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[New Roma Republic]

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IFC Condemns GENA, Phenyzia

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Kairaku, Kirishima – In an overwhelming majority, the Roman Senate written revision of Resolution 27, 27b, was passed by the International Freedom Coalition Council. This resolution condemns the Global Entente of Nations and Alliances (GENA) for coopting national sovereignty. GENA has been stated by some as the “greatest threat to national sovereignty” of modern times. GENA critic Senator Cato celebrated the passing of the resolution stating “this organization wishes to be a global hegemony. This is an important step to preventing the destruction of modern civilization as we know it.”

The resolution also condemned Phenyzia for various crimes against humanity including, but not limited to the massacre of Parisians and use of colonization. The IFC condemned colonialism in 2015. It also forces all IFC members to institute a number of sanctions on Phenyzian citizens.

This resolution also condemns GENA for not removing Phenyzian membership from the organization. The organization has, in the face of international criticism, not removed Phenyzian membership. The leadership of the organization did demote Phenyzian membership to “observer” status for 48 hours after the first IFC condemnation of Phenyzia for the massacre of democratic protestors, but it has been starkly silent on Phenyzia after the massacre of Parisians.

This resolution has been very controversial with politicians on both sides of the aisle supporting and criticizing it. This resolution was championed by the NRI Foreign Affairs Ministry and the Office of the Caesar. The Praetor, which had a recent shakeup, criticized many parts of the resolution.

[Guadalupador]

{Opinion} When the International Freedom Coalition Speaks, the International Community Listens.
Guadalupador News Today

Kairaku, Kirishima-
This is an opinion piece by Galia Elde, Guadalupador's Representative in the Council of the International Freedom Coalition. The opinions expressed within this article are solely the author's and do not reflect the opinions of Guadalupador News Today or its affiliates.

At the moment that I am writing this opinion piece, Resolution 27 has just passed and has now become a central point in the International Freedom Coalition's dealings with other international alliances. Resolution 27 is the Condemnation of the Global Entente of Nations and Alliances' inaction over their relationship with one of the largest threats to world peace today: Phenyzia. The brutality of Phenyzia couldn't raise a finger among GENA's elite on their own so it had to come to other organizations, such as ours to do the job for them. Once Resolution 27 was set in stone, within a few hours the Global Entente apparently saw the light and promptly ejected Phenyzia from their alliance. It was indeed welcome news here in Kairaku that the albeit overdue correct decision was made by those in GENA. I applaud the leadership for seeing sense that inaction would eventually sour GENA's reputation in the world. I hope to see GENA live up to its stated values of freedom, democracy, and peace for all in the world.
How did such a drastic change of heart happen? Was it because the IFC lived up to its reputation and called out the injustices of harboring warmongers? Call me biased (this is an opinion piece of course,) but I absolutely believe that our insistence on exposing the crimes of Phenyzia to the world and the leadership of GENA's apparent lollygagging truly convinced the international community to work together to condemn and call out both Phenyzia and its former allies. The International Freedom Coalition is a prestigious alliance that other nations listen to and the events of today have proven that once more. Criticism of our Coalition in foreign capitals erroneously refer to the IFC as "old," or "irrelevant" have not managed to deter the international community from listening and respecting what our Coalition does and what it stands for. Such blatantly insulting "criticisms" have fallen on deaf ears and are not to be taken seriously at all. To those that actually believe in the IFC's apparent "irrelevance" in modern international politics: look at your own country before saying such things, it's very likely you're projecting your own insecurities onto us. Today is indeed a good day for the Global Entente, as well as the International Freedom Coalition.

[New Roma Republic]

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GENA Releases Phenyzia

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New Rome, NRI – Hours after the controversial Resolution 27b was passed by the IFC, GENA formally kicked out Phenyzia. Phenyzian membership in GENA was one of the major points condemned in Resolution 27b. With Phenyzia being kicked out, the rouge state announced the formation of a new alliance with a number of other rouge nations, called the Concord of Independent States (CIS). This new alliance is being criticized as an “Axis of Evil” by many pundits.

