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NEWREY NEEDS CHANGE TO SURVIVE
Post-Great War mindset does more harm than good

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Adam Neil, Political Editor, puts forth his ideas for post-war Newrey

St. Quinten- With the ongoing and potentially devastating civil war tearing through the economic borderlands of Newrey, there is little doubt that we will need all the help, both foreign and domestic, to rebuild following the conclusion, regardless of the victor. But the biggest question that we must ask is 'Who?'.

From our suspension from the Commonwealth of Democratic Nations, an organisation that our government help build from the ground up, it is clear that our national outlook is one that is stuck in the glory days of the Post-Great War, where national pride ran high and Newrey seemed to be part of the ruling club of the world, yet we seem to ignore the Colonial War and the rest of the Horrid Century that followed. Fighting in Cheonsam, Elhazia, and just about everywhere else Newrey had some form of colonial hold cost our nation a considerable amount of manpower, and then the following Second Great War against the Aeian Socialist Union, allied with the rest of West Asura brought to the world to the edge to an even more devastating conflict. Yet, Newrey and its people seemed to stay the exact same. Proud and willing to take on just about anyone, a testament to the stubborn will of just about any Newreyan.

Do not mistake my words though, while I am proud to be Newreyan, our actions in all of these wars were less than noble, despite what we like to believe. Killing civilians because they stood in the way of military targets, destroying cities because they stood in the way or we wanted to send a message, or even killing surrendering soldiers because we viewed them as cowards. Our actions have only been forgiven or ignored because we were the victors. Look at the Burning of Lentini in Aversi, actions by a group revealed to be funded by the Newreyan Government, or even justification for the Great North Asuran War. We condemned Aleia for suppressing language and business rights of ethnic Newreyans in Aleia, yet we did the exact same to just about any minority that lived in Newrey, yet our victory in the war allowed us to, again, get away with it. It seemed our luck would never run out. Even when faced with economic turmoil in the 80's and 90's, deals with Carcossica to give them ferry vessels allowed the Newreyan shipbuilding business to bring the economy stability and prosperity, yet the Carcossicans are Veyenes, a minority that we persecuted to no end in the 20th century, despite our most popular Prime Minister, Frederic Reye Freugan, being a Veye. But it seemed we were forgiven and again, we got away with it.

Yet our luck did run out. The passing of the Pride Acts brought the 19th century views of Newrey to an impasse with the more liberal views of just about ever neighbour we had, seriously damaging relations with all of them, yet our stubborn nature made us charge headlong recklessly and kept adding more reasons for distrust and disgust from our neighbours. The Lynchings at Jackeen. The lack of legal charges against the homophobic attackers in the Winter Games. Even now, we are playing with fire as we earn contempt from the Commonwealth due to our actions against refugees both trying to and who have already escaped Newrey. Revoking citizenships or evening kidnapping those trying to escape the border. While the civil war is indeed of national importance, these are actions more akin to a Rennekkan dictatorship than a supposed Asuran democracy, though that title should most certainly be in sarcastic jest considering the vote meddling the Holt Government undertook and the lack of formal democracy in the Kingdom.

But I digress, given our history and track record, who would help us rebuild? The CDN? The only likelihood of that is if we were to pose the treat of joining the Commonwealth of Sovereign States or the Catisura Economic and Military Pact, but otherwise it would take a large scale national mindset change to get any sort of forgiveness from the CDN.

It is for this fact that it is crucial that Newrey changes itself. The Commonwealth is the closest and natural ally of our nation, yet our stubbornness and all round haphazard handling of international relations has damaged it almost beyond repair. It is with this, that I recommend a series of points vital for the post-war reconstruction of Newrey;

• Immediate Privatisation of Companies: To avoid any unnecessary complications of failing to afford the costs of running several nationalised companies and to avoid the curse of a planned economy, the privatisation of the companies is vital. Now, due to many past stock holders receiving no sort of compensation, they may be unwilling to buy back any of the shares, as such, they can be given to soldiers who have served in the Armed Forces voluntarily, thereby giving the company its needed economic boost.
  
• Immediate democratisation: With neither the Republic or the Kingdom having any real form of democracy running, it is vital for Newrey that this is instituted. While the public's trust in politicians, especially ones that have a mythic image around them, has certainly decreased, I recommend a proportional representation voting system so that we can truly get a grasp of the public's opinion, as well as changing from the First Past the Post voting system.
  
• Universal Suffrage: While less important than some other things on the list, Newrey remains one of the only nations that does not grant universal voting rights, with it being limited to males over the age of 21 that have worked in a profession for the past 9 months. This is in contempt of the very concept of democracy, and as such we must allow women to also vote, more so for image reasons and to appear more liberal and more in common with Asuran nations.
  
• Embrace Minorities: Minorities have never truly had a home in Newrey. From Veyes to just about any religion that wasn't Alydian, they have faced persecution from Day One. As such, it is imperative that we grant them equal rights and safety from discrimination so that we can truly become an equal nation. In regards to homosexuals, I would not argue for them in many ways, if any, really.
  
• Reform: Newrey has too many Kings. That is simple enough to recognise. It creates too complex a system of aristocracy and gives people too many figureheads to stand behind. As such, I recommend the abolishing of every King other than that of William III, so as to maintain our monarchical tradition, and roll back on the Power of the King. While the move by William to remove the protections of Parliament to ensure their arrests was admirable and his first through his reign, a more destructive King could easily take power for himself, so we must act to ensure the powers are reduced and that the monarchy acts only as a mediator for the sake of peace between the rivals in Parliament.
  
• Transparency: We, as a nation, are not the most trustworthy or open. Betraying allies at almost any opportunity, it's not hard to understand why they may be unwilling to work with us. As such, we must work to hold both ourselves and government accountable. To have checks and balances that force the government to work with the people, for it is made by the people, for the people.

This is by no-means a complete list, I have shortened it to the main Six Points for the sake of brevity. The rebuilding of society in Newrey would require almost an entire book's worth of writing to inspect the true impact of the war. The issue of reintroduction rebellious regions in Newrey is also a vital issue, as they will have to be eventually. Whether this be immediately or after a prolonged period, it is inevitable as a fractured Newrey is unlikely to survive.

Regardless, this paragraph will be made on the aspect of post-war Newrey and the CDN. As previously mentioned, the CDN is our closest and natural ally and rejoining the Commonwealth should be on the to-do list of whatever government reigns after the War. Rejoining will certainly be difficult, considering the information released by the Wingham Papers, as well as the threat Newrey would pose to Aqudish-Midrasian dominance in the organisation, due to Newrey having the third largest number of seats in the Assembly, it would certainly pose an obstacle for the Commonwealth to pass legislation it wanted to to. As such, we must show ourselves to be willing to compromise and work with them, instead of returning the our original roll of roadblock. Furthermore, we must admit to the past mistakes our nation has made both in wartime and peacetime. Such a move may damage relations, but admitting mistakes is the first step towards forgiveness.

[San Feliz]

Army of Natives leaves 26 dead after striking out at Vicario

Citizens of San Feliz are in shock after the government was proven powerless to deal with some of the more dangerous armed factions within the country. The Army of Natives, the northern San Feliz based indigenous revolutionary movement with ideals of liberation theology and a truer form of socialism, escalated their clashes with the government by striking at the capital city, Calderon. The Army of Natives clashed with the security detail around the governmental buildings as well as the Calderon Cartel fighters that are rumored to be hired guns supporting the government of Rose Vicario.

The AoN struck with a force that was roughly the size of three platoons, surprising the defenders with the force of their attack and their sudden appearance in unmarked white vans. Security footage from the scene of the attacks shows that security was quickly outgunned and overwhelmed due to being understaffed and even under armed compared to the AoN fighters, who were armed with automatic military rifles, light machine guns, and shotguns as well as sidearms such as submachine guns and rocket launchers. The forces from the AoN were allegedly coming after President Rose Vicario, but her and her cabinet were escorted away by the security forces that did not get involved in the fight.

Vicario’s helicopter was shot at during the escape, but according to reports from the Communist Party, Vicario and all of the others who boarded the military transport helicopter are safe and sound. Back at the governmental district, the Army of Natives caused twenty six casualties before retreating after raiding the Communist Party headquarters and not finding their target. Instead of staying and causing damage, they chose to make a quick exit and avoid waiting around for a larger police response.

