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by **Dreyvisevich** » Mon Sep 18, 2017 1:36 am

13th July 2017

Editor: Anton Stracke

CHANCELLOR FREGRET RESPONDS TO RHURITANIAN CRISIS

As news of the ongoing coup in Rhuritania reached Tyronova, Chancellor Fregret and President Vehrmann sent a message of support to the Rhuritanian government and asked them to "stay strong" amidst the conflict. The Chancellor also spoke against extremist groups and cautioned against military intervention by the CEMP. "Military intervention by powers opposed to your ideals will only make things worse. I condemn military actions by the Cataians, who think that they have the right to meddle in Asuran affairs." When asked about Volgaria's intervention, he replied "Volgaria is sending aid and peacekeeping forces. I can safely say that CEMP is not as harmless as the Volgarian help being sent. I condemn Ternca's decision to attack the Volgarian transports, which just shows how eager they are for conflict. I would once again advise Rhuritania to prevent CEMP forces from gathering on their border." "I hope the Asuran nations realise that the CDN is not helping anyone by announcing a blockade and no-fly zone. This coup is not as much a problem with extremism as it is a problem with the state of their country. Only the latter could cause such events," the Chancellor continued. "Tyronova does not advocate for active support for the left or right-wing military. The government is there for stability." The Chancellor denied to comment on Volgaria's call to support the military coup. At any rate, the military coup in Rhuritania is a wake-up call for many nations that national stability is paramount. Having been far-right in the past, Tyronova could potentially be seeking to support both the far-right government and the right-wing military should further conflict arise. However, such claims have been refuted by government officials, stating that "We have no intention of promoting fascism, neither are we here to promote war and violence. We will only resort to such if our national security is threatened, as with Wustenland. There is no evidence to support such controversial theories"

-by Maria Ziekel

by **Arzoa** » Mon Sep 18, 2017 2:37 am

Breaking: Krähenberg "Against any breach of democracy in Rhuritania"
Fears circulate of radical nationalist and communist forces taking control
Julia Jurgenstochter (@DerRabenNews)
^{18 September, 2017 | Rabenfels, Nordbergen}

Chancellor Renate Müller at a the emergency session of government called concerning the crisis

Rabefels, Nordbergen —Tragedy has again struck the world as democracy is once more shackled by a military intervention. The government of Rhuritania, while unpopular among much of the population, was democratically elected and this recent coup has left many people in Krähenberg wondering why. Soldiers professing aliegance to radical factions such as Communism and Fascism have overthrown their democratically elected leader and are out in the streets for combat. It seems a civil war is likely, a fact increased by the interest in the conflict shown by both Volgaria and the CDN. Such a conflict would be disastrous for both the nation of Rhuritania and international peace in general. With many sides turning this conflict into a proxy war, the event could become bigger.

The reactions across Krähenberg have been stock standard. Chancellor Müller expressed her sadness once news of the events broke out on the popular social media service Chirper, stating that "This latest coup in Rhuritania is yet another tragedy of democracy on the world stage. The government should serve the people, not vice-versa!". Across Krähenberg, people took to social media to express their feelings about the event. Most were saddened by the news, but Red Left party leader Magnus Harms stated that "This is the light that blows the keg of world revolution" and Populäre-Sozialistischefront leader Jan Klint made similar remarks in support of the fascists.

In the emergency government meeting today, tempers were frayed as both the Linke Nationalpartei and Richtige Nationalpartei agreed to stay neutral, with Chancellor Müller's Linke calling for stronger action in support of the democratic government. The right-wing Nationale Allianz coalition called for support to the nationalists in the military, with several of their politicians even suggesting military deployment. The Almannic Unity Congress called for a measured action but warned that any support for the government must be small so as to keep good ties with neighboring Volgaria, Krähenberg's closest ally but a supporter of the fascists. Eventually, a condemnation of the violence and a pledge to provide humanitarian aid passed in the senate with a large majority, with only the Red Left and Populäre-Sozialistischefront voting against.
More as the story develops.

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by **Torroso** » Wed Sep 20, 2017 6:41 pm

by **Delfina** » Wed Sep 20, 2017 7:53 pm

Archonate of Delfina

National News Today

Armed Forces Conduct Readiness Drills

All along the picturesque coast of Delfina the armed forces could be seen participating in drills. The Army and some elements of the Navy primarily focused on invasion preparations while the Air Force and other elements of the Navy took part in a war game simulation further out of engaging hostile forces. Large numbers, tens of thousands, of soldiers took part in today's events that were unannounced though this is not entirely uncommon whenever there are threats made by nations closer to home. The Navy and Air Forces operated within the Delfine territorial waters so as to not unnecessarily stray out into international waters or effect local shipping routes. Civilians of the Gem Coast Resorts were treated to seeing the military in action and the soldiers were seen mingling with the civilians. One unnamed officer said it almost felt like a vacation if you took away the guns and tanks. Indeed after the day's war games the soldiers were seen kicking back on the beaches and hitting the local night life scene.

This is a good example of how Delfina as a whole feels about the ongoing situation in Rhuritanian and the threats posed by Torroso to the south. The nation feels that while it should do preparations, it should also carry on with its day to day life so as to not disrupt the lives of the general public at this time. The Ministry of Defense said that there would be more war games tomorrow and then likely a third day before being assessed. The Regia also was seen at the coast today though she was at her private estate of Adriano which is a small island off the coast. A private estate which is also a hotel that she opened is there and whenever the Regia visits she has been known to host lavish parties but also work the front desk of the hotel. It is not known if Prince Ilien was with the Regia or back in Delphino.

