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by **Temuair** » Fri May 15, 2015 8:02 pm

Avila VII announces support for Emmerian-led intervention in Bogoria

Emperador Avila VII announced his support for the Emmerian and CDI efforts in Bogoria

Dinsar – Astrid: Emperador Vitor Antón Avila addressed the nation this afternoon announcing his support for the Emmerian-led actions in Bogoria and stated that Temuair would "stand firm behind the Central Defense Initiative as its members attempt to restore peace and order to the war torn nation."

President Vaziri announced May 11th that the United Republic of Emmeria would begin actively supporting the government forces of Bogoria. Shortly after the President's address, the United Republic Air Force initiated Operation Twilight Flare and involves large scale strikes against rebels targets within Bogoria. According to President Vaziri's statement, these airstrikes are being launched to "support the Oured ceasefire agreement, signed on behalf of the militants by Rodarion." an agreement both sides claim has been broken with fighting continuing around the Rakovnik Enclave and areas west of Librantowa. On April 14th, a surface to surface missile struck a field hospital near Plowy, killing 188 people. On April 28, The Office for Inter-Services Intelligence, Rodarion's primary external intelligence agency, released a report claiming the Bogorian government purposefully targeted the hospital, though these claims have been disputed by Emmeria and other CDI-allied nations. To date, no third party investigation has been conducted. Fighting resumed around Rakovnik on May 5th and has been ongoing. According to President Vaziri's statement, the majority of the Emmeria airstrikes were centered around Rakovnik in support of the embattled government forces.

Even before Avila VII took office in December of 2014, the Aisling government had announced its support for the Republic of Bogoria and has consistently refused to recognize the proclaimed Christian Republic of Bogoria as a legitimate government. Earlier this week, he urged the Chamber of Burgesses to support him in lending "any and all support" to the ongoing CDI efforts in Bogoria. Though the aount and type of support Avila VII intends is unknown at this time, the possibility of military action has not been ruled out. However, Defense Minister Rodrigo Breixo Lua stated that it would be "highly unlikely" that the United Republic would request, or even desire, military assistance in this case.

Political analyst Dores Barcia from the Luathas Academy in Abel remarked on the situation, stating "No one can deny that organizations within Rodarion, such as the Association of the Immaculate Heart, have been assisting the displaced people of a war torn nation and that not all of the Rodarion involvement in Bogoria is negative. However, it can also not be denied that the Rodarion has a vested interest in seeing the so-called Christian Republic of Bogoria succeed, thereby becoming an extension of the Papal governments will. "

Political critics of Emperador Avila, particularly members of the Homefront Party, criticized the Emperador's announcement. Party leader Anxo Cordeiro told Imperial Novas "Why? There's no reason for us to involve ourselves in what is literally occurring across the planet. We have no interest in Bogoria, or who controls it, we have no interest in Rodarion's actions in that part of the world. We're not a member of CDI, nor do we ever plan to be, and so we should not care about their efforts to pacify a nation that ultimately does not matter to us."

Minister Branca Iria Freire of the Gliocan Temple and chief administrator of Glioca's Way, a non-profit charity organization and part of the Gliocan Temple operating both inside Temuair and internationally, slammed both leaders comments. "Its not our fight, and we should not participate in it. However to dismiss the suffering of the downtrodden, the displaced, and the disheveled as "not our problem" flies in the face of everything Glioca has taught us. It must not stand. I implore our leaders to not involve themselves in senseless violence and instead offer a hand in peace and friendship to the suffering souls of Bogoria."

In Febuary 2015, Noela Noya, a reporter working for Imperial Novas, was kidnapped while en route to Librantowa by Bogorian rebels while working as a corespondent in Bogoria. She remains missing, though the Bogorian government claims to be continuing the search. Her parents Lino and Catarina Noya stated that they remain hopeful that she will return home safely, and that they would support an intervention into Bogoria.

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by **Virana** » Sat May 16, 2015 4:21 pm

Vaziri defends Bogoria strikes as bombs continue to fall
Pres. Vaziri calls for international assistance as U.R. military announces several successful targets hit

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A hotel in the southern Bogorian town of Rakovnik severely damaged by coalition bombing. The hotel was believed to be used as a major outpost for coordinating Bogorian militant forces. WP photo

OURED, D.A., United Republic — Hundreds of bombs were dropped by coalition aircraft in the skies above Bogoria over the past three days, with the strikes primarily focused around the southern Bogorian town of Rakovnik. The Rakovnik Air Force Base, under militant control, was declared as a major target of many strikes in a U.R. Air Force press release last night.

In the midst of these developments, United Republic President Alex Vaziri, who greenlighted the strikes on Monday May 11, defended the UR/CDI-led intervention in the Bogorian Civil War that has claimed the lives of thousands of innocent people.

"The [Bogorian] Civil War is not just a problem for the Bogorian people, it is a problem for the entire international community," he said during a statement before reporters. "For too long the international community has stood by and watched the Bogorian conflict spiral out of control. It's finally time the international community did something."