The Army of Natives was founded in northern San Feliz as a means for the indigenous population to protest the policies of the mostly colonial south, who according to them, does not act in the best interests of the native people. The organization has goals of separatism and dividing the country between northern and southern halves, with the ultimate goal of turning Northern San Feliz into a native Renekkan ethnostate. Their operations are funded by drug production and trafficking, and they have clashed with both the Felizian government and the large drug cartels from Calderon and Viejo. As of now, the AoN has declared a campaign against unpopular President Rose Vicario.

As always, Feliz Times will be the most up to date source on the conflict in the north.

[Vvarden]

Tensions on the Border with Volgaria Increase as Senate waits for Response
Written by Anaig Telos

With several days gone by, and little to no reaction from the main powers of Midrasia and Rohst, many in the Senate have felt betrayed. Speaker Niraanael Othranil today spoke to the Senate about this lack of communication, calling it a "monstrous betrayal" on the part of both of the powers. His speech mostly blamed the two powers, but a scathing remark directed towards the Grand Speaker served to help warn him to keep his guard up. The Grand Speaker has since responded to that with several statements of patience, but time runs slowly in the Senate, and for many it is hard to not feel betrayed by the lack of response. Some of the more jingoistic and nationalist parties, such as the DDSP has urged for action to be taken and to advance into southern Volgaria anyway, with Speaker Tilvi calling for "defiance against the imperialists" and for "action to be taken against Volgaria immediately, to recover our land". Most of the Senate has dismissed these statements as idiotic and violent, but a substantial minority still believes that they have been stabbed in the back by the greater powers. Dissent has risen in some areas of the Senate, with some people threatening to break off from the Grand Speaker's proposal if there is no attention given. Speaker Alvarie Relyn wondered that "perhaps today the wolves are focusing on other sheep". Some have wondered as to whether this sudden feeling spreading throughout the Senate will come back to hunt the Grand Speaker for proposing a mediation, but for now, his supporters are maintaining he did the right thing.

Meanwhile, on the border with Volgaria, things are starting to slip out of control. Refugees are waiting at the border, and with the border now closed in the wake of the mediation, many have been turned back or have set up small camps outside of the major crossings. The border control is also on alert after several shots were fired at a watchtower, coming from an unknown source in Volgaria. Several marauding gangs have also been spotted approaching the border but turning back at the last minute. Since several refugees have started turning up with gunshot wounds, one can assume that these gangs are targeting the refugees. The issue of debate is whether Volgaria would allow Vvardeni border police to cross the border and protect said refugees, and if not, what kind of repercussions would that cause. Some of the gangs in particular appear to be attempting to cross the border, perhaps to infiltrate Vvarden or target border control. Since the composition and purpose of these gangs are unknown, tensions are expected to rise so long as this violence continues. So far, many hope that it will not cause a wider conflict on the border that may endanger Vvardeni lives, or even possibly cause a border war.

(Satire) Homosexuals Actually People, Shocked Volgarians Discover
Written by Niraan Hlarendus

In a shocking report from Volgaria's Ministry of Corrections in downtown Constantia, it has been revealed that homosexuals are in fact, normal people. The report came yesterday as the conclusion to Newreyan and Volgarian groups' recent collaboration to study the habits of the average homosexual in order to find their weaknesses. They studied approximately three million homosexuals, who were also by a shocking coincidence the entire nation of Crylante, over the course of several years from a secret base in a Crylantian volcano. The release of their ultimate finding, that homosexuals are people, is sending shockwaves across the world. Volgarian patriot Wilhelm Scream spoke to reporters today, stating that he "always thought that homosexuals danced around naked and had sex in the streets! It turns out my neighbour is a homosexual and he's the most masculine person I know. Just yesterday I saw him cutting down pine trees with only a herring, and then practiced hurling with them! And it turns out he likes men?!" This recent discovery has led to rampant finger pointing in some areas of Volgaria, as people are unable to ascertain who is of what sexuality, with primitive gay-tests made. One distributor, Gays-Rn't-Us, marketed a gay-test which was a simple dildo on a stick. If the dildo was in a man's anus, you found your gay. Some people have even pointed the finger at themselves. A stunned Volgarian, Chad Ubermensch, made the shocking announcement that he was a homosexual. "I always knew I liked men," he said, "But I thought being gay was doing weird things like gathering in basements and participating in frantic sex orgies in pentagrams. Now it turns out I'm gay after all." The Homosexual Volgarian Satanist's Basement Orgy Society has refused to comment on these allegations.

[San Feliz]

Worker's Red Guard seize factories in power play

The Communist Party of San Feliz is fighting back after the Army of Natives effectively declared war on the organization and the government by extension. Under the orders of President Rose Vicario, who is still in hiding due to threats against her by the Army of Natives and various elements of her own party, the CPSF reactivated several units of the Worker’s Red Guard paramilitary and seized the “industrial corridor” to the south of Calderon.

The industrial corridor is the home to most factories in the district and is the center of the city’s economy, outside of the traditional Felizian industry of farming. Both domestic and foreign landowners had their assets seized by the Worker’s Red Guard, including notable foreign company Givenchi. According to the press release from the Communist Party of San Feliz, the goal of the operation was to seize the means of production in Calderon to restore power to the ailing party. It marks a change from Rose Vicario’s more liberal policies of the past, and puts the Communist Party in control of some of the more valuable factories in the entire country.

The Worker’s Red Guard has remained in the area and is under orders to keep strict watch over the assets, which legally have been seized by the CPSF and by extension, the government. Production will continue as usual, or for as long as the government can keep the factories running without their original owners, but the export money will be in the government’s pockets rather than the pockets of a few oligarchs.

There have been concerns raised over whether or not the Red Guard can defend the area, given that they are only armed with assault rifles and machine guns with soft vehicles, compared to the armored cars and mortars used by criminal factions at times. According to the Communist Party’s statement, President Vicario will return to Calderon within the next week and deliver a speech on the new direction of the party and their operations against the Army of Natives. Extra security is expected to be brought in, mainly via the police and the volunteer paramilitary forces.

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The Lowest Infant Mortality Rate in Asura?
How tir Lhaeraidd has managed to lead the way in infant care

In recently released statistics tir Lhaeraidd is noted as having one of the lowest levels of infant mortality in Asura and in the world, but what makes this country different from those around it in the way it treats the matter of childbirth and child care? Ever since the 1960s the Lhaeraidh government, then under the direct control of the Teyrn, has placed a singular focus on the issues surrounding the nation's children. After the Dunmorgan massacre of 1964 in which twenty three school children aged just six years old, and their teacher were killed by a lone gunman (who remains unnamed due to laws designed to prevent the glorification of such individuals) a series of new measures were put in place to improve the overall situation in tir Lhaeraidd specifically for the children of the nation. Although the massacre was largely a gun control and security matter the Teyrn of the time, Bedwyr XIV, understood the underlying issues which had led to the shooting. The man responsible had been a parent whose child had been removed from his care thanks to reports to social services by the school; as a result the wider issues of how child care and child birth are handled within tir Lhaeraidd were placed under a microscope.

In 1984 the government of Teyrn Bedwyr XV instituted the Universal Child Care Plan. Which aimed to assist parents from the moment of conception up until their child reached the age of eight. Expectant mothers were required to participate in mandatory health checks as well as pregnancy and post-natal care courses in order to prepare them for motherhood; further if deficiencies in the expectant mother's abilities as a homemaker were identified they could be required to participate in courses ensuring that they had the basic skills needed to provide a safe and nurturing environment for their child. This of course was seen as somewhat draconian by many, but it must be remembered that the system of government at the time placed absolute authority in the Teyrn, thus there was little alternative and once the UCCP had a chance to prove its worth the results were obvious. Infant mortality rates began to decline, instances of neglect dropped too by a significant degree and the regular checks made every quarter by Post-Natal Care Coordinators ensured that all was well in the home.

By 1988 the government had bowed to public pressure and expanded the UCCP to include the partners of expectant mothers and fathers, where the father and partner were different people. In addition the UCCP further evolved so that, at the point of birth, each child was issued with a special Newborn's Wellbeing Package which included the basic essential items needed to raise a newborn, as well as a growth and development tracking book and charts which parents were encouraged to use. The result of the NWP was similar to the impact the UCCP had had four years earlier, now every newborn was entering the world into a home which was guaranteed to have the basic necessities required to care for and nurture it regardless of the socio-economic position of the parents. The fact that the NWP also included growth track charts and a tracking book also reassured parents that they would be able to identify and handle any issues they encountered with their child's health and development; in line with this development came a massive increase in funding for the health services to increase the level of available post-natal care.

