolintha will bring to bear "all of it's great might" to see Justice done, and in more specific terms, has threatened full on occupation if the SC does not comply with the Imperial demands.

All the world can do is wait, and see how the socialists shall choose to respond. We can only hope they choose the right path.

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Article by Grigori Verakovych. Published on: The 23th of July, 2016. Last Edited: 4 hrs ago by IIAdmin.

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[Alexiandra]

July 21, 2015
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The imperial palace in Lockbourne, where Teutonis II abdicated this morning

LOCKBOURNE, ALEXIANDRA - Today, with just a few swift penstrokes, Emperor Teutonis II of Alexiandra vacated his throne. In so doing, he ended a monarchic tradition dating back around 600 years, handed the reins of power to an elected official, and completed Alexiandra's transition towards a less centralised model of government. In just under 30 seconds, Escar's resident economic powerhouse had become its largest republic.

The Abolition Act, first presented as a draft to the National Assembly in 2013, had been vetoed ten times by members of the unelected High Council when it was finally and forcefully enacted by the Assembly in a historic midnight vote this morning. Its passage into law signifies the executive superiority of the democratically elected National Assembly over the drained and - some would argue - outdated High Council. In more abstract terms, it marks the greatest political eclipse in modern Alexiandran history; the conquest of tradition by democracy in the mind of the voter.

Geopolitically, this move, although far from unexpected, will likely serve as a wake-up call for the capitalist members of Escar's international community. Khornera and Kolintha, both strongly monarchist states, will probably gravitate towards one another and away from Alexiandra. By contrast, the many minor powers of the Zephyran continent will probably be emboldened to seek out new economic agreements with their powerful southerly neighbour. Interestingly, Alexiandra now finds itself drifting slowly but surely into broad political agreement with Escar's communist bloc, which consists almost exclusively of republics.

Today, Alexiandra has taken one giant step towards placing power firmly in the hands of the people. In so doing, however, it has imperilled its international interests by placing itself at odds with its increasingly distant allies in Khornera and Kolintha. The future will tell whether or not Alexiandra will fall back into a monarchist orbit, or seek out new friends in traditionally hostile climes. These are uncertain times for Alexiandra, and for Escar as a whole.


By Jack Hilton, political editor for the Alexiandran Broadcasting Corporation

[Alexiandra]

The Lockbourne Sentinel

Alexiandra's best-selling newspaper goes digital

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Capiton police seize AM£400,000 drug stash
Man killed, woman in custody

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By Julia Winsky | 23 July, 2015, 08:19 AET

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CAPITON, NORTH ALEXIANDRA - It has been touted by officers as "the biggest drugs bust in Alexiandran history"; a pre-dawn raid this morning that facilitated the seizure of a cocaine and heroin stash worth approximately 400,000 Alexiandran Marks.

An officer of the Federal Gendarmerie stands watch over an armoured evidence transport
vehicle this morning

Armed with a tip-off from an unnamed local informant, forty officers of Alexiandra's elite Gendarmerie stormed a fifteen-flat complex in the northern coastal city of Capiton. Upon entering a second-storey apartment, police troopers shot and killed a 28-year-old suspect because he was "preparing to discharge a firearm", according to a police spokesman. Meanwhile, on the ground floor, officers apprehended a 25-year-old woman on suspicion of possessing prohibited substances.

The sheer street value of the drugs seized will deal a "substantial blow" to the Escari drugs trade, says criminology professor Dr Stephen Queen. "Cartels and smuggling rings are resilient, but they will struggle to cope with this loss of capital nonetheless" he said. "We should expect to see drug-related crime subside, particularly in the north." Police officers, meanwhile, urged caution, with a spokesman claiming that organised crime "cannot be crippled overnight" and warning of the "long journey towards a drug-free nation" that still awaited.

Last year, the Imperial Office of Criminology estimated that over AM£10,000,000 of illegal drugs were sold in Alexiandra. Predictions for this year have fallen to an average of approximately AM£8,000,000, largely thanks to increased police funding and lucky breakthroughs such as the one achieved in Capiton today. This morning's seizure will come as welcome news to the government of Lewis Kelly, whose radical offer of amnesty to some high-profile drug barons drew ire and ridicule from around the nation last month. Accusations by the Conservative Party that the Kelly administration is "temporizing" with offenders may now come under fire from government loyalists.

Ultimately, although the full impact of today's raid will become clear over the course of the next few months, the drug industry in Capiton - and indeed northern Alexiandra as a whole - has undoubtedly sustained a traumatic blow. Police and local officials must continue to monitor the situation closely if they are to achieve more breakthroughs like this in the future.

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[Nerotysia]

The People's Voice

Nerotysia's Premier Digital Newspaper

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Justice is a Dish Best Served Months Late
The Central Control Commission Files Suit

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By Yuli Tsaplin | 23 July 2015, 00:00 NST

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Nerotysian troops move into Yasko suburbs

In a bold move this Wednesday, the Central Control Commission has filed suit against Vladimir Artyuschenko, after months of mounting unrest and chaos in the city of Yasko. They claim that Artyuschenko has “engaged in gross abuses of power” since the passage of Resolution 838, otherwise known as the Tally Act, in February. Stunningly, they are not only seeking impeachment; they want to enforce a prison sentence.