In Delphino at a press conference the spokeswoman for the Ministry of Defense declined to comment on the involvement of Delfine ships in the Rhuritania matter or on the war games happening on the coast. The Ministry is quite well known for not divulging much information and indeed many in the press pool choose to skip their press conferences as they rarely yield anything substantial. The Ministry of Foreign Relations however stated that the Delfine ships were apart of a CDN task force and would operate as such. They too however were quiet about the war games.

by **Dreyvisevich** » Thu Sep 21, 2017 4:26 am

DMH News Online
Presidential Election Voting Begins This Midnight

21 September 2017
After a few heated months of rallies and campaigning, the climax of the 2017 Dreyvisevich Presidential Elections has arrived! In a speech yesterday, leading candidate Lidarka Dushkin openly criticised Jezikara Niedl's goal of decreasing military spending, stating that "[You] look at the current situations across the globe, there is conflict brewing everywhere, even close to home! Look at Rhuritania in turmoil! I believe that our military not only needs to remain strong, it needs to be more active in defending our beloved country. If we aren't prepared for war, we have no defence against invasion! The military is a keystone of this nation, not politically, unlike Rhuritania, but in terms of security. The current situations are just the tip of the iceberg, there are many more ways to fight now; we need many more ways to defend against such terrible attacks! Decreasing military spending means sacrificing your safety. You, you and you, all of us need to understand that the military isn't just for show, it is our shield! If we don't stop turmoil nearby in Rhuritania and elsewhere near and in the Cataisuran region, we ourselves will be in danger."

When asked about Dreyvisevich's possibly getting involved in Rhuritania, he replied: "Well, there is no wondering what will happen. One side will win. If that side that wins is not an advocator of peace and stability, we cannot allow that to happen. There is no question of what should be done, it is a question of what has to be done. If the right-wing military takes control, it may not be good for anyone. Their government is at fault for allowing the entangling of military and politics, and I feel is not able to quell this on their own. The CDN right now is utterly oblivious to the fact that assisting this unsuitable government is not going to be productive. Rhuritania as I know it has always been supportive of the centre-left government, something that was effective and good at its job, this government should be encouraged again, not the current one, which was so unpopular and even allowed such a coup to take place."

Lidarka Dushkin has also repeatedly advocated for the left-wing military component; commenting on its "admirable ideals" and "clear wanting of peace", while Jezikara Niedl quoted the fascist military uprising as proof that the military should never be allowed the power to do such a thing in Dreyvisevich. It appears that Dushkin's opinion is favoured by the public, seeing his supporters line up at the voting stations this morning to rally further support, cheering him on as he visited the one in his home city of Kyelvirigrad, where thousands of citizens lined the streets to see him and vote. Niedl, on the other hand, appears to have garnered more support from elderly citizens, supposedly due to his staunch anti-military views. The third candidate, Olarich d'Hichtin, has waned greatly in popularity, with his campaign largely overshadowed by Niedl's. With only a few hours left to go till voting officially begins, d'Hichtin spoke to DMH on his expectations for the results.

"I think that I still have a chance to win, Mr. Dushkin's extreme views on security might see him lose more peace-loving voters; Mr. Niedl has been trying hard to knock me down in the race with his recent talks on increasing pensions by further reducing military spending, but that just shows that he still thinks I might win... I'm may be on the back foot, but I'm not out yet! To all of you who have stuck with me from the beginning, and those who have joined in and supported me over this election period, thank you for your encouragement! It really means a lot to me that I have made it this far, and I hope you choose to vote for me tonight!"

Current President, Mr. Stacocny Lev, was also approached by the DMH to give his opinion on the election candidates. When asked about Dushkin's recent speech, he responded: "It isn't clear whether Mr. Dushkin will win yet, but I feel that it is highly likely. Mr. Niedl and Mr. d'Hichtin, while promising, do not seem to sway the public like Dushkin has. At any rate, I give my full support to whoever wins the election. There is no favourite for me, each makes a good case with regards to what they think is right for the country."

Voting starts at 12:00 a.m. tonight, and will last until 12:00 p.m. on the 24th of September, and can be extended for a maximum of 12 hours until the respective individual voting station has no queue left. Remember to vote! Bring your ID and citizenship documents to your local voting station for entry.

DMH News Online will keep you posted on election results.
-Pheraziel d'Lizin, Election Reporter/Editor, CPSN³

by **Tir Lhaeraidd** » Thu Sep 21, 2017 5:50 am

Teyrnas tir Lhaeraidd

National News Summary

Concerns as Emergency Health Care Provision Reaches Crisis Point

Concerns grew today as prominent opposition politicians in the Senedd addressed the mounting crisis in emergency health care provision, calling the government's approach to the National Health Provision a joke. The crisis in question is the severe shortage of staff in the emergency care sector of the health service with walk-in Accident and Emergency centres now hard pressed to adequately meet the demands placed upon them. Since the Taoiseach's election the crisis has only grown as demand for A&E services rises with no noticeable staffing increases. Cathal Ui Niamh, a leading opposition politician in the Senedd applauded the Taoiseach's policy successes with regard to Education and the provision of Prenatal, Postnatal, and Antinatal healthcare, but heavily criticised the fact that this seems to have come at the expense of other critical services. Most worrying, according to Ui Niamh is the fact the hospital waiting times are on the rise, and he questioned whether the Taoiseach had a firm grip on the situation and its consequences.

