Flames of Revolt (APSIA Only/IC)

[Kanuri]

NAIRA BUSINESS TIME - BIG PAPER BIG MONEY August 24, 1995 BIG TIME WIN TIME VERSUS SMALL TIME REBEL LOSERS Forces of BIG WINNER OBERKAISERMEISTER BEAG DON'K'EE have struck against the rebellious village of Wangai. Last month, the local pr*testant church coaxed their godless congregation into a hunger strike, protesting the government's collectivization of their village's agriculture and modernization efforts. According to reports from the Minister of Agriculture, Ambali "Corn-rows" Moma'con, the village people are too stupid to understand how to use the tractors provided to them. Raving over the "red demons," the stupid mixed pig-babies burned their identification papers and sat in front of the newly constructed police station for days, refusing to eat. The Grand Council of Military Justice penned a cease and desist order to the village; the order was ignored and, at the request of the local police, the troops were sent in. Elements of the King's own Sturmdivision cleared the crowd, torched the village church, and arrested the congregation's leader who, in accordance with the latest edict from Majesty's Council of Spiritual Affairs, will not be named in this paper. Today, his Supreme Majesty, Hauptkaisermeistermann BEAG DON'K'EE, awarded and promoted Mr. Jaja M'cactas, a soldier who settled the conflict. Mr. M'cactas was the brave soldier who found the weak, sniveling, pr*testant preacher. M'cactas has been promoted to Oberstleutnant, received the preacher's wife as tribute, and will be tasked with repopulating the village with men of the proud aryan Kanuri tribe. His Supreme Majesty gave the following statement regarding the matter, and the lingering issue of minority conformity, during a post-ceremony press conference. Dey mixed pr*testant demons of Wangai come to me and dey cry, dey make die little baby whine. Dey come with their little white ass, baby ass, ass ass asses, and all dey little tears. Now they are done. Dey mixed white peoples, save for dey Germans - honorary africans that they are - are cancelled in Kanuri, dem and all their proxies. BIG WINNER OBERSTLEUTNANT M'CACTAS BOWS in the AWESOME PRESENCE of Herr Kaiserführer BEAG DON'K'EE and receives KANURI HIGH HONOR: BIG ARMY FANCY.

[Panjal]

Glascom August 24, 1995 Public Dispatch - The Status of Songjiang The Glasnost Community Parliament has ended a voting session on the matter of Songjiangese membership in the Glascom. The results are provided below. On the matter of Songjiangese membership to the Glasnost Community YEA - FOR suspension of Songjiangese membership NAY - AGAINST suspension of Songjiangese membership Carpathia - YEA (1) Yahel - YEA (1) Sentola - YEA (1) Pavlovsk - YEA (3) Songjiang - YEA (1) Vitolia -YEA (1) Republique du Congo - YEA (1) PR of Salamut - YEA (1) New Yangaea - YEA (1) Sudirman Sultanate - NAY (1) As a result, Songjiangese membership within the Glascom has been suspended until further notice.

[Panjal]

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Kazakhskaya Pravda


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August 25, 1995

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Breaking News - Songjiang nears Urumqi​



Songjiangese infantry moving through the Taklamakan desert


BEIJING-- In a matter of days, the Songjiangese army has pushed significantly into northern Persian territory, going as far as to enter the Taklamakan desert. In the south, Bengal and the Indian states have mobilized to assist Persian forces, but no ground has been gained or lost on the Bengali-Songjiangese front. For the time being, it seems that Songjiangese army is halting its advance to regroup it's forces.

In the diplomatic realm, bureaucratic timing seems to be getting in the way of any significant decisions on the matter by the APSIA Security Council. An SC meeting still seems likely, however, the situation is advancing at such a pace that the Security Council's ability to react to the situation is being questioned.