The situation in Yasko has been escalating nonstop since the passage of the Tally Act in February. The act requires that all Party officials must be democratically elected, a reform which has for decades languished under constant assault by politicians such as Artyuschenko, who fear losing the control they often maintain over their provincial parties. The political elite of these provinces often has thrown its full support behind its strongman, in order to preserve their own grip on power.

Yasko was an economic center in central Nerotysia, and the only metropolitan area to remain non-democratic. The Artyuschenko family has ruled the province since independence, and for most of Nerotysia’s history, they have served as benevolent dictators. Vladimir’s father even took tentative steps towards reform.

But Vladimir himself has proven nothing if not obstinate, and after attempting to blackmail the Tally Act from existence, he has resorted to violent repression in order to avoid obeying the act’s provisions. And the situation in Yasko has only worsened since riots first erupted in April.

Last week, Artyuschenko implemented martial law, but it made little difference. For weeks, entire residential blocks have sunk into complete anarchy, with bomb-throwers and motorcyclists running rampant in the streets. Shootouts with police have become almost commonplace. And protests have become only larger, usually choking off entire sections of the city. All throughout, there have been calls for the central government to intervene. Finally, they have.

Mere minutes after the Central Control Commission announced its case, two regiments of the Nerotysian People’s Army swept into the city, both to reestablish order and to arrest Artyuschenko. A tense standoff with city police followed, and many feared that a civil conflict was inevitable. The Yaskite police have shown remarkable loyalty to Artyuschenko throughout all of the chaos. However, perhaps tired of the constant fighting, the police eventually backed down, and Artyuschenko entered Shynsk for the first time in months late last night, transported by military helicopter.

The trial is due to begin in the coming weeks. Hundreds of witnesses have been called, including many citizens that have been severely injured by police brutality. One of the most shocking accusations leveled at Artyuschenko has been that his regime attempted to kidnap or kill family members of political enemies, and there are some who testify that he employed torture against rival Party officials. In addition, they have named Aleksey Pipenko and Katyanka Espargyr in a long list of victims, leading many to speculate that Artyuschenko had a hand in the brutal kidnapping of the two lovers. Following this logic, many wonder if there were not political motivations behind the central government’s cover-up of the kidnapping in May.

Regardless of its outcome, the trial has finally sealed Artyuschenko’s fate. The Yaskite police have disbanded, and currently a combination of units from the People’s Army and the Domestic Guard are responsible for maintaining order. Meanwhile, elections have finally been pushed through. Without it’s all-important head, it seems the snake has died in Yasko. Now all that remains to be seen is if the former powerhouse can rebuild, and reclaim its former glory. This newspaper sincerely hopes they can.

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Comments

Thank christ my family has been too scared to leave our apartment for like three weeks.
99 17 Yulia.Rizhov

I cant believe the fucking central comitee the tally act is fucking illegal read the fucking constituton.
6 49 Palpy

I can't visit my friends in the city!!!11! I hope theyre okay.
22 4 Allforone

Artyuschenko's arrest was the most disappointing thing since my son.
1 3 MrPlinkett

[Alexiandra]

The Lockbourne Sentinel

Alexiandra's best-selling newspaper goes digital

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Naval squadron moved to Elan Islands
Government says move is routine

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By Tom Robinson | 23 July, 2015, 20:03 AWT

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JONESTOWN, WEST ALEXIANDRA - A naval taskforce consisting of thirteen ships vacated a military harbour just south of Jonestown this afternoon, in what a Federal spokeswoman described as a "routine training operation" that was "designed to test response capabilities".

The thirteen vessels - three of which are Yohannesian Commonwealth-class aircraft carriers - form part of the Federal Navy's Second Fleet, which is responsible for defending Alexiandra's maritime interests in and around Oceania. According to credible military sources, these ships have not been deployed in any combat-ready role for several years, and have instead been undergoing a "repair and refit" process. Although the media was prevented from filming the ships as they left port, observers reported the presence of Anemonian Illusion fighter aircraft aboard at least two of the aircraft carriers.

The Elan Islands, named by Federal officials as the destination of the taskforce, are Alexiandran overseas possessions, first acquired in 1821, which today serve as bases and fuel depots for Federal naval patrols.

[Razonica]

A Royal Insider
Razonican News Network (RNN)

Empress Faenia is a well loved leader here in Razonica. In just one year she has tackled the old education system and started to work with teachers and professors to make a new one. Due to the fact that on July 31th Empress Faenia will celebrate her first year of her reign she has agreed to let RNN interview her.

Barious: Good evening, I'm Barious Gustano, here with Empress Faenia. Empress, we have gotten questions from many nations and people from Razonica. Are you ready to answer them?

Faenia: Of Course, fire away!

Barious: This first one is from Hiopa University [located in Razonica]. What is being done to upgrade the education system?

Faenia: We've noticed that there are many gifted students that are being held back in regular classes. For this reason we've introduced new classes for the gifted students while keeping them in public school. We are also making teachers have mandatory after-hours to well less gifted students get tutored and succeed as well.