The next major development in the UCCP came in 1993 with the introduction of the Regular Health Visit Plan. Under the RHVP the number of visits to new parents increased within the first twelve months of birth to one per month and thereafter visits would take place once per quarter except where specific issues or concerns were raised up the child's ninth birthday. Schools now gained a responsibility for ensuring the health and wellbeing of children beyond their time in the classroom and it became a requirement that all schools, even past the age of eight, provide pastoral and social care and support where necessary. Thus the sharp decline in infant mortality, as well as incidents of abuse or neglect were sharply reduced. Of course critics at the time noted too the rise in the number of children who were put into care, however as the Education Minister at the time would famously retort; "That's rather the point don't you think? The ensure the wellbeing of our children it is sometimes necessary to remove them from harm's way, we have simply improved the means by which we can identify and protect from harm."

Although the contents of the NWP have changed over the years since its introduction little else has. In 1998 the UCCP guidelines to Social Workers and Child Health Visitors were amended to place a focus on supportive action, requiring that any interference in child care and rearing by the authorities was undertaken through interaction with the parents rather than direct intervention. However the shocking case of abuse and neglect known only as the Baby X Case in 2001 led to further changes in the guidelines giving Child Health Visitors and Social Workers sweeping new powers to observe and remove children from harm; this however was balanced with another change in the guidelines which made direct and ongoing discussion with parents mandatory in order for such severe actions to be enacted. The Baby X Case was proven to be a result of Social Workers and Child Health Visitors to Baby X misinterpreting the existing guidelines, leading to their failure to intervene even when it was proven beyond doubt that Baby X was suffering significant neglect and abuse at the hands of their mother.

The cumulative effect of these policies is that tir Lhaeraidd has risen over time to hold a singular position; its principle focus being upon the nation's children. This was only reinforced last year when, during the country's first democratic elections, it was Líadáin Síomha, a key education reformist who was elected to high office. Taoiseach Síomha has since instituted a series of review commissions to study the lessons that can be learned from the UCCP and how it can be improved in the future, but more than this she has also stated that a key foreign policy objective is to share these lessons with other countries.

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NATION GRINDS TO HALT DUE TO CROISSANT SHORTAGE
Hoards of angry Midrasians complain of their inability to eat breakfast

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File photo: The average Midrasian today

LOTRIČ - Today seemed like an ordinary day for Arnaud, as he exited his apartment in Chateauloup to make his morning commute into the city centre. Taking the Metro to Grand Central, Arnaud then walked down the Champs-Désolés to his local branch of Le Café where he usually picks up his morning Latte and Croissant. However, today was no ordinary day. As Arnaud ordered his breakfast he was shocked to hear that the cafe had run out of croissants. In fact, the entire city, nay the entire country had run out!

Reports had been coming in earlier this week that eager northerners had been stocking up on croissants due to perceived production shortages, and so there appears to be none left for the actual civilised folk of the south. Speaking earlier today, one concerned citizen told the Picayune: "This is an outrage! Shocking! Never has this country faced a worse crisis. I thought I was angry when I heard Charles Vauban had been hiding away taxpayer money to spend on booze and prostitutes, but this is a whole other level!" Indeed, this crisis appears to have gripped the nation to such an extent that many are complaining of their inability to work properly without their daily croissant for breakfast. Another concerned citizen had this to say:
"It's an bloody outrage it is! What am I supposed to do? Eat Newreyan crumpets? What am I, a traitor? I'd rather be shot on sight!" It appears that large sections of society are preparing to forgo their morning meal until supplies are back up to stock. We can only hope that this may have the unintended side effect of solving the country's burgeoning obesity problem.

Midrasian dairy farmers and bakeries issued a statement today apologising for the shortage and have stated unequivocally that croissants will be back on shelves and in cafes by Wednesday next week, but some say that is not enough. Earlier today Consul Melcion Portas issued a statement that he would bring back national service in order to make sure that the croissants will be back in stock as soon as possible. Rumours also suggest that a Five Year Plan will be introduced so that Croissant production may never again fall to such dismally low levels.

Today is a dark day for Midrasia. Never before in our long and storied history has this nation suffered like this.
The Picayune calls for nations around Aeia to send their thoughts and prayers for the victims of this calamity.

We will have more on this story as it develops.

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University of Aurharbwr Arctic Research Department to Build Giant Pingu Collider
What penguins can tell us about life while colliding at 100kmph

Popular children's character Pingu.

Scientists and researchers at the University of Aurharbwr were left stunned at their good fortune after a project submitted as a joke for funding was greenlit by the Universities Funding Commission, who apparently mistook the dossier as one pertaining to a Large Hadron Collider. The project, the Giant Pingu Collider, based off a popular children's television program from the 1990s, purportedly aims to discover the secrets of 'ultimate happiness' by studying what happens when 'pingus' collide at high speed. Apparently this is just one of many examples of how the UFC has completely failed in its role of allocating funding to worthwhile research, with others including a plan submitted by the University of Saied to uncover the secret behind the O'Donald's Sechuan Sauce which was released as a limited edition sauce from the popular fast food restaurant following the release of children's movie Luman, and another project which was supposedly meant to find the 'Realm of the Fish People' deep beneath a sea which doesn't even exist.

The UFC is now undergoing investigation by the government and all project greenlit within the last three months have had their funding temporarily frozen until the review can be completed.

When asked for comments on the matter Pingu reportedly stated, "Noot noot!"

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Darkwater Breaks Ground for State of the Art Shipbuilding Facility

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Argois Harbor, Midraisia - Darkwater Irons Red Coral Shipbuilding division broke new ground today on a shipyard building in Argois Harbor, Midrasia. The expanded facility will support the construction of patrol boats and the new Vanguard series of vessels. The first phase of the facility, opening the summer of 2018, will feature production bays to improve construction efficiency under current contracts for Palekana, Marine Protector, Island and Cyclone patrol boats.

“We aren’t just breaking ground on a new facility, we’re breaking the mold on how we build the modern ship,” said Red Coral Shipbuilding President Matt Mohala, explaining how the process will bring work indoors, providing better quality of life for shipbuilders. “The improvements will increase productivity and efficiency, all while driving down overall cost and ensuring schedule performance.”

The facility will feature multiple work sites, advanced technology, automated equipment, heavyweight cranes, large transportation doors and specialty paint bays. The Midrasian government has also pledged to upgrade the city's harbor and docks surrounding the new facility, according to the report.

“I’m excited about bringing Darkwater Irons to Argois Harbor,” said Argois Vice Mayor Remy Genest. “Darkwater Irons along with the continued upgrades to our harbor will allow us to bring back high-paying jobs to the city and allow future generations to know that the greatest ships the world has ever known were built right here in Argois Harbor.”

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Luixiana Docks in Argois: recently leased to the Ajerri
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CONSUL CALLS FOR INTERNATIONAL SUMMIT
LOTRIČ - Consul Melcion Portas has called for an international summit to deal with the ongoing crises across Aeia. This news comes as a delegation from the country was invited to oversee peacet alks between Volgaria and Vvarden within their recent conflict. The Consul has suggested that an international summit, also incorporating the current conflicts in Aramas and Newrey would allow nations across the globe to cooperate in putting an end to what has been one of the most tumultuous periods in the world's recent history. The Consul has extended invitations to many of the foremost nations across the globe and several other special invitees to attend a summit at Fontnouveau to outline solutions to the ongoing conflicts.

Principally invited to the event is delegations from Volgaria, Vvarden and Rohst. It is hoped that within the event a solution to the conflict in Rennekka will be sorted, with Midrasia and Rohst acting as impartial third parties in negotiations, as requested by the Vvardeni government. Nevertheless, the Consul has stated that having it is necessary for the international community to finally take a stand to solving the multitude of issues which currently plague the world. Speaking to Liberty Bell, Mr Portas stated: "For too long in Aeia, we have held one conference to solve a crises, only for another to pop up over the radar. This is unacceptable. It is high time that the international community does something about this. That is why I am inviting the foremost nations of Aeia to hash out an agreement, with the hope that such conferences may be repeated in future." The consul has stated that the conflicts in Aramas and Newrey will also be discussed in further negotiations, but also expresses his hope that international agreements can be reached to deal with territorial organisations, climate change, and inhumane weaponry.

Full details of this conference will be published in due course, provided other nations show interest.

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DARKWATER IRONS OPENS NEW FACILITY IN ARGOIS
ARGOIS - The Midrasian government have announced the leasing of a new facility to the Ajerri arms company Darkwater Irons. The Ajerri company which has recently landed a number of contracts to supply the Republican Navy will lease out Luixiana dock which has been disused for several years. The government has stated that funds currently being used to improve facilities within the city's harbour will also extend to Luxiana dock. It is expected that ships produced by the facility will be used in the Midrasian and CDN navies.

