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[Caspiaa]

Health officials say there are at least 16 confirmed cases of Sora virus in Caspiaa.
A month out from the World Cup, the Sora virus is putting concerns on crowds intending to gather

Viitaniemi - With barely a month to go until the historic 50th World Cup is hosted in Viitaniemi, Prime Minister Tullia Grönberg said on Saturday morning that the government's approach to the emerging spread of Sora virus will be an "extremely cautious and grounded, optimistic mission", with health officials today confirming 16 positive cases of the illness as most travel has been restricted from East Adula. The highly transmissible strain of the hemorrhagic fever has been classified as an airborne disease, and the spread from Mulfulira over the past several weeks only gained widespread public attention within the past 24 hours after Mulfulira's government confirmed more than two hundred cases and several deaths. The first cases confirmed in Caspiaa originated in individuals who had been vacationing in Marmatiasa in the past week, and contact tracing from those patients revealed other cases from a flight attendant on their return plane, and three family individuals living in Tõrnu.

"We fully intend to allow crowds to witness the excitement and energy of the 50th World Cup, but we are taking extreme cautionary measures ahead of time to curb the spread of this undeniably dangerous virus," said Grönberg. "Wear masks, distance in public, if you exhibit symptoms please refrain from extending yourself in public. If you're able to test, confirm that you have the virus, then isolate. Drink fluids. Remain safe."

Sora virus attacks blood cells, which transit the virus through the body into liver and kidney cells. Symptoms usually begin with sweating, fevers, and a rash, but can culminate in vomiting, bowel motions, and bleeding. Historically, the virus was only transmitted by exchange of bodily fluids, like blood, saliva, and semen. But this strain has officials alarmed because it can also be transmitted through droplets in the air. As a result, officials are warning the public to distance, so that droplets containing the virus can disperse in the air before infecting an individual, and mask wearing has been advised.

The 50th World Cup is expected to draw millions of people to Caspiaa, of which hundreds of thousands are already in the country. It remains to be seen what travel restrictions may be put in place due to the virus, and how that might impact the tournament.

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[Emmiria]

Government issues screenings for foreign arrivals as dozens test positive for Sora-24
6 deaths in Emmiria are believed to have been caused by the virus

Public goers wearing masks in Kuye, February 24th, 2024

OPINION by Assan Knalla

RHAGA - President Akram Sulaiman signed an executive order, later strengthened by additional measure in votes by the Consultative Assembly, to close border crossings with Mulfulira and to screen foreign entries through airport customs throughout the country as cases of the Sora hemorrhagic virus spike throughout East Adula. Emmiria's Ministry of Health and Relief Coordination stated that at least 40 people have tested positive for the contagious and deadly virus in the past day, coming after the formal announcement of the Mulfuliran government that they cannot say for certain how many cases there are. The MHRC also stated that at least six deaths in northeastern Emmiria have been attributed to the virus, marking the first known deaths outside of Mulfulira as a result of the disease.

"We understand that the severity of what we already know is probably exacerbated by what we don't know," Sulaiman grimly said in a televised address. "We are solemn in our pursuit to combat this virus, and we will work with international partners to curve the spikes in transmission, but in the mean time it is up to all of us to restrict ourselves in order to save ourselves."

Emmirians have been advised to wear masks in public areas and practice social distancing, the typical response for viral outbreaks. Emmiria's large and highly urbanized population has been susceptible to widescale outbreaks in the past, with concern for the severity and transmissibility of Sora-24 of great note in this event.

Screenings for all foreign arrivals in Emmiria is now mandatory, and anyone going through customs in international airports will be given masks and blood tests to detect the virus.

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[Beatavic]

MINISTRY OF HEALTH ANNOUNCES FIRST CASE OF SORA-24

Alameda, Greenbridge - Friday afternoon the Ministry of Health announced its first case of the Sora-24, also dubbed the ‘Sora Virus’. The infected person, a 36-year-old Beatavician national was returning from a trip to Mulfularia, where the virus originated. The Ministry of Health released a statement shortly after the confirmed case; “It has come to our attention that a Beatavician citizen has tested positive for the Sora Virus. That person has since been placed in quarantine, and at this time there is no threat to the public.” Shortly after the infection, they also announced that all Mulfularian nationals and those who had traveled to Mulfularia within the last 2 weeks would not be allowed to enter Beatavic and that Beatavician nationals who had traveled to Mulfularia would be tested for the Sora virus and quarantined.

The ministry also did not advise citizens to wear face masks, however, has warned that could change at any given moment. Prime Minister Carter Nelson called for a press conference Friday evening and during that press conference, had this to say. “It has come to my attention that someone in Beatavic has tested positive for Sora-24. I have ordered that all travel to and from Mulfularia cease temporarily until the virus can be contained worldwide. There is no threat to the general populace as of now, and we will do everything in our power to make sure that remains the case”

Despite the Ministry of Health not advising citizens to wear face masks, several municipalities, most notably Amstelvoort, Klingtern, Rouville, and Harlingen have advised that residents wear face masks in public spaces. Gran Telea, alongside several cities in the Gran Telea-Fairbrook metropolitan area, are considering face mask mandates and has warned residents of a potential outbreak in the region.


Gran Teleans commuting to work via TeleaStadslink




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[Besmenien]

February 24th, 2024

First Sora virus infection in Besmenia

Laitstadt-Metakumburg International Airport: As of today, due to the soravirus outbreak in Mulfulira, there are no more flights there for the time being

Author: Vanessa Blumthal

An infection with the Sora virus has been confirmed for the first time in Besmenia. A man from the federal state of Lemberland has become infected. Federal Health Minister Christian Gottlieb sees Besmenia as well prepared.

An infection with the Sora virus has been confirmed for the first time in Besmenia. A 44-year old man from Lemberland who came back from vacation from Mulfulira a few days ago was infected, said a spokesman for the Lemberland State Ministry of Health. The symptoms of the virus are usually fever, sore throat, muscle pain, and headaches. These are usually then followed by vomiting, diarrhea, rash and decreased liver and kidney function. Four people have already died from the virus in the main country of spread, Mulfulira. According to the Lemberland State Ministry of Health of, the patient in Lemberland is in good clinical condition, the statement said. "He is being monitored medically and is in isolation." Federal Health Minister Christian Gottlieb was not surprised by the appearance of the pathogen in Besmenia. “It was to be expected that the virus would also reach us,” he explained. “The Federal Republic is well prepared. After the suspicion was confirmed, the people with whom the patient had close contact would now also be examined. This will prevent the spread of the virus.”

The Federal Army is working on plans to fly out the Besmenians who are in Mulfulira. This is intended to protect you from possible infection. Accordingly, the federal government plans to send one or two jets from the Besmenian Air Force to Mulfulira. So far, 90 Besmenians who are currently in Mulfulira have reported to the Besmenian Federal Foreign Ministry. Besmenians in Mulfulira are advised to avoid contact as much as possible during their stay there, to wear face masks, and to go into quarantine for 2 weeks after their arrival in Besmenia

With the first infection in Besmenia, Prime Minister Elisabeth Rademacher warned the population about the health-threatening consequences of the virus. Rademacher did not announce any specific measures, but appealed to citizens to avoid unnecessary encounters and to follow the rules. She also stated that due to the dangerous extent of the virus, it would be possible to hold a conference with the governors of the Besmenian federal state soon in order to agree on possible health measures at the federal and state levels. When asked about the upcoming presidential election on March 10, Rademacher replied that it will take place as planned, but with stricter rules so that the polling stations are well prepared for all measures against the Sora virus infection.