[Toluca-]

Government Dispatch August 25th, 1995 Formation of the American Mbali Oghuz Alician Songjiangese Association (AMOAS) ​ This government dispatch is to inform the people of the Federation of coming changes. These will be distributed to major institutions and businesses, as well as TV stations and other media corporations. On the day of August 25th, 1995, the nations of the American Federation, Mbale, Oghuz Alicia and Songjiang come together to form the AMOAS Association. This pact aims to bring together like-minded nations in cooperation militarily, economically, scientifically, technologically and diplomatically as a way to improve the global stature of member nations. AMOAS is officially led by the American Federation, where AMOAS HQ is located in Mexico. Within AMOAS HQ includes the AMOAS Forum, a platform for discussion and proposals by and for member nations. The Association will bring about a new era of strength and prosperity within both the Federation and the member nations. I personally look forward to this venture and am eager to continue serving the Federation and AMOAS in general. Eric McCarthy President of the American Federation

[Panjal]

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Kazakhskaya Pravda


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August 29, 1995

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Breaking News - East Asia stands against Songjiang​, revolt ensues



Japanese forces in training


TOKYO-- In what might be the first display of true modern warfare, Songjiangese forces have pushed through the Persian Sultanate in a matter of days. As a result of the sheer speed and magnitude of the invasion, the east Asian nations of Japan, the Joseon Empire, Pattani, Vinh, and Muang Noi have taken matters into their own hands. The five states have publicly demanded that the government of Songjiang stand down and surrender, or face intervention by the newly created 'Axis of Prosperity'-- made up of the five aforementioned states.

The ramifications of this new development are immense. Japan, a founding member of the APSIA organization, has abandoned the now traditional APSIA diplomatic channels for solving such an issue and have instead opted to take matters into their own hands. This may signal a push away from the APSIA organization as a problem solving entity by the Japanese, likely due to it's bureaucratic inefficiency.

The government of Songjiang has not yet responded to the demands, however, the sudden existential threat to the nation has led multiple groups to actively revolt against their strong central government. In the south, the state o Hong Kong has declared full independence and attempted to declare itself the 'true government of Songjiang', and has been joined by the provinces of Taiwan and Shanghai. In the north, supporters of the old Qin Dynasty have risen up against the government in the region of Manchuria, and are actively attempting to push Songjiangese government forces out of Manchuria. The military of Songjiang is also facing a split, with many forces agreeing to stand down, and others demanding that the government not give in to Axis demands.

The situation in East Asia continues to spiral, and it seems likely that intervention by the new 'Axis of Prosperity' is likely. More on the situation as it develops.

[Panjal]

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Lezgi Gazet


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August 29, 1995

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​​General Secretary addresses the situation in East Asia



Gorbachad speaking on national TV


In what might be the last significant event of his time in office, General Secretary Gorbachad has given a speech via state television addressing the nation and the world.



The situation in east Asia has developed to a point that it can no longer be ignored. Even worse so, it has developed to a point that any diplomatic solutions seem impossible. History shows that in times of war, any significant resolutions are no longer brought by passionate speeches or bureaucratic processes, but by iron and the blood of man. The time has come for our people to rise once more and defend our place in this world. We will defend the working class, as we always have. We will fight for greater peace, as we always have. And we will push back tyranny as we always have, and always will.



The General Secretary's speech shows a drastic shift in tone from his war-time policies in the past decade. This is possibly due to his short amount of time remaining in office, but also may be a result of the Japanese opting to not meet with the Security Council prior to intervention. The speech has been followed up by the mass mobilization of the Pavlovski army and air force, likely in preparation to join the war.

[Kanuri]

Report
08/30/1995

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Report on Rural Security and Modernization

Following the Wangai Rebellion, unrest in other rural villages on the outskirts of the country has increased markedly. The majority of the unrest is associated with his Majesty's efforts to modernize the country. Notably, many of the more superstitious tribes are the most resistant to the adoption of modern technology for agriculture and industry. The newly constructed Civil Defense posts have become, per our informants, the symbol for potential rebels of the long arm of the King. Naturally their behavior is completely illogical; the nation's crop yield has increase by nearly 23% within the last year as a result of our modernization program (which has not yet achieved completion).

