[IC] [TWI-Only] The League of TWI (Assembly)

[Almorea]

"Almorea will endorse Mr. Fer'sone, candidate of Aruia."

Nobody had instructed Zava as to which candidate was preferred, so he had hurriedly consulted with his aides before voting on the fly.

[Segentova]

The Segentovan Delegate takes seat in the session

[Aizcona]

The Estral delegate Eustakio Lusarreta threw open the doors to the Assembly Hall, making his way to his seat carrying a rather larger briefcase than usual he sat down quickly. Clearing his throat before leaning into his mic, he switched it on. "I apologize to my fellow delegates for my tardiness in getting back here after our Spring Recess, I had last minute items that I received from Estra. I do hope that the Secretary-General can put this business of a Deputy SG onto the sideline as we have more important topics to discuss. The most pressing of which is the incursion into the Central Canal Authority by the nations of Athara Magarat, Noronica, and the Alteran Confederation."

After quickly confirming with the Secretary-General that he could take the main podium, Eustakio stood before the assembled delegates. "Aizcona has spent the last two months focused on events in and around Athara Magarat, especially as the nation is a destabilizing force in Argus that we believe to be a threat to regional security. This incursion into the CCA brings into light other abuses by the Athara Magarati government which Aizcona places the majority of the blame in this incident on."

Eustakio opened up a presentation on his laptop that connected to the two large screens in the room for the assembled delegates to see, "The incident started when on the third of April, Athara Magarat sent an ultimatum to the Central Canal Authority, about the supposed harboring of, what the Athara Magarati government deems 'the last remnants of the 2019 Khumbuwani Revolt.' This was an intentional act of warmongering that is the standard state of action for Athara Magarat. Instead of coming to the international table, Athara Magarat decided it was out for blood."

He clicked onto the next slide, showing graphics of Athara Magarat during its recent insurrection, "This is not unexpected when looking at what has happened in Athara Magarat. This is a nation known for its instability as can be attested by the nation of Vancouvia that has been involved in counter-terrorist actions there for a number of years. This most recent revolt occurred in this past year stemming out of the murder of the nation's leader, Jrm Hangma, with the perpetrators of that still in question. While this could have been a minor conflict, the situation escalated on the 14th of February with a Sarin Gas attack that killed the leader of the Khumbuwani rebel coalition. With all the information that Aizcona has gathered, it is the official position of the Estral government that the government of Athara Magarat carried out this attack and intended to blame this attack on the rebel coalition. This is in direct violation of the arms limitation treaty imposed on the nation in the aftermath of the First Imperial War. Athara Magarat has tried to refuse to abide by the arms limitation treaty and has ramped up its abuses in the last few decades. That case is made especially by the 1991 30th Parallel War."

Clicking onto the next slide, "The Estral government is choosing to share important information that led our Intelligence agencies to come to this conclusion with the nations gathered here, these files will now be handed out." Eustakio then went onto explain the information handed out.

"Continuing onward, it is the Estral belief that Noronica is intentionally overlooking information on this attack in order to not damage their reputation in trying to meter the Athara Magarati incursion into the CCA. This brings us back into the incursion that is currently ongoing. After the ultimatum was sent the governments of Altera and Noronica were quick in their response. The Alteran response was trying to bring the Athara Magarati government to the negotiating table to not majorly disrupt shipping, although it is the Estral opinion that this should have been brought into the League. The Noronican government though has gotten involved in order to support the Athara Magarati government's incursion and is engaging in intentional warmongering just as much."

He clicked to the next slide, "I will now summarize the timeline of this incursion. After the ultimatum the CCA did not extradite the rebels to the Athara Magarati government. On the 15th of April the Athara Magarati government conducted illegal air raids into the neutral territory of the CCA which killed quote, '30 Khumbuwani separatists in suspected terrorist camps', although it is the Estral opinion that this raid was conducted on refugee camps and that while there were likely combatants killed that Athara Magarat killed and injured a large number of non-combatants. After this the Alteran military was asked by the CCA to provide a so called shield to counteract the coming Athara Magarati incursion. This though should not have occurred as the CCA is a neutral territory that should not have any outside military assets in the nation as that is destabilizing to trade. While the Alteran motives were just, they should have come to the League and called the League into an emergency session."