B: This next one is a question from the Viskopan Journal in Khornera: "Empress, how do you see Razonica's future in the Grand Alliance? Furthermore, how do you see Razonica's partnership with the Khorneeran Royal Federation, given disagreements about Khorneran religious policy?"

F: I see the Grand Alliance as a way to do things we cannot do alone, like funding projects to help the people, promote trade, provide more protection. I see this alliance as way to share ideas to aide our people. It's a way to have someone watching your back so you can reach out and help all those in need in Escar.

As for the Khorneenran Royal Federation, I see the same thing, so long as they respect that not everyone may want to worship their religion.

B: These questions are from President España and Vice-President Rivas. What kind of things you do on a normal day as Empress? What is it that drives you and motivates you to continue working for your country? What would you say is the most important thing your parents taught you?

F: On a typical day as Empress I do the usual things like, wake up, shower, eat etc. As the day goes on I'm getting paperwork done, meeting with my advisers, checking bills, checking laws, all that good stuff. At the end of my workday, 9:30, I go back to my room, change into a t-shirt or whatever and read a book or play a game.

I'm driven forward by my conviction that it's my job to help my people, my family, and to make their lives easier and safer. My goal is to help them through life.

I believe the most important thing my parents taught me was that everyone deserves compassion and respect because everyone is a person too. So...I guess empathy is another one that links in too. You know, some people might ignore that old guy begging on the street, some one may choose to not help a child who seems like they'll never amount to anything. They need our compassion, our help, and we have to be be able to try and help them. If we were in that situation all we'd want is for those with to help us that are without.

B: Very touching, very nice. Now these are from Imperial Insider from Kolintha. What personally made you choose to allow your nation to join the Grand Alliance of Monarchic and Autocratic States? Do you believe that membership has helped your nation? Furthermore, what is your opinion on the Empire of Kolintha and it's monarch? Do you have any inspirational figures, historical or contemporary, who have influenced your political views?

F: Haha a long one huh? Well I'll start by saying I joined the alliance because I believed it would be helpful. Ah...since Razonica has not had too many problems it seems that the alliance has worked, just not in massive noticeable ways. But who knows? It could change and be more helpful. That's my thought on it.

I believe that the Empire of Kolintha is much like Razonica in the ways it goes about it's business. I have not met the Empress of Kolintha a lot but I know she's a determined woman and knows that she is going.

Now, it's no mystery that my parents and schooling have helped formed my political views. Everyone's ideas are started by those closest to them. However, I have also put my own experiences into my political views and believe my views are what's good for everyone. And if not...well...I have advisers to yell at me ha.

B: This is a question many sources have been asking. Will Razonica's more liberal approach clash with the intentions of the Grand Alliance? Will these be problematic differences?

F: Now I know that Razonica is a bit more...easy-going about some things but I haven't seen any major rifts and believe that middle ground can always be found. So, no, I don't think these will be largely problematic, at most just small disagreements.

B: Again from the Viskopan Journal: Is the Empress considering a bethrothal with foreign suitors, or will she seek domnestically?"

F: For me it's not about political gain in a marriage. I'm marrying for love and which it's here in Razonica or oversees it doesn't matter as long as I'm happy and no one tries to trick me.

B: This is from New Thalassic: "Empress, what would you desire to accomplish during your tenure as Empress? What would you like your legacy to your nation to be?"

F: I my goal is to create a strong educational system for Razonica. I also aim to promote trade and to be able to lead aid to our allies. I want my legacy to remember me as a leader who cared for my people.

B: Once again, Imperial Insider: "Empress, of all the things and people in your life; political and non-political; what or who do you consider most important to you?

F: Well, who doesn't say family and friends, right? I'll use question to also thank my advisers and dear friend Sanea Prevorious.

B: Ah, here's an interesting one, The New Horizon Post: Empress, how would you define your country in three words

F: I love it. Haha. Well...how about, Compassionate, strong and wonderful.

B: Okay that's all the time we have for questions. If you have anymore you may e-mail Empress Faenia and she will do her best to response. Good night.

[North African Empire]

United Arab Times

Nasser Government releases members of the North African Royal Family

Rabat, United Arab Republics: Today citizens of the United Arab Republics received wonderful news from their officials, which seem to be going about a different path from their Escom allies. Grand Commander Muhammad Nasser also announced that the royal family, which includes Prince Hussein, and Princess Salam will be release with full pardons. It has been nearly fifteen years since the public has seen the royal family, but never less many were surprized to see them in excellent health. These turn of events can only leave one wondering how long the socialist system in the UAR will last, before it crumbles under heavy political pressure.

The royals did not have much to say as they departed from Rabat Political Prision, but Princess Salam was quoted in saying that it was go to be free. The country now holds it's breath in preparation of it's Escom allies's response, however Grand Commander Nasser remained determined to continue heading forward with his plan. During a press conference earlier this morning we man aged to hear the Grand Commander's speech, which laid ed the guidelines for the UAR's transition to either a Democratic or Monarchists state upon the citizens's vote.