When asked for a statement, Senator Cato said “Though I am glad to see Phenyzia being removed from GENA, it was done in a poor manner. This clearly shows that GENA only cares for the number of alliances it has under its thumb. The creation of CIS poses a major threat to democracy and freedom, possibly even more so than GENA. I am in talks with counterparts in other legislatures of IFC nations, and we would like to see a unified taskforce to help counter this new threat. I will be bringing this up in the Senate in the coming days.”

The Senate Praetor had to say “I am glad to see the use of political pressure leading to the results we want. I now hope that relations between IFC and GENA can normalize. I have nothing to say about CIS at this time.”

As this new alliance forms and gets settled, the world will watch with bated breath.

[Guadalupador]

GENA Abandons Acornesia, Pledges New Alliances to Keep Peace
Guadalupador News Today

Clasita, West Acornesia- Calvin Dexter, newly elected president of the Aursian Confederation announced that the Global Entente of Nations and Alliances' peacekeeping efforts in West Acornesia are officially ending. Dexter mentioned in his address that the decision was driven by Aursian public discontent back home: "So, it was Aursi's duty to uphold peace in Acornesia. But, Aursi started having protests which affected the soldiers morals. Aursi weren't able to send more supplies or forces. Which resulted in them quickly losing strength. Now Aursi, is leaving the War in Acornesia. The sole reason is the People of Aursi. They weren't fine with it. And we are Democratic. So we have to listen to the people." President Dexter announced that control of the GENA buffer-zone dividing east and west Acornesia would be officially transferred over to two smaller alliances, the Berlin-Vienna Pact and the Pacific Union. The peacekeeping commitment by Aursi to West Acornesia was detailed in the Treaty of Ausria which was supposed to end the Acornesian Civil War, but was then plagued by an intense insurgency and pirate activity. The coming arrival of Imperion Coalition forces in the region also exacerbated the security situation according to GENA forces, and was allegedly one of the reasons that the Aursian president announced that the GENA peacekeeping effort was a total operational failure.
The public address caused outrage in West Acornesia, with the leader of the Democratic Confederation of Acornesia, Oracle, positing that since the DCA is a member of GENA, the alliance is obligated to protect them from further harm. Another stickling point among the people of West Acornesia is that the Aursians allegedly broke the treaty that they themselves wrote for Acornesia when the announcement that they would leave the GENA buffer-zone was made public.
Anonymous sources from the Guadalupadorian Ministry of Defense are saying that Guadaupador's own peacekeeping mission in Acornesia is preparing to end as well, citing the dissolution of the Treaty of Aursi, which was the main reason for Guadalupador's peacekeepers to be deployed to Acornesia in the first place. Guadalupador News Today tried to reach the commander of the Dorian peacekeeping force, Lieutenant Colonel Gaithu, but he declined to comment on this developing story.

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Irreconcilable Differences
It takes quite a lot of issues to make yourself into a pariah of the International Community, but it seems like Krieg has done just that. It seems that it is perfectly acceptable to their deranged leadership to kidnap children of other world leaders and hold them for ransom. If there is a quick way to become a pariah to the International Community, that is a real quick way to. And if you want to be hated, this is an exceptionally quick way to.
Several nations have expressed dismay at this situation, and the Empire has yet to state their official position on it, but rumors from an unnamed source in the Imperial Palace are that there may be an official Condemnation coming from the Minister of Foreign Affairs within the next 24 hours. Until then, it is the opinion of this paper that anyone in the world, who is the leader of a nation, should positively condemn the actions of the aforementioned leadership. This reporter condemns then to the highest degree.