The slide changed, "This line of thinking has changed though within Aizcona though as the Alteran Coalition has shown its willingness to take the Canal for themselves, what started as a supposed International Intervention has turned into warmongering. The CCA began to fall into chaos with foreign militaries stepping all over its soil. A number of factions broke out due to this and fighting started with the Khumbuwani Rebel Coalition coming back largely into the foray to fight again the Athara Magarati forces. This led to many of these factions in the CCA joining with the K.R.C in order to try and get these foreign militaries out of their country. The CCA government as of this point can no longer be considered the legitimate government of the CCA as they broke the many treaties that allowed the CCA to exist by aligning themselves not only with Altera but with Athara Magarat. This has turned the Alteran-Noronican intervention into an illegal occupation."

The slide changed to one that showed many images of destruction, "Three days ago the Alteran occupying forces then conducted 48 airstrikes over a 24 hour period. This came after the partial collapse of the CCA government which allowed the Alteran led coalition to take increased control of the northern part of the CCA. Then yesterday, May 12th, Noronica landed a large occupation force in the CCA. This completely shows the intent of these three nations. They are going to invalidate the many treaties that have protected trade in Northern Argus and which created the CCA. The League must step in now before these nations become even more entrenched in their illegal endeavors. We must also contend with the fact that these three nations may have been inflaming tensions in the territory in this illegal attempt to change geopolitics in Argus!"

The Estral Delegate closed his laptop and gripped the sides of the podium, "Aizcona will not stand for this and we call for the international community to condemn these three nations unless they turn over control of nation-building in the Central Canal Authority to the League!"

[Athara Magarat]

"Honorable delegates, the Athara Magarati Federation of Hangates is deeply saddened to hear accusations that we are a destabilizing force." Thomas MacArtair addressed the chamber. "No other nation was imposed arms limitation treaties. No other nation had nearly half of territories stolen. No other nation has plunged itself in debt trying to pay war reparations. No other nation has monuments dedicated to the fallen of its belligerents. No other nation apologizes for the past as much as we do. We have always respected our position as members of esteemed organizations like the League and the RTEA to work for the peace and stability in Argus and beyond. But apparently, nations that possess nuclear weapons and have enormous military are not regional threats to peace and stability however; a nation that has been imposed severe limitations, and thus, has a very weak military in comparison to its population is the ever-present regional villain."

"We gave the CCA two weeks to revoke the asylum of the rebels. And even then, we only started targeting Khumbuwani terrorist camps within the CCA after they launched a car bomb attack in the border town of Yamphu. A terrorist attack that killed two civilians and one police officer. Carried out by a terrorist group being sheltered, pampered and funded by nefarious foreign powers. How else were these rebels able to carry our the February 14 Khotehang sarin gas attack on their rivals? With the funds provided to them by the foreign powers that wish to keep our federation divided. Mr Eustakio Lusarreta makes a mockery of the League and the MSTO as well by claiming our government is behind this particular attack. Investigators from the League, the MSTO and Noronica have regularly monitored our military capabilities. Till date, no one has found any sign that we possess any sort of chemical, biological or nuclear weapons and we neither have the military funds to do so."