Later, he added: "We took the initiative and built a ceasefire agreement and we signed in this town. The Bogorian militants ignored it. Their actions and provocation is what led not to the conflict's amelioration as we envisioned, but rather its blatant exacerbation. Rodarion, in the midst of all of its rhetoric, was a major contributor. It did not reign in the rebels as it promised. It did not end its clearly visible armed support for those militants despite international pressure. And now, it attacks our attempts of enforcing the cease fire by criticizing coalition initiatives as 'tyrannical', when what we advocate and fight for is a peaceful, representative Bogorian government."

"It is up to the international community to decide in this instance. We are going to continue to launch strikes as long as we deem the militants capable of breaking the cease fire. I appeal to the international community to support this ceasefire treaty and push for the peace and the stability that the Bogorian people deserve. Bogoria's war is a global problem, and it needs a truly global solution: that is what we are after."

OPA involvement?

In accordance with the president's statements, United Republic ambassador to the OPA Alina Kapustina introduced a new resolution to the floor calling for a transparent, international humanitarian aid program.

"The previous efforts at international aid were mired in controversy," Ambassador Kapustina told reporters during a briefing at the OPA headquarters in Chaleur. "Guns and weapons aren't humanitarian aid. This is our attempt at building the first truly international and, most of all, transparent and collaborative program to show our commitment to supporting the Bogorian people."

Later during her statements, she said: "I sincerely hope that the nations of the international community can rise above their petty differences and do what's right."

In a statement released by the United Republic Department of Defense, the UR military promised to support the international humanitarian mission.

"In accordance with the resolution, should it be passed, the United Republic military will provide assistance, free escort, and protection to all OPA-sanctioned organizations providing humanitarian aid, should they request it," the statement read.

Reports suggest insurgents taking severe damage

Reports from several sources have indicated that the Bogorian militants are being hit hard by the airstrikes. One militant source said the UBLF, the primary organization comprising the militants, has lost 189 fighters. Warren is unable to independently verify these claims.

A statement released by the CDI said: "Operation Allied Guardian, the umbrella operation for all coalition airstrikes in Bogoria, has caused the death of an estimated 250-300 insurgent fighters."

Most of the fighters that have been killed were operating in and around the city of Rakovnik, a major epicenter for fighting between rebels and government forces.

Civilian casualty estimates vary widely. The UR Department of Defense said "10-15 civilian casualties have occurred as collateral damage during the execution of the strikes, based on available intelligence and sources on the ground." The statement also said "the U.R. military is highly selective in identifying targets to ensure minimum collateral damage and minimum civilian loss of life."

The Bogoria Relief Association, an independent grassroots organization dedicated to conducting accurate counts of deaths in the Bogorian Civil War, released differing estimates. "From current sources, 20-25 civilians have been killed and almost 50 hospitalized with major and minor injuries due to coalition airstrikes," its statement said.

The same statement later highlighted a single strike as a major factor. "About 11 civilians died during a coalition strike Wednesday evening on a church."

The Defense Department clarified Wednesday night that the church in question was being used as a weapons depot. The statement also expressed condolences for innocent people that it claimed were "being used by Bogorian militants as human shields."

The international context: building a coalition

Several CDI nations have become involved in CDI's Operation Allied Guardian, the organization's umbrella term for the Bogoria airstrikes. The UR DoD's term for the operation is "Operation Twilight Flare".

However, some corners of the CDI have expressed a reluctance. Eagleland, due to its complicated political situation and upcoming elections, has declined to participate according to CDI sources. Most sources suggest it may be due to the time on Eagleland's election cycle as well as recent experiences in New Pontus, an Eaglelander overseas territory that was violently seized by the Ankaran Union.

Other countries have also reacted. Temuair's Emperador Avila VII applauded the strikes, saying the strikes were a constructive "attempt to restore peace and order to the war torn nation [of Bogoria]", according to Aisling press.

Neidmar's Prime Minister George Hess expressed concern over the crisis, encouraging "level calm heads" to take control and ensure the airstrikes do not spiral into an all-out war between Rodarion and the United Republic, two of the world's premier powers.

Traditional RCO strongholds in Tarsas and Estovakiva strongly derided the strikes, with Rodarian press painting the strikes as being inhumane and supporting an unjust cause.

Ulthrannia, another RCO member, did not actively comment on the strikes. Hidden in the shadow of President Vaziri's Bogoria intervention, Ulthrannia launched a major invasion of the Ashizwean country of Albiya. International organizations, civil rights groups, and world leaders, particularly those leading the CDI, were quick to denounce Ulthrannia's actions as a breach of international law and, according to one anonymous official, a "blatant power-grab by the Ulthrannian emperor and [Ulthrannian Vicar Octavio] de Fey, and a blatant assertion of Ulthrannian neoimperialism, colonialism, and ultranationalism." The Ulthrannian government could not be reached for comments.

President Vaziri has continued to lobby for international support. He gave another speech in Wewick, Kawiicha yesterday asking the international community to help. "I cannot reiterate more the importance of us all, as a single community, to band together to help enforce this ceasefire and bring about negotiations to establish a lasting Bogorian peace."

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by **Neidmar** » Mon May 18, 2015 12:47 pm

Neidmar Officially Joins OSEN
Prime Minister announces that OSEN will open up new markets to Neidmar and promote Neidmarrian Goods throughout Pardes.