Urban unrest is much less pronounced, however the industrial city of Pointe-Noire, largely populated by Bantus, has more tangible social unrest that the vast majorities of the nation's urban centers. The root causes of both urban and rural unrest stems ultimately from their tribal identity and lack of religious conformity. In order to prevent another outbreak, we advise the following for His Majesty and His Cabinet:


• Temporarily slow the speed of agricultural modernization and provide for more quality education.
• In the event of an outbreak, use unrelenting force to end it immediately.
• Take minimal efforts to enfranchise the tribal allies of the Kanuri.
• Add a greater church presence to the most backwards villages.
  
  Considering the prior points, we do not, however, advise His Majesty lower His taxes on urban, industrial areas. States funds are of the utmost importance, and they fund the new expansions of our social welfare programs into the back-country - a program which has been popular among the poor. More direct control over the food supply of back-country workers has been explored as a means of breaking a revolt, but it is likely that such a program would be wildly unpopular (and less effective than a rifle).

His Majesty's Council for Civil Defense and Public Welfare

[Panjal]

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Kazakhskaya Pravda


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August 31, 1995

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​Breaking News - Pavlovski forces move into the Persian Sultanate, Sultanate attacks Jall A.T.



The Persian government offices lay in rubble


Pavlovski infantry forces have begun to move into the lands of the Persian Sultanate. The offensive comes following a rousing speech to the nation made by Generel Secretary Gorbachad in which he vowed that Pavlovsk will 'stand against tyranny, as [it always has]'. The offensive unofficially began when multiple ICBMs were fired at government buildings in Urumqi.

A formal declaration of war has been issued, in which the Pavlovski government cites it's reasoning for war to be 'to re-establish stability within Central Asia'. Following the formal declaration, Persian forces in India began firing incendiary bombs upon civilian targets in the Yahelian Jall A.T., a war crime as defined by the APSIA Organization. Following the attack on the Jall A.T., Ghabar, the Afghan Republic, and Bengal (all members of the Persian 'Urumqi Pact') filed to leave the pact.

General Secretary Gorbachad has stated that 'the time for diplomacy has unfortunately past, we must now work alongside other non-tyrannical states to usher in a new era of peace'.

[Nationalist Gold Union]

September 4, 1995

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Communist senator assassinated by right-wing extremist

CIUDAD BELDAD, SANTA ROSA — Senator Alessandro Becker (Salmos - PSCR) was shot in the Vila Kennedy neighborhood of Ciudad Beldad this morning. He was pronounced dead on arrival.

Senator Becker was commuting to the capitol in his own vehicle when gunfire rained out from an adjacent apartment building. The assassin was identified as Waldemar Napoli, who was reportedly affiliated with the Frente de la Libertad group. The Frente has ties with Los Hermanos Blancos, a member of which was responsible for a massacre against a Mbali cathedral last December.

Napoli took his life during the police shootout.

The Communist Party of Santa Rosa commented on the shooting, expressing that "Senator Becker will be a martyr for the cause of true freedom in Santa Rosa and that action must be taken against the growing danger of violent right-wing extremism."

[Songjiang]

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June 25, 1995

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Corporate Marines capture Tianjin
Z-Tech™ and Knight Errant™ forces push toward Beijing







Today the Songjiang Militias were overwhelmed by the superior firepower of the Corporate Navy™ and then sent running by the Corporate Marines™ in Tianjin clearing a path for Z-Tech™ and Knight Errant™ forces to make a push for the Songjiang Capitol.
If all continues to go well Corporate Aligned forces should be able to take Beijing by the end of the week but KE commanders have told us things rarely go perfectly.
Large numbers of K-1 Main battle tanks™ have been deployed by both Knight Errant™ and Z-Tech™ in the south in an effort to counter dug in Songjiang K-1s™.
This article was provided to you by Samsung Electronics™ and the Wuxing Management Corporation™

[Toluca-]