"The Alteran-Magarati airstrikes have all been carried out in retaliation to attacks against our nations. If there is anything illegal here, it is the fact that the artificial nation of CCA exists and that it harbored Khumbuwani terrorists. The ancient canal was built by ancient Roendavarian colonists in Corinthus Vendriothos. Since antiquity, the southern part of CCA has been part of political entities that can be considered predecessors to the modern Magarati nation. In fact, our national figures like Srijunga Hang (who as you all know established the Khas-Kirat Empire) and historian Iman Xin Chemjong (to name a few) were born in what is now CCA. In 19th Century, rival entities Liba Hangate and Mahakirat Hangate competed to build a modern canal. But the construction and the many wars they were involved in proved to be too expensive. Thus, they sold their territories to their mutual ally - the Nyssic Colonial Empire - in order to pay their debts. You can check any historical maps and they will agree with my statements. Maps after 19th Century show CCA as part of the Noronnican Empire while those before it label the territory as hangates of Khas-Kirat Empire. This particular territory being under Noronnican administration was one of the casus belli used by the Empire of Magarat. Noronnican officials had in fact agreed to return southern part to Magarati hangates and the northern part to Alteran Republics and Segentova once the Imperial War ended. But other Free Powers prevented that from ever happening. And I would like to remind everyone that the origin of the Khumbuwani rebels lies in the Khumbuwani divisions that fought for the Free Powers. The same Free Powers that had promised the Khunbuwanis an independent nation but never delivered that promise. You can see why we believe that foreign powers fund and supply rebels in our territory with CCA as the middle-man. Does anyone here honestly believe that a nation called 'Central Canal Authority' existed before the 20th Century? And why does a canal authority need territory the size of Nicaragua or North Korea? The CCA is nothing but an illegal artificial nation built on stolen Magarati, Alteran and Segentovan territory in order to destabilize our nations."

[The League of TWI]

"I move to confirm Charles Rochester, the Vancouvian, as Deputy Secretary-General of this chamber. Furthermore, I open the floor to discussion regarding the matters raised by the Athara Magarati and the Estral delegates."

[Ainslie]

Jesse looked down at his papers before looking at the aide sitting next to him in a quite puzzled manner. He then turned his mic back on before beginning his half-rant.

"How many times does this League need to sit here and listen to the moanings of a Magarati delegate about matters which are vastly unrelated to the current circumstances!

We all have advisors here, or alternatively have experts we can seek out - I truly do not understand how diplomat after diplomat from Athara Magarat continue to waste the time of this chamber. It very much testifies against the respect your nation apparently shows to international organisations such as these. We do acknowledge that your nation is exceptional in the expectations levied against it though. However, this stems from a very long history of causing instability in these Isles. This is just another example of a dysfunctional government whose aim is to blame other nations for its own systemic problems. What is difficult to comprehend is how they call the Central Canal Authority an "artifical nation" when it really was an intervention to prevent the kind of very feuding we are seeing, one that happens within their nation and partially because of its actions now outside of it too.

This is the context that the Unified Electorates believes that the actions of Athara Magarat should be viewed within. Whilst we graciously accept the evidence of Estral intelligence, we do admit that we need time to verify these claims and hope that this is understood.

What is obvious, clearly, is that the Athara Magarati Government as an entity has no control over itself for some time - the various factions that have arisen due to the civil war testify for that. It is incredibly difficult, as a result, to believe the claim that the legitimate government in its totality could authorise any of these acts. However, we are aware that there are officials within the recognised government which could very much be aligned with both the revolters and the rebel coalition.

The ultimatum raised by the recognised Magarati Government and its treatment of its disregard are ridiculous. The Athara Magarati Government could have easily come before any of the major governments of the Isles - or even one of the organisations they apparently respect so much - to at the very least notify us of their actions and the intentions connected to it. Despite established norms of conduct, the Magarati Government decides to completely ignore the processes of extradition and multilateral action that remain to be effective across the Isles and we find out instead through the allegations of Estral intelligence agencies that your Government is involved.

It is difficult for us Ahnslens, whom have always been quite reasonable with the Athara Magaratis, to comprehend what acts such a blindside justify."

The Ahnslen diplomat then sipped his glass of water before continuing.

"However, we do not see how air raids on territory which surrounds vital shipping lanes as ever being justified nor is the entrance by land or sea of any nation-state unilaterally into it. As for the specific allegations and the theorised intentions surrounding them, independent inquiry will be needed before we act on those claims. As such, we call for the Alteran and Noronnican Governments to respect the international rules-based order and discuss with the League arrangements for independent forces to ensure stability and security in the region."