Andreias Kless | 18th May 2015

Earlier today outside in the courtyard of the House of commons infront of the White Tree, Priminister George Hess officially announced Neidmars membership to the Organisation of South Eastern nations. Stating that: "OSEN will bring about new oppertunities for everyone in Neidmar and help promote Neidmarrian goods throughout pardes.". Whilst this may not come as a suprise to many of you it has been quitely circulating that Neidmar had become a member of OSEN since early last month, It is a shock that it has taken this long for the Government to make an offical statement on the matter. With the Bogorian Crisis in the North and Tensions still someone strained between the RCO and OSEN many in the cabinet will have been feeling somewhat nervous, especially since several Neidmarrian companies had just received contracts to begin building green energy infrastructure to help support Rodarion Agriculture.

It is quite possible that many in the Neidmarrian government feel that with the current situation in world politics could put Neidmar at the receiving end of and RCO barrel something that very few in the higher echelons of Neidmar Relish. However so far the tensions have not seemed to stop Prime Minister Hess from reaching out to nations of the world to renegotiate trade deals for more favourable ones. The recent activity has already seen a small up tick in the Neidmarrian economy with it growing 0.2% in the last quarter. Where as it had slumped almost 0.5% the quarter before, the quick action of the Cabinate seemed to have stemmed a economic crash atleast for the moment.

However many independent analysts fear that whilst the economic up swing is nice and positive they feel the current Crisis's facing the world could bring Neidmar into unnecessary conflict something that many feel the economy did not need at the current time. Bogoria has put many people on edge in recent days with the continuation of bombing by CDI forces and Avila VII of Temuair (an OSEN member) support of Emmeria's has once again put the Political strain between OSEN and RCO member nations, even after successful talks in the past few weeks in an attempt to alleviate them.

During Prime Ministers question time today many of the Hawks asked why Neidmar was not more involved in the Bogorian crisis to begin with and asked what Prime Minister Hess intended todo about the strain between OSEN and the RCO now that it directly affected the country. Many Expected Hess to go the way of his predisessors and announce the Military to gon high alert and the state of emergancy be renewed on the nation, but instead he opted for a different route stating that he intened to protect the country in a different manner. Through good relations and the proliferation of prosperity, he went onto mention the recent deal between Rodarion and many Green Energy Infrastructure companies to supply the equipment needed to generate sustainable green energy for much of the Rodarion Agriculture industry along the border between Neidmar and Rodarion that the government helped broker. The deal is estimated to be worth atleast a billion Narrian to the Neidmarrian economy, the Priminister stated that if we offered the fruits of cooperation in an effort to foster peace Neidmar would be much more secure politically and economically and would hopefully show other nations the light in how to settle differences in a more productive manner. He did however go on to say that should the situation worsen between OSEN and the RCO then he would not hesitate to call upon Neidmars military to protect its interests.

Many see Hess as a maverick especially in the government, airing more on the Progressive side rather than the conservative side of center right politics, Hess has repeatedly shown that he is not like his predicessors and clearly doesnt want to keep the status quo that currently exists in Neidmar and Neidmarrian politics. Whilst his action have made him popular with the people he has made some enemies within the coalition many of whom may make trouble for him later on down the line. Prime Minister Hess has proven himself to be a capable politican on the International Stage but it remains to be scene how he can handle the internal politics of the Grand Coalition.

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by **Austrasien** » Wed May 27, 2015 9:47 am

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Twelve Austrasian Men Convicted In Absentia: The Imperial Court of National Security disclosed today that following close proceedings twelve Austrasian men associated with the far right criminal organization/terrorist group/prison gang Volksarmee (Peoples Army) have been convicted in absentia of mercenarism and sentenced to life in prison. All twelve men are believed by the intelligence services to currently be fighting in Bogoria against the Rodarion-backed rebels - though it reportedly cannot be determined if all twelve are still alive or not. All parties involved in the case have so far declined to reveal the identities of the twelve - citing unspecified "security concerns".

Gendarmerie commander Augustin Riese testified to an Assembly committee today that of the twelve eight were known to be veterans of the Austrasian Armed Forces and the remaining four are believed to have received preliminary training from Volksarmee before departing Austrasia. According to Riese the men appear to have been motivated by the Volksarmee militant anti-catholic ideology and that evidence collected by investigators indicates they were fully prepared to become "martyrs of the people" in what they perceive as a global war of resistance against the Rodarian papacy. Reportedly one of the men, a father of four who had lost custody of his children six years ago in part because of his history of associating with criminal groups, sold his home and possessions before departing and placed the money in a trust fund for his children. The Gendarmerie does not intend to seize the money as investigation by the Chief Procurator uncovered no evidence any of the funds were the proceeds of illegal activities.

Currently all thirteen former heads of the Volksarmee are serving life sentences without parole in undisclosed locations after a massive crackdown on the group in 1998. Intelligence reports however that the group has lived on, adopting a "cellular" structure with no clear head or centralized organization, and presently groups bearing the Volksarmee name are collectively considered one of top organized threats in the Empire. Another Volksarmee cell captured the headlines in 2011 when their feud with a local chapter of the notorious Midnight Sun biker gang erupted in a wave of killings that nearly paralyzed the city for six months. The police response to those attacks resulted in another major sweep of known and suspected Volksarmee members across the country and for a few years the group once again disappeared from public conscious. But as these events reveal they have remained active and a threat.