Government Dispatch September 6th, 1995 Formation of the American Corporate and Business Board (ACBD) ​ This government dispatch is to inform the people of the Federation of coming changes. These will be distributed to major institutions and businesses, as well as TV stations and other media corporations. The Department of Finance and Commerce proposed a motion to the Presidential Council to create a board that ensures the rights and responsibilities of American corporations are properly overseen and foster growth of both small and large business. The Presidential Council of 1995 hereby creates the American Corporate and Business Board, a board who will officially oversee the corporate growth of the American Federation and oversee matters relating to corporations and businesses, all the while overseeing the various rights, responsibilities and regulations associated with the Federation's corporations. As well as being made up of various governmental financial offices, the ACBD will have representatives from the Federation's largest businesses and corporations, such as O'Malley Automotives, American Micro Drives, Cloudsun, among many others. The ACBD will be able to recommend counsel to the Presidential Council and propose various acts in the same vein as the American Defence and Weapony Board. The ACBD will be lead by chaired by Chairman Eduardo Reyes, Vice-Treasurer and former businessman. His replacement as Vice-Treasurer will be Elliot Atkinson. Eric McCarthy President of the American Federation

[Kanuri]

NAIRA BUSINESS TIME - BIG PAPER BIG MONEY September 9, 1995 KOENIGMEISTERKAISER APPOINTS BIGMAN BISHOP His Grand and Eternal Highness, STURMWACHTKOENIGKAISER BEAG DON'K'EE has appointed Bishop Sithembele Sipukt to head the newly formed Department of Primary Schooling and the broader Ministry of Public Enlightenment. The Bishop will hold one of the coveted seats on the King's own Royal Cabinet. Sipukt, a ranking member of the Holy See based in Mbale, and a native of Pointe-Noire, is expected to institutionalize and enforce the King's reforms to education policy, which went into effect last year. Many of the primary schools in the back-lands of the country have fallen short of fulfilling His Majesty's guidelines for education, which included more advanced mathematics and a basic study of Africa's most important work: the Holy Bible. Sources from within the King's Administrative Office have told us that his Majesty "...hopes that a better, more uniform education will lead to greater unity in all things." A major sticking point of last year's reforms was basic training in modern machinery and industry for the nation's high-schools - which went largely ignored in the rural villages of the nation, despite the government spending on educational materials for the villages. Sipukt is promising total uniformity in the education system, vowing to make all schools comply with the poorly-enforced curriculum of the following year. The previous Minister of Public Enlightenment, Bebo T'chan'ga, a former schoolmaster from Douala, was sentenced by the Court of Civil Discipline to a savage beating and a 2 month prison sentence for his failure to follow laws written by the King and approved by the Parliament. His beating is scheduled for next week, and you can catch it live on Channel 2: Kanuri Public Television. EPIC PROFILE PICTURE of COOL MAN BISHOP Sithembele Sipukt.

[United Mandalas]

STRICT NEUTRALITY IS DECLARED!

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អព្យាក្រឹតភាព! • ຄວາມເປັນກາງ! • ความเป็นกลาง!

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| SERILASAKAL NEWS, TAKSIANG PALACE, INDRAPURA, CHAM MANDALA, 13:50 | As war rages on throught the world, the Federation of United Mandalas - an Indianised state in South East Asia, has been roped into conflict. As Songjiang's expansionism yields dramatic consequences across Asia, the Government of the Federation of United Mandalas has declared in a statement released via. social media that any and all military cooperation, foreign military deals, and more will immediately end. This was in part due to allegations that Japanese troops may overstay their welcome and inflict damages to the Federation's rich culture, history, and territory. Today, the Royal Diet voted and passed measures that asked the Japanese to leave within ten days. The Dharmic Council, the upper house of the Federation Assembly, stressed the importance of creating peaceful relations with all of its neighbors. |

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Po Reaksang, Chancellor of the Privy Council, declaring that a state of neutrality has been declared.