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[Guadalupador]

Dorian Troops Withdraw from Acornesia, Army Announces Deployment to New Gazi for Training Exercises.
Guadalupador News Today

Divouga, Guadalupador- The Ministry of Defense announced this morning that a withdraw of the Guadalupadorian Peacekeeping Mission: Acornesia has been completed late last night, and the troops are headed back to Guadalupador. "With the change in the security situation within Acornesia and GENA's withdraw from the treaty buffer-zone, The Defense Ministry has deemed it necessary to end the Peacekeeping Mission in Acornesia effective immediately. Our operational mission has been complete, and on the whole, it was considered a success on our end. It is unfortunate that the peacekeeping force couldn't stay longer to further aid the people of Acornesia, but the irresponsible withdraw of several Treaty-bound states deteriorated the situation and would've put our troops in harm's way. We did not take this decision lightly, but we feel that it was indeed the right one." Minister of Defense Reimont Phayes announced at this morning's press briefing.
The Minister of Defense also announced this morning that the Federal Army's 2nd Airborne Division would soon deploy on a training mission with fellow International Freedom Coalition states in New Gazi, a country in the far-off continent of Africa. The 2nd Airborne Division will be joining the New Roman Imperium's along with the host state's military forces in exercises meant to utilize defensive tactic and serve as a deterrent to CIS states. An anonymous source from the Ministry of Defense divulged that the 2nd Airborne Division would not be the only Federal Army division to be deployed to New Gazi, but the first of several military formations to be deployed in the near future.

[Guadalupador]

Ministry of Trade and Ministry of Defense Announce Interdiction Rights Against GENA Vessels
Guadalupador News Today

Divouga, Guadalupador- The Ministries of Defense and Trade, in response to the actions of the Global Entente of Nations and Alliances, announced that any vessels belonging to GENA member-states present in Guadalupadorian territorial waters would be interdicted and impounded in Guadalupadorian ports. The announcement comes as the Marajarbian Federation, the most prominent member-state of GENA announced that a state of Cold War exists between GENA and the Berlin-Vienna Pact after the alleged failed takeover of the Berlin-Vienna Pact by Marajarbian observers in order for GENA to commandeer the alliance to fight in its stead in Acornesia.
"GENA is once more acting like a rogue organization on par with the Concord of Independent States. It's unacceptable to such a degree that their member-states are allowed free reign through our waterways and these new interdiction rights present a change in lockstep with many other states across the world that are rightfully putting their foot down against GENA's tyranny." Minister of Defense Raymont Phayes commented at his daily press briefing. The announcement proved itself to be popular among the public as opinion polls on GENA are plummeting further. Several analysts predict that if GENA continues its rogue actions, the Guadalupadorian government would potentially issue letters of marque against GENA member-states merchant ships as a deterrent against further aggression.

[Guadalupador]

{Opinion} The Death of GENA: The New World Pariah
Guadalupador News Today

Kairaku, Kirishima-
This is an opinion piece by Galia Elde, Guadalupador's Representative in the Council of the International Freedom Coalition. The opinions expressed within this article are solely the author's and do not reflect the opinions of Guadalupador News Today or its affiliates.

"Oh, how the mighty shall fall."

That was my final line in my first opinion piece on the Global Entente of Nations and Alliances over a month ago. In that piece, I presented the case that the Global Entente was a danger to international stability on account of its inherently expansionistic ambitions to "succeed" the World Assembly. I, like many of my other colleagues within the International Freedom Coalition believed, correctly so, that the GENA was doomed to failure and irrelevance. Over the course of a month, from when GENA absorbed the League of Independent States and caused an international outcry when it failed to rein in member-states that blatantly committed mass atrocities to when several large alliances such as the IFC and Imperion Coalition utilized diplomatic pressure to force GENA to disavow their more troubling member-states, GENA has been practically hemorrhaging international goodwill, prestige and most important of all, members.
Now the majority of the world sees GENA as an alliance on par with the Concord of Independent States, which itself was borne out of GENA stock. After a disastrous attempted hostile takeover of the Berlin-Vienna Pact, the Marajarbian Federation eroded its remaining credibility as a state when it unilaterally declared a state of Cold War with the alliance. Wherever the Marajarbian Federation goes, the rest of GENA must follow, and follow the Federation they will, into the abyss. GENA is hated and derided in nearly every major world capital, all the while the GENA member-states that are left delusionally play "alliance" in their own little corner of the world. GENA is now effectively shut off from world trade, as nation after nation signs agreements to restrict the travel of GENA vessels along high seas for risk of getting interdicted. The Mighty Marajarbian Federation, at one point was a global superpower, feeding entirely off of GENA's bountiful spoils is now rocketing toward irrelevance. Expansion for expansion's sake has its price, and in GENA's case its the entire alliance.