General Riese has informed the government that "all options" are being pursued to apprehend the men. And if this fails the Imperial Procurator has indicated it will ask the Court of National Security for a "kill warrant" as they represent a clear and imminent danger to Austrasian security.

by **Central Prestonia** » Thu May 28, 2015 1:12 am

Crown Prince, Anikatian Heiress Announce Engagement

His Imperial Highness the Crown Prince and Ms. Kim Yoo-Mee, pictured here in a portrait taken last year. The Crown Prince and Ms. Kim have announced their engagement after five years of courtship.

Saikyo His Imperial Highness the Crown Prince has become engaged to Ms. Kim Yoo-Mee of Anikatia, multiple sources reported this afternoon.

The engagement was first reported by the Imperial Press Office of the Imperial Household Agency, whose press statement was given to PBC and others at around 9 AM this morning. This was followed by confirmations from the Crown Prince as well as Ms. Kim, who spoke to their respective media outlets early this afternoon.

“I am thrilled, nervous, excited, all in one,” Crown Prince Nobuhito told PBC and others this afternoon. “It’s an indescribable feeling, really. We’re both tremendously excited to begin our lives together.” The Crown Prince told PBC that the actual proposal occurred late last night, after the conclusion of a dinner date at upscale restaurant Nobu in Ginza, a popular upscale shopping city.

“We were at dinner, and after the dinner had concluded we went to the rooftop deck [of the restaurant],” the Crown Prince related. “We stood there, staring out at the beautiful skyline and the silhouette of Mount Bandai, and in that moment I knew the time had come. I dropped to one knee and said ‘make me the happiest man on earth,’ and she just smiled and nodded yes.”

A post on Kim Yoo-Mee’s Instagram this afternoon showed the engagement ring, and had garnered more than 500,000 likes by press time. Addressing Anikatian and Prestonian media, the 23 year old Huadai heiress said that she was “thrilled...absolutely thrilled” to be engaged to the Crown Prince.

“It’s like living in a dream,” Kim told media from her apartment in Ginza this afternoon. “It still hasn’t fully hit me yet, the realization that this is all real.”

Who is Kim Yoo-Mee?

23 year old Kim Yoo-Mee is the eldest daughter of industrialist and philanthropist Kim Mong-Guk, who serves as CEO of the conglomerate Huadai Group. She first met the Crown Prince in 2010 while he was studying abroad at Antiytia University, and was linked romantically by the Anikatian tabloid media almost immediately. She in turn studied abroad at Saikyo Imperial University, where the Crown Prince finished his degree in structural engineering in 2013. While romantically linked by both Anikatian and Prestonian presses, the couple kept a low public profile and Yoo-Mee did not make any appearances at Imperial ceremonies, leading to speculation that the relationship was not serious or had ended. The couple resurfaced in media recently with a new round of pictures last month showing them out shopping in Saikyo and Ginza; this coupled with Yoo-Mee’s mention in a list of attendees to the National Foundation Day parade in the Imperial reviewing stand heightened speculation of an impending engagement.

Kim Yoo-Mee splits her time between Antiytia, Anikatia and Ginza, Prestonia, where she lived while attending Saikyo Imperial University double-majoring in political science and Oriental linguistics. Since graduation she has continued residence in Prestonia while serving with the philanthropic and community outreach wing of Huadai Department Stores, part of her father’s conglomerate. With announcement of the engagement, it is expected that Ms. Kim will resign or curtail her duties with Huadai as her share of Imperial duties increases. Addressing the media, Kim said she was “excited” to undertake her new life as an Imperial consort; in a separate statement, the Crown Prince entreated a “compassionate, understanding approach” as the couple begins their new life together.

“My beloved has had only a few years to adapt to my lifestyle, the Imperial lifestyle, which is in many ways vastly different from any other,” the Crown Prince said. “There will be culture shock, there will be mistakes, as we settle in together and get used to this new chapter of our lives. I ask that the press and the public respect the process and our privacy throughout this process.” Imperial Household watchers have interpreted the Crown Prince’s comments as a veiled snipe at the Imperial Household Agency, with whom he has been reported to conflict on issues surrounding treatment of the Imperial Household.

Amid the Wedding Bells, Congratulations and Consternation

Congratulations from world leaders flooded in almost immediately after the news broke, with President Sui Anyi of Anikatia interrupting a routine press briefing to express her congratulations early this afternoon.

“To the happy couple, the daughter of one of our nation’s titans of industry and the son of a thousand-year dynasty which has made great strides toward peace and understanding between our nations, I offer my most heartfelt congratulations and well-wishes,” the President told an assembled press corps. “It is my hope that this union may serve as an enduring symbol of love and amity overcoming the dark shadows of the past, and represent a new and gilded page in the book of affairs between our Anikatia and the great Prestonian Empire.” Huadai CEO and father of the bride-to-be Kim Mong-guk also told media outlets that Sui had contacted him via phone to express her congratulations.