"We additionally stress that all of the sides to take their concerns to the International Court of Justice and for all parties to openly communicate their intelligence to neutral parties in the context of this dispute who have capabilities to verify claims."

[Aizcona]

Eustakio respectfully nodded to the Ahnslen delegate before he turned towards the Athara Magarati delegate, "And there it is stated by the Athara Magarati delegate, he states it right here that this is neither a peacekeeping mission or even one to root out terrorists. This is an intentional act of warmongering in an attempt to take territory and destroy a government peacefully established by the international community. This 'Illegal Artificial Nation' as my counterpart from Athara Magarat has put it, has served its capacity well in the past decades to prevent conflict over the Northern Argus Canal as it was meant to do when created by the Free Powers coming out of the First Imperial War. Once again the government of Athara Magarat is trying start a war it cannot win over territory that does not belong to it. It will not stop its insatiable thirst unless we stop them now, and their compatriots in arms halt as well."

He shook his head slightly, "I believe this admission adds more credence to what Aizcona has stated on the Athara Magarati use of chemical weapons. It brings me great pleasure that for once one of an Athara Magarati delegate's rants has proved useful for something."

Turning to the Ahnslen delegate, "While I understand why this might be a case for the ICJ, Aizcona believes it would be best for this matter to be settled in the actual League chambers considering it is largely a matter of regional security and stability. If that is what this chamber wishes though, Aizcona will be more than willing to take its evidence to the ICJ."

[Athara Magarat]

"Honorable delegates, think what you may about me wasting your time. We discussed the ultimatum with all nations currently involved in this conflict. Our government was clear on our position, our media was reporting it and we did not sugarcoat anything. If your governments were truly concerned, our ambassadors would have been summoned several weeks ago. Not now to pour your outrage and earn good karma with your citizens and your media."

"Honorable delegates, I assert once again that we have targeted only terrorist bases. This would have been called self-defense if any other nation had done the same thing. For now, whatever so-called atrocities being committed by Alteran-Magarati-Noronnican forces that Mr Eustakio Lusarreta is nothing but allegations by the Estral intelligence. The same group that also alleges our government of using chemical weapons on our own citizens."

[Athara Magarat]

"Ah yes, the peaceful government of CCA that harbors terrorists and shelters them. The same territory that has time and again been used by other Magarati criminals to escape justice from our government. The same CCA that always refuses to send these terrorists and criminals back."

"Nothing I said proves that we attacked our own citizens or that we possess such weapons."

[Aizcona]

The Estral ambassador made a dismissive hand gesture, "As usual the delegate of Athara Magarat claims Anti-Magarati bias as soon as another nation puts their foot down. I believe the CCA has also had to hold many Athara-Magarati refugees over the years due to the refugee's homeland being unstable. While I am not denying that criminals may have taken shelter in the CCA, this should have been brought to the League. An ultimatum should never have been made as the CCA should never conduct diplomacy outside of international bodies due to its position."

"None-the-less we are not here now to earn quote, good karma, we are here now because we have been collecting information and solidifying our stance unlike a few nations here we were not quick to the draw. What is the english adage? Shoot first and hope no one asks questions later? I believe that is what your so called, coalition, has been attempting. While your nation may have been clear on your position in its mind, its position was wrong and purely warmongering. Trying to claim the media as anything but patriotic in this instance is false. Onto the point of terrorist bases we can assert that what your government calls terrorist bases were instead refugee camps that possibly held rebels, after that what the Alterans targeted likely were military targets but that was after the CCA descended into chaos due to your attempted land-grab."

Shaking his head, "Frankly it is disgusting that you are attempting to push the narrative away from the fact that this is a land grab by your government which will destablize international trade as you try to take over the canal for your own nation's profit. Aizcona will not allow that, under any circumstance."

[Havalland]

Sebastian sighed standing up pinching his nose bridge obviously frustrated at this topic, finally he speaks up hoping this can stay professional. “Honorable delegates of the isles on behalf of my king... I believe that the Magarati delegate should have come to the international community about any terrorist attack, the invasion of the CCA is unjustified, we as an international community should be working together we could have invested and felt with any terrorist activities without disturbing the stability of the isles, thank you”
The knight then took his seat shaking his head, he doubted the league to actually listen and took some headache meds for the inevitable argument.