At the heart of the crisis appears to be the fact that no provision has been made within the health service for the provision of minor ailments services, essentially meaning that Accident and Emergency departments are having to cover everything from major injuries down to badly stubbed toes. The result of this fact appears to be the growing demand within the Senedd for increased government spending on the National Health Provision so that a minor ailments and non-emergency treatment service of some kind can be established and effectively staffed. In the meantime it seems that the government intends to push ahead with a program of incentives to try and increase the number of young people entering the medical profession so as to address staff shortfalls. This policy is another source of criticism for opponents of the current government who claim that it merely treats the symptoms of a wider issue.

Ui Niamh claims the if current government policy continues the entire National Health Provision could become financially unsustainable. "Major changes must be made not only in how the National Health Provision is run, but also in how it is structured. Furthermore the man or woman on the street needs to be educated on how and when emergency services should be used. What we are seeing here is a growing reliance by the public on emergency walk-in centres for minor ailments because of a relative lack of quick and accessible non-emergency services."

by **Ajerrin** » Thu Sep 21, 2017 9:12 am

Crown Works With Neighboring States on Historic Agreement

Crown Representative Chief Kenoi sits with Indragiri's Sjamsjoedin Hafsal and Timeria's Asano Hoshi at the Summit

Kapolei, Ajerrin - After a marathon of negotiations the three nations of Savai are nearly ready to agree to a form a new treaty that will bring the large island together in ways never once believed. The signatories of the accord, which will likely be ready by late October, is expected to improve the island of Savai and its people for generations to come. Officials from the three nations are hashing out the specifics of the treaty, which is expected to restrict the use of tariffs and open borders.

According to a source close to the deal, there were two major themes which needed significant negotiation.

The Savaian representatives negotiated the creation of a currency basket to strengthen regional trade, something that the Crown has been focused on since the start of the talks. Both Indragiri and Timeria have sovereign currency index values that are stronger than Ajerrin, and while financial analysts suggest this will improve the economic strength of the region it also lessens their currency power.

The second major point was negotiating the parameters surrounding environmental safety standards, CO2 emissions and regulations, which Ajerrin has the most strict policies in all of Savai. Sources have confirmed that Asano Hoshi, the representative from New Timero, has proposed a bringing standards down closer to their own levels, which are more lax than both the Kingdom and Indragiri.

Opposition to weakening environmental standards will certainly be a bone of contention with the Social Greens, whose 20 seats in the house will likely stand in protest to the Crown's signature next month.

by **Aquidneck** » Thu Sep 21, 2017 11:47 am

Commonwealth responds to threats and requests around the world

By: Aristo Scelfo
21 September, 2017

Torden, Aquidneck - The Ministry of Defense has confirmed reports that Aquidish navy vessels are among those sent to the Rguritania Gulf by the Commonwealth of Democratic Nations after the legitimate government sent a request for aid. A spokesperson for the Ministry said, "The democratically elected government of Rhuritania sent out a request for assistance from the rebel factions within that are trying to destroy the stability of the nation and undermine the legitimate government. Aquidneck has sent three frigates and an amphibious assault ship to the Gulf along with the rest of the CDN task force to aid in stabilizing the region." Along with the four ships the government sent a contingent of 750 marines.

The task force will enforce a no-fly zone and will aid the legitimate government and the civilians caught up in the fighting between communist and fascist forces. Deputy Prime Minister Renata Panzera has said that, "That the communist and fascist forces in Rhuritania have shown a complete disregard for the people of Rhuritania. They do not care who gets hurt and what the people want; the only thing that matters to them is to establish their twisted ideologies in Rhuritania. It is a shameful act on their part."

The navy also announced that it would be working with the Delfine Navy to increase patrols in the Torrosoian Strait. The Strait has become a flash point in recent months following the coup that took place in Torroso. The spokesperson for the Aquidish Navy stated that the ships are there to ensure that the strait remains open and safe to navigate for international trade.

Prime Minister Ruperto Petrillo has confirmed his commitment and the commitment of the Kingdom of Aquidneck to the Commonwealth of Democratic Nations calling it the most important unifying project between nations ever. In the latest polls 78% of Aquidish people support the CDN. Many cite the economic benefits as the main reason for support.

by **Rhuritania** » Thu Sep 21, 2017 4:04 pm

Cease Fire signed, Meetings in Petersholm

After news of a naval blockade in the Rhuritanian gulf, the communists agreed to meet with the government in Petersholm to discuss a peace agreement that would favor no side. The Fascists originally disagreed to a peaceful reunion, however, they buckled under pressure from their own military. Currently, the three leaders have sent delegates to the ex-Capital Building, otherwise known as the Black Building after it's black columns that border each wall. Petersholm itself has been destroyed and most of the cities populated districts are now rubble and the streets have been torn down.

The three forces agreed to a cease fire after news broke out about the non-aligned forces allegedly joining the communists, which makes the negotations favor the communists. However, these have not been confirmed and have yet. But yet, all three sides agree that foreign intervention would result in a worse situation for Rhuritania and in the end the sides did not originally intend to destroy Rhuritania completely and become a state dominated by foreign countries.

This rationale can be seen the most with the fascists and communists, and most of the non-aligned regions support this idea of no foreign support in the country. The government was forced to, under the fact that the non-aligned regions could switch against them which would completely ruin their chances of winning started negotiations. It is unclear what will happen next, but in other news the central-right government agreed to step down if the negotiations are signed, and allow all parties the right to join. However, it's probably likely that this is just to make the other factions think that they could win Rhuritania democratically, considering the Central-Right are more popular than ever with pollsters.

by **Ajerrin** » Thu Sep 21, 2017 6:55 pm

Conscription Ends In Ajerrin, but Questions of Identify Endure

Queen Lani Kawana Nakoa Makes The Announcement to the soldiers of the Royal Academy in Pokeli Army Base

Pokeli, Ajerrin - The Queen formally discontinued the draft at midnight Wednesday to make way for a smaller, tighter army that will draw people like Ta'ano Mala and Stephen Tolato, both volunteers signing up for duty at one of the larger suburban recruitment centers that once housed the recently disbanded Conscription Management Authority of the Crown.