The mighty have indeed fallen.

[New Roma Republic]

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Senate Debates Bill to Join Reichsstadt Treaty Coalition

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New Rome, NRI – Over the last several days, the Senate has been debating a bill which would pave the way for the NRI to sign the Reichsstadt Treaty. The Reichsstadt Treaty, announced recently by the Common Territories, is an agreement targeted at cutting GENA off from global trade. It also authorizes signatories to interdict and seize GENA ships in its territorial waters.

A month ago, this bill would have passed easily when the Senate was Optimates control. However, a coalition government removed the Optimates Praetor, the head of government, and installed
Seia Libois as the Praetor. Libois is an outspoken critic of Caesar Belletor’s hostile foreign policy. She has been working to change the foreign policy through legislation, though many of the passed bills have been vetoed by Belletor.

Optimates Senators have been working to convince members of other parties to vote for this bill. The Senator from the Monarcha party has committed to voting for the bill, however the 3 Senators from the Factio Communis party have publicly stated they will be voting against it. The majority of the 39 Populares Senators said they will not break party ranks. Inside sources report that Optimates Senators are focusing on those in the Transhumanus party. If they can get 8 Transhumanus Senators to defect, the bill will pass. So far only 1 Senator in the Transhumanus party has publicly stated he will vote for the bill, citing protections for industry in his province. The vote is scheduled to occur on July 20.

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GRCS Ratifies Articles Of Unification

Olympia, United Remnant Avtarkiya, GRCS

The spokesman for the GRCS Council today announced that each of the eight member states of the Greater Remnant Cooperation Sphere have officially adopted and ratified the Articles of Unification. From this point on, the United Remnant Avtarkiya, Pragmata, Alenterra, Zhangua, Canaam, Nongea, Namavar, and Modeno are all now member states of the GRCS. The spokesman for the GRCS reported that the Articles of Unification had been in discussion for some time in the Council between the leadership of the former member nations, and only recently were the Articles finally given a draft that was amenable to the membership.

The spokesman listed out five Pillars that Unification rests upon, which will be shortly explained.

Pillar One: One Nation: The first and most pivotal pillar outlines that member states of the GRCS submit to Remnant authority by acquiescing to GRCS sovereignty. This includes accepting and following the laws, regulations, and standards of the GRCS under a single unified government, court system, law enforcement system, and legislature.

While many member states were already in varying degrees of adopting a form of Pillar One before Unification, a full ratification means that in the coming weeks and months, member states will be actively working to formally unify their states into a single cohesive government to provide order, safety, and security internally as well as represent the Remnant people externally. It is likely that a large scale reformation of the government of the GRCS will be seen in the near future, no doubt with President James Canis continuing his leadership of our people to a new era of peace and prosperity.

Pillar Two: One People: The second pillar outlines accepted standards for the people of the GRCS, such as the accepted demonym of Remnant, the recognition of citizenship for all of the 1.4 billion citizens of the former 8 separate member states, recognition of Pravilo as a national religion, Remnant Creole as a national language, recognition of multiple ethnicities and races within the GRCS, and immigration and naturalization standards.

As with many of these pillars, the influence of the URA can be felt, with Remnant influence over the other 7 states being most apparent in the adoption of largely Remnant customs and culture.

Pillar Three: One Economy: As the GRCS is now to be considered a unified, single nation, so too will the economy of the GRCS be unified. Markets of member states will be slowly unified over the coming months, as well as the adoption of the Remnant Credit as a medium of currency.

