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Background of the new conflict
The Austzeland National Party, abbreviated ANP, is an old Nationalist movement founded in 1999 in the mountains of New Austzeland, and operates in the northern areas. While they have been under the radar since then for quite a while, they have recently made their presence known by attacking and taking over the Austzelandi city of Serkala, in the northern areas near the border of District XIV and New Austzeland. Though the city only has a population of about 150,000 citizens, it had a minimal presence of NADF troops which made the city an easy target for the insurgents. In a statement by the leader of the ANP, who's identity is unknown, the goals they aim to achieve are "to liberate New Austzeland from the corrupt, false government and install a new government actually capable of tackling our Fatherland's issues". He has also stated that Pantaira will be a target if they do eventually manage to reach that far. The manpower of the ANP is also unknown, though is estimated to currently be at around 1,500 militants. What makes the matter worse is that in Serkala, there was a somewhat small NADF base which held weapons, equipment, and vehicles. The base was known to have held numerous types of IFVs, and even a small number of tanks. The militants have promised to advance further into New Austzeland, prompting citizens of numerous towns and cities in the northern regions to evacuate to the southern parts. The one thing that worries the people of New Austzeland the most though, is if the nation has a third civil war coming.
ANP militants after seizing Serkala
Greetings, citizens of New Austzeland and the world. Today, the city of Serkala in northern New Austzeland has been taken over by fighters in a nationalistic militant group known as the Austzeland National Party. While it is unknown exactly how the fighting began, we do know that most military personnel in the city have either fled, were captured, or have been killed. It is unknown whether the terrorists are treating the citizens with respect, though I can confirm that a large part of the northern part of New Austzeland has been taken over. What I say to the citizens of the occupied areas is this, do not lose hope. The ANP will not get away with their vile act of terrorism on our own homeland's soil. I have ordered an emergency meeting with our government on the situation, and we will discuss how to handle this professionally. New Austzeland is strong and capable of countering this threat, though it is one not like we have ever seen before. Our Fatherland will not be divided by these terrorists, nor will they bully us into giving in to their foolish demands. Thank you.
Oltis Javak