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[Wallenland]

THE NATIONAL WALLENE NEWS
2nd Bombing in Vao'okoà

The Workers' Liberation Front; Enanélapā Libínas Nàdego; ELN have struck again with a second bombing, this time more deadlier than the 16th of December Bombing. The bomb is believed to have been planted in a truck and left on one of Vao'okoà's busiest streets, Élo Avenue. At that moment, it was both rush hour and the market evening which police consider that the insurgents hoped for. The bomb blew up at 5:21 PM and resulted in chaos with emergency services delayed just like the 16th of December but for 16 minutes. The local and national government have set up checkpoints around the area with a daily police patrol and a temporary operations base and the police have already arrested two suspects - Zechariah Branco and Ovidio Paulozāfiolò for a possible connection with the bombing. Police estimates put the death toll at 266, most of whom died of fatal injuries - placing it as Wallenland's most deadliest terror attack.

Cases of Sora-24 in Wallenland on the rise

Ever since the Mulfuliran Ministry of Health announced the Sora-24 Virus situation, cases have risen in Wallenland drastically. The Wallene Ministry of Health had reported 1,217 cases and 22 dead last week; now, it has risen to 1,632 cases and 47 dead. The MoH has sent out guides to the public on how to deal with an infected person, recommending a 3-week quarantine for less serious cases, and how to spot symptoms early. The government has swiftly banned travel to Mulfulira and surrounding countries and has been restricting travel within the nation. Some believe that the government isn't doing enough as hospital resources are inadequate despite past fears of diseases since the Ebola Epidemic in 2001 and that they are focusing too much on the military.
https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1998725

[Mulfulira]

CHINGOLA TRIBUNE
Mulfulira's Number One News Source
February 25, 2024

Hume and government face criticism for reported cover-up of early Sora spread

CHINGOLA - President Tayyib Hume and his government are facing mounting unpopularity and calls from opposition and much of the public to step down due to the initial secrecy surrounding the severity of the Sora-24 outbreak, which has currently seen widespread infection throughout the world, with at least 40 countries reporting cases, and today the Ministry of Health announcing that there have been 5,782 confirmed cases in Mulfulira in addition to 600 deaths attributed to the virus. Hume said of the calls for his government's resignation that he would not do so, vowing to see the crisis through to an end. But already the twice impeached president, who also announced his intention to seek reelection next year, has been accused by his own Minister of Health of restricting what information could be given to the public about the initial outbreak of Sora last month in Qubakh.

"President Hume purposefully and methodically misdirected the public by directing his cabinet to underreport and cover up initial outbreaks," Feridun Onut, the Director of the National Health Commission said on Sunday. "Our cases were far wider and more severe than what we announced on Friday, and it is clear to us that the President's compatriots wanted to decrease alarm by lying to not only our populace, but the world, which is now paying for it."

Initial public confirmations of an outbreak were made in late January, but the government had claimed that only a dozen or so cases had been detected and isolated, with 2 people in Qubakh having died as a result of the highly infectious and deadly disease. On Friday, Hume admitted that there were 217 confirmed cases and four deaths, and that several infected individuals may have left Mulfulira and traveled abroad. Since then (two days ago), testing has revealed 20 times the cases and far more deaths, set to well pass the grim toll of 647 people from the previous deadly Sora outbreak in 2002.

President Hume on Sunday finally ordered the closure of national borders and the suspension of all non-medical flights out of Mulfulira, an act which many say has come too late and with no purpose as most nations around the world have already suspended all travel too and from Mulfulira as a result of the outbreak. 40+ countries have reported outbreaks of Sora-24, directly traced back to people who traveled from Mulfulira in the past two weeks. Most significant in the statistics of the outbreaks can be seen in Wallenland, where inadequate health care facilities, an ongoing insurgency, and recovery from a volcanic eruption has seen a massive spike in cases and more than 40 dead. 6 people in Emmiria have reportedly died form Sora with at least 40 positive cases. Lutharia and Shoassau have also reported cases and at least one death in each nation. Similarly, Caspiaa has reported more than 60 cases, and though public health measures are in effect, the government has stated the 50th World Cup is expected to continue as scheduled in April.

An investigation into the source of the virus outbreak has reportedly traced back to a meat shop in Qubakh, where infected meat (likely sheep or goat) was sold to a family which was at the center of current tracing, and who have since died. The store, and the individuals who run the store, are not being publicly named for their safety, though the Health ministry tracing programs have gotten in contact with those who have come through that shop in the past month.

[Shoassau]

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CHO issues public health emergency of international concern over Sora
Shoassau has additionally issued tighter health notices and has banned public gatherings in closed areas

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COURBAGNE- The Coalition Health Organization has issued a public health emergency of international concern due to the alarming rates of new cases and deaths from Sora-24, the deadly and highly contagious strain of the sora virus. More than 14,000 people around the globe have tested positive for the disease, with nearly 1,000 dead. At least 40 countries have reported positive cases, with only Ausiana appearing to have not detected contagions yet. CHO Director Baudouin Fétique issued the declaration two days after the Mulfuliran government admitted they lost control of quarantine for the virus.

Prime Minister William Eurenne today further tightened restrictions for the public health emergency, restricting all foreign travel for at least the next two weeks, and banning public gatherings in closed spaces for two weeks. Upcoming Premier 1 matches, including a division-determining game between Menerbes Union and FC Honfleur, will still be played though without crowds.

"This is certainly a testing time for our country and its healthcare infrastructural capabilities," said Eurenne, "and we know the hesitancy of the public to carry out and adhere to such positions, but this is vital to securing the health of our people and our neighbors."

Shoassau recorded a total of 80 cases of Sora-24 on Sunday, and twelve people have died as a result of the virus.

The Coalition Health Organization (CHO), which focuses on international health issues and disease eradication, is another of the CCA's largest agencies which founded in 1977. In 1982, the agency announced that the eradication of smallpox had been completed. In subsequent decades, CHO largely eradicated polio, river blindness, and leprosy. Additionally, the CHO co-ordinates the Coalition's global response to HIV/AIDS. The CHO is headquartered in Courbagne, New Elkland.

Among the more recent health crises that CHO has helped mediate are the 2022-23 Ebola virus pandemic, the 2019-21 bovine flu epidemic in Drambenburg and Shoassau, the 2012 Central Adula Ebola epidemic, and the 2009 Nortua flu pandemic.

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[Zamastan]

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TRAVEL SUSPENDED WITH ADULA AND NORTUA AS SORA CASES RISE

The Department of Health and Human Services confirmed a total of 1,290 cases in Zamastan

GLOBAL AFFAIRS CORRESPONDANT: Travis Canterbury (TravisCanterburyOfficial)
TOFINO - The Armitage administration has suspended all travel between Adula and Nortua for a period of three weeks, a historic and sweeping measure in an attempt to curve the spread of the highly contagious and deadly Sora-24 virus, which the Department of Health and Human Services says has infected at least 1,290 people, of which at least 200 have died in the deadliest viral outbreak in Zamastan in over fifty years. Public health advisories are in effect and most businesses across the country have mandated mask wearing indoors, social distancing, and sporting events have been either suspended or proceeded without audiences. President Armitage has postponed upcoming state visits to Nortua, where she was set to address the Alliance of Nortuan States in Elbresia, and made a televised address from the Presidential Mansion where she called the pandemic a "test of our nation's ability to overcome crisis, a test we will pass, through hardship but determination."