As with many of the other pillars outlined in the Articles, much of Pillar Three has already begun in the member states in fits and starts. The Remnant Credit is largely accepted throughout the GRCS, even if it wasn't officially legal tender. But now the almost entirely digital currency will be the standard medium of exchange within the GRCS, with physical currency being sparingly issued for international use and certain other limited exchange.

Pillar Four: One Strength: A total and complete reform of the military, law enforcement, and security services of the GRCS, allowing for a unified military that is more capable and efficient than its constituent forces ever could have been separately.

While most nations in the GRCS have already dissolved(In the case of Pragmata, Alenterra, Namavar), or downsized(Zhangua, Nongea, Canaam) at the behest of the superior Remnant Military, a full reformation of the military has been rumored ever since President Canis took office, and it seems the Articles of Unification are providing the perfect impetus to begin such a long-term and arduous process as unifying the law enforcement and military practices of 8 nations into one.

Pillar Five: One Heart: The Greater Remnant Cooperation Sphere will stand as a beacon of freedom and unity for all other nations to measure themselves against. All Remnant people will be finally be united with one goal, one mind, and one soul. The GRCS, founded with the blood of patriots and watered with the blood of tyrants and imperialists, will stand in solidarity with her allies in defending the peace and security of all.

It is expected that full reforms could take many months, if not years, to fully accomplish. However, with Unification now no longer a dream of Remphiles, but a reality we now live in, readers can take heart knowing these reforms will finally be taking place with enthusiasm instead of the pre-Unification hesitant starts and stops.

This story will be updated as the situation develops.

- Riley Reid, Junior Correspondent, RNN

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[Guadalupador]

Muqaddasi Ship Interdicted by Navy, Courts to Determine if GENA Interdiction Ruling Still Viable
Guadalupador News Today

Dide, Guadalupador- The Guadalupadorian Navy reported late last night that it had located and interdicted a Muqaddasi container ship travelling through Dorian territorial waters. The merchant ship was interdicted by the Guadalupadorian Navy ship GFNS Pandretus as it crossed between the islands of Malusqaya and Yugova at 00:18 (NSDT) on the 19th of July. The Muqaddasi ship, was stopped and remains within Dorian territorial waters, where it will be escorted and impounded at the nearby port city of Dide.
As of this afternoon, the formal announcement of the GENA's dissolution was broadcast to the world, which brings up legal questions regarding the restriction of GENA vessels in Dorian territorial waters: As the GENA no longer exists, should the Dorian government release the container ship, or will the restriction go forward if Muqaddasia joins the successor organization to GENA?

More on this story as it develops.

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{Opinion Piece} The Devil Went Down to GENA
This is an opinion piece sent in to the Shazbotdom News Corporation via a subsidary, written by high Highness, the Protector of the Empire, Supreme Emperor Larry Williams
There comes a time in which the International Community needs to stand against the evils of the 'New World Order'.
When an alliance rebrands itself in the manner that the "Global Entante of Nations and Alliances" has, once again, the world must still continue to stand against them in their efforts to bring a One World Government. And there is a group of nations that are taking that stand. We call ourselves the Reichsstadt Treaty Coalition.
Founded by a nation that has seen attempts at One World Governments come and go, it was quickly joined by multiple nations. These nations seek only one thing, and that is the protection of their nations from the overzealous, warmongering, and fascist organization of GENA, in whichever name that they decide to call themselves this week. We seek to protect ourselves and ever other nation. We will not falter.
Therefore, it is the new policy of the Shazbotdom Imperial Navy that any ships that fly the flag of any nations that were members of GENA at the time of their collapse, and members of any new alliance created with the same intentions, be stopped within the Shazbotdom Imperial Exclusive Economic Zone. These ships will be searched for contraband. If these ships ar efound within the Territorial Waters of the Empire, their crews will be arrested and the ships are to be scuttled. This is a ZERO tollerance policy that has been authorized by Parliament under my discretion.