Speaking on the matter President Matt Mohala of Red Coral Ship Building stated: “We aren’t just breaking ground on a new facility, we’re breaking the mold on how we build the modern ship. The improvements will increase productivity and efficiency, all while driving down overall cost and ensuring schedule performance.” The new facility is expected to create a large number of jobs within the city, which was in serious decline before significant investment was brought about through the Pegrant and Vauban governments. The Vice-Mayor of Argois, Remy Genest stated: "Darkwater Irons along with the continued upgrades to our harbor will allow us to bring back high-paying jobs to the city and allow future generations to know that the greatest ships the world has ever known were built right here in Argois Harbor.”

Nevertheless, it is not all smiles today within parliament as the move faced significant backlash from members of the Republican and UDA parties who accused Mr Portas of 'Selling Midrasia out'.
"Never before in the history of our nation has a company had such unprecedented access," stated Jean-Marie Marchant of the UDA. "For years the Midrasian navy has been supplied by Midrasian and Asuran companies. Whilst the Ajerri are our allies in the CDN I believe this is too much to fast. If the government wants to boost the economy, it should buy Midrasian."

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MILITARY ANNOUNCE NEW NAVAL BASE AT HAWI CITY
LOTRIČ - The Ministry of Defence has today announced that the government has struck a deal with the government of Ajerrin to allow the Republican Navy access to the Honu Papale Naval Base in Ajerrin. The move comes as the Ajerri Firm Darkwater Irons announced the opening of a new facility in Argois. This move comes as a success to the Naval Board which had been looking for a naval station to replace Rochelle which was handed back to Indragiri in 2004.

The official deal states that the Midrasian Navy has been granted access to the facility 'in principle'. The surrounding city itself has a population of 400,000 and the facility of Honu Papale is also used by the Ajerri Navy. However, carrier vessels will be unable to access the base due to infrastructural limitations. Minister of Defence Ulric Palos stated that the deal was a "huge boon" to the Navy's patrol efforts in the Great Jade Ocean and Majulan Sea where Midrasia has focused its anti-piracy patrols. It is also hoped that with a new facility in Ajerrin, Midrasia could begin to court favour with the other nations of Savai, bolstering economic and diplomatic ties.

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Dáil Lhaeraidh Votes by Three Quarter Majority to Intervene in Kavo
An end in sight for a bitter civil war?
Excerpt from Tuar Lhaeraidh

The Dáil today convened after a three day session to vote on proposals made by the Taoiseach, Líadáin Síomha, to intervene militarily in Kavo. The controversial proposal would signal a formal end to over a century of neutrality in tir Lhaeraidd and would be the first time Lhaeraidh troops have been deployed overseas by the government since the Great War. In short the proposal put forward was that fifty thousand Rí-Fórsaí Armtha personnel be deployed to the war torn country within the next three months, with air and drone strikes preceding the arrival of Lhaeraidh troops on the ground; the government has now expressly stated that it will be backing the efforts of the Provisional Republic of the Araabyne, and has extended formal recognition to the Provisional Government based in Shincliffe in the south of the country. This means that for the first time since the collapse of ArKav last year when Rohstian military advisers were forced to withdraw from the conflict there will be official foreign involvement in the conflict.

The Aireacht Cosanta has already stated that the Lhaeraidh troops involved will be entering the warzone with the most cutting edge equipment presently available to the Rí-Fórsaí Armtha, which doubtless refers to the deployment in large numbers of the Grendel MBT Mk1 affectionately known within the Rí-Airm as the Curadh, together with combined firepower not yet seen within the context of this conflict. Lhaeraidh arms manufacturers Grendel and Brenner Ballistics have been supplying the Provisional Republic of the Araabyne with arms and munitions since the formation of the faction, and it is anticipated that a further extension of the existing lend lease program will be enacted in support of the military actions now being taken. The Commander-in-Chief for the Fórsaí Chomhcheangailte Kavo, the official name of the Lhaeraidh contingent, will be Briogáidire Bryce Orcheardha of the Gwyfyrh Regiment 2nd Division. Orcheardha is to be supported by Iarmaraigh Grianne Dubhdara of Rí-Dúghorm.

Although complete operational details of the proposed campaign are not being made public it is believed that the bulk of Lhaeraidh forces will deploy to PRA held territory by approaching from the south. Whether or not an opposed coastal landing will be attempted further north is unclear, however given Sheera's tenuous supply and resource situation it seems probable that such a course of action will remain on the table. For her part the Taoiseach has stated repeatedly that her briefing to the military officials and officers involved in the operation will make clear that the bulk of Lhaeraidh efforts will be to provide air and artillery support to the existing PRA ground troops. Br. Orcheardha has already stated that at least in the initial stages of the deployment Lhaeraidh ground forces will have to take a back seat to their more combat experienced PRA counterparts, some of whom have been continuously engaged in combat since the end of 2016.

[Volghar]

Volghari Government Proposes Trade Summit

The Sinop Agreement was the latest in
the historic friendship between
Volghar and Transcandar.

With the success of the Sinop Agreement, the deal that saw the current free trade and customs union between Transcandar and Volghar, it appears that the government has seen the next step in Volghari trade and industry as the possible expansion of the deal to include other nations within Catai and the surrounding region. Whilst informal discussions have already begun taking place between the various states on the continent, it may soon be that a formal trade summit is called forth.

Those in favour of the expansion or the formation of similar deals with other nations have praised the proposed plan, calling it a step forward in the right direction given the growing globalisation of the planet and the perceived flaws in the Volghari domestic economy. Uhwistan has been named as one of the key nations to target, given its similar culture to the Türük peoples of Volghar and Transcandar. Others have also named Malban in the plans, given geographical location and history.

Detractors seem to be of the opinion that the deal's success is uniquely due to the shared outlook and history of Transcandar and Volghar, and the therein special relationship between the two countries. It has become a resounding thought that without the backdrop of centuries of cooperation and friendship, that such a trade deal could neither get off the ground nor would it be beneficial for Volghar given the relative tensions on the Catainese continent. The former nations of Srednia being the key examples of such conflict, with Elhazia's membership to the CDN, and the relatively recent history of the former Federation's break up.

Regardless, such a proposal is still in its infancy, and whether or not it even takes place is still yet to be seen.

In other news:

• Volghari populace confused as things other than football take place, "Who's next? Navack?..."
• Vvarden and Volgaria at odds, Midrasia finally notices...
• tir Lhaeraiid actually exists, world left wondering why there had been no news...
• TOURISM: The don'ts and don'ts of visiting San Feliz

[Brilinako]

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BREAKING: Hobeko leaves the government

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Akerrau, Brilliania After one of Brilliania's longest coalition talks, which took almost 7 months to finish and led to a right-wing coalition led by Lehendakari Haran Elexalde (KAB) with further input from BESM, Hobeko and DA (Puritan), the Elexalde-I government has collapsed. At exactly 11:00 local time, Hobeko leader Jokin Martija started a press conference in which he explained that the government was "far-left" and "supporting degeneracies". Also according to J. Martija, the Ministry of Defense's grant of 10 million New Rin (2 million Midrasian Ducat or 1,33 million USD) towards a Midrasian army base, or according to Martija, due to an unfortunate slip-up in which he stated the amount in zaharrak (Old Rin), "200 billion New Rin", was "one step closer to the Midrasian conquering of Brilliania".
Shortly after the Hobeko press conference, the government also started a press conference and stated elections will come in April 2018, and preparations for election campaigning are already underway.

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This is a breaking news article. We will keep you updated as soon as possible on further developments on this story.

[Torroso]

[Newrey]

The Newrey Globe || Monday 26/02/2018
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BARROWTON ABANDONED
Disaster strikes as Royalist forces are forced out of Barrowton

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Republican militias provide crucial in the Battle of Barrowton

Barrowton- Disaster struck today when news broke of the defeat of Royalist forces in the Battle of Barrowton, which is part of the much larger Haig Offensive. With the battle having raged on for the past three weeks, it quickly proved to be the bloodiest battle of the civil war to date, with almost 5,000 men on both sides being killed in the three week period, many have begun to question both the effectiveness of the officers and the way that the Royalist forces are conducting the war as whole.