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• 3 Mandalas move to martial law
• 900 Anti-Chinese Protestors are injured in Vijaya, while RFM Army cracks down
• King remains silent on the happenings
• Royal Diet moves to take away autonomy from Dai Viet
• Chancellor oPC Reaksang ends election tour in Chiang Mai

| EMERALD PALACE, INDRAPURA, 16:39 |From the Emerald Palace (alluded to the White House in Washington) the Royal Federation Intelligence Agency (Sarvābhaumaṣa Adhīkarāya - SAK) found that the Chinese actions could lead to a Chinese invasion. SAK's report detailed that, although cooperation with the Japanese could be dealt a blow - China could and would overrun the United Mandalas. With the publishing of this SAK report, The Emerald Palace was bound to act with care and tact. The Chancellor, in an evening address, moved to declare complete martial law in all Mandalas bordering the Chinese state to its north. Citing "national concerns over the trajectory of peace and stability in the region have forced Indrapura to do something". |

| HANOI, DAI VIET MANDALA (SINO-MANDALAN BORDER) 18:49 | Following the Royal Federation Army moving in to the Viet Mandala, and the instability throught Asia, the Royal United Federation Government of the Mandalarajya (shortened form of the United Mandalas) has moved to both fortify and prepare the border for any possibility of a Chinese coordinated attack on the Mandalarajya. Since the amicable expulsion of any and all Japanese forces from the United Mandalas, the Mandalarajya Royal Federation Armed Forces have been looking for new suppliers, aids, and buyers of Mandalan arms. Arms for Arms. The United Mandala's government has even released several messages calling for some end to the fighting to its north, seeing how instability and chaos are antithetical to Mandalan values. See the dispatch below for more information: |

OFFICIAL STATEMENT • សេចក្តីថ្លែងការណ៍ផ្លូវការ September 10th, 1995 Concerning the Cessation of Cooperation with Foreign Entities & Neutrality ​ As per order and release of the Federation of the United Mandalas' Royal Federation Ministry of Foreign Affairs The Royal Federation Ministry of Foreign Affairs, upon consulation with the Central Sangha on Foreign Policy and His Royal Majesty, King Jayavarman XI of the Simharaya Dynasty, has decided to make it official policy to cease any and all military cooperation with foreign states until an undescribed time limit. The rationale, as backed by His Royal Majesty's Government, is to ensure that harmony and stability are proliferated across the world in a Buddha-like fashion. The State of Affairs across the world is worrisome, thus the Federation has no need to involve itself further. The Mandalarajya has pressing issues besides the actions of Chinese, Japanese, or Korean states. The Federation of United Mandalas believes in its own sovereignty, and thus it has declared complete neutrality - but is still open to all forms of relations. Chanarak San Chief Minister of Foreign Affairs to HRM Jayavarman XI

[Yangaea]

Yånganian Department of Global Affairs

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Official Foreign Dossier

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DO NOT DUPLICATE - CONFIDENTIAL

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Eurasia

Alicia: A beautiful nation with strong culture.

Nice-Pontivy: Despite some minor political disorder in recent years, Nice-Pontivy should still be approached as an ally.

Albion: As close as Albion is, we should take care not to agitate them. Albion has the highest amount of foreign-based Yånganians, and we should do our best to ensure that these citizens return to their homeland.

Pavlovsk: Our history with our Eastern neighbors was full of political tension and border disputes. This era of contention still impacts the culture of our people, many of which see Pavlovsk as a rival in many matters. However, our modern political relationship need not reflect our historical conflicts. It is important that we remain on good terms with Pavlovsk in both economic and political spheres for the mutual benefit of our peoples.

Songjiang: Songjiang is a major economic threat to our domestic producers. The department recommends high tariffs and importation limits, particularly on goods that we produce well domestically, like clothing and electronics.

Asteria: This country is disorderly for close association, in order to protect our own political stability.

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The Americas

American Federation: We believe that American Federation can be our closest ally in the Americas, and may be an opportunity for us to establish programs to connect our nation to the New World.

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Oceania

New Yangaea: A truly beautiful nation. We should consider approaching MILF to host the next world cup. The island nation is extremely well run, and a close relationship could definitely offer mutual benefit. We would also benefit from establishing a similar renewable energy program in our own nation.

Sentola: This large island has some beautiful vacation spots. The biological diversity may also be seen as an opportunity for conservation efforts from our Department of Natural Preservation.

Kalandra: Truly beautiful landscapes and political stability make this a perfect spot for government officials to escape the cold of the winter months.