[Athara Magarat]

"Ah yes, the so-called 'Magarati refugees'. With all due respect, now, you are just spinning threads out of thin air. The people of CCA happen to be predominately Alteran or Eastern Kirati because those lands used to historically Alteran or Magarati. And the so-called refugees are nothing but members of the rebellious Athpahariya Rai; the 8 main clans of Khumbuwan that participated in the 2019 revolt. Magarati refugees are as real as the white tigress."

"Schrödinger's Magarat; the Estral nation's favorite political enemy. An ever-present warmongering military-economic threat and a destabilized nation full of refugees as you see fit."

[Aizcona]

"Schrödinger's Magarat, now that is a good one. It would almost be funny if your nation's peoples have not been a destabilizing force for the past 1000 years. And now in another one of Athara Magarat's efforts to create a massive war the Segentovans have seen fit to have their own incursion into the CCA. They don't even hide the fact that they are doing this to try and claim the land. Estra has sent a message to me that it wants to make clear, any land that a nation tries to take from the CCA we will not recognize. This is frankly disgusting."

[Athara Magarat]

"Jesus Christ, the amount of bad history you are spouting...well, I guess that is to be expected when your nations keep teaching anti-Magarati propaganda about 1 million Magaratis out of nowhere always invading your nations instead of actual history. Never thought I did have to defend the Khas-Kirat Empire in the League conference room of all places."

"The only political entity that tried to invade every other nation throughout its life was the Empire of Magarat and it lasted only for two decades. That one was indeed a destabilizing force. But any kingdom or empire that tried to wage war on every other nation for 1000 years, as you claim, would have collapsed itself due to lack of resources and manpower. Let's instead conveniently forget that the Khas-Kirat Empire was a federation of hangates that fought each other ten times more than they did against other powers; the main reason for its eventual decline in power. Let's also conveniently forget the new technologies and the advances in mathematics, astronomy, medicine, shipbuilding, cartography and arts brought by the Khas-Kirat Empire. Let's also conveniently forget the ease of international trade and the fate of many cultures and religions across the Isles that still exist today because Khas-Kirati rulers adopted them. Let's also conveniently forget that subjects of the Khas-Kirat Empire, regardless of their religion or nationality, were forbidden from being branded as slaves; in an era when most other nations kept their own citizens as slaves. But no, that would obviously go against your claims of a united empire with unlimited manpower that was always trying to invade your nations as national past-time."

"If this all this was said by the Domananian or the San Montagnan delegate, at least it would have been excusable. Their nations were unfortunate targets of multiple invasions by multiple hangates and guns. Only twice during history did predecessor states of the modern Magarati nation try to invade Aizcona: in early 16th Century by then Mahang Hyungi Pachyu Hang and during the Imperial War by the Empire of Magarat. And your nation kept its independence, a commendable fact, during both attempts. To claim your nation and the Isles has been a victim of Khas-Kirati invasions for almost 1000 years is hilarious. And we have, time and again, apologized for the actions of our ancestors. Countless monuments dedicated to your fallen are erect across our federation. And we still pay war reparations to certain nations."

"This conference room reeks of hypocrisy and double standards. We have a saying in Vendriothos: 'He who does not see lice on his body, sees water buffaloes or rhinos on another person'. That saying seems to perfectly sum up the MSTO's line of thinking. The Noronnican-led coalition's actions in Arvan and Charbagnia, and now in the CCA, have been in sharp contrast to the MSTO's 'evil enemy, never our fault' ideology. Both Arvan and divided nations of Charbgania are being rapidly built and stabilized with the support of the Noronnican-led coalition."