The first reported patient with Sora-24 in Zamastan entered the country three weeks ago after traveling from Mulfulira. That patient reportedly died, but not after most of her family was infected with the highly transmissible virus. The majority of cases in Zamastan have been reported in the south, with more than 60% of all reported cases in and around Anchorhead. Other cases have been reported in Tofino, Providence, Jade Harbor, Titania, and Tregueux, but the administration's pursuit to battle the virus is to keep the detected cases isolated with treatment.

Armitage's administration is, however, facing criticism due to the fact that the Department of Health and Human Services does not currently have a secretary running the vital post. Armitage's infighting with her own party and the putting forth of a nominee who was widely distrusted by both the conservative and liberal blocs in congressional Hall led to the president deciding to refuse to put up a post. While the department is being run by the deputy, Charles Beller, and all essential functions have been reported as properly managed, the absence of a coherent leadership for the public has captivated negative tones. Additionally, failures to detect early cases of the disease brought negative attention to Alenchon province government officials.

Sora virus disease (SVD), also referred to as Sora hemorrhagic fever (SHF), is a viral hemorrhagic fever in humans. Symptoms typically start anywhere between two days and three weeks after infection. The first symptoms are usually fever, sore throat, muscle pain, and headaches. These are usually followed by vomiting, diarrhoea, rash and decreased liver and kidney function, at which point some people begin to bleed both internally and externally. It kills between 25% and 50% of those infected – about 30% on average. Death is often due to shock from fluid loss, and typically occurs between six and 16 days after the first symptoms appear. Early treatment of symptoms increases the survival rate considerably compared to late start.

The virus is transmitted when infectious particles are breathed in or come into contact with the eyes, nose, or mouth. The risk is highest when people are in close proximity, but small airborne particles containing the virus can remain suspended in the air and travel over longer distances, particularly indoors. Transmission can also occur when people touch their eyes, nose or mouth after touching surfaces or objects that have been contaminated by the virus. The virus replicates very efficiently in many cells, producing large amounts of virus in monocytes, macrophages, dendritic cells and other cells including liver cells, fibroblasts, and adrenal gland cells, through contact with mucous membranes or skin breaks which allows it to enter the bloodstream. Sheep and goats are believed to be the normal carrier in nature; they are able to spread the virus without being affected by it. Diagnosis is confirmed by testing blood samples for the presence of viral RNA, viral antibodies or the virus itself. People who have recovered are not infectious.

Armitage, regional governors, and Congressional Hall have all placed blame at various places, but a shared site is Mulfulira. President Tayyib Hume is under fire for reportedly having directed his government to coverup early outbreaks of the virus, which has left disastrous ramifications for effected communities.

DAVIDSON SECURES GLP NOMINATION AS GUNN DROPS OUT

Pahl's GLP primary resulted in overwhelming returns for Senator Davidson, and led Euan Gunn to drop out of the race and endorse Davidson.

POLITICAL AFFAIRS CORRESPONDANT: Edward Renene (EddyReneneOfficial)
ALANIS - Arthur Davidson now has a clearer path to the presidency in September's general election, as the GLP's primary in Pahl province closed with overwhelming percentages for the Holish Islands' senator, and Euan Gunn determining to end his own campaign after falling far short of his stated goals, and ultimately endorsing Davidson. Davidson secured a whopping 83% of the GLP's primary vote in Pahl, with Gunn only taking 10% and other candidates emerging from the remaining 6-7%. With only 4 provincial primaries left to go, and Davidson soaring to the front of all polling in those races, GLP chairperson Ellis Jackson stated the party leadership would now rally behind Davidson as the presumptive candidate for president, and that all other efforts will be levied towards local elections to try and regain the Senate and maintain the lower Chamber in September.

"The people of Pahl have spoken," Davidson said, speaking to supporters in his victory speech in Alanis, "as have the people of Jade province, and Tregueux, and Verdesia, and the Northern Isle, and Gangkou, and the Holishes, and Alenchon, and Cayenne, and Lyonnais, and where we have not lost a single primary, we have seen the spirit of our party, of our nation's people, and the collective desire for a change in direction for our great nation!"

Davidson's campaign has now shifted towards a general election approach, with many ads on television from the campaign targeting the Armitage administration and highlighting policy proposals by Davidson to a national platform.

"I had hoped to stay in this race well into the final days of the provincial primaries, but I see the writing on the wall and I know that our party's path is determined to secure our nation's futue," Euan Gunn said in a concession, to disheartened supporters in Foreman City. "In that spirit, I am suspending my campaign, attributing all resources to helping my friend and colleague, and our next president, Arthur Davidson. Where we disagree in many policies, we are aligned in the pursuit of a new Zamastan, the end of un-ended conservatism in the executive, and the restoration of our nation's greatness."

Davidson leads President Armitage by nearly 20 points in most polls, still nearly 7 months out from the general election, but with rising popularity for his relatively moderate approaches to what many Zamastanians have cited as an unpopular administration. Armitage's reelection campaign manager, Harold Bannersnan, has also caught negative press over the weekend due to his comments of Davidson's family, directed towards his sister who works at a cultural exchange school in Yuan and calling her a "potential national security risk."

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[Sateroc]

Panic in Sateroc as Sora Virus Spreads


The virus is due to have a large impact on Sateroc at a crucial point in politics

22:43 27.2.2024
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Earlier today, the Saterocian Ministry of Health announced that there were at least 62 confirmed cases of Sora in the country, as unconfirmed reports of several cases all the way in areas such as the region of Cascutia had been floating around Saterocian media. However, it is speculated that there are many, many more cases that have gone unaccounted for as the deadly virus spreads throughout Saterocian territory.

The local governments of Saroq, Svartrosk, and Mounel have announced that they would be imposing a total lockdown in response to the rising cases, shutting down airports and seaports as the government in Kolkesburg issued travel warnings for several regions which have seen Sora virus cases skyrocket. Kolkesburg has also announced that it would imposing a mask mandate and social distancing policies across the nation due to fears over the virus spreading into the rest of the nation, following 3 confirmed cases being announced in the city of Qaqarsville. Public events and gatherings were cancelled as well, with the government announcing that it would fine those who attended public gatherings.

With the virus finally reaching Sateroc, days of waiting have finally ended with the confirmation of cases in the Saroq region. As many have described it, the past few days have been filled with tension as the virus slowly made its way up to Sateroc, nation-by-nation. According to unofficial reports, the first person to have contracted the Sora virus was a older man travelling back from Mulfulira after a few days in the country. He presumably spread the virus to fellow travellers and relatives back home in Elmonton. According to official reports, he is currently in critical condition, fighting for his life in order to prevent himself from being the first victim of the fatal virus in Sateroc.

The Sora virus, otherwise known as Sora hemorrhagic fever, is an infectious virus transmitted by particles which can enter a person's body throuh their eyes, nose, or mouth. One infected, a person will typically experience symptoms anywhere between two days and three weeks after being infected. Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhoea, rash and decreased liver and kidney function, with both external and internal bleeding in some cases, usually later in the infection. Those who are infected usually have a 70% chance of surviving by the time symptoms start to show.

The virus first appeared in Mulfulira from unknown, before spreading worldwide beyond the country's borders and into ofher nations. As the virus rapidly spread throughout the world, Sateroc's health ministry braced for impact, making the decision to shut down schools nationwide and forms of public transportation early, before the first few cases were officially reported in the country.