The two men are part of a military evolution that has been in the works for the past two decades, from rearmament in the divided Ajerri Absolute State and on to a reunification that was not just geographic and political but also created a single army bonded by conscription.

They are part, too, of a long-running Ajerri quest for antidotes to it conscription past, ensuring that its military is subservient to the will of the democratic process.

The latest military changes have also raised broad questions that cut to the core of Ajerrin identity crisis: will the Crown's new force draw disproportionately on recruits from the former Lahui Absolutist State; will young Ajerri - men and women - be prepared to overcome Ajerri's deep traditional connection to militarism; and will the end of conscription create an army with fewer inhibitions about deployment alongside regional allies to defend the pirate-infested waters of Aeia. The Lahui State introduced compulsory military service in 1997 for periods that varied between a maximum of 18 months and, toward the end, of only six months, said Lt.Col Konako Apoa, a Defense Ministry spokesman. From the beginning, conscription was seen as a traditional means of the past by creating "citizens in uniform" to bind the armed forces to the rest of society. Everyone had to serve.

Indeed, Colonel Apoa said, some 2.5 million Ajerri serve, either as conscripts in the Army, paid reservists or in alternative civilian service, as helpers in old age-homes or charitable institutions.

Then last year, the former Defense minister Toli A'tikotoua unveiled plans to reform the military, cutting it from its current reserve levels of 2.1 million to a maximum of 400,000. Minister A'tikotoua's plans also showed to cut levels of active personnel from 490,000 down to 335,000 supported by 112,000 civilians. "We want a more flexible, more professional armed forces," Colonel Apoa said.

Ajerrin is making the change years after its neighbors have taken the same step, including New Timeria, which ended the draft in the 1920s. The draft was technically suspended as of August 1st - under Ajerrin Law, to abolish it would have required rewriting the Constitution. The last draftees began their last year of compulsory service in August, and some left their barracks for good on Sunday.

The change to an all-volunteer army brought a shift of pace for Marion Olupana, the civilian director of Ajerrin's recruitment center at the former Conscription Management Authority building at South Aka-Nolo in the southeast of the city, which once processed up to 180 draftees a day.

Now, Ms. Olupana said in an interview, the figure is 30 or 40. In the past, women were excluded from conscription, although in recent years they have been able to volunteer for the military in other categories of service. So far, only a handful of the 171 soldiers recruited at South Aka-Nolo for induction in November as volunteers are women, she said.

But gender seems to be less of an issue in the Ajerri debate than the origin of those who do volunteer.

In a recent study, two experts said that while 38 percent of the 33 million Ajerri live in the Lahui State, easterners from the island make up nearly 50 percent of the military personnel.

At the same time, said Johan Akilia, a professor at the Ajerri Institute for International Security Affairs and Miskof Radanovich, a social scientist, easterners with higher educational qualifications were drawn to the military because of a lack of alternative opportunities in eastern Ajerrin, where unemployment is higher than in the west.

"In the final analysis, these figures touch the soul of the reunified Ajerrin and evoke problems of the fair distribution of opportunities and burdens," they said.

The imbalance could also mean that, proportionately, more easterners than westerners face the risk of being killed in action, their study concluded. "For inner-Ajerri matters, this risk, based on geographic origins, could be explosive."

For Ajerrin allies, the shift to an all-volunteer force is unlikely to have any major impact on New Hope's power projection strategy. For years Ajerrin has been reluctant to embark on overseas military adventures that might conjure ghosts of its militaristic past.

Although a squad of Ajerrin troops are stationed in Aquidneck in connection to a recent Red Coral deal, New Hope has abstained from involving themselves in any major conflict under the Queen's tenure-ship. More recently, rumors surrounding the Queen's upcoming treaty with Indragiri and New Timeria, aptly nicknamed the Treaty of Neighbors, suggest they are prepared to expand their presence in the region.

But, said Radanovich, "there has never been the arguement that Ajerri should not go into an operation because of conscription. We are talking about a much more deeply rooted thing. Tradition dictates all Ajerri men are warriors from birth. The abolition of conscription does not change the mindset."

For this year, Ajerri military planners say they have already reached their target of 10,000 volunteers who will begin reporting to their units on Monday.

Half of them are former conscripts who chose to stay on. Others are new recruits like Mr. Tolato, who is to begin his service in the official government honor guard in October. But the future is not clear.

While defense planners believe there will be a guaranteed flow of recruits for officer training, "the primary problem is to get the volunteers for the ranks of normal soldiers," Dr.Radanovich said.

Such concerns find an echo in other Savaian capitals. Ajerri's military reforms are "More of a rationalization in the modern economic age rather than a revolution in the Ajerri psyche, said Maria O'hano, a Yidao security specialist at the MOSIF private policy institute in Rosht. "It's a culture change that hasn't happened."

by **Onza** » Fri Sep 22, 2017 2:20 pm

OSHAXAS, ONZA - Apparently, a bunch of shit just happened all around the world, and the majority of Onzaians were entirely oblivious to it.