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[Atlantic Federalist Republic]

Toronto Treaty Being Negotiated!
AFR National Gazette

Exactly at this moment! At 18:45 on 09/08/2022, the "Treaty of Toronto" as it is called is being negotiated, this treaty will possibly bring peace back to the homes of the population of Ontario, Treaty agreements are being negotiated, the AFR, proposes a council of the belligerent countries to, in a way, regulate Ontario, and also proposes the opening of the Ontario market, and the creation of a free trade organization between the belligerent countries, plus the US, so far, negotiations continue, and nobody knows how they will end up, both propose different ideas.
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[Guadalupador]

Grand Premier Marcos Urges Restraint from the Atlantic Federal Republic over Janpian/Marajarbian Row
Guadalupador News Today

Divouga, Guadalupador- Grand Premier Saidro Marcos urged the President of the Atlantic Federal Reoublic, Petri Gimenez to show a sense of "restraint" in the most recent diplomatic row involving Janpia and the Marajarbian Federation. "It's imperative that President Gimenez slow things down, and act proportionately in regards to this delicate diplomatic matter. I'm formally asking him to show restraint, as a new member-state of the International Freedom Coalition, put an end to the pointless military exercizes, and rethink his drastic measures against normal Janpian citizens who aren't at fault."
The most recent Janpian/Marajarbian tensions arise from the Marajarbian Federation formally announcing a boycott, divestment, and sanction campaign against Janpia in an effort to put diplomatic pressure on the KTO member-state to end its interdiction order against it. The Federal Union of Guadalupador condemned the campaign led by the Marajarbian Federation, claiming: "...Janpia, and many other states including our own, has only acted in response to the attempts by the Marajarbian Federation to create an overarching international hegemony where it would rule by decree."
Anonymous sources from inside the Ministry of State Affairs say that a potential trip to the Atlantic Federal Republic could be arranged within the week to decrease tensions.

[Guadalupador]

{Opinion} A Letter to the Atlantic Federal Republic, on the Propaganda of the Marajarbian Federation
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Kairaku, Kirishima-
This is an opinion piece by Myra Somian, Prime Minister of the International Freedom Coalition. The opinions expressed within this article are solely the author's and do not reflect the opinions of Guadalupador News Today or its affiliates.

Recently I've had the pleasure of keeping up a correspondence with the President of the Atlantic Federal Republic, Petri Gimenez. The Atlantic Federal Republic is the newest member-state of the International Freedom Coalition and it has been making waves in its boundless criticism of the United Revolutionary States of Janpia, siding with the Marajarbian Federation in a rather complex diplomatic row on international trade. I do need to note, at this time, the International Freedom Coalition has no official opinion regarding the recent decisions by the Kalisight Treaty Organization or the Marajarbian Federation in its formation of an anti-Janpia coalition in response. For all intents and purposes, the IFC is neutral at this time as both sides of the diplomatic row are seemingly popular among Coalition member-states. That being said, in the Andreusville Talks to formulate a unified response among Marajarbian allies against Janpia, the representative of the Marajarbian Federation has seemingly, and unwisely, publicly attempted to convince the Atlantic Federal Republic into falling into the Marajarbian fold. The Marajarbian Federation and its fleeting allies have repeatedly disparaged and insulted the International Freedom Coalition in a childish propaganda campaign, and it has been left to me to officially respond to the myths and propaganda that the Marajarbians have recently spewed. So I did address these myths, first privately with President Gimenez, and now openly with the entire world:

After seeing coverage of the Andreusville Talks, it pains my heart to see that the Marajarbian Federation is once more spilling its usual propagandic lies about the International Freedom Coalition. I personally had hoped that following the self-destructing demise of their alliance, GENA, that they had ended the slander against our alliance.
It is apt to mention that the International Freedom Coalition is one of the oldest, if not the oldest existing pro-democracy alliances in the world. With age comes influence and prestige, the fact that the Marajarbian Federation calls the Coalition "imperialist nobodies" is the farthest from the truth. The AFR is in good company with the IFC, where the Coalition actually aids its member-states. The IFC is built on mutual respect for fellow freedom-loving nations rather than the controlling nature of the Marajarbian Federation. Within Coalition history, the AFR can see the rock-solid commitment to its member-states through fighting in defensive wars to giving copious amounts of humanitarian and economic aid to disaster-stricken members. The IFC is ruled by it's members within the Council, where every member has a voice and a vote. The only "string" attached for any sort of economic or humanitarian aid is that the member-state abides by the Charter and Resolution 25 beyond that all you need is to ask for Coalition assistance in such matters, and the IFC would be more than happy to help.

The same, unfortunately cannot be said by the Marajarbian Federation or the many failed alliances that it has controlled over time. The great irony is that the Marajarbian repeatedly calls the IFC "irrelevant" or "imperialist," when the opposite is the reality: The Marajarbian Federation, through its alliances intentionally accrued influence over its fellow member-states in order to enrich itself and fill the deep pockets of Emperor Jackson. Each council/senate/chamber that the Marajarbians were the head of was merely a rubber stamp to apply their own national policies on smaller, less-influential nations. The GCN, GENA, UADC: All are the same alliance under different names, all were dominated by the Marajarbian Federation and its imperialist ambitions through its open endorsement of colonization, and by extension, alleged genocide of a nation occupied by them in the past. The world is only now becoming wiser and seeing through the shade of lies that the Marajarbian Federation has weaved for itself, and now it is experiencing the consequences for its actions: trade is at an all time low with the Marajarbian Federation as partners leave their territory, sanctions pile up and it becomes a very bad place to do business there. They have nothing to offer the AFR but scorn and domination of your people. The Marajarbians would gladly plunder your banks and hollow out the natural resources in your country, give you barely anything in return and call it a "trade deal."

I do sincerely hope that you can see through their honeyed words for what they really are, empty promises that they make to every nation that they "ally" with before they stick the knife into the back and twist it.

With Respect,

Myra Soymian, Prime Minister of the International Freedom Coalition

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AFR National Gazette
Forest Army Performs War Simulation

The Forest Army today carried out training in the northern and southeastern regions of the AFR, the president even 'participated' in one of these trainings, and highlighted: "Our forest army is the best known and feared in our region, we have the 9th largest armed force of our entire region, and we could even go head to head with Janpia, without too many problems" and added "We have AEA, the biggest intelligence agency in our entire region".
The trainings used some light bombs, hiding places and underground paths, and camouflage, in addition to the participation of indigenous soldiers, who taught the other soldiers how to use the venom of venomous animals. Some training was also carried out at sea, the training in Atlantic waters was not very extensive, at least not as much as at the beginning of Tensions.
And today, more precisely, even now, some freighters arrived from Krow-Bock bringing copper, yes! the country's main import, more cubic meters of copper are planned to arrive tomorrow, for now, this could solve the copper shortage problem.
President Petri Gimenez did not comment on the letter addressed to the country. And Petri recently, in a telephone interview, has shown interest in making a state visit to the following countries: Groot Dietslandd, Coliantia, Krow-Bock, Novia (Ontario), Neptunvia, and Seorabeol. But he will be more likely to avoid Seorabeol, and Neptunvia.

[New Roma Republic]

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OPINION: As Things Change, So Much Stays the Same

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Yesterday, the longstanding emperor of Marajarbia, John Jackson, resigned from his post. This comes on the heels of member states of the Kalisight Treaty Organization calling for Jackson to be put on trial for alleged crimes against humanity during the invasion and occupation of Galapagos. Jackson was also the emperor that oversaw the failed Global Confederation of Nations and Global Entente of Nations and Alliances, while also laying the groundworks for the United Alliance of Defense and Cooperation. During his tenue, Jackson strove to position Marajarbia as the global hegemon, largely through these alliances. As Jackson tried to change the international order from independent sovereign nations to a feudal empire with him at the head, nations of all ideologies pushed back, leading to collapse of both GCN and later GENA, and eventually, Jackson’s leadership. Through all of this, Jackson kept the pretense of being pro-democracy and freedom.