As congratulations flooded in from consular officials on behalf of their governments, in Prestonia itself Prime Minister Nakamura Shinichiro met with the Crown Prince and Ms. Kim in a private, informal meeting which lasted about thirty minutes, reportedly congratulating the couple on their engagement and discussing “some routine matters of state in the event,” according to a press release. This evening, the couple announced they would be joining the Emperor for a banquet in their honor, and the Emperor himself took the rare step of a public statement on the matter of his son’s engagement.

“We are thrilled that our son has found happiness, and very much pleased with his choice,” His Imperial Majesty said today in prepared remarks. “Ms. Kim is a wonderful young woman, and we look forward to her union with our family.” The Imperial Household Agency reiterated the Emperor’s blessing in a prepared statement to accompany His Majesty’s, while also stating that in accordance with the Imperial Household Law of 1949 the union would need to be approved by the Imperial Diet, a hurdle which is not expected to present any significant challenge.

While reactions from Prestonia, Anikatia and abroad were largely positive, the news was not all encouraging this evening as right-wing groups from both nations denounced the pending union. In Anikatia, a demonstration outside the Prestonian embassy attracted approximately 250, who chanted anti-Prestonian slogans and burned Prestonian flags before being dispersed by police. The group, identifying itself as the Anikatian National Union, said that it opposed what it called “sleeping with the enemy” and vowed to sue in Anikatian federal court to block the marital proceedings.

“Millions of our fathers died at their [Prestonian] hands,” ANU spokesman Sang Hyung-Kim told Anikatian media. “This is a dishonor and a disgrace to our country. Kim Mong-guk should be ashamed of the collaborationist whore he has raised; a true Anikatian does not sleep with the enemy.” Similar though more muted concerns were raised in Prestonia, where noted poet and author Sekiya Yukio lamented the “cheapening and mongrelization” of the Imperial Household on his blog this evening.

“Our divine dynasty, which has lasted 2700 years, has always been of the purest and noblest blood of Prestonia,” Sekiya wrote in a post which garnered over 2500 comments in the first hour. “To scorn the many eligible and noble ladies of Prestonia and instead take up a foreigner to wife is to cheapen what it means to be of the Imperial House. It is a defilement of the most noble race of people and the most noble house of humankind ever to dwell upon this earth. It shames me that we have been reduced to such.”

While Imperial authorities did not respond to the criticisms, Ministry for Public Safety officials and Saikyo Metropolitan Police did this evening confirm that a knife had been mailed to the Imperial Palace, in a symbolic shaming/threatening action for which Sekiya was reportedly wanted for questioning. Palace authorities said that they did not regard the threat as credible, but would be heightening security around Palace grounds, the Crown Prince and Ms. Kim for the foreseeable future.

Next Up: The Hows and Wheres of an Historic Ceremony

Despite the historic announcement today, few details on the ceremony itself have been disclosed, with the Imperial Household Agency noting only that planning for the wedding was “in progress” and declining further question. The notoriously tight-lipped Agency did little to deter speculation and oddsmakers, however, and by press time this evening some ten-thousand bets had been entered on bookmaking websites and at casinos for everything from the time to nature of the ceremony. Imperial Household watchers have all broadly agreed that the ceremony will be carried out according to Kando religious tradition, as is typical of such ceremonies; however, incorporation of Yeosindo elements, which are broadly similar, remains likely. Ms. Kim self-identifies as a “non-practicing Yeosindoist,” having been presented to her temple at birth but eschewing traditional coming-of-age ceremonies and regular attendance. The extent to which Yeosindo elements are incorporated will largely depend on her personal preference, which has not been publicly stated. With regard to timing, most have the wedding occurring early to mid next year, possibly timed with an auspicious day of Spring which in Kando tradition is regarded as the best time to get married. The ceremony itself is likely to take place either on Palace grounds or on the grounds of Mizuma Grand Shrine, with the temporary marital shrine to be constructed in accordance with ancient methods as is the Imperial custom. Still, oddsmakers stress, this is an unprecedented event and little is certain going forward.

Even less-certain are the practical, temporal realities of such a high-profile international marriage; specifically, lawmakers on both sides have raised concerns for citizenship rights retained by Ms. Kim as well as any future children of the couple. Under Anikatian law, citizenship is not automatically renounced upon foreign marriage, and Ms. Kim has made no indication that she will renounce her Anikatian citizenship upon marrying into the Imperial Household; this would in theory make her a dual-citizen of Prestonia and Anikatia, though Imperial Household members are not Prestonian citizens as-such under law, being subject to a different interpretation. Most interestingly, if Ms. Kim chooses not to forego her Anikatian citizenship, any future children of the couple--including the future heir to the Clover Throne--would become dual citizens under Anikatia’s equal-inheritance laws. In remarks on the subject this evening, Anikatian President Sui Anyi told media that the situation was “in discussion” with the couple-to-be as well as consular officials from both nations.

“We understand that this is an unprecedented case, and we are working with the Prestonian government and our own consular officials to determine which laws apply in this circumstance and to come to an agreement which satisfies our respective constitutions in both letter and spirit, with regard to citizenship status,” Sui told assembled media.