"What really happened, nobody's really sure, but we know there's a lot of information out there. So much that we probably won't bother sifting through it," said a source within the Ivory Tower as he skimmed through news releases that likely took hours to collectively construct in a matter of minutes. "We're not sure how or if this we'll affect Onza, and frankly, we're just going to pretend that nothing happened."

Asked to elaborate on the sort of shit that went down, an Ivory Tower spokeswoman said that the conflict was nothing worth examining. "A bunch of people were up in arms. It even brought Volgarian officials to say something for a change, so we know it was apparently a big deal to some people."

"However, we couldn't tell you where Rhuritania is on a map, so we'll trust that those who care will clean this shit up," she said.

Officials commenting on the topic are expected to be reprimanded for these comments, as many have charged that Onza has "not been taking things seriously enough lately."

by **Ajerrin** » Fri Sep 22, 2017 6:49 pm

Royal Ajerri Exchange Breaks Into Record Highs

RAE Exchange, New Hope - After more than nine months treading water in RAE 50 broke through to a record high this afternoon. The Index topped last September's peak of 7571 points at the close, up 2.1% to 7592.

Globally sharemarkets have continued to trend slightly downward on global insecurity, especially after the vast number of political incidents including the wars in Wustenland, the assassination of Onza's President-Elect Akbar Saab, the resignation of Midrasia's Prime Minister, and the disbandment of WACO.

The RAE 50 was hit harder than other markets, said Miggs Investment Partners' head of private wealth research, Macon Lister. "So our decline was about 12 percent from early September to November, so we had a bit further to climb back," he said.

Despite the negativity the Ajerri economy will continue to grow at a faster rate in part to the upcoming economic agreement with the other nations of Savai, Indragiri and New Timeria.

The stable economy and some strong performing companies like Red Coral, Kryker Corp, Puhi Pharma, L2 Milk and others had helped keep the RAE 50 ticking over this year, Lister said.

Red Coral continued its strong run, rising 5.7 percent to A$182.50.

L2 Milk rose 4.1 percent to A$8.90, a new record. The Lahui-based, Ajerri headquartered milk marketer last week lifted annual sales and guidance for the second time in as many months as it beefed up production to meet sweltering New Timeria demand for infant formula.

While the RAE gross index's bounce to a new high was good news, Lister said, we should remember that the index includes cash dividends. "If we look at RAE share prices only and ignore dividends, the market is still 2 percent below the peak from a year ago.

by **Vvarden** » Fri Sep 22, 2017 6:55 pm

Zoroshthurvan News Service: Foreign Edition

"Vvardeni Volunteers Rush Overseas To Take Part
in Rhuritanian Conflict"

Several hundred volunteers have already departed for Rhuritania to fight for the
many fractured factions that are trying to take control. Vvardeni authorities are
in the process of detaining those apprehended trying to leave, and states that
those that do return home from committing atrocities or backing what Vvarden
believes to be terrorist groups will be arrested.

"Parties Start To Merge In The Senate"

Vvardeni politics is becoming fiercely divided, some say, as various groups from
the left and the right are merging with their more extreme and radical siblings.
The most recent merger of parties was the Ovit Ton Paarti, a religious party
with a strong emphasis on tradition and centralised authority, which has
merged with the extremely authoritarian center-right DDSP, or the Dri Dren
Sathialms Paarti. The Suildeni Paarti has also recently merged with the
Kommunidaro Vvardeni Paarti or the KVP under Senator Nindas Malman-Ammu,
who is considered to be the main rival to the DDSP.

Two Million Wusten Refugees Have Arrived In Vvarden

With the certain collapse of Wustenland drawing to a close, two million refugees so far have fled into Vvarden. Over half of the Wusten refugees so far are families, which are being prioritized in terms of finding jobs and a place to live, but around 40% so far have been young men, fleeing from being drafted up to fight. Several Speakers in the Senate, including Romltrius Galrith Tilvi of the extremely authoritarian center-right DDSP, or the Dri Dren Sathialms Paarti, claim that the young men should be deported back, with Speaker Tilvi himself claims they will spill the war into Vvarden and attempt to forcefully Almannize Vvarden "from within". He also wants the Senate to pursue an assimilation policy on the families, banning festivities and enforcing the Vvardeni language which he hopes will "transform them into productive members of Vvardeni society". Both the Vvardeni Almannic Society and the Wusten Society of Vvarden condemn his words, and accuse him of "warmongering".

Wusten refugees arrive by tractor into Vvarden.

The current influx of refugees however, is thankfully slowing. Already some political prisoners have been placed on watch, and those that have been confirmed to have committed atrocities against civilians are currently in the process of being deported to Rohst to face trial. There are already scattered reports of atrocities in Upper Saadalnim against the Saadalnimic people there, who have been blamed for the loss of the war, and Saadalnimic refugees already are taking up close to a sixth of the refugees. Two people have already been apprehended for taking part in war crimes against the Saadalnimic people, who Vvarden declares to be the protector of.