Criticism for the loss of Barrowton was leveled heavily at the allegedly 'reformed' Army structure which resulted in a violently bureaucratic system of operating warfare, with some Royalist veterans of the battle reporting that a request for air support would have to go through nearly 10 different levels of authorisation before being confirmed, however by that time the unit had either been wiped out or forced to retreat. Further criticism lays with the Republican system of using 'Volunteer militias', like the pictured 'Bradford Battalion', being present at the fighting. While they were relatively untrained, their heavy numbers and rigid support for the Republic allowed them to quickly stall and frustrate any gains made by the Royalists before the Regular Republican Army was able to take control and reverse the gains. Such a system received some form of praise, albeit through gritted teeth, in the Kingdom because of its efficiency, with calls arising for the Kingdom to have a similar system, though such a measure is largely unlikely to occur.

Official reports from the Royalist Command has stated that immediate investigation into the cause of the defeat by the apparently inferior force has been launched and requested testimony from any soldiers present at the battle. As such, the Globe collected testimonies, the most revealing of which being from an unnamed private from the Patriarch's Guard Regiment;

'A bloody f**k up, that battle was. Ain't even meant to be in the bloody region yet the f**king Command just had to try squeeze a propaganda victory out of the thing. 'Hey look, we can beat you in deep in your territory, what're you gonna f**king do?'. F**king ridiculous mate, I tell you. Incompetance from the commanders is really making it hard to continue fighting because we're just being sent on frontal assaults, like my great-great-great-great grandfather did back in the Great War! The Great War! I started this battle with 5 good mates, and now three and dead and the other lost his bloody mind. Thing is, I'm gonna be sent straight back into combat after this. Ain't no rest for the wicked, apparently...'

With Barrowton sitting in the heart of the Dempsby Kingdom, it has effectively broken the Royalist lines in half, leaving the road open to Þeynþorp and even threatening the Royalist strongholds in North Earling and Snet, furthermore it has effectively spelled doom for the mountainous regions of Aesaelf, Fakeham, and Royd as it leaves them almost defenceless from Republican assaults, however the rocky and difficult terrain of these kingdoms would most certainly hamper any progress, especially with weather reports suggesting almost a weeks worth of heavy snow, likely frustrating Republican war efforts.

More on the story as it develops.

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ALLEGED DISSIDENTS ARRESTED

Wyllecomb - More news from the Kingdom today as hundreds of journalists and political editors were arrested by Crown forces for supposed 'anti-Crown writings' and 'conspiracy to support the rebellion' due to the nature of their writings. Among the arrested was the Globe's own Political Editor Adam Neil, who's recent article arguing for change in post war-Newrey was deemed 'Anti-Monarchical' and 'Subversive to the War Effort' as it made the suggestion that the Republic could win the war. As such, the Globe has no choice but to voice its outrage at the actions of the government as nothing more than an attack on press freedoms, something more akin to the Holt administration than that expected of the King.

[Hergemoth]

Republic Reader


Government condemns Republicans in Newrey
Estankey- The Government of Hergem has officially condemned the republican army in Newrey, as well as Raymond Holt. The Presidium and Tribunate Office both cited the rebellion was "built on a crime" and "totally illegitimate and reckless". A massive military exercise due to come up in two months in Hergem has caused outrage over Newreyan forests being added to the potential environments list, alongside Aramas, Kavo, Ovandera,
and Isolaprugna. In a press release earlier today, Danil Venedovik, Secretary of the Tribunate Office, stated that the military needed to be totally prepared for "any situation in the dark, scary place that is planet Aeia". Venedovik also stated supplies would be sent to the royalists in Newrey,
and, if needed, volunteers. Preparation for a volunteer intervention in Kavo and Aramas was also cited, although that was released by the Tribunate Defense Suboffice in an official statement a week ago. More on that to come.

Plans to intervene in "soon-to-close" conflict in Kavo and Aramas released
Akerr-Port Joachim- A week ago the Tribunate Suboffice for Defense, along with the Presidium Defense & Interventions Ministry, released statements saying that forces would be deployed to Kavo, Sheera, and Aramas, starting March 1st and 2nd. A volunteer call was sent out the day before the announcement was made, and by this time February 26th, over 7000 replies have been made, and that's just under the civilian category. One regiment of troops and tanks is to go, yet to be announced. Defense Interventions Minister, Karl Merkevaun, cited that the conflict had dragged on for too long, and although it was dying, the forces of good had to speed it up. He said "The conflict in Kavo and Aramas is like a dying man. He's dying for a reason, and we have to finish him." This was generally approved by the Tribunate, Presidium, and Parliament. The government has called on the world to put an end to the brutal conflict and bring peace to Aeia. When asked who the nation who would support in the conflicts, officials cited ArKav and the Aarabyne in Kavo, and would take a relatively neutral stance in Aramas, directing the fight mainly to Isradists, but if forced to choose they would fight for the Alydian Republic of Aramas.

[Onza]

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BREAKING: Ihejirika to meet with Hipasian leaders in wake of Saraibian war

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The president's decision to meet with Hipasian leaders may signal that more is to come, sources worry.
By 'Ammar Dakarai, Staff Writer

Ihejirika shortly before boarding flight to Hipasia.

KUNTA, ONZA - President Ihejirika will meet with Hipasian leaders relating to their declaration of war on Saraibia later today, sources initially leaked to the OCNA and a spokeswoman for the Ivory Tower later confirmed. The meeting was revealed in the wake of Hipasia declaring war on Saraibia in the hopes of halting the nation's ability to supply dangerous weapons to the Nation of Irsad in Aramas.

"The President promised that he would be strong in his handling of any Saraibian incursions that followed the 19 August attacks. He contacted Hipasian leaders immediately following their declaration and requested a meeting," the spokeswoman said. "Following this, he is expected to host Carcossican leadership in the Ivory Tower to discuss how the JTO is going to address this situation."

Tensions in Arabekh began boiling over late last year when multiple nations announced their intervention in Aramas following a turning point in the eight-year conflict in November. Rumors began to circulate among Onzaian intelligence circles in December that Saraibian operatives later detained by Hipasia had been caught attempting to smuggle chemical weapons into Aramas with the apparent intent of selling them to Nation of Irsad -- rumors that were later confirmed by other CDN nations and publicized in Hipasia's latest media blotter.

Hipasia's declaration of war comes on the heels of a period of renewed tension between the UDE and Saraibia, with the unstable nation's government failure to combat growing terror cells leading one to successfully assassinate Onzaian President-Elect Akbar Saab and over twenty others in a bombing on 19 August 2017. Then-President Xolani Kojo elected to defer the decision of whether or not to intervene to his successor, but urged the pursuit of a peaceful solution in the wake of the assassination. Instead, Kojo bolstered the number of troops along the Kalahari Demilitarized Zone and ordered increasingly aggressive live-fire exercises further into the Kalahari Desert near the Saraibian border, which insofar have drawn little response.

Anti-Saraibian tensions reached an all-time high some months later when the Democratic Socialist Party began assessing potential candidates to replace their assassinated candidate. Among the four initially revealed to be under consideration, two rescinded their willingness to be considered, in part due to an unwillingness to address the UDE's festering neighbor. Ihejirika drew mass support in part from his promise to be strong when dealing with Saraibia in future situations.

Past ambitions to invade the nation have generally been quelled by the difficulty of successfully completing such an operation. Specifically, the lack of a formalized military in Saraibia has made distinguishing between combatants and civilians difficult. Furthermore, the tumultuous terrain of many parts of the nation makes invasion by foot difficult and in some cases, outright prohibitive.

Nevertheless, many past presidents have ordered assessments and reviews aimed at weighing the viability of such a campaign. While some concluded that success in such circumstances were impossible, modern reviews have suggested that the increasing modernization of the Onzaian military has increased the viability of such an operation. Nevertheless, most have maintained that the presence of a more-sophisticated ally would be a key part in improving the UDE's odds of success.

The meeting also comes as rumors have circulated that Hipasia has been considering seeking membership in the JTO, and cooperation in the midst of the declaration would almost certainly pave the path for such an occurrence, given rumors are true that the Hipasian leadership is open to the idea. The unification of both nations, in addition to Carcossica's increasing presence in Arabekh, would set the stage for a new power dynamic in a region that has until now been largely centralized in the east in nations closer to Asura such as Torroso and Aramas.

The Ivory Tower has committed to being "as transparent as possible" in developments pertaining to the declaration, but also noted that military decisions would likely be sparing in details in an effort to ensure operational integrity. The OCNA will post updates as they are announced.

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Other stories

• Onzaian military leaders "on edge" in wake of Hipasian war declaration.
• OPINION: A war may be popular now, but how will it ultimately affect the Dem Socs next election cycle?
• VP Pretorius weighing visit to Midrasia, aims to bolster relations.
• Bill aiming to improve living conditions of isolated communities will likely pass the Senate next week.