[Segentova]

Hugo looked at the aide over his shoulder with wide eyes, nothing something in the hope of getting a prompt to stand up and say something. Annexation? He'd never heard anything about that. He knew for sure that this slander couldn't stand. The first thing he knew he had turned on his microphone and was leaning close into it.
"Sorry to interrupt your argument, monsieurs." His English was far from perfect, coated in a thick French accent, he looked over at the Estral delegate.
"For the record, our nation is not planning to annex anything. I wouldn't know where you get the idea from. But my government's interest lies only in the upholding of law and order in the CCA...anything else is simply... a conspiracy, and... I will not stand for it. The man awkwardly rubbed his hands together and took a deep breath "Intervention was seen to be a completely reasonable action, considering the incompetence and squabbling of this panel...We would have been more than happy had you reached a conclusion earlier... That's all"
Hugo turned the microphone off and reclined in his chair "You deserve a cigarette now", he thought to himself.

[Dragao do Mar]

"As said by the Estral representative, the international interventions turned into warmongering" said Souza, the Marian delegate "Apparently, the leaders of some nations in our region became frustrated for how diplomacy works, and decided to act unilaterally, only thinking in their own interests. We are not the same region from 79 years ago that started a widespread war by futile reasons. Nowadays, to see nations pursuiting conflics in order to accomplish their selfish objectives is tremendously outrageous for Dragão do Mar, as now there exists the League to mediate these kind of disagreements."

"If Athara Magarat, Altera and Segentova leave the CCA, I believe that the other nations will agree to leave as well, and the League could find a solution that will both maintain the independent administration of the canal, and also maintain the combat against the Khumbuwani terrorists. But that would happen only if these three countries agree to retreat. To the contrary, tensions will inevitably culminate into a escalate of direct conflics between all of our nations" Souza sighs "It is never too late to give one more chance to diplomacy."

[Aizcona]

Eustakio sighed, "As usual the delegates from Athara Magarat can do nothing but yell about how unjust the world has been to their nation. None-the-less even Altera, if you have seen that press release, concedes that what your nation has done was an invasion. It's untenable your position, Athara Magarat has caused this issue. Now your nation has an opportunity, you can completely pull out of the CCA, which should hopefully provide reason for this so called coalition to pull out, the League can stabilize the nation and we can return to the status quo. Aizcona is willing to let bygones be bygones, but, the longer hostilities continue the more we will have to consider using more than strong words."

Turning to the Segentovan delegate, "You're not interrupting delegate, the League is a forum for all to provide input. None-the-less, your nation has committed a rather strong task force just for peacekeeping, if we can call it that. All your nation is doing is further destabilizing the situation. Now you can say incompetence and squabbling but so far the only squabbles have been with the nations that are currently fueling the flames here. Again I offer to your nation a branch of peace, join hands with the League, pull out your assets, and let the League return the CCA to the status quo. Because that's what we all want, isn't it? Together, under a flag of peace and unity, and not under multiple flags that signal war and aggression."

"I believe it is time to create a League plan for stabilizing the situation in the CCA. The longer we debate about this, the more fuel there is to defame the League with. Firstly, this coalition of sorts must pull out all assets from the CCA or turn over command to a unified League command. This command should be established from a nation that has no major interest in the CCA that can be spun as a possible attempt to gain control. Now while nations pledge support to this command and work with it in order to coordinate logistics, we must try and coordinate a peaceful ceasefire in the CCA. If that is impossible then we will have to take control of the territory. In this event the canal is of vital importance and it is the Estral belief that a new government should be formed, one that is more closely tied in with the League. Any rebels or terrorists should come under League control and tried by the League's courts instead of being sent to other nations where they may be treated unfairly. Under no circumstances should the borders of the CCA change, any such change claimed will not be recognized and the nation that does so shall be condemned. By the end of this, it is the Estral hope that peace and order shall be maintained with as little blood spilled as possible."

[Havalland]

Sebastian stood up again drinking some water.
“I would like to thank you delegate Eustakio for attempting to bring down the conflict, if we can please get to the matter at hand”
He cleared his throat and shuffled his notes he had been writing,
“I Knight Sebastian on behalf of King Leon Wolf the Third and the people of Havalland suggest that we come together as an international community to investigate the possibility of terrorist activities and with the SUPPORT and COOPERATION of the CCA we can stop any terrorist operations, nobody wants terrorists not even the CCA, all this requires is COOPERATION!”