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by **Rodarion** » Sat May 30, 2015 5:09 am

Unconfirmed reports are saying that a member of the Senate and a sitting National Liberal Party member has been shot dead outside his home.

This story is ongoing, we will update you as the story develops.

by **Rodarion** » Sat May 30, 2015 4:30 pm

Armed police were deployed to Megurele in case of a third gunmen attempting to flee the scene.

Police in Romula have confirmed that National Liberal Party Senator, Sorin Olteanu has died as a result of gunshot wounds. He was shot dead by two masked gunmen outside his Romula home, before being chased by patrolling police officers. One was shot dead by police after opening fire on a police car, the other was injured and subsequently arrested. Eye witness reports indicate that the gunmen left a vehicle on the opposite side of Strada Lucia to his home, walked towards his home and as he left opened fire shooting him three times. The National Police Service is treating the killing as politically motivated.

Senator Sorin Olteanu who had been the representative for the Magurele constituency since 1995 and only one of two NLP Senators to keep their seats in last year's general election had been a well-respected politician by all parties in the Senate and by his constituents. Despite his often brutal criticisms of the National Catholic Party government, his life has never been threatened. His wife Flori Olteanu is currently abroad with a charity doing work in Ashizwe, she has been informed by the Foreign Ministry of her husband's death.

Despite not willing to divulge aspects of the investigation already, the National Police Command of Romula (NPCR) has given a statement regarding the motive for this barbaric killing.

"In light of the murder of Senator Sorin Olteanu, we have investigated his previous activities in search of a motive. The suspects have no recorded personal relationship or link to the victim, however we did find that Senator Olteanu had given a speech at the Metropolitan University of Moreni two weeks ago, in which he criticised the government's position regarding the Bogorian crisis. We now firmly believe that the suspects acted out of misplaced nationalistic rage, we will be taken action to ensure that any politician who speaks out against the government's policy regarding the crisis will be protected from other overzealous citizens" the spokesman said.

"We found that the suspects were present at the Senator's talk, how they gained his address is currently unknown, this forms a key part of our investigation. It is with great providence that the two suspects were intercepted when they were, if it were the other case, it is likely that their apprehension would have taken days or weeks" he continued.

At 12.32pm, Senator Olteanu left his home in Magurele, at 12.35pm he was shot three times in the chest three doors down from his home, by Ioan Leonte (32 years old) and Fabian Biro (22 years old), the two gunmen then proceeded on foot along Strada Lucia, before being interrogated by police on the street, a fire-fight broke out and Biro was shot dead by police and Leonte was struck in the thigh and subsequently arrested. He is being held at a local hospital for medical treatment, he will now be put on trial and faces the death penalty for his crime.
Senator Olteanu leaves behind a wife and three daughters, all of whom are at university.

All across the country and political spectrum, words of sympathy and mourning have been sent to his family. Consul Ceausescu released a statement on Metsins saying "the death of Senator Olteanu is shocking as it is barbaric, I am sure that those monsters who killed him will now face the full force of this country's justice system. I and my family offer our prayers to Mrs. Olteanu and his three daughters, Aurelia, Annamaria and Alexandra."

His Holiness the Pope also gave a statement, releasing a video onto the internet, he said, "never is it acceptable for a man of great respect and responsibility to be gunned down for voicing his opinion, our prayers as a nation are with his family and children, I am sure the Holy Mother is now embracing him with the warmth of her immaculate heart."

Acting National Liberal Party leader, Franciska Nagy also gave a heartfelt statement to reporters this afternoon, "it is with great sadness and horror that we say goodbye to Sorin Olteanu, he was a friend, comrade and colleague to many here at the NLP, his kindness, his generosity and hard work benefited the people of Magurele for 20 years. A brave man of great conviction has been taken from us so brutally and unnecessarily. Let people who share the same thoughts as those who murdered Sorin know that this party and people like Sorin will never be intimidated, we will never abandon our principles or values, let alone our fight for world peace. Sorin would never wish to see such a crime happen and we will honour his beliefs as we honour his life."

Hundreds of people have laid flowers outside his home already, however the Police have shut off access to his home through fears of vandalism or other malicious acts, instead Police are asking wellwishers to lay flowers at the National Liberal Party Headquarters.

Leader of the Citizens Party, Stefania Antonescu also gave a statement saying, "what has happened to the most respectable man in the Senate, is testament to the struggle liberalism faces in our country today, yet we must see Sorin Olteanu as an inspiration and not a symbol of violence, he and I may not have always agreed on everything, but I will never forget him, nor will I ever chose to do so, the world has lost a great heart. My thoughts and prayers are with his wife and daughters."

The Police are expected to formally produce their investigation report in the coming days, due to the swift apprehension of the criminals, the likelihood of a quick and decisive trial is high. The press in Rodarion are banned from producing stories on the suspects until after the police formally release their reports on the crime and the suspects, however Leonte is a known aggressive nationalist, he previously spent two years in prison for assaulting a socialist party activist, this will influence the court's decision on his fate.

A memorial service is to be held at the Senate on Tuesday before he is buried at a private ceremony, his family has requested that their privacy be respected.

Written by Tavian Stoica.