[Ovandera]

Der Interner Politikrat schlägt Ressourcenmanagement-Reformen vor
Council of Internal Affairs proposes Resource-Management reforms

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Other News

• Alorenstadt Seat Change

As the winter comes to a close, it seems many of…

• Royalist Youth Group Leader arrested

With the ceasefire of Insurgent forces in Varshanka…

• Cheon Protests continue across Varshanka

As calls for voting reform continue in the...

• V.S.I. set to interview in Newrey

We here have recently gotten the go-ahead abroad...

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International News

• Newreyan Republicans best Royalists

• Aramas War Slows

• Asuran calls for Political Summit

We start this week, after a rather slow news month, with the Vertreter die Intern Politik Christoffer von Freitag’s announcement for a new series of economic and resource reforms in wake of a recent economic boom. Already across the board reconstruction efforts are bearing fruit, however immediate issues are coming into play, namely the distribution of resources, infrastructure, and the availability of electrical power. Before the war Ovandera had 5 active Nuclear Plants, with a 6th more modern construction underway. However construction on the 6th plant —The Vizekönig Goemler Plant— ceased as the economy fell back into ruin, and 4 of the preexisting plants have since been in need of major repairs.

Currently, electrical systems such as Oil-based power plants and Solar-Wind Plants have come back online but the disrepair and mishandling of electrical networks caused by prewar infrastructural failure and wartime activity has shattered any illusion of widespread power-renewal in the near future. This has also extended to plumbing and roadway networks, with major highways and railways being seized by the Military for the distribution of emergency services.

With these pressing issues, Vertreter Freitag held a press conference with the V.S.I. last evening to announce and discuss an upcoming infrastructural reform known as the G.E.I.P., or Gemeinsames Energie-Infrastruktur-Projekt. Freitag was quoted saying:
[tab]“The Joint Energy-Infrastructure Project is meant to be a combined effort of the National and Local Parties to redistribute basic infrastructure across the nation. Currently the distribution of infrastructure and energy in Ovandera is centered around the former capitols of each Federation, alongside the Vannerr Federation; Taking reconstruction into account, the Council of Internal Affairs has prepared an early outline of a project to attempt to redistribute national infrastructure over time to best accommodate natural resources, and to most efficiently distribute them across the Commonwealth.”[/tab]
The G.E.I.P. is set to be finalized later this month, with the plan including efforts to “rebuild Ovandera from the Ground-up” while focusing on efficiency and the availability of assets and resources for the project. Among other projects, the project is set to begin with general sub-projects such as Road and Railways built off of a mixture of geographic resources such as the existing Ovan Hydrology and Geography, and preexisting infrastructure. The hope is to use this base as a basis for a new national electrical and plumbing plumbing projects. The hope is that infrastructure based off of geographic resources, and with scientific efficiency in mind, will provide a powerful basis for future economic projects. The Council has also requested an immediate audience with the Motsvaran and DF embassies in Vannerr to begin talks on possible international contributions to the project before it begins.

Der Varshanka Föderationsrat protestiert gegen die Aurökan-Abstimmung der Kommunisierung
Varshanka Federative-Council protests Awroakan vote for Communization

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In a historic push, a collection of 8 Cantons and 18 surrounding Communes near the Varshanka-Weinhart Borders have appealed to the Central Party for formal Session from the Autonomous Federation of Varshanka. Now, unlike other Communization efforts such as Oshtvaße and the Lien Islands, this bid, performed by the Awroakan-majority region of Katakaol, has released severe resistance from the Varshanka Federative-Council which today agreed to meet the Awroakan Coalition in Court.

To those outside of the Commonwealth, Varshanka is a fully Autonomous Federation within the greater Ovan State, it’s not a member of the Commonwealth Militia-Confederation —The Kardinalarmee— and its political structure is partially different, hosting a Bicameral Executive-Legislature. In short, the economy is handled decent rally by a series of Trade-Unions, Syndicates, based on Industry. Syndicates then elect representatives to fill the Varshanka Federative-Labour Council. However unlike other Federations, this Council is a sole executive body, and itself delegates technical experts to fill the Varshanka Technical Council, an organization made up of a variety of Engineers, Social Scientists, Biologists, among others.

Usually, there is little Federations can do to stop a secession, however in the case of Varshanka, it’s status as an Autonomous territory has placed much of this in process in question. To begin with its unsure wether the would-be Federation of Katakaol would be itself Autonomous and s

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Carcossican, Aquidish leadership meets with administration on Al-Khatin Island

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Throughout the day, major diplomats and national leaders were spotted entering and leaving the Ivory Tower.
By 'Ammar Dakarai, Staff Writer

Photo shows helicopter carrying Aquidish delegation landing at Ivory Tower

AL-KHATIN ISLAND, ONZA - Delegations consisting of major political players from Aquidneck and later Carcossica were spotted entering and leaving the Ivory Tower today, OCNA reporters observed.

"Indeed, the President and some other high-level officials hosted two productive meetings with leaders from the Kingdom of Aquidneck and Carcossica," a spokesman speaking on behalf of the Ivory Tower said. "The minutes of these meetings will remain classified, but the public will be made aware of what was resolved in these meetings in the next few days," the spokesman said when asked about whether or not details of the meetings would be made public.

Aquidish Deputy Prime Minister/Minister of Defense Renata Panzera and a team of diplomats and staffers were first spotted arriving on Al-Khatin Island via helicopter at 10:00 AM this morning. The delegation met with the President, Minister of Defense, and several other high profile Onzaian officials for several hours, with Panzera's delegation departing around 2:00 PM.

An hour later, a Carcossican delegation consisting of Secretary-Executor Admy Paol, Chancellor Adriana Cajuks, External Affairs Secretary Raul Isish, and Defense Secretary Obert Shecoir, arrived via helicopter to the Ivory Tower. Sources familiar with the meeting said that KRA Commander Jon-Paol Romol was consulted electronically during the meeting, which lasted until 7:00 PM at night. The marathon meeting reportedly included a number of discussions and considerations pertaining to Hipasia's recent declaration of war on Saraibia.

Both meetings come in the wake of President Ihejirika traveling to Hipasia yesterday to meet with their leaders in an effort to decide the UDE's response to the declaration of war on its long-averted neighbor.

Aquidneck has been a long-time ally of the Emirates, and is a key player in CDN affairs. Ditto for Carcossica, albeit primarily in the JTO rather than the CDN. The latter, in particular, has been a player in Onzaian-Saraibian relations since it deployed troops to aid in guarding the Kalahari DMZ in the late 90s amid escalating tensions.

Meanwhile, Vice President Rahim Pretorius traveled with a team of emissaries to Lotrič, Midrasia to meet with the Republic's key leaders. Pretorius' trip has been billed in press releases as a routine diplomatic visit aimed at "improving relations with like-minded, sensible nations," but many suspect that the true intent of the visit may be to establish a foundation for Midrasian support should the Emirates join Hipasia in its war.

In the wake of the Ihejirika Administration's increasingly high-profile moves, many are anticipating a big announcement coming from the Ivory Tower in the coming days. "To look at all of these signs and still be blindsided by an inevitable declaration of some sort of action would be foolish," OCNA political analyst Chimwala Saddam told reporters. "Ihejirika knows that if he's going to do anything, he's going to need the support of allies -- that's where all of these high-profile meetings are coming from."

Others, however, remain unconvinced that the meetings are indicative of a greater announcement to come. "I think it's more likely that [Ihejirika] is trying to do what any smart leader would do: getting a grip on a situation that's practically right in our back yard. I mean, Hipasian fighters practically have to fly over Onza to reach their targets," said defense analyst Tamrat Ridha. "He's probably just setting the terms of this conflict and urging peace."

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Other stories

• While the world has its eyes fixed on Saraibia, the conflict in Aramas grows more tumultuous by the day.
• OPINION: War may be costly, but in the pursuit of national security, it's worth it.
• Onza to attend international conference hosted called by Midrasia.
• Akhmis sees record trade revenue as a result of broadening international relations, report says.

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HORDES OF REFUGEES AT TROPING BORDER
Desperate refugees from the Free Republic attempt to gain access to Aquidneck as military approaches

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Thousands of refugees plead with Aquidish authorities in an attempt to gain access to Troping for
protection from the approaching military

TROPING - Hundreds of thousands of refugees were today seen assembling at the Aramas-Aquidneck border in Troping today as government forces began converging on positions around Valletta and St.Martius earlier this week. Reports of shelling had been heard earlier this week and commentators were suggested that the Free Republic was close to a full retreat. Now it seems many of their forces, led by Ċensu Gabaretta himself have assembled on the Troping border, seeking aid and security from Muscat's encroaching forces. Many of the people there are women and children, starved due to lack of supplies and without water and fresh clothes. International attention has now turned to what the Aquidish response will be, as Muscat's forces look increasingly likely to take Valletta within the next week.