[Athara Magarat]

Thomas' aide whispered in his ears about the recent developments within Athara Magarat. He sighed, "So you have the map?"

"Yes sir."



"While our government may not care about your accusations, we do care about the sentiments of our citizens. There have been a few protests from our own citizens who are fearful of our government turning into another Empire of Magarat. The Khumbuwani terrorist groups are based around three main cities: Old Libang, Sunawarshi and Chempujong. All three are historically Magarati cities. Sunwarshi was where the decisive Battle of Sunwarshi that resulted in the Peace of Vendriothos between inner hangates took place. Chempujong is the birthplace of Srijunga Hang, Iman Xin Chemjong and the Khas-Kirat Empire itself. As for Old Libang, you know what its name means - Hang's Rest or palace."

"The Red Zone is the area where most of the 'Khumbuwani terrorist camps' are located. This is where most of Magarati and Noronnican military forces in CCA are currently present. I assume the pictures of Magarati-Noronnican soldiers being stationed there is what you are referring to as invasion. The Yellow Zones have light Coalition military presence. The non-zoned areas are completely under the Central Canal Authority and we do not intend to march there for Magarati intelligence has found no signs of Khumbuwani terrorist camps in those regions. This is all within southern part of the CCA. You ought to ask our Alteran or Segentovan counterparts regarding the situation in north."

"We will be withdrawing Magarati forces in four distinct phases. In Phase 1, the we will withdraw from most of the Yellow Zones. In Phase 2, we will withdraw from cities outside the Red Zone (i.e. Old Libang and Chempujong in partiular). In Phase 3, we will withdraw from most of Red Zone. In Phase 4, we will finally withdraw from Sunawarshi, where the heads of the rebel clans are shletered. The League is invited to do whatever it wants in the Yellow Zones and the non-zone areas."

[Aizcona]

"While we do appreciate that your nation has a plan to pull out of the area it still begs the question, What gives your nation a right to hunt people down in sovereign areas? But here we are receiving reports that CCA authority is collapsing, yet you propose that they have control of the areas you did not color over in crayon? It apparently had so little authority left in the north, the region unaffected by your nation's spillover, that Altera had to establish even greater control. We seem to be getting conflicting reports from the sides who are supposedly working together to bring peace into that area."

[Athara Magarat]

"Of course there would be conflicting reports. The Alterans and Segentovans are present in the north while Magarati-Noronnican forces are stationed south. The CCA is heavily centralized and sparsely populated. And we all know why it is heavily centralized and sparsely populated. Save for a few new central cities, much of CCA is composed of historically Magarati, Keomoran, Alteran and Segentovan settlements."

[Segentova]

"You make a good point, monsieur." Hugo then paused to think over what he would say next. "Though, I would say given the situation at hand our task force is perfectly adequate for the situation. You are fully ignoring the fact that we would not have gotten involved in the area, had the league not so utterly failed in handling the events that lead to the collapse of the CCA." Hugo again, glanced over his shoulder, as if he was seeking approval from his staff for the tirade he was about to lay into. "Our capital is only a stones-throw away from the border with the CCA, we would not want anything other than a stable Authority, and to protect our citizens living and working in the area. If the Authority, or in this case the league cannot provide the necessary security... Then I say my government has irresponsibility to ensure their safety. The situation has undoubtedly forced our hand here, monsieurs. For my government, this deployment will be extremely costly, we would not have carried it out unless we thought it necessary, but you are asking us to pull out now? I'm afraid this is a request beyond reason. We cannot allow the CCA to be left to its own devices, I hope the League can jointly come up with a more reasonable plan of action. Ideally, one that takes into account the... shall we say... special needs of the countries immediately surrounding the canal, and makes sure they have a voice at the table."