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by **Valinor1** » Wed Jun 03, 2015 3:45 am

OP CARETAKER Anikatian trainers regarrison, begin repairs on Fort Leye
They will be joined by Valinese recruits, marking the return of government authority for the first time since 1997

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Bird's eye shot of Fort Leye, with major facilities under construction performed by Anikatian engineers Kavala Herald photo

Valtos, Valinor — Nearly two decades after quietly admitting defeat and running with their tails between their legs, the Valinese government is returning with its authority, power and law to the Daoine Exclave. The Daoine Exclave is on the island of Gael, which is where approximately seventy percent of all Daoine citizens within the Kingdom reside, with the land being gifted to their ancestors by King Hajund in 1400, confiscating their prior homelands in the valuable central forests and banishing them to the island, which was a source of trouble ever since. More modernly, following the MHH insurgency in southern and central Valinor in 1993, a similar movement gained traction in the Exclave, but with more worrying degrees of success; the MHH in the eight years it existed inflicted eight hundred civilian deaths and under half a billion dollars worth of damage, however, the Daoine Liberation Front (DLF) from 1994 till 1997, a mere three year span, caused more then four thousand civilian deaths, more then three point billion dollars of damage and severely set back war damage recovery for half a decade with their bombings on new plants and projects. The Army attempted to corral the DLF on Gael through a anti-guerrilla campaign headquartered out of Leye, but they were out-matched, leading to many suspecting foreign involvement, and the Army withdrew from the island, taking all government loyal officials with them in 1997, and the island while technically still in the Kingdom has had virtual independence ever since.

Operation Caretaker, the joint Central Defence Initiative-Organization of Southern-Eastern Nations mission to train a new, professional all volunteer army for the Valinese Armed Forces, was officially launched last year in December and has slowly been expanding since then, with more then twenty thousand trainers now in Valinor, training the new officer corps and the new recruit base. The surging number of trainers, rising steadily as Valinese defense officials press to get half a million troops active duty status by this December, has led to a shortage of facilities and many forts and bases damaged in the last war or previously abandoned in the 1990s era defense cuts have been re-opened, including Fort Trondheim, JFB Acton, and now Fort Leye. Approximately eight hundred Anikatian engineers along with six hundred of their troops arrived at the Fort two weeks ago following a detachment of the 5th Brigade,one of the last Royal Guard units still standing, having been deployed to secure and inspect the base. The engineers have been for the past two weeks inspecting the old buildings, tearing them down or repairing if needed, and even building new ones if necessary. Once completed, they will host two battalions of recruits which will go on to form the first part of the 6th Mechanized Division following graduation; in the mean time however, the six hundred Anikatian troops will guard the base, and as 5th Brigade slowly makes their way to the island, they will begin restoring order to the towns and settlements, apart of a bigger operation called Operation Red Spade by the Ministry of Defense.

The operation will see the involvement of the 5th Guards, Ay-05NG multi-role fighters from the 82nd Fighter Group out of Alleldale AFB, which will be moved to a new air force base once one has been recovered on Gael, as well as possibly other Caretaker units, however the government has stressed this is a separate and independent operation as of now, though for how long it will stay that way is under dispute.

Niels S. Møller contributed to this report.

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by **Neidmar** » Fri Jun 26, 2015 7:11 am

Marines set sail to join Operation Red Spade

NNS Baltis Amphibious Assault Ship, Heads south from Naval Port Baltar

Guntor Klass | 26th June 2015

Yesterday morning around 8:30am the NNS Baltis a Navy Amphibious Assault Ship set course for the Nation of Valinor, along with the 14th Marine Battalion of the 6th Marine Regiment as part of Neidmars commitment to the OSEN's Operation Red Spade. Operation Red Spade is part of a wider operation to bring peace and stability to the outer lying regions of the State of Valinor an active and closest OSEN member to Neidmar. The commitment is being stated by local news outlets as a move to show Neidmars commitment to OSEN, whilst such a low key deployment has caused questions to be asked on whether the commitment will actually be able to have any effect in the current situation in Valinor.

Neidmar and Valinor have been working closely together since the republics entrance into OSEN, completing a deal for Valiniese warships and working to increase trade and stimulate the each others markets. Being the Closest OSEN member to Neidmar it would make sense that our two nations would work closely together to ensure that both nations are secure economicaly and defensively in the future. A Statement that is widely agreed upon by both the civillian government and the military. No indiciation has been given to draw conclusions that Neidmars commitments to operation Red Spade wont increase in the next couple of months, it may be safe to assume that the 14th Battallion are the first of many military assets to be deployed over seas for the first time in a decade.

It is estimated to take the NNS Baltis three weeks to reach Valinor, and in that time men and equipment will be flying out from southern Neidmar in order to ensure that the man battalion and all the naval assets will be prepaired and ready. The 14th Battalion is preditect to be heading for the island of Gael where it will assist the Valinese government in securing the island from any rebel and terror cells that may be operating on the island. The presence of such groups is reported to be small however with many military commanders stating that the Marines where unlikely to see any combat at all during the operation. We approached the Ministry of defence for a comment on the current deployment of Neidmarrian troops to Valinor to get their stance on the current situation.