The influx of refugees has also stretched the systems to the limit, and the Senate claims that they are unable to handle any more refugees from Wustenland, and regrets that those arriving at the border will have to be turned away. Some Speakers have condemned this move, but the Senate insists that the influx needs to stabilise for now, in order to prevent a lack of supplies or housing for the refugees. One area in which there is no shortage of, however, is donations. Over $65 million dollars have already been raised from the public to help the refugees, which provides a counterbalance to the stories of Vvardeni extremist paramilitary groups beating up Wusten refugees in the streets. Politics in Vvarden is getting even more divided, especially with this current crisis.

by **Indragiri** » Sat Sep 23, 2017 5:10 am

Live News TV Dialogue Turns Into Fight

TV Nasional Indragiri (TVNI) building

Ambarawa, two politicians from opposing parties were found battling each other in what seems to be a news dialogue and talkshow regarding the upcoming treaty of neighbors, which looks onto strengthen regional ties with Ajerrin and New Timeria. The politicians were invited to share their views and concerns about the upcoming treaty. Almer A. Siregar and Badruddin Amar were invited last night (22/9) to discuss the following topic, with Politician Almer A. Siregar supporting the treaty while Badruddin Amar refused the treaty. Badruddin Amar is a highly conservative and nationalistic politician in Indragiri. The treaty will bring huge impacts and benefits to Indragiri as a whole, providing Indragiri with more trade opportunities and abilities in the upcoming future, as well as some drawbacks which many ultra-conservatives fear that many foreigners will easily get into Indragiri, undermining "the social order."

The talkshow started at around 19:00 local time, and both politicians have arrived at the scene of filming. Both seem calm, but anticipated and full of doubt upon looking at the other. Around 19:15, the hot topic was put into the table, and both politicians started ranting their views. Almer A. Siregar's points and arguments turned out to not really be well favored by Badruddin Amar, which led them both to be provoked. Here is a transcript of last night's incident translated from Giri Language.

Almer: With all the benefits in mind, I think it's safe to assume that Indragiri will benefit from this treaty of neighbors.
Amar: Are you nuts!? Only an idiot would think that.
Almer: Are you saying that 12 million Indragiri are nuts? By Allah, I will mop the floor with your head.
Amar: You are truly a worn-out shoe!
Almer: A worn out shoe? I'll show you what a worn out shoe looks like you lowlife scum.
Amar: I will chop your tongue of if you say anything about the treaty of neighbors.
Almer: Eat shit! I will talk about the treaty of neighbors.
Host: Hey, hey, hey! Don't you curse, calm yourselves down!

-End of Transmission-

Although the transmission was cut short, several reports claim that the two politicians got into a fist fight, with Almer starting off by throwing a glass of water at Amar, which Amar responded by shattering a glass at Almer.

Some people may see this as comedy, but some people take this matter seriously as the future of Indragiri lies among this treaty. They believe that the treaty would ened to encompass all of Indragiri's needs for the treaty to be popular and accepted by all people.

by **Rhuritania** » Sat Sep 23, 2017 10:18 pm

Negotations stall, trouble in Petersholm

Petersholm, Heartland Province -- Amid chaos and strife through constant protests through Petersholm, and the actual lack of foreign representatives, the conference that was meant to draft a solution and a peace treaty that favored no side and reform Rhuritania under one peaceful unified government once again has broken down. According to the report from the legitimate government, the communists did not show up until one hour after the meeting began and once they did infact arrive the fascists immediately started an argument that turned into a brawl. Only one person was injured, although not permanent.

It is clear that the government cannot resolve this conflict through an olive branch. This is now more evident with the communist sympathizers in Petersholm being armed by an outside third party, most likely the communist faction to the east bordering the Rhuritanian sea. The communist sympathizers have been antagonizing the police before the conference, and now with weapons, they may even inflict more casualties then being a prick in the government's side.

On the fascist side of Rhuritania, it has been relatively quiet except for the army clearing out villages near the border and moving up artillery, anti-air, and other weaponry. In a statement by General Haier on Friday, he promised retaliation for the brawl in a blaze of smoke.

by **Dreyvisevich** » Sun Sep 24, 2017 8:40 am

DMH News Online
Dushkin Wins Landslide With Unprecedented Turn-up

24 September 2017

New President of Dreyvisevich, Lidarka Dushkin, delivers his victory speech to a cheering crowd. (Image:Lidẑon)

As tense listeners waited for the election results last night, former president, the charming Mr. Stacocny Lev, prepared himself for the ceremony welcoming the new president of Dreyvisevich. Speaking to press, he recalled "I remember being the recipient of this ceremony back in 2012. I am honoured to be able to present this same title to the next president now."

An unexpected turn-up of younger voters proved vital in determining Dushkin's overwhelming victory. Both of his opponents, Mr. Jezikara Niedl and Mr. Olarich d'Hichtin, had based their campaigns around the decreasing trend of young voters, instead aiming to woo the senior population for a majority vote. However, it seems that Mr. Dushkin's push for a stronger Dreyvisevich and appeal to younger voters, in addition to this year's wider election awareness, has borne fruit. An estimated 40% of his votes were attributed to voters aged 20 to 25, a surprising amount considering voters in this age range on contributed to a mere ~15% of Mr. Lev's votes in the previous election.

In Dushkin's speech to the public this morning, he outlined his immediate plan of action upon assuming the role of president, stating: "As I have said before, the first and foremost thing I have to do is to bulk up on our national security. Not just militarily, but economically. Our manufacturing market has to rise up; our material production must increase as well if our precious country is to secure its future in the modern world. Of course, defense is also a must-have and I ensure you all that Dreyvisevich will rise even further to see a brighter future for all of us."
Dushkin's appeal to the bolder, technologically savvy newer generations is also apparent in his speech.
"I see in the next generation... not just the ability to create a better world with newer technologies, but also to guarantee information security on a worldwide scale... what [this] means is our cyber security must be bulked up to acknowledge these new forms of threat to our nation." "In you, the people, I see a fire, a burning desire to improve and better lives. In you I see a determination and courage to face the future and we must hold on to that strength and willpower; we must use it to push forward and improve our country! We cannot just stand aside, we have to learn to forge ourselves anew in this modern world."