[Aizcona]

The Estral delegate laughed, "League failure this, league failure that. As always nations are quick to throw out that phrase. While yes the League is a bit late to the plate, this is at the feet of Athara Magarat. Ideally this should have been nipped in the bud but we are not having this conversation a month ago. Now I can understand the need to protect your citizens working in the CCA, but would it not be better to try and evacuate them from the area rather then make an incursion into a neutral territory? Now onto your... as you say, special needs, Aizcona views the situation as this; restore stability to the CCA, reform the CCA's government structure to fall more under League authority, make sure no nation takes land from the CCA, and most importantly to ensure the least impact on shipping up north. It is my government's belief that these are reasonable goals and it hopes fellow governments in the League hold the same ideals."

[Nhoor]

Mr Naty O̦cenharemedy looked around. The black haired, clean shaven, and bespectacled man looked much younger than his 60 years but had the appearance of someone who had dismissed leasure and fun as frivolous nonsense activities throughout his life. So far, the diplomat had had a decent career but never made it to consul or ambassador, probably because his lack of insight in matters that weren't related to his job resulted in him never getting invited to parties of his peers; he didn't have any friends, and many of his colleagues probably didn't even know his first name; to them, he was the irreproachably dressed Mr O̦cenharemedy.

Mr O̦cenharemedy was appointed Nhoor ambassador to the league in haste earlier this month, when his predecessor Zamha Pwqceraqh had to resign for urgent health reasons. He made a note to take a minute to mentally criticise his predecessor's lifestyle once more during the next coffee break.

"Ahem", he coughed for attention. "Mr Secretary General, esteemed delegates, it is the belief of the government of the Dominion of Nhoor that the League should do everything in its power to restore order in the Central Canal Authority" (Mr O̦cenharemedy didn't like abbreviations) "and that additional measures may be needed to ensure the neutral status of said Authority, so that it can no longer be used as a safe haven for refugees of any nature, or claimed in part or in its entirety by any power in the Western Islands. In this, the government of the Dominion of Nhoor stands behind and agrees with the statement made by the esteemed delegate of Aizcona. The Canal is an important element of the economic interests of all nations in the Western Islands, particularly those of the northern parts, and as such should fall under our collective protection.

"To the government of the Dominion of Nhoor it is clear however that the measures that have been in place so far are no guarantee that the independence and neutrality of the Central Canal Authority can be respected. It recommends therefore that the nations adjacent to the north and the south of the Canal be excluded from any involvement in the governing of the Central Canal Authority, and that demilitarised zones of 2.5 kilometres or 1.55 miles are put in place, extending from either side of the current official borders of the Authority, and protected by an international military coalition determined by this League and excluding the involvement of the nations adjacent to the north and the south of the Canal."

[Segentova]

"Well, yes Monsieur Eustakio. The League has failed here. This SHOULD have been "nipped in the bud", as you say. But it wasn't. Why wasn't it? What was the league doing in the meantime? You were sitting here, discussing who is to blame, while you should have found a way to intervene. Evacuate and then what? Let their homes be looted and burnt down? This is not a war, monsieur. Many Segentovans have lived in the CCA since its inception, that's over three generations; there are settlements of Segentovans there, for goodness sake." Hugo filled up a glass of water and took a sip of it, then proceeded to clear his throat and continue "Listen... Stability is exactly what we are trying to preserve here, but we can not risk the CCA becoming any more unstable than it already is. That's why my country has seen fit to intervene, and we will stay there until the league has found a workable solution."
Hugo then proceeded to scratch his neck and looked over to the Nhoorian delegate, he grabbed a pen out of his pocket and pointed it at the man.
"You have no right to demand a sovereign nation give up control within its borders. This is the league and not the European Union! Being adjacent, I think it only fair my country deserves a right to have a say in matters concerning the CCA. After all our only wish in the region is simply Stability and Rule of law, I ask of this assembly only that we can find a workable solution, together. Cooperation, as you call it is not synonymous with exclusion, at least not last time I checked the dictionary"
By now Hugo was getting riled up, his face beginning to turn red, he was really starting to miss that sweet-sweet cigarette.