Asked about the handling of the virus, President Slach had this to say to reporters:


_{Pres. O. Slach ". . . my administration will work to the maximum to make sure the virus- to make sure that the amount of fatalities is limited. Of course, there will be deaths, and we pray for those poor souls, but it is something we cannot avoid. What happens next is in the hands of the people."}

The virus comes at a crucial point, as elections are scheduled to be held this June in order to select Sateroc's leader following the brutal internal conflict that tore the country apart in 2023. Nearly a year after the beginning of the war, Saterocians continue to seek ways to rebuild their lives, however the ongoing pandemic could jeopardize these efforts. Candidates vying for Sateroc's presidency could also use President Oljon Slach's handling of the health crisis as a way to sway the population in their favor, depending on how he handles it in the coming months.

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[Besmenien]

March 1st, 2024

35th ANS Summit to take place virtually

Logo of the 35th ANS summit

Author: Marcus Assinger

This weekend, the 35th ANS summit was originally supposed to take place in Helmfurt, Besmenia. However, due to the recent Sora virus infection, which occurred at the end of February and was declared a pandemic by the Coalition Health Organization (CHO) a short time later, international travel has been suspended for the time being. Instead, a virtual ANS summit will take place for the first time, chaired by Besmenian prime minister Elisabeth Rademacher and ANS Secretary General Harriet Mastersonn. In addition to the 16 heads of states/government, Zamastanian president Sabine Armitage will also attend the virtual summit as a guest.

The topics of this year's summit are, in addition to political and economic relations, the military deployment of the ANS in the Operation Afton in the Zalluabed civil on the side of WEDA. The current Sora vius pandemic will also be addressed as a topic.

The ANS summit has been held every year in March since then founding of the ANS in June 1989. Participants are the heads of state/government of the respective member countries and the ANS secretary-general and sometimes guests. The economic and political guidelines are determined at the ANS summit. At the summit meeting in the election years of the secretary-general, a candidate for the office of ANS Secretary-General is selected and nominated the participating heads of state/government.

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[Mulfulira]

CHINGOLA TRIBUNE
Mulfulira's Number One News Source
March 4, 2024

Even as infections begin to curb, 5,000+ have died of Sora in Mulfulira

CHINGOLA - The Coalition Health Organization (CHO) released updated tolls from the Sora virus pandemic in Mulfulira, stating that while infections are curbing downwards in a positive development attributed to isolation measures, at least 5,000 people have died as a result of the highly infectious disease and more than 40,000 total cases have been known. President Tayyib Hume, still facing heavy pressure from both the public and opposition leaders to resign over his government's handling of the crisis, said on Monday "that while the toll is heavy to bare, the trend is moving downwards and we can see a light."

The CHO report stated that the spread of the Sora virus is still a threat and of grave concern, though recent trends have shown its multiplication factor having declined in the past week since global attention to the virus spurred shutdown and distancing measures across the globe. In Mulfulira, the epicenter and heaviest hit nation for the pandemic, public officials have been clamping down hard on those who break curfews and mandated lockdown periods, with prison sentences and strict fines being levied. President Hume faced early criticism for not doing anything in the way of protective policies, but has now come under fire for being too "authoritarian" in response, as one opposition leader stated.

"It's rules for thee and not for me," MP Kurtt Duvina said, referencing the President's personal lax affairs. "First he refused to shutdown outbreak spots, and only after his negligence and refusal to take command led to the global pandemic we now see, he began to impose criminality on those who did nothing but suffer under his failure."

[Janapa]

JANWARKAN COASTAL
Janapa begins to reopen following two-week-long lockdown, but travel restrictions remain in place

President Kendrick Mehans.

President Kendrick Mehans authorized tourism industries to begin reopening procedure, following a nearly two-week long lockdown of Janapa as the government's response to the unmitigated spread of the Sora virus. Initial fears of an outbreak in Janapa, combined with the country's underdeveloped healthcare service sector prompting concerns on how it would plausibly be handled, led to Mehans authorizing a full shutdown of the country. 6 total cases were recorded in Janapa since February 20th, with one fatality as a result. Janapa's decision to fully lockdown the country is in contrast to most other nations, where only localized lockdowns have been instated for areas with outbreaks, and widely speaking only cautionary procedures have been implemented like mask wearing and social distancing.

Janapa's lockdown has received praise for effectively curbing any spread of the highly transmissible virus to the densely populated islands, but also received a share of backlash for its suddenness and restrictiveness. One local the Coastal spoke with stated that while he was frustrated with the lockdown, he understood its importance and the effect it had, and said that he was glad it only lasted two weeks.

"I was quite bored," he said. "I'm glad the impact wasn't dramatic here, as it was elsewhere."

Of the 6 reported cases, 5 have since recovered and are continuing isolation as a precaution, and one patient died.

Strict travel restrictions are still in place in Janapa: Janapan nationals have been warned against traveling abroad, and all people arriving in Janapa from the few areas still allowed full travel are mandated to vigorous health screenings upon entering customs and are then placed into 2-day quarantine to monitor for symptoms.

"We aren't taking any chances," Mehans said. "This is the reality of this disease. We can reopen to our communities, but the world needs to destroy the virus before we return to full travel allowance."

[Wallenland]

THE NATIONAL WALLENE NEWS
Deaths from Sora-24 rapidly rises to 300+

Only 9 days have passed and the death toll has significantly risen to 336 with another 5,851 cases - the second highest in death and cases throughout Iearth. The Wallene Ministry of Health has issued warnings for domestic travel and has closed down nearly all travel to the rest of Iearth with Minister of Health, Abdollah Lénlopā'espàdà, saying in a recent broadcast to "stay calm and remind your family and kids to stay calm [...] Wallenland will forever persevere in such times", yet health facilities remain inadequate and are being underfunded - pressuring PM Kortéz Okoàzāláhàtimemālopíg in his rerun for the premiership in August.

Unusual 'rain of fish' in Élozājāpa

A rain-storm that lasted for about 6 hours had left an unexpected aftermath - fish. Locals that walking or driving outside were hit by a "sudden swarm of flying fish", one local puts it and another stated that it was a "strange miracle" as many decided to take home these flying fish in shopping bags, baskets and even shirts. Local authorities have spent time to clean up the fish on public roads, obviously citing safety risks, and local churches and food charities have jumped to help with the clean up in exchange that the fish be given to them to feed the many.
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[Besmenien]

March 10th, 2024

2024 Besmenian presidential election: Right-wing populist NBP candidate Schechter wins first round with 32.2%

Election result and election map of the first round

Author: Florian Schmidt

In the first round of the presidential election, one party in particular won: the right-wing populist NBP. Their candidate Jens Schechter received 32,2% of the votes. In the runoff election he will now face Erika Badt-Springer from the FBBP.

The right-wing populist NBP candidate Jens Schechter won the first round of the Besmenian presidential election with, much to everyone's surprise, 32.2% of the vote. The liberal candidate Erika Badt-Springer came in second with 25.5% of the vote. BVP candidate Gregor Zöller, who was also supported by the SDU and GPB, achieved 23.6%. The former prime minister and only independent candidate Richard Benkel got 9.3%. The democratic-socialist PBL candidate Wilfred Wetzstein received 5.2% and was able to improve his 2021 result slightly. Ingrid Frischmuth from the ZAB got with 4.2% the lowest share of votes.