"Elements of the Neidmarrian Navy and Marine combat units are being deployed into Valinese territory as part of a greater OSEN operation, The NNS Baltis and elements of the 6th Marine Regiment are being deployed to fulfill commitments to OSEN and to assure our allies of our commitment to the organisation. It is also important to our national defence that Neidmarrian military force coordinate with our allies in order to facilitiate greater understanding of each others military mechanisms in the future to ensure the best possible outcomes.

Over the next few weeks men and equipment will continue to be flown out to Valinor in preperation for operation Red Spade, the operation is most likely going to pave the way for greater Neidmarrian participation accross the world under the OSEN banner.

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by **Ulthrani** » Tue Jun 30, 2015 9:57 pm

Ulthrannia recognizes Niyerian government
Miguel Nicodemez Reyeno| July 1st, 2015

Grand Assembly debates the topic of recognition of Ardua's Niyeria

In a controversial and unpredicted move by the leadership of the Grand Ulthrannic Empire, Emperor Carlos X has announced that the Grand Ulthrannic Empire, after two votes held by the Grand Assembly and the Court of Nobles, recognizes the government of Adewale Ardua in Niyeria. The moves come after a petition by thirty nobles within the Court who wanted the Emperor to have the Empire recognize the new government in the Ashizwean country.

“It should be the action of our esteemed Empire to recognize the result of General Ardua, who saw the corruption that infected the government in Lavos, that worked for foreign interests in Konstantinople and Lowesport rather than the people of Niyeria, this is a victory not for us but first and foremost for the people of Niyeria." Carlos Matías de la Fuente, 3rd Duke of Mirallo said during his congratulatory speech in Los Reyes today, getting a standing ovation.

“The Upper House of this government, myself included, hopes that, with foresight and resolve, we can help this small Ashizwean state grow from the anarchy made from the years of dysfunctional government into a flowering state which can become the marker for future growth in the region” the Emperor said before concerned members of the Grand Assembly. The Grand Assembly vote passed modestly, passing thanks to a coalition vote by the Hijos de la Oro Imperio and Al-Qaisya based Development and Prosperity Party. The Court of Nobles vote passed with flying colours with very few nobles opposing the will of the Emperor.

Niyeria’s coup d’etat started months ago at the behest of then Chief of Army Staff, Adewale Ardua, led military forces against the civilian government of Niyeria. The current government in exile, nor neighbouring Eagleland nor former colonial master Arthurista have made comments on the matter, but it is expected to be less than jovial.

“The Grand Ulthrannic Empire does not shy away from the fact that this government came into fruition by military means.” Vicar De Fey said to journalists outside his office in Los Reyes “However, sometimes the ends justify the means, especially when tackling the corrupt, inefficient and CDI backed government of President Charles Adeboye"

Concerns are being laid out against De Fey and Carlos X due to the fact that there was very little time to debate the issue in either houses of government. Isabella Perez Belmonte, the President of the Grand Assembly, issued her own petition on behalf of the United Left Party that the recognition be held on ice so that representatives could debate it further before going ahead for a second vote.

The Economic Factor:

“There is an old saying ‘Nothing happens in a vacuum’, the Emperor of Ulthrannia did not just decide to recognize the President Ardua’s new junta government for the sake of it. This helps with the Ulthrannic Empire’s new geopolitical goals in Ashizwe that utilize a less militant and more economic modus operandi” writes Jacob Greenstein, adjutant prof. of foreign relations at Almania College “What is funny to note is that of the thirty nobles who signed the petition for the Emperor to recognize Niyeria, half of them were apart of businesses that had direct interests in Ashizwe. It would be silly for anyone to believe that the Emperor didn’t know what he was doing.”

As the recognition is signed, a conference was being held by the United Ashizwean Partnership, Ulthrannic and Rodarian businesses sat at a roundtable held by Duke Mario Aníbal de Villalobas, the CEO of the infamous Fortaleza Internacional and Duke of Alba.

“The UAP is providing a service that the continent of Ashizwe has yet to see in its modern history” Andre De Santa, the official spokesperson of the United Ashizwean Partnership began in the address to the media "We are ensuring that the region will not fall to the interests of other parties like it did during the days of Imperialism, to open the doorway for prosperity and ascension so that our Ashizwean brothers may join us in the first world, this includes of course Niyeria."

There are reportedly five Ulthrannic companies who are beginning operations in Niyeria. Fortaleza Internacional’s construction wing has finished a two year contract with the new government to begin reconstruction of infrastructure, this effort is being partnered with Semental Rail, who are planning to build a light rail network in Lavos.
Vanguardia Río de Oro, Ulthrannia’s largest agricultural corporation is sending two of its subsidiaries companies to begin operations in areas of the country that have been deemed safe. Manodeobra LLC, an employment agency from Amaneceria, is planning to set up in Lavos to help Niyerians gain work with new Uthrannic businesses that are coming to the country. There are also reportedly two Rodarian corporations that are planning to establish themselves in Niyeria though the identity of these companies are yet unknown.

"We at the UAP hope that our efforts, backed by plucky and industrious Ulthrannian citizens, can make Niyeria a benchmark for future Ashizwean development"

More developments as they come.

By RTVO Correspondent Miguel Nicodemez Reyeno

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