Mr. Dushkin will be holding a series of public conventions where he hopes to encourage citizens' participation in government affairs and seeks to increase his public appeal to an even wider crowd than before. Former president Mr. Lev formally handed the title over to President Dushkin at 11:15 am today, whereupon Dushkin took the Oath of Presidency and was officially sworn in as the current president of Dreyvisevich.

DMH congratulates Mr. Dushkin on his election win and welcomes him as the new President of Dreyvisevich.
-Pheraziel d'Lizin, Election Reporter/Editor, CPSN³

by **Banija** » Sun Sep 24, 2017 11:37 am

Banijan News Network

New Government in Banija as the left regains power

Sarjo Kaba celebrates his Free Justice Party winning a pluarality and returning to the business of Government

BUSUKUMA- As is tradition within the Kingdom of Banija, upon the inauguration of a new monarch, in this case Kabaka Albert III, there was a new election held. This, of course, aligns with the reassigning of the Foreign Ministry post from His Majesty Albert III to Isebantu Mwanga, who, according to constiuttional law, will be handed the post of Waziri, the Banijan term for Foreign Minister, upon the inaugaration of a new cabinet. Or, at least, a fresh cabinet. This election campaign was hard fought, with all 500 seats in the unicameral Lukiiko up for grabs. The 5 major parties all fought extremely hard for seats, and the election yielded the second straight hung Parliament for Banija. This time, however, it was the parties of the left who would have the ability to govern this country, with the Free Justice Party announcing quickly that they will form a coalition government with the Common Resistance Union that will allow Sarjo Kaba to become the Katikkiro, which is our local term for Prime Minister.

This election was fought on different grounds than most. The two major parties, the Free Justice Party of the center-left, which describes itself as a socially democratic leaning party, and the People's Protection Movement, led by Malick Sonko, who was the Katikkiro until this election, had an extremely hard fought election. More so than other elections, the two major parties turned their guns on each other, rather than attacked the other, smaller parties that were also competing for Parliamentary seats. For the first time ever, there was a singular debate between the two major party leaders, where it is commonly held that Sarjo Kaba outdueled Malick Sonko on the stage in Istria, home to 3 million people and easily Banija's largest city.

With those two, the three remaining parties were the Collective Resistance Union, which is the combination of the former Green and Communist Parties. The communist group has splintered somewhat since then, but their national popular vote share of 3.4% was not enough to enter the Lukiiko. The other two, of course, were the socially conservative Christian Patriots League, and then last, of course, the far right Defiance Coalition. Out of thse 3, the Collective Resistance Union was able to do the best, which allows for a relatively straightforward FJP-CRU coalition government. Of course, there are always worries for the constitutional system, but the Free Justice Party has already declared that they will not negotiate on the constitutional system, so the role of the monarchy, as well as the role of the Waziri, the local term for foreign minister, being constitutionally mandated to remain in the Royal Family, will not be touched.

Ultimately, the parties will fight for the next four years, but the Free Justice Party will lead the direction of domestic political conversation in Banija. How much of a role will the CRU have in government? With Kunda Mansaray set to become Banija's first female Deputy Katikkiro ever, it is a major step for a nation that is steeped in the traditions of the United Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, with one of its key planks as the universal call to motherhood for all women. Mansaray, of course, is a mother of 3 children, and we will see how the country reacts.

Ultimately, this network will congratulate Mr. Kaba on forming a government, and we'll see how much of his platform he is actually able to push through the Lukiiko.

Results
Free Justice Party- 223 seats, 40.1% of the popular vote, led by Sarjo Kaba.
People's Protection Movement- 177 seats, 35% of the popular vote, led by Malick Sonko.
Collective Resistance Union- 43 seats, 7% of the popular vote, led by Kunda Mansaray
Christian Patriots League- 39 seats, 6.8%% of the popular vote, led by General Kutubo Marenah
Defiance Coalition- 18 seats, 5% of the popular vote, led by Pa Uster

The Government is the "Coalition for the People", with the Free Justice Party as the senior coalition partner and the Collective Resistance Union as the junior coalition partner. The government has 266 seats in Parliament, or a majority of 32 seats. With their swearing in, Isebantu Mwanga has officially been sworn in as the Waziri of the Kingdom.

by **Rhuritania** » Sun Sep 24, 2017 2:34 pm

Petersholm taken by Communist Revolutionaries!

Petersholm, Heartland Province -- After the Petersholm Peace Summit broke down due to the lack of foreign representatives and the actual lack of the other two factions, communist protestors were agitated into action in the streets of Petersholm in and around the capital building and in the communist areas of the city. The police, currently administrated by the government, were called into action as riot police blocked off the streets to the Black Building (House of Parliament).

The Riot Police held firmly against the protestors, who were being attacked by the counter-protestors or people who support the right faction of the civil war, the fascist military junta. However, throughout the day the Riot Police were striked hard by the communists with new guns and weaponry and made their way to the Black Building, which caused a massive rout.

During this morning, Communist Forces in Eastern Petersholm pushed through the gap in a blitz towards the Black Building, using the civilian communist revolutionaries as a spearhead into the capital. The Black Building was cleared of all the Members of Parliament and, upon finding the Prime Minister and his Cabinet hidden away in a secret room near his office, forced the government to agree to an unconditional surrender to the Communists. Finally, the worker's strife and oppression by the bourgeoisie has been destroyed. May the new era of Rhuritania begin!

by **Ajerrin** » Mon Sep 25, 2017 6:34 pm

Downsizing Makes Common Sense. Why Did It Take So Long?