The election is considered historic; for the first time, the NBP managed to get the most votes in a federal presidential election. It is also the NBP’s best result ever at the federal level. “History was written today,” said NBP chairman Markus Ernst. “A politically new era has begun.” Ernst was convinced that Schechter “will not only achieve the intermediate best time, but also the final. The BVP's poor result is a sign of the population's great dissatisfaction with the politics under Rademacher.” Prime Minister Elisabeth Rademacher viewed the result of the presidential election as “a warning signal to Besmenian democracy.” Vice Prime Minister and Environment Minister Lilia Mihailova warned of a Federal President Schechter. The Federal President in Besmenia traditionally has a predominantly representative function and is considered a symbolic figure, but he appoints the prime minister and the government and can dissolve parliament in certain cases.

Schechter wants to dismiss the government as president - Rademacher and her government now under pressure

One reason for Schechter's election victory is that he clearly touched a nerve with his issues within the population. He, the NBP and the FBBP benefited from the unpopularity of the Rademacher government. The NBP had under the ANS-critical slogan "Our Besmenia first!" raised the mood throughout the election campaign. Schechter had announced that he would keep a close eye on the BVP-SDU-GPB federal government and not hesitate to dismiss the prime minister or the federal government if things went in the wrong direction.

The result would be new elections. According to the Besmenian Constitution, the Federal President can dismiss the Prime Minister and the entire federal government, but he requires the consent of the prime minister to dismiss individual federal ministers. To date, no Federal President has ever made use of this power. Schechter has announced that as Federal President he will use his powers more than his predecessors. In extreme cases, this also includes dismissing the government. Prime Minister Rademacher emphasized on election evening that she was not thinking of resigning and wanted to continue to govern until the regular date for the 2025 parliamentary elections. But the debate about the consequences of the NBP triumph has only just begun.

Many moderate and left-wing politicians are skeptical about some of Schechter's political goals and have spoken of a secret transformation of Besmenia into a presidential republic.

Schechter and Badt-Springer go into the second round of the election

Erika Badt-Springer and Jens Schechter

According to the Besmenian presidential election law, if none of the candidates achieved more than 50% in the first round, the two candidates with the highest and second highest results will go to a second round. Jens Schechter and Erika Badt-Springer will take part in the second round of the presidential election on March 24th. Schechter wants to stick to his strategy until the second round: “I won’t change my path.” I will not mobilize against Erika Badt-Springer, I will mobilize for Besmenia."

© Today's Besmenia 2024

[East Chanchajilla]

EAST CHANCHAJILLA ENDS SORA VIRUS TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS
President Pastor cited fewer cases internationally and a lack of cases in the country.


President-elect Augustin Pastor (PDR) speaking to the press.

by Wildar Valerso
VILANJA - President Augustin Pastor authorized the reopening of East Chanchajillan ports of entry, saying that the travel restrictions put in place to combat the spread of the Sora virus had been successful, and that less than 100 cases in East Chanchajilla over the past month have since recovered or passed. While travel restrictions have been lifted, mask mandates are still enforced in public areas and most La Liga games are not being played with audiences, but President Pastor said the "end of this hard period is just in reach now." Throughout the past month, 29 people died of Sora in East Chanchajilla. Cases worldwide appear to be dropping, the citing for Pastor's decision was made on that account.

"The world hit a buffer for a while there," Pastor said, "but effective efforts to end the spread have been made and we are well on our way to normalizing everything."

Public schools and universities throughout the country are still out of session due to the virus, and they are set to resume March 25. To prevent more infections in the country, the Ministry of Public Education (SEP) had canceled sports and civic events in schools in the country.

At this point, it is possible to detect the origin of the contagion and there are no restrictions on greeting people, or on holding public events in closed or open spaces. Information is disseminated in schools and universities, as well as workspaces.

Government officials are lauding the success of the lockdown measures, saying that the third phase of health emergency planning (the epidemic phase), which would normally be reached between 2 and 3 weeks after cases would have been in the thousands, is not going to occur unless a spike in cases is seen. In the worst-case scenario envisaged by the SSA for this phase, which would imply that no measure had been applied to control the spread of the virus or care given to any sick person, Sora-24 would infect between 5% and 7% of the country's total population, which could represent up to 1.2 million people.

Jail riot in Turania kills 18
The prisoners involved in the fight were Ouacan cartel members

At least 18 prisoners have been killed during a fight at a jail in Turania, officials say. Police were called in to help restore order after prisoners attacked another group of inmates at the main jail in the regional city Tecigalpa. It is the second such clash in East Chanchajilla in recent days. Last week nine inmates died during rioting at a prison in the northern city of San Sula. The violence is blamed on overcrowding and gang rivalry within prisons.

In the latest incident, 31 prisoners were attacked by other inmates with knives and guns hours after they were transferred from San Sula prison, officials say. The inmates were connected and charged with their membership in the Ouacan cartel.

An unnamed official at the prison says the latest violence appears to be the result of a botched effort to protect inmates by moving them away from San Sula. The head of the prison system in East Chanchajilla, Antonio Suarez, said he lacked the resources to contain all violence. Human rights groups have suggested that one solution would be to speed up sentencing in order to reduce overcrowding.

But East Chanchajilla is a country with limited resources, and any concerted attempt to tackle the endemic violence both inside and outside the prison system could take decades to show results, our correspondent says.

[Besmenien]

March 12th, 2024

Rademacher resigns as prime minister because of a lack of support within the BVP

Elisabeth Rademacher

Author: Florian Schmidt

Elisabeth Rademacher resigns from her position as Prime Minister. Rademacher drew the conclusions from the lack of support within his party.

"The question is: Do you have full support, strong support in the party? I have to answer that with no. This strong support has been lost. The majority is not enough, but I would still like to thank all my fellow campaigners who are in this have stood by me for days. I am drawing the conclusions from this lack of support and resigning from my functions as Prime Minister as of today. This country needs a prime minister where the party is fully behind him. The government needs a new start with strength. Anyone who does not have this support cannot perform this task,” said Rademacher, explaining her resignation during a press conference.

The immediate reason for the resignation is the disastrous performance of the BVP in the first round of the federal presidential election. The candidate of the right-wing populist and ANS-skeptical NBP, Jens Schechter, clearly prevailed in the first round of the presidential elections against Gregor Zöller, the candidate from the BVP, and the federal government. On March 24th, the Besmenians will finally decide on a new federal president. In general, the NBP success was a disaster for the pro-ANS federal government under Rademacher and a survey test of the population's support for the federal government.

The defeat was preceded by a series of further defeats for the BVP in elections in individual federal states. Since Rademacher came to power in 2021, the BVP has lost votes in every election in the individual federal states, especially in Frankenburg in June 2023, where the BVP achieved its worst result ever there with 19.4% and returned to the opposition after 30 years of participation in the state government. Rademacher had long been controversial within her own party, but the NBP's election success last Sunday made this even worse.

Even though Rademacher had been criticized for a long time and there were rumors of a resignation, her resignation was very surprising. On Sunday she refused to resign after the results of the federal presidential election were announced. Vice Prime Minister Ivar Combrinck will take over the office on an interim basis until a new prime minister is sworn in.

© Today's Besmenia 2024

[Utobania]

Autrataya And Asamandia Times

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Brauner and conservatives sweep general election, regaining majority

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Chancellor Telgado underperformed in key districts for her previous reelection

Conservative Party candidate Levi Brauner has defeated incumbent Chancellor Kennedy Telgado as his party made a historic gain in the national legislature and is posed to take majority in the next week. Brauner had been raising historic funds in campaigning the past three months, taking advantage of what he and his party call "reckless and potentially catastrophic" economic policies by Telgado. Brauner and the conservatives made significant and crucial gains in key districts which had previously been essential to Telgado achieving her second term in 2020, and her underperformance in those areas is credited with denying her a third.