[Toluca-]

Government Dispatch September 13th, 1995 National Literacy Advancement Scheme ​ This government dispatch is to inform the people of the Federation of coming changes. These will be distributed to major institutions and businesses, as well as TV stations and other media corporations. After consideration of both the Federation's amount of illiterate or functionally illiterate people, the Presidential Council has decided to introduce the National Literacy Advancement Scheme. The scheme will attempt to create a wide, extensive network of facilities and programs to assist the citizens of the Federation in both Spanish and English reading abilities, while encouraging bilingualism from both the Hispanic-dominated and White-dominated areas. However, the core focus of the Scheme is to increase the overall literacy rate of the nation, primarily in Toluca and Carib. The scheme aims have a 90% literacy rate by 1997 and a 98% rate by 2000. Moreover, adults or children with advanced reading and writing skill may use the facilities to further their skills with "Advancement Courses". Alongside the Advancement Courses will be the Beginner and Intermediate courses; Beginner being for people who have functionally no writing or reading ability while Intermediate is for those with poor or just barely passable ability. Fees for the scheme will be erased in the states of the Carib and Toluca, while incurring a small fee in the Western and Central States. To review, the National Literacy Advancement Scheme is a program run by the government to boost the literacy rate of the Federation. Programs and facilities will be made available in community and youth centres as well as educational institutions. Both children and adults can use the program to either begin or further their reading ability. Those already proficient in reading in either English or Spanish can use the program to become literate and fluent in the language they do not know currently. In addition to this, any person migrating to the Federation will have this program recommended to them. Fees for the Scheme can be erased by speaking with your local municipal office and seeing if you qualify. Camdyn Harvey Secretary of Education of the American Federation

[Songjiang]

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September 13, 1995

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Education For All?







The Wuxing Management Corporation pushed forward a proposal to the counsel to introduce mandatory primary and higher education for all citizens of the Corporate Authority.
If this proposal is passed all citizens of the SCA will be required to apply for collage or trade school sponsored by a corporation upon completing mandatory primary education. The exact terms of contracts for higher education is dependent on the terms set by the sponsoring corporation.
So far Both Wuxing and the HSBC have stated they will support the proposal.

[Unified Capitalist Kingship]

9/14/1995

”The Shambling Mounds of Mozambique” on sale in select stores.

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Cat Nap or Dirt Nap?

“With much time and investigation, countless captives interrogated and hundreds of minds put to work, we have classified the recent border raid on Yahel as an attack against the system. It is no secret that Rykovianism has become demonized by select few, deemed a threat for countless false reasons. While we try to spread compassion and equal opportunity for all of our people, misguided eyes see only the red flags of the warmongering Communists that have come before. While we advocate for true power of the people, the world at large sees only the lies spread by the scourge. In times like these, we must band together for the sake of our brothers and sisters across the nation. It is time that we stop ignoring these judging eyes and achieve what we have set out for, to prove to the world that we are nothing like the iron fists that once assumed the hammer and sickle, but a bulwark of hope in an ever changing world!” - Chancellor Salman of Yahel on recent political developments.

The world can be a dangerous place. War, hate and crime plague every nation in one way or another. Economists over the last few decades have been optimistic. At the end of each and every major conflict, global stability is expected to skyrocket. Time and time again these people have been proved wrong. Two “War to end all wars” have come and gone with countless other lesser conflicts sprinkled in between. Many nations have assumed economic warfare as a first step against even the slightest provocation. All of this combined has lead to so much risk on each and every investment placed, that hoarding wealth has almost become a more viable life plan. With the appointment of Salman still fresh in mind, much pressure has been placed upon his shoulders to find a solution, and it seems he has.

“Defensive pacts have always been expected to dissuade conflict from sprouting up at the threat of swift backlash, but with the constant creation of newer pacts, ranging from large to small, instead of providing stability, it seems they have only contributed to provoking continent wide wars. Instead of promoting peace and stability, they are only acting as a catalyst for imperialism. If left unchecked, we could see the rise of more warlord empires such as Persia.” -Benis Benis, Political Critique on Pacts.