Toko Konohiki, the Queen's Royal Hand spoke in the Assembly in support of military downsizing

Toko Konohiki, the Queen's Royal Hand spoke in the Assembly today in support of downsizing the military, specifically the Nation's 2.1 million reservist population. The move comes after an in depth analysis of the Ajerri budget that suggested maintaining a massive military paid solely by the Federal government was unsustainable. And he's right.

It seems like we need a history lesson to better understand this sound piece of common sense.

At the end of the Civil War, the Ajerri Chief, Kalakaua brought the seven Chiefs of the Kawanaka archipelago together and pushed to create a Federation of Monarchs. In return creating an elected position to oversee all the Kingdoms while still granting the rest of the Chiefs the ability to govern within the laws mutually agreed upon by the group.

A major bone of contention was how the military would be formed under one banner, yet still maintain a sense of honor having Chiefs control their own warriors. This is where it showed Chief Kalakaua was not the historian or economist we needed to solve this conundrum.

After weeks of deliberation, the newly formed Federal government agreed to support the State governments financially to maintain reservists in their respective states. Many states, including the very militaristic Lahui and Wai Apo kingdoms, passed laws requiring each family to supply a number of reservists to the cause. There was still some open wounds between each Kingdom from the Civil War and each Kahuna'elele or Chief's representative in the Assembly was against any motion to restrict the number of reservists each State could maintain. The States were acting as States and not thinking Federally, despite the fact the Federal government was paying the bill.

While the wounds are still as present as they were a decade ago, the funds to support our military, are not.

The Federal government spends nearly A$8.9 billion in "Basic Pay" for reservists, in addition to discounted healthcare and bonuses which are also paid for with Federal dollars. The State pays for education bonuses. The State that has paid out the most from this law is Lahui, which laid out A$1.29 billion over the past three years. So you can see this is a lopsided equation.

It gets better. Basic pay is only 5% of the current $180 billion reserve budget, which continues to grow exponentially each year. What equipment will our soldiers train with? With that budget, anyone that wanted to.

Flash forward to last week, where Queen Lani announced a massive military restructuring which included the end of the draft, a massive downsizing of the reserve population, and a substantial cut to active personnel, mostly in the Army which will be cut to 150,000 from 240,000 over the next few years.

The move will trim the reserve budget down to a more manageable A$25 billion over the next two years.

The move fits into the larger context of military reform currently underway by the past King and current Queen. This is the most sweeping and comprehensive transformation any State in the Federation has seen, let alone all the states. Some fear the economy will collapse. A few have even called for Queen Lani's resignation at the mere thought of this declaration as "Royal Commander of Ajerrin" and use of her Federal powers.

But its clear this cut should not diminish the Ajerri's war fighting capabilities. Instead, it aims to make Ajerrin leaner and a more effective fighting force. As explained by a spokesperson from the Ministry of Defense in 2016 under King Lakanoka, "Through the cut of troops' number, Ajerri military will further adjust and optimize its scale and structure, make its troops more capable and its structure more scientific, and construct a modern military force."

There are three ways in which the current re-balancing will feed into a more effective Ajerri military. First, a re-balancing of resources away from the Army to the Navy to better tackle emerging security challenges, including in the maritime and cyber domains. The traditional dominance of local seas and ground forces in Ajerri is no longer tenable in the face of newer security issues, such as the need to safeguard sea lanes, enforce maritime claims, conduct overseas operations, and secure information infrastructures.

Second, the reduction will cut fat from the ground forces in the form of non-combat, non-essential personnel, which makes sense from a fiscal point of view. The savings from personnel cuts could be invested into priority areas for the continuing modernization of the military, such as training and professional development, researching and development of new capabilities, and improving the integration of its forces.

Third, by reducing the organizational mass of the Ajerri military, the Queen is hoping to make its military more versatile, integrated, and effective. This is especially important given the fast evolving security environment that Ajerrin is confronted with, including its own growing economic and political footprint around the world.

In sum, the current round of re balancing is another deliberate step in the long process of making the Ajerri military a leaner and more professional fighting force that can fulfill its growing mission and win modern wars.

by **Kavo** » Tue Sep 26, 2017 5:20 am

ARBN
News from the Provisional Republic of the Araabyne

BREAKING: Colonel Andrew Viniers Surrenders to Arna Nguela at Fort Dennis

The sole remaining ArKav field commander, Colonel Andrew Viniers, has surrendered alongside the bulk of his force at Fort Dennis today following formal negotiations with Arna Nguela. After the formal surrender Coloniel Viniers ordered his men to stand down and surrender their arms resulting in the direct capture of some twenty five thousand men with much of their materiel; this leaves only five thousand ArKav fighters left holding out under the command of Richard Dawkins at Hett according to most estimates. The surrender of Colonel Viniers is yet another nail in ArKav's coffin with the final blow expected to come within days as fifty thousand ADF troops converge on Hett. Thus far Richard Dawkins, the leader of ArKav who instigated the coup against President van der Veld, has refused to surrender in the harshest terms and while it is now unclear whether or not he will be able to convince his remaining troops to fight to the end it is quite clear that this is what he intends to do.

Colonel Viners' surrender negotiations took place within the Fort Dennis Civic Court and lasted for about four hours. Upon emerging from the Court the Colonel announced that he had agreed to surrender on behalf of Army Group Charlie and read a prepared statement ordering his troops to lay down their arms. The terms of the surrender were that he and his troops were to be treated as PoWs and afforded such treatment as befits their status, that his soldiers were lay down all of their weapons and military equipment, and that those ArKav troops in the area who were not under Viniers' command be offered amnesty should they too surrender.

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