"We are returning Utobania to where it needs to be," Brauner said. "Let's start again."

Telgado and her supporters had called the expansion of heavily sanctioned but widespread economic investments an important step in growing Utobania's annual GDP while also allowing for the use of public funds in larger infrastructure ambitions, but critics said the rate at which the investments are being put in place and the scope of them cannot be maintained should a global recession occur, as looming warnings in markets have shown.

Brauner has proposed similar widespread economic investments, though the key difference being far less government regulation and oversight, which the Conservative Party says will grow competition and stave off the damage a potential recession would have to both the federal government and smaller businesses.

[Besmenien]

March 15th, 2024

Thomas Pühringer sworn in as new Besmenian Prime Minister

Thomas Pühringer

Author: Marcus Assinger

Thomas Pühringer was sworn in as the new prime minister by Federal Chamber President Barbara Schröder on Friday afternoon. This makes Pühringer the seventeenth prime minister of Besmenia, as well as the ninth prime minister who comes from the BVP.

Barbara Schröder, who, as President of Parliament, is currently carrying out the duties of the Besmenian Federal President on a provisional basis until the new Federal President is sworn in, called the task of the new prime minister a “big and beautiful, but also difficult and responsible one”. Immediately before Pühringer was sworn in, Schröder released Vice Prime Minister Ivar Combrinck from interim management of the federal government's business. Schröder not only thanked Combrinck for this, but also the resigned prime minister Elisabeth Rademacher for her work as head of government. Pühringer's tasks as prime minister now include maintaining the federal government and Besmenia's handling of the Soravirus pandemic.

Thomas Pühringer served as chairman of the BVP Laitstadt from 2014 to 2021 and as Minister of the Interior and Sport from 2017 to 2021, as well as deputy mayor and governor in the state government of Laitstadt. In September 2021, Pühringer was nominated by Rademacher as Federal Minister of the Interior for her government. Until he was sworn in as Prime Minister, Pühringer served as Interior Minister in the Rademacher government.

© Today's Besmenia 2024

[Elastan]

Elastan Free Press

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Amid militancy in the south, Usavi announces elections will be held next month
Elastani forces have hit Panwar-loyalists in Yuner province

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ERITBA - Interim-president Hossein Usavi stated that nationwide democratic elections will be held to formally establish a new parliament, 16 years after elections were suspended by ousted-president Bahadar Panwar. Elections will be held next month, with Usavi intending to run alongside Prime Minister and longtime political partner Mayadav Roubi, with other parties emerging to also seek the executive. As Panwar remains in exile in Yuan, the Elastani people have slowly begun adjusting to a democratic system.

Meanwhile, General Silmi Hassan, the Chief of Transitional Security, stated that Elastani troops killed up to 60 militants as a punishing ground and air offensive against former-regime fighters in the country's southwest ran into fierce resistance on Friday, the military said. The army pounded True Elasti Revolution (ETR) positions for a sixth day since launching its latest assault under international pressure after the hardliners advanced to within 100 kilometres (60 miles) of the regional capital Hasaveli.

As Beleroskov's Defense Minister, Arkadiy Yaroslavovich, visited Eritba to communicate a possible defense aid package for the fledgling new government, between 55 to 60 militants were killed in the last 24 hours in the district of Yuner, where the "operation is continuing successfully," a military spokesman told a briefing update at army headquarters. Based on combined tolls released by the military, nearly 200 militants have been killed in Operation Retribution since tanks, fighter jets and helicopter gunships swung into action in Yuner.

The Tree Elasti Revolution, comprised of roughly 20,000 estimated fighters who sided with Panwar despite his ouster in December amid a pro-democracy coup, have held out in the southern mountain regions along the border of Jaginistan and Hordestan. The militant campaign has proved to be a serious challenge for the government of interim-President Hossein Usavi, who pledged this week not to let the country's nuclear weapons arsenal fall into the hands of militants.


Elastani soldiers operating in Yuner against ETR militants

[Zalluabed]

ZAKARABAN NEWS NETWORK
Zalluabed's National News Source

LIVE: Hospital 'hit by PRQ army'
Though the ceasefire between Feyt Ayat and the Zakaraban government remains steady, the situation has changed in Qahazar


CCA peacekeepers patrolling the enforced buffer zone in south Tuim
A self-proclaimed People's Republic of Qahazar militia has killed 91 people at a makeshift hospital inside a civilian safe zone in the last two days, two doctors with the Zakaraban government have told international press. The doctors said bombardments from the army had killed 64 people on Monday, including patients, their relatives and bystanders in Waraq. About 87 people were injured. The PRQ has denied bombing the hospital, saying that Feyt Ayat rebels carried out suicide attacks, despite Waraq being far from the CCA-moderated ceasefire line and a two-month peace between Kurdajar and Zakaraban staying steady.

An image from a doctor in Waraq apparently showing damage to the makeshift hospital there. A spokesman for the PRQ army said that although soldiers had heard explosions in the area, they had not fired any shells. The army had not used heavy weapons for some days, he said, since the government announced on Monday last week that it was halting its use of heavy weapons in the conflict zone. The army spokesman said the PRQ had launched eight suicide attacks in the space of two days.

A doctor working within the zone has e-mailed international press a number of photographs which, he says, show the aftermath of recent shelling at the hospital in Waraq. One image appears to show a father and son killed as they slept. The hospital lies within a government-designated and internationally monitored safe zone set up to protect civilians.

In contrast, the defence ministry has put on its website video clips which, it says, show the rebels moving an artillery piece through the zone they control, our correspondent says. Journalists are not allowed near the conflict zone, so the conflicting accounts cannot be independently verified.

The reports centre on a tiny strip of land on the north-east coast, where PRQ militants are still holding out against government forces. The Zakaraban-centered military has restricted the rebels to a 12 sq km (5 sq miles) area and believes it is close to defeating them in that enclave. Tens of thousands of civilians have been trapped in the area, and the CCA Security Council has urged the Zakaraban government to observe a pause in its campaign to let them out. The government says a halt would serve no purpose. Diplomatic efforts to bring more help for the civilians in the war zone have so far made little progress.

The PRQ have fought for an independent state since November 2023, amid tensions splitting military allegiances during the country's nearly 9 month long civil war. More than 70,000 people have been killed in the war, but that figure could now be far higher.

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[North Timeria]

Elections Gearing Up

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Yesterday the three leading Presidential Candidates participated in the first debate of the season at San Myshuno University. In a pivotal debate for Timeria's upcoming election, presidential candidates squared off on key issues ranging from economic policies to foreign affairs, reflecting the nation's divided political landscape. This year polls will open November 9th for citizens of Timeria to cast their vote.

Incumbent President Aneya Raso, facing challengers Tair Ventur and Livia Arden, defended her administration's record. Tair Ventur, a prominent business tycoon, is running as an independent candidate. Ventur's platform emphasizes economic reform, advocating for policies that prioritize entrepreneurship, innovation, and fiscal responsibility. Livia Arden represents the Collective Egalitarian Party and is known for her activism in social justice and environmental advocacy. Arden's campaign focuses on progressive policies such as universal healthcare, environmental sustainability, and social equity.