Salman has announced that Yahel will be drifting towards a more isolationist stance on global conflicts. In the words of the chancellor, “Yahel must not only stand as a bulwark of stability across the middle east, but act as a beacon for all world powers to gain inspiration from.”. A bill is close to being passed that will restrict Yahel from entering any conflicts that do not directly involve the state, including the ban of all offensive wars. Citizens have asked how this will effect Yahels position within Glascom. Glasom representatives have responded with guarantees that they are drafting up a solution, but no further details have been released.

[Standevia]

Department of Foreign Affairs] September 12th, 1995 Declaration of Neutrality ​ [i][b]With this formal declaration letter, The Republic of Kalandra has declared it's neutrality on world politics. Kalandra is not to be involved in armed conflicts between other states. This policy is self-imposed, permanent, and armed, designed to ensure external security and promote peace. Helena Kartasasmita President of the Republic of Kalandra

[Free Titano]

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September 16, 1995

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Vice-President Dicks calls for European action


London, Albion




In a recent public statement, Vice-President Dicks, who assumed the role of Albion's senior authority following the President's recent physical problems, commented sternly on the words of the 50th APSIA General Assembly of Paris concerning a "union of the French peoples ".


I do not think it is necessary to remind everyone of what happened the last time the French people professed their 'unity'; the step between 'unity' and nationalism is short, especially when the tones used are so contemptuous and populist. The nation of Albion has been on the sidelines for many years now, firmly believing that a peaceful continent is a stable and productive continent, but we will not, however, stop to watch as the continent falls into the same short-sighted errors of previous generations, for which the children of Albion and of Europe have paid bitterly. We are therefore ready to do whatever it takes to stop each agent from being considered a destabilizing element for our nation, and especially for the European continent.



The Vice-President then extended his hand to other European nations in order to open a constructive dialogue on the matter. "The doors of London are open to anyone who intends to do good for Europe". These statements seem to be a turning point in the island's foreign policy, which has remained outside the European mechanics since the post-war period.

[Nomiconia]

Government Dispatch October 19, 1995 On AMOAS and Glascom. ​ This is a public dispatch from the government. It can be accessed by anybody via most news sources and the Oghuz Economic Database. Around a month ago a new alliance was formed, the nation of Oghuz being one of the founding members. AMOAS is now the main pact Oghuz is part of, so now lies the question of what to do about issues surrounding Glascom, an alliance Oghuz is currently part of. At the moment, no negotiations have taken place and the situation is undecided. In order to prevent any issues for the time being however, the Sultan has decided to suspend Oghuz membership in Glascom. Until the issue is resolved, only economic requirements within the pact will be adhered to. Oghuz is currently looking to set up a meeting with Glascom leadership in order to find a solution. Atajak Karaman Sultan of Oghuz

[Vanavoy]

Official State Report On Behalf of the Lord Protector

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Anti-Czech Movements Gaining Momentum in Tyrol and Trent

October 20, 1995

Although the two are historical rivals, the Duchy of Trent and the Republic of Tyrol, both saw their governments announce support for a reform program that would see Czech removed as an official language across the country. The Duke of Trent, Emmanuel II, and the Chancellor of Tyrol, Felix Schwarz, met in Innsbruck last week to arrange the creation of a league among Vanavoyan states in favor of the reforms. Such changes are seen as advancing a German-centric policy that would discriminate against the Czech and Italian minorities in the country, an association considered ironic since the Duchy of Trent is majority Italian. Furthermore, the Duke of Trent does not speak German, even as a second language. These recent actions have caused a major backlash in Trent as citizens of the Duchy have accused Emmanuel of betraying his noble Italian ancestry by siding with 'German nationalists'. Vienna has also opposed the movement, accusing supporters of promoting sectionalism and inciting ethnic violence. Additionally, First Secretary of the Lord Protector, Erik Blažek, mocked Chancellor Schwarz and Duke Emmanuel for "playing pretend like immature little boys" and for childishly "acting like they are 19th-century aristocratic statesmen". Though First Secretary Blažek later apologized for the harsh words, he stood by his opposition for increased Germanization, a position that is common among much of the current government.