Refugees on the Troping border have not been uncommon throughout the Aramasian Civil War, with the vast majority being turned away by Aquidish authorities stationed at the border checkpoint. In 2010 a terrorist incident occurred on the border resulting in the death of an Aquidish border agent, with the Nation of Irsad claiming responsibility for the attack. However, throughout the duration of the conflict, never has the number of refugees been this high. Estimates suggest there may be at least 100,000 refugees and soldiers alike from the Free Republic territories at, or currently making the trek to the Aquidish border. International observers have been critical of the CDN's response to the ongoing war in Aramas, dubbing the organisations refugee and aid program 'inadequate' and 'timid'. One spokesperson for the pressure group Action in Aramas told Radio Free Aramas that the the CDN were "squandering the lives of millions to save face with the CSS." Official estimates put the number of civilian deaths throughout the duration of the conflict at around 1,000,000-1,900,000 dead, though official sources are hard to come by. Official CDN action has seen limited activity along the northern coasts, though within recent months this has been limited by the advancing government army. Free Republic forces within the south-east appear to be suffering hardest with limited access to supplies and resources and without access to CDN aid. There is very limited information on the current situation in southern Aramas. Speaking on the matter, Free Republic spokesperson Andreas Bongailas stated: "CDN focus has been primarily on a humanitarian mission and a united front against the NoI. Whilst we all agree that the NoI is a plague that must be defeated they cannot expect to leave us out to dry. Surely, they must see that they do something now?"

Refugees at the Troping border are currently calling for access to Aquidneck for fear of the government's advance. The general lack of resources and news of a massacre in the city of Lija which was recently captured by the Muscat government in many ways gave the people of the Free Republic no choice but to retreat north. Their leader, Ċensu Gabaretta who led them to Troping was seen calling on border agents to allow the refugees access to the city. Though authorities are weary of allowing such a huge number into Aquidneck, not to mention the number of Free Republic soldiers who made the journey with them and refuse to lay down their arms. There are also fears that if no action is taken soon, the refugees may get anxious and riots could break out within their ranks. It is clear that the number of refugees may be far too many for the city of Troping to handle. At the same time, it is unlikely that humanitarian workers within the CDN will be able to get vital aid to all of the refugees before the Muscat government reaches their location. Reports from the Muscat government also suggest that those fleeing from Valletta and St.Martius will be viewed as traitors to the Alydian Republic, their fates potentially unknown should the government manage to reach the Troping border soon.

All eyes are now on Aquidneck as to what will happen. Reports suggest that other officials within the CDN are currently scrambling around to find a solution, with higher-ups currently engaged in talks regarding the situation in Saraibia, which many view as far less paramount than the current crisis in Troping. Sources from within Midrasia suggest that the Ministry of Defence and Interior are attempting to get into contact with the Aquidish government to formulate a response to the current crisis.

We will update this story as it continues.

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[Vvarden]

Vvarden Taking In Ten
Thousand Aramasian Refugees

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The Speaker for Foreign Relations
Luaosi Telaandil, has announced the
decision for Vvarden to take in
around ten thousand Aramasian
refugees. The announcement
comes after news that the crisis
was reaching unprecedented levels,
with Vvarden attempting to release
some of that pressure by taking in
around ten thousand refugees.

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Couple Dies After Housefire

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A house fire earlier today claimed
the lives of an elderly couple. The
couple, Owen and Beru Saurberas,
lived together in their house with
their nephew. Their nephew was
distraught at hearing the news, as
he was spending time at Tosche
Station, a local nightclub in which
he was not allowed to visit. The
police are not suspecting foul play
but rather an unfortunate accident.

Grand Speaker Praises Midrasian Ideals; Asks For Peaceful Mediation To Be More Common
Written by Vorthryn Baarnil

The long awaited response by the nation of Midrasia finally reached Vvarden, and with it, much conflict in the Senate. The same voices have argued against Midrasian mediation, with some stating that the Grand Speaker is planning to make Vvarden little more than a puppet for Asuran powers. Some have stated that the Grand Speaker intends to weaken and corrupt the state of Vvarden. As always, and thankfully so, those voices are few in the Senate, mostly confined to the authoritarian and national populist fringes of the DDSP. For the rest of the Senate, it seems the Speaker's gamble has paid off. Midrasia has stated that they will mediate an agreement. But this does not entirely put the Grand Speaker out of the woods yet, for he still has to help hammer out a good agreement that a majority of the Senate will agree to. If Midrasia and Rohst end up backing Volgaria over Vvarden, the entire gamble could blow up in his face. Only time so far can tell, but it is expected that Rohst, being a Rennekkan power, is likely to hold more weight between the two nations. Again, it is hoped they will help Vvarden mediate a sustainable agreement, but many have theorised that despite good relations between Rohst and Vvarden, they would back their Almannic brother over a native one. Some members of the DDSP coalition have stated that the decision to bring Rohst in was a mistake, for it will lead to a partition of Vvarden, but these voices have mostly been rejected. For now, the only thing Vvarden can do is wait. Wait for a beneficial treaty. Wait for a partition. Whatever the future brings to Vvarden, all it can do now is wait.

Midrasia has stated their plan to set up a community in order to solve international disputes at desks rather than battlefields, to much acclaim in Vvarden. The Grand Speaker praised this ideal, stating that he is "fully in favour of such a movement. " He then spoke "Don't be surprised if Vvarden turns out to be one of the first nations to enter into this community. After all, we have always been a nation of shrewd and proud diplomats." The Grand Speaker's party has so far supported the move, with many of his close allies, such as his "right hand" Speaker Luaosi Telaandil backing his desire. In fact, most of the Senate seems to agree with him on this issue, for even the KVP, who usually oppose the Grand Speaker due to him not agreeing to their syndicalist-communist views agrees that peaceful mediation is the way to go for Vvarden's foreign policy. For many in Vvarden, it seems right about time. The Grand Speaker made a speech about the benefits of such a community, pointing out the recent wars, in places such as Newrey, and the many different rival blocs that are forming across Aeia. He has stated that such a peace between these powers cannot last forever, and that any war between them can lead to utter destruction across Aeia, and that the best way to postpone this is to have an international community dedicated to mediating and solving disputes in countries across Aeia. The Grand Speaker has announced his intent to back this, and has also stated his intention for Vvarden to gain security and respect across Aeia, a term that has been nicknamed "soft power". The Grand Speaker had always stated his ideal for Vvarden to become a major power in Rennekka, if not Aeia. Instead of campaigning for war like the DDSP, he aims to gain soft power by peace. Only time will tell whether it will be successful.

As for the news of the Fontenoveau conference, the Grand Speaker has announced his intention to travel with many of Vvarden's top diplomats, such as Ambassador to Midrasia Thallasa Douthas and Ambassador Essu Iltunipitashu. Field Marshal Zirnniu Maneishpi will also attend in order to give his opinion on the military situation on the Vvardeni border with Volgaria. The Grand Speaker has replied to skeptical and spurious comments that he is "looking forward to meeting with representatives and leaders from other nations to work together for a greater cause."

(Satire) Iseeya Founder Forced To Walk Through Entire Heaven Before Getting To His Section
Written by Niraan Hlarendus

The founder of the Crylantian Iseeya chain of furniture stores, Isleif Kongesgrad, died on Monday at the age of 91, to much mourning. Many have complained that they will never see proper furniture assembled without his guidance ever again. Today however, Isleif Kongesgrad spent today walking through eighteen different departments and a maze of passageways in heaven, just to get to his section of the afterlife. Kongesgrad was said to be frustrated as he rushed through lighting, soft furnishings, bedroom, kitchen, outdoor settings, and storage solutions, before finally getting to his section of heaven. Sources say that even though Kongesgrad’s section was literally a metre from the entrance way, the only route available was to push through eleven thousand young gay couples buying bedside tables and forty million gay families with strollers. Children were said to have been bored, endlessly crying and having tantrums in various exhibits of clean bathrooms and tiny houses. The wafty smell of Crylantian meatballs urged them all forward in a great throng, the likes of which have never been seen before. Kongesgrad stated his frustration that the restrooms were nowhere to be found apart from at the entrance, far back, and the exit, far ahead. The shortcuts only mitigated some of the time, as he still had to pass through the large warehouse area filled with flat pack furniture and pot plants. On the plus side, Kongesgrad did find a cool ice-cube tray, a Bolli bookshelf and an outdoor cushion set, which he hadn’t considered getting when he entered heaven.