Last night's biggest issue was the Timerian Wage Act as all candidates had different views on how they would move forward. The Timerian Wage Act set in motion an increase in the federal minimum wage so that by 2027 the federal minimum wage would be ❖14.15. The bill also includes a number of new labor laws to protect workers and their families. Ventur garnered an audible gasp from the crowd as he promised to “-press the brakes on the Wage Act allowing the economy more time to adjust.” While Ventur has promised business owners more time to reach the ❖14.15 promised to workers, Arden has insisted on another such Act to be implemented in 2028. Ventur was also critical of President Raso contracting a Pongian company to lead the Familia Infrastructure & Transportation Act construction.

While the Universal Rights Group and the Social Nation group Pact currently hold a majority within Congress Aneya Raso’s leadership has garnered support from both parties. While both parties pushed a candidate neither of them were able to gain momentum and dropped out before the first debate. President Raso continues to hold a commanding lead following polls after the debate with an impressive 62% of viewers expecting to vote for Raso in November.

While focus has been on the Presidential Elections, half of the seats in congress and a number of local elections will take place this year. One of the most hotly contested elections so far has been the Governor's race in Ishaana. Jackson Hayes representing the Universal Rights Group and Marcus Thompson of the Social Nation Group have been in a fiercely contested race. While this election is important many see them as potential presidential candidates and that this race could determine the next President of Timeria. Analysts are expecting the race to go into a runoff and to be one of the last races called, making sure every vote is counted.

This year the Unified Right Party is also looking to regain seats after a dip in voter turnout in 2022. The party has pushed a number of new younger candidates to reinvigorate the party. One of these is 27 year old Braxton Thomas running to represent Aquarii Island District 7 which was lost in 2023 after being a Unified Right stronghold.

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Largest Zoo in Timeria Opens in Gracemeria

The city of Gracemeria celebrated a momentous occasion with the grand opening of Gracemeria Zoo and Aquarium , the largest and most ambitious zoological park in the nation. Situated along the Fuscum Bay, Gracemeria Zoo promises to be a beacon of biodiversity, education, and conservation, offering visitors an immersive experience into the wonders of the animal kingdom.

Throughout the 200 acre park the zoo is home to over 900 species from around the world. Gracemeria Zoo and Aquarium will offer visitors an immersive journey into the natural world, where they can encounter an enchanting array of wildlife thriving in their artificial habitats. The zoo is divided into 3 areas one being a warm climate the other being cold a cold climate, the last housing the aquarium's marine life. .

The Gracemeria Zoo and Aquarium serves as a hub for education, research, and conservation initiatives aimed at protecting endangered species and their habitats. With interactive exhibits, guided tours, and hands-on learning experiences, visitors of all ages can gain a deeper understanding of the delicate balance of nature and the importance of preserving our planet's biodiversity.

The Zoo will be one of the most immersive experiences available and will provide guests with a number of ways to view and interact with the animals. The zoo also incorporates an AI assistant for guests similar to the one at Synamatic Park. This all will be focused on giving guests the best experience possible. While the AI will assist guests, its main function is to enhance research. At the heart of the sanctuary's AI integration system lies a sophisticated network of sensors and cameras strategically deployed throughout the facility, capturing vast amounts of data on animal behavior, habitat utilization, and environmental conditions in real-time. This wealth of information is then analyzed and interpreted by advanced AI algorithms, which identify patterns, trends, and correlations that would be virtually impossible to detect through traditional research methods alone.

The Gracemeria Zoo and Aquarium’s main mission is to serving as a beacon of hope for wildlife conservation, inspiring future generations to cherish and protect our planet's precious natural heritage. The zoo will hopefully inspire the next generation to continue its work in conservation and research.

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[Besmenien]

March 24, 2024

2024 Besmenian presidential election: Badt-Springer wins election, becoming Besmenia's first female president

Erika Badt-Springer

Author: Konrad Häuser

Liberal FBBP candidate Erika Badt-Springer has been elected as Besmenia's first female federal president. Her challenger Jens Schechter from the right-wing populist NBP admitted the defeat.

The result is close: Erika Badt-Springer won the federal presidential election in Besmenia with 51.8 percent of the vote. Her challenger Jens Schechter got 48.2 percent. The result after the postal votes were counted was eagerly awaited. After the ballots were counted, the two candidates were almost tied. Initial post-election analyzes had shown that Schechter performed particularly well with male voters and in rural areas as well as with workers. Badt-Springer was ahead among young and urban voters. The Besmenian Federal President is elected directly by the people. Any person with Besmenian citizenship who is over 16 years old on election day can vote. This year's election was the 20th election of the Besmenian head of state since the first federal presidential election in 1920. The president's term of office is six years and re-election is only permitted once.

In Besmenian politics, the victory of the social-liberal Badt-Springers was greeted with relief. The FBBP in particular celebrated the election victory of its candidate. “Whoever leads the fight with the right-wing populists offensively can win,” said FBBP chairman Motritz Bandenburg. “It’s a good day for Besmenia and a good day for Nortua,” said Prime Minister Thomas Pühringer. “The confrontation with the right-wing populists in Besmenia continues and must be fought with all our might so that Besmenian democracy also has a future.”

With Badt-Springer, a woman was elected as federal president for the first time in Besmenia. After Otto Schulz, she is the second federal president from the FBBP. Her election campaign was characterized by a cosmopolitan Besmenia and social liberal issues. In Besmenia, the federal president primarily has representative tasks. But he can also dismiss the government and parliament single-handedly. The inauguration is scheduled for April 1st. According to political tradition, Badt-Springer, as federal president, has to suspend her party membership due to non-partisanship.

Former mayor and governor of Laitstadt Wilfried Kuschke dies at 98

Wilfried Kuschke

Author: Maggie Ehrhardt

The former Mayor and Governor of Laitstadt Wilfried Kuschke (SDU) is dead. He died on Friday morning at the age of 98. This was confirmed by the SDU Laitstadt. Kuschke led the Laitstadt regional state and city government as Mayor and Governor from 1979 to 1992. From 1973 to 1992 he was the chairman of the SDU Laitstadt.

Kuschke reportedly died after a long illness. Mayor and Governor of Laitstadt Tanja Balzer-Künert (GPB) said that with Kuschke the city is losing a committed person who gave important impulses during his time as head of government of Laitstadt. Kuschke also helped shape city life before and after his time in office and in particular strengthened social cohesion.

Wilfried Kuschke was born on January 12, 1926 in Pranzer in Metakumburg. After graduating, he came to Laitstadt and studied political science. While still studying, he joined the SDU. From 1951 to 1954 he was a soldier in the World War. In 1959 Kuschke won a mandate in the State Chamber of Laitstadt. In 1969 he became parliamentary group leader of the SDU and in 1973 chairman of the SDU Laitstadt. In the elections to the Laitstadt parliament in September 1979, the SDU under Kuschke managed to become the strongest party for the first time in 20 years. Shortly afterwards, an SDU-FBBP government was formed, which lasted until summer 2012 and is today known as the "Red-Yellow Era". Kuschke's highlights include the 1986 Football World Cup hosted in Laitstadt, and the appointment of Laitstadt as executive capital of the Alliance of Nortuan States in 1989. In 1992, he resigned from all of his positions due to age reasons. His successor as head of government in Läitstadt was Fred Meulenbeck, who held this position until 2014.

© Today's Besmenia 2024

[Sateroc]

Protests Erupt as Lockdown Restrictions Remain in Saroq and Cascutia


Sateroc's fragile stability is threatened, as large-scale protests erupt over still-in-place lockdown restrictions

20:32 25.3.2024
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Although the Sora virus has largely subsided globally, with cases steeply declining and many countries ending their lockdown policies, President Slach has stated that lockdown restrictions will remain in place in the regions of Cascutia and Saroq - while the rest of the country has been open for weeks. Of course, this has led to protests in both Cascutia and Saroq, protests not seen since the aftermath of the 2014 invasion of Saroq.