[The Netherlands APSIA]

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December 25, 1995

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New Welfare Plan to Solve Gap Between Rich and Poor




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Prime Minister Antonie Bakker has written a new bill that passed in parliament just this morning. This bill will enforce a greatly increased welfare system, now known as the Bakker Plan, that will affect a great number more citizens now struggling to survive in this crippled economy.







This plan will be paid for by large taxes on upper class citizens. These new taxes will amount to a high point of 70% income tax for the richest individuals, a massive leap up from the past high of 50% of income. This bill has enraged some of the richest members of our society, but their cries of anger are drowned out by the celebrating of the poorest people. The first checks are planned to be sent out at the beginning of the next month, and though the rich scream the poor rejoice.

[Shiandor]

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October 23, 1995

Elder Council convenes in Manila for constitutional revisions
Manila - All 17 Elders of the Supreme Council convened today in the Manilan Councillory today to revise the Visayan Confederal Charter, the official binding document of law written in 1968. It is expected that the Supreme Council plans to centralize the amount of power in the government, sapping away authority from the various datunates of Visaya. Almost all of the datus raged in protest, but resistance was quelled after the Council threatened federal marshal law upon their territories. The democracies of Bagguio and Serafari have applauded the decisions, commenting that a stronger central power is exactly what we need in these trying times.

Farmers protest in the Wao Caliphate.
Kassem City - A recent tax hike forced on the people of Wao by Caliph al-Kassem have caused many farmers across the region to riot, as the already decadent poverty they live in worsens. The Caliph has yet to lower the taxes, and many doubt he will soon. Wao is one of the poorest datunates in Visaya, due to its almost exclusive agriculture industry. Lack of proper equipment and formal training leaves production capacities at the bottom of the barrel in most nationwide statistics. There have been calls for the Supreme Council to intervene, but it is doubtful that they will infringe on Wao's sovereignty. In the meantime, the labor union Pambansang Magsasaka Pagsasama has stepped in to defend the farmers' rights. It seems that a hasty end to the conflict will not be possible.

[Noorizadeh]

October 25, 1995
Fistfight Breaks Out in Parliament​

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Adalbert Wilgus,
inciter of the incident

A recent parliamentary meeting called by president Alojzy Speer to discuss the constitutionality of the gas tax recently introduced in Lubuskie ended violently today, when police had to rush into the normally blocked off meeting hall to defuse a fight occurring in parliament. According to the convention's minutes, Adalbert Wilgus of the Koalicja Postępu got in a squabble with minority speaker and Partia Reformatorów member Anatol Malanowski over the morality of income taxes. Later, during Malanowski's closing remarks, Wilgus walked up to the central podium and punched Malanowski square in the nose, causing it to bloody. Attempts to pull the men off each other failed, and the growing brawl center was interpreted as an affront to various party's views, growing the fight even further. By the time help arrived, 5 representatives were injured, and one, Malanowski, rushed straight to the hospital. Authors have dismissed the stunt as "childish" and "absurd", however it stands as a chilling reminder of the polarization of politics in Poznan today. We at Super Express pray for the future of the nation.

[Noorizadeh]

October 25, 1995
A Defense of Adalbert Wilgus

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Contrary to what the liars and crooks at Super Express would have you believe, Adalbert Wilgus is not in fact a bloodthirsty commie who punched Malanowski for no reason. Multiple reliable sources from Koalicja Postępu have established, although he did not punch first, in the prior income tax debate, Malanowski launched multiple coded obscenities at Wilgus's ideology, and Wilgus was merely
defending his honor. Logical people, stretching as far to a rare Solidarity member, have supported Wilgus in his actions, and the Trybuna Ludu staff supports Wilgus as a bulwark against the government, whose police never bothered to pick up any injured communist senators as they cared for their precious Malanowski. This incident reminds us all too intimately that the true calling of this nationlies in the revolution, and we should fear the machine backing Malanowski more then those who dare oppose it.

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^{Written by Rafał Kubal}