His funeral service is currently being assembled.

[Onza]

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Pretorius to attend Fortnouveau Summit, announce moves on Saraibia

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The administration has resolved its path, but is waiting to see Saraibia's approach to the Summit before confirming it.
By Murad Mwenye, Staff Writer

Vice President Rahim Pretorius

AL-KHATIN ISLAND, ONZA - The Ivory Tower has finished deliberations and has resolved the approach it is taking to the Hipaso-Saraibian War, but will wait to talk with Saraibia's delegation at the upcoming Fortnouveau Summit before finalizing the decision and making it public, a spokesperson for the administration confirmed.

"All of [the Emirates'] top officials have deliberated long enough, they've consulted our allies for their input, and they've weighed the ramifications of all possible approaches and are resolved on whether or not to get involved," the spokesperson told the OCNA over email. "However, conversation with Saraibian delegates at the Fortnoveau Summit, which Vice President Rahim Pretorius will attend on the UDE's behalf, has the potential to change this decision."

The spokesperson clarified to reporters in a follow-up that if a war declaration was imminent, it could be averted by Saraibian willingness for peace, whereas an unruly delegation could provoke a shift to war if the decision made was one of peace. "Nobody in [the Ivory Tower] besides the President, Vice President, and very few others is actually aware of what decision has currently been made," the spokesperson said, "we're all just being told to prepare for either approach."

Indeed, the Ivory Tower is on high alert with aides constantly refreshing social media feeds from Hipasian news outlets as well as Chirper feeds from journalists on the ground in Saraibia. The Ministry of Defense has also prepared military forces for mobilization, and active-duty personnel around the nation remain on high alert. "Let's not confuse scrambling to get ready for chaos and disarray," former Ivory Tower Deputy Chief of Staff Omar Baako said. Baako, who served in Xolani Kojo's administration, likened preparation across the nation to an ant mound whose queen is under attack. "The Onzaian populace doesn't respond lightly to threats against our sovereignty. I think the mood of the nation right now is that after giving [Saraibia] so many chances, the time for action -- well -- it's now."

"It's quite unlike anything we've seen in a number of years," former Director of Intelligence Shafaqat Afolabi said. "Even the wartime readiness after the 19 August attacks didn't feel quite this anxious." According to Afolabi, the decision to consult allied leaders in the wake of determining whether or not to declare war is a "break from precedent," but one that he says he welcomes. "I think [Kojo] did a good job broadening international relations, and it's good to see Ihejirika was smart enough to consult those whose help we will surely need in the event of a war."

Meanwhile, the Kalahari DMZ is on a state of maximum lockdown. "We've pushed the perimeter line that civilians aren't to cross further inwards," an officer posted at the DMZ told the OCNA. "We are being very vigilant -- under no circumstances should a civilian attempt to come near the border," he said. Border patrol squads have been carrying full armor and heavy firearms rather than the usual small arms and uniforms. In addition, thermal cameras all along the border are live-streaming footage to mobile operation centers that are stationed roughly a kilometer into the desert beyond the Onzaian boundary.

The decision to have the Vice President represent Onza at the Fortnouveau Summit rather than Ihejirika himself was made based on a presumed need to keep the President in the nation in the wake of the announcement. "Regardless of what is announced at the summit, we wanted [Ihejirika] here to stand before the Onzaian people and deliver the case for it," said a source familiar with the situation. "Pretorius will be doing the same, just for the international community. As a highly-skilled diplomat, we thought casting it this way was our best bet."

"If it's not the decision people want to hear, well, we feel like the President needs to be on the stage when the curtain falls," the source said.

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[Maurica]

CMA Steps up to the plate
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With the increase in funds coming in through a variety of sources. The Central Maurican Alliance (Maurica's Largest Government Entity) has been given the opportunity to field their troops with a standard issue service rifle and upgrade their small arms inventory. Last year the CMA public relations department released a statement announcing their search for a new service rifle and cartridge to accompany the rifle. The LSW17 (An M4A1 platform rifle) was chosen as the main service rifle but CMA remained indecisive to choose a cartridge to go along with the rifle. With a large supply of cartridges submitted to the CMA for evaluation. The cartridges have been undergoing various backbreaking drills since last month. Today we are going cover what this means for Maurica.

LSW17 chambered in 17 Fireball During training exercises

Now it's no secret that the CMA has been gaining influence across the vast swaths of central and western Maurica. For the last decade they have been involved in the nations needs more than the actual government. While the actual Maurican Provisional Government has sat inside Danbore silent as terror groups ravage the rest of the country, the CMA has been active in stopping the terrorist organizations.

For those of you who don't know. The Central Maurican Alliance was formed in 2005 after a series of particularly savage attacks were carried out on a number of Maurican cities, towns, and villages. Prior to these events, cities pooled together money to hire private security companies to protect their settlements, most of the security companies were based in Danbore and sorely lacked empathy for their clients. Often failing at their job and stealing from the villages they were supposed to protect.
Upon hearing of the 2005 attacks, Felix Gest (the owner of a security company) packed up and left Danbore. It was clear that the government wasn't doing anything to these settlements except collecting taxes and brutally oppressing any insurrections. After leaving Danbore and setting up in the once prosperous industrial city of Magnolia Felix began urging others security companies to join him. After a few years of coaxing Felix finally had a sizeable group of armed men that could protect their country. On July 2nd, 2007 the Central Maurican Alliance was formed as a temporary task force to protect the people of Maurica while also participating in the Maurican elections to gain power. All went smooth until the President (Michael Chimbo)'s elections were up. In a sadly expected move. Chimbo abolished the constitution and declared himself leader for life and jointly declared the CMA and all of their employees enemies of the state.

A small series of skirmishes took place for a few months until the CMA retreated into Central and Western Maurica before Chimbo escalated the fighting further. There, the CMA has been busy pushing for independence and cleaning up the terrorist cells in the vast country. Due to the CMA's stance on free trade and human rights many have crossed the heavily guarded (yet unofficial) border between the CMA and Maurica and small but promising industrial bases have been formed.

Short history lesson aside, back to the topic at hand. The CMA has been gaining funding to the point where outfitting soldiers is happening and purchasing light armor is not too far off. Now, I know what you all are thinking.. When will Danbore be back in the hands of the free!? And that's a good question. The provisional government doesn't have much in the way of armor either but they are heavily dug in and capable of fending off attacks. However, the CMA has stated that violence against the provisional government is a last resort. The CMA's goal is to peacefully unite Maurica under the banner of freedom and peace.

[Prusei]

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SECRET MILITARY SOCIETY COMES INTO LIGHT!

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The reported logo of the "Dead Man's Hand".

By Andris Jansons, Political Columnist

VANDEVAR, PRUSEI - According to state officials, an rogue organization has come into public knowledge. As evidence had been gathered up and analyzed for the returning of the regulation of officers with dissident ideals, communications, documents, and even witness statements have all lead into the confirmation of the existence of a secret military society known as the "Dead Man's Hand." This traitorous organization has been confirmed to have formed as a coalition between Republican and Communist elements within Prusei, however the details of the societies origins are currently unknown. The rogue order has infiltrated many elements of the Wālsteikarris, the extent of which is still truly unknown, but being deeply investigated.

Out of 1,700 Officers originally estimated to have been reported of holding dissident views, an estimated 1,300 officers are believed to be a part of the Dead Man's Hand, with a presently uncalculated number of soldiers and other members of the Wālsteikarris suspected of involvement. Many within the Aūktskumāndan suspect panic within the state to ensue, as they are uncertain of the loyalty of over one sixth of Prusein Officers, and countless more soldiers. The risk of the Aūktskumāndan being compromised is real, however it is believed to be unlikely.

The nature of the Dead Man's Hand is unknown, the current information only showing what they are; dissenting Communists and Republicans disrespecting the Aūktskumāndan and little more. However their goals are unknown, but can only be assumed to be for Republican or Communist reform, or for the installing of a new regime, though the ousting of the Aūktskumāndan and the Prusein Soldiers State. The Lord Protector Monte has stated those involved in this society will be harshly punished, the extent of which was unstated. Seemingly the end of the Lord Protector's relatively Hands Off policy, he has come under more fire from those in the Aūktskumāndan, and the usual suspects in the Wālsteikarris.

Regardless, a wise Prusein should expect a Wālsteikarris crackdown of anything affiliated with the Dead Man's Hand, or Republican or Communist thought. Even more so than one would have expected from the coming officer purge.