In mid-March, over the period of a few days, heads of provinces would announce that lockdown restrictions had been lifted, due to the federal government allowing them to do so. Notably, this excluded the two autonomous regions of Cascutia and Saroq, which both have not received any notices from the government allowing them to lift their lockdown restrictions. As a result, civilians have been forced to obey a curfew, avoid large social gatherings, and wear masks in public, while the rest of Sateroc has returned to normal.

After many Saroqi and Cascutian civilians voiced their anger at these policies on social media, the government seemingy doubled down, as regional administrations both restricted internet access for civilians in their respective regions for nearly several days. Following these developments, both regions saw calls for protests, which would be answered by their respective populations.

Yesterday, large protests were held all across Cascutian and Saroqi cities, protesting the governments continued lockdown policies. In Elmonton alone, hundreds of thousands of proestors broke local laws by participating in mass gatherings and refusing to wear masks. In Qaqarsville, many civilians reportedly broke their local curfew restrictions by continuing their protest later into the night.

In response to these protests, local police forces have been harsh on their crackdowns, with both Mathéo Romanov, chief administrative director of the Saroq province, and Fedot Portier, president of the Cascutian security council ordering the deployment of thousands of officers to crack down on the protests. However, the harsh crackdown has also led to many serious injuries amongst the protestors, as the demonstrations became rather violent overnight.

Today, the protests have seen a stark contrast compared to yesterday's, with a serious amount of rioting and looting occuring across major cities. Regional police have been just as violent in their response, reportedly using tear gas, rubber bullets, water hoses, and other equipment as a response to the riots. Many demonstrators and a number of police have been wounded, with protests continuing to worsen as calls for an end to regional lockdown restrictions continue to grow, and anger at the federal government begins to boil.

As a direct response to the protests, Romanov and Portier have both declared regional states of emergency, requesting President Slach to deploy troops to both regions to calm the protests down. President Slach, responding to the requests, has stated that he will hold an emergency meeting with his cabinet on Wednesday in order to decide the next course of action in terms of a possible direct intervention into Sateroc's two special administrative regions.

However, doing so could end up being a disaster for Kolkesburg. In less than a month, Sateroc will remember one year since the start of the 2023 conflict that tore the country into pieces for nearly a year. Although that war is over, the government has been forced to face the consequences. The nation's stability has remained extremely fragile since, and a decisive election this June could completely disrupt everything.

Alongside this, Saroq and Cascutia have each been facing problems of their own. In Saroq, ever since the 2014 invasion that basically forced the prosperous, yet unrecognized nation into Sateroc, protests have been non-stop, even after the 2019 revolution overthrew longtime dictator Georg Puoc. In fact, false promises by the democratic government to eventually allow Saroq its independence has led to even more anger within the Saroqi population. A local armed resistance by Saroqi partisans has also continued since 2014, which has been a thorn in Kolkesburg's side for years.

In Cascutia, which has been part of Sateroc for centuries, the regional armed resistance has been an essential part in its history. Ever since the 1960s, an armed insurgency by different groups against the Saterocian occupation has grown more and more. Heading into the 1990s, the conflict exploded into total war, as massacres, terrorist attacks, and full-on battles were the norm. This has led to increased repression by the Saterocian government against local Cascutians, even those who have remained innocent throughout the course of the conflict.

With the ongoing protests, both of these regional conflicts could seriously escalate into levels of violence never seen before in Sateroc's 21st century history, possibly even worse than the 2023 war.

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[Wallenland]

THE NATIONAL WALLENE NEWS

The Holy Week Begins, Worries of Sora-24

This Sunday has erupted in bustle as Semanià Saone, Semana Santa, or the Holy Week festivities begins. However, the annual commemoratiion of Jesus' last days has brought worry from health experts over the risk of spreading the virus. Despite the decrease of deaths and cases of the virus from weeks ago, it isn't completely gone. The Ministry of Tourism and Culture has stated that 'the Holy Week is one of Wallenland's cultural landmarks [and] that it is perhaps impossible to stop the crowds', so health experts - though frustrated with the stubborn attitude of Wallens - have sent guidelines for the coming celebrations: wear masks, keep a one metre distance from others, minimise contact, eat at home instead of at churches and church-supported sites.
The PM had recently hooted on Owler to 'keep safe and have fun for the Holy Week'.
https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=2012262

[Sateroc]

President Slach Orders 'Limited Force' to Deal with Protests, Kolkesburg on High Alert Following Terror Threats


Slach hopes to crack down on protests effectively as an oncoming presidential election loom over Sateroc

19:05 5.4.2024
Kous Urum

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Earlier today, the results of Slach's emergency meeting with his cabinet were announced, as President Slach ordered a 'very limited force' of no more than a thousand police for each Cascutia and Saroq to deal with the protests. It is expected that police forces across major cities will each contribute at least a few hundred soldiers to each region, with the primary targets being Elmonton and Qaqarsville.
In the same statement, Slach also condemned the "extremely violent nature" of the protests, and urged the demonstrators to find constructive and peaceful ways to express their grievances, instead of large-scale riots against the outnumbered regional police forces.

Meanwhile, authorities in Kolkesburg have placed the city's terror alert on the highest level, after receiving what they deemed to be very credible terror threats against civilian centers and government infrastructure. It is unknown where these threats have come from or who made them, however many within the city's government have stated on social media that they believe it to be from either terrorist groups in Cascutia or in Saroq.

Reportedly, chief commander of the Brotherhood of Kolkesburg, Naum Pavlavain, offered to support the intervention with his own forces, however this was seemingly rejected as no news of this ever came from Pavlavain. The Brotherhood of Kolkesburg, the country's most feared paramilitary unit, came into conflict with the Saterocian government during the 2023 civil war, in which they sided with the AUN against the Saterocian military. However, a few weeks ago rumors arose of a possible reconciliation between them and the government after months of an uneasy peace between both sides. These rumors seemed to have been confirmed, with the group easily being able to offer help to the government.

Protests, which have been ongoing since last week, have only continued to escalate in recent days, as the federal government has doubled down on their stance, with calls to end extended lockdown restrictions in both Saroq and Cascutia rejected. Meanwhile, the regional administrations in charge of both regions declared separate states of emergencies, requesting federal support, which today has formally been accepted.

Demonstrations have been intensifying for the past few days, with an increasing number of riots taking place across Elmonton and Qaqarsville. Yesterday, one protester was killed and a number were seriously injured by Saroqi police in Elmonton after a particularly harsh crackdown due to a series of lootings taking place in southern portions of the city.

The death of a protester reverberated across Saroq and Cascutia, as hundreds of thousands went out to demonstrate against the Saterocian government. Protests were increasingly violent overnight, with police forces reportedly using rubber bullets against a large crowd of protestors, seriously wounding many. Online, a Saroqi opposition figure posted the names of hundreds who had been wounded in the protests against the government, along with the name of the protestor who had been killed, which gained millions of likes.

Alongside this, insurgent groups across Cascutia and Saroq announced their full support for the protests against the "Saterocian oppressors", calling on the demonstrators to take up arms. A Saroqi group in particular, known as the Saroqi Republican Forces, or the FRS for short, published a video, threatening the Saterocian government if they continued to enact their harsh response against protestors. However, there is no evidence to prove that this video is linked to the current threats against Kolkesburg.

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