With the resignation, Jackson announced that the position of emperor would be taken over by his cousin Daniel Thomas, in classic monarchical fashion. In his initial speeches, Thomas appears to have dropped the pretense of Marajarbia being pro-democratic. The new emperor has stated that Marajarbia “will ensure total strategic victories at every corner, and establish a new international order, not governed by the democratic rule of law”. As political scientists have pointed out, this is not a new policy for Marajarbia as GENA stated as much in its charter, however, this is the first time the monarch has stated this out loud. In essence, Thomas is saying what Jackson kept silent. This is, to this author, a refreshing change.

As a member of the Senate, I will continue the fight against authoritarianism. UADC is just a reskinned GENA. Thomas is just a more open Jackson. As things change, they stay the same. While I live, I will strive to ensure that Marajarbia does not become the global hegemon. I will strive to expand the powers granted to the navy in the Reichsstadt Act. I will propose and strive to pass a bill granting letters of marque for interdiction of ships within the Roman EEZ in line with the Reichsstadt Act.

Sovereignty and freedom are essential to a safe life. The forces of good shall defeat the forces of evil. Neptune shall grant us calm seas in our endeavor. Iupiter shall grant us calm skys in our endeavor. I beseech the Gods to help us in our fight to protect the Roman way of life.

Marajarbia Dēlenda Est.
UADC Dēlenda Est.
Marcus Porcius Cato is a Senator and a ranking member in the Optimates party.

[New Roma Republic]

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Senate Passes Territorial Water Reformation and Defense Act

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New Rome, NRI – The landmark Territorial Water Reformation and Defense Act has passed the Senate today in a vote 100-20. This bill, scheduled to be signed into law around 1500 on August 28, modifies the existing definition of territorial water and exclusive economic zone. Currently, the NRI labels all water 22 km from as its territorial water and 370 km from shore as its EEZ. This bill changes the definition of territorial water to 74 km, while keeping the EEZ the same. This new definition brings the NRI into compliance with the 2016 Convention for Stability, Armament and Liberation (COSTAL) Oceanic Accords, which this bill also authorizes the Caesar to sign.

This law also establishes a formal application process allow citizens and groups to apply for letters of marque. This law only allows letters of marque to be issued in line with the verbiage of the Reichsstadt Treaty and the Special Authorization for Trade Protection Act. These allowed the NRI navy to interdict ships of member-states of the United Alliance for Defense and Cooperation (UADC) and the now-defunct Global League of Nations (GLEN), along with the states designated as “founders” of the Global Entente of Nations and Alliances (GENA). GENA had collapsed in upon itself mere hours before the passing of the Special Authorization for Trade Protection Act.

With the passing of this act, civilians may now apply for a letter of marque. This authorizes them to interdict and capture ships flagged of members states of UADC in the territorial water and EEZ of the NRI. The spoils of these interdictions allow the capturing group to keep and do as they want with the ship and everything found inside, save for the sailors. Anyone captured during the interdiction must be handed over to port authorities, unscathed, to be repatriated to their home nation.

Experts don’t think many interdictions will come from this law. Since the passing of the Special Authorization for Trade Protection Act, no GLEN or UADC ships were interdicted by Roman naval forces. This is largely due to the negligible trade between the NRI and member states of those two organizations. After the passage of that law, any trade with them shrank to 0. With no reason to go to NRI ports, no ships entered NRI territorial water.

This law also removes GLEN from the target list. This is largely due to the organization no longer being operational, and all nations that fell under that umbrella are covered by the restrictions on GENA “founders” and UADC member states.

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BDS Coalition Against Janpia Collapses, UADC in Disarray Following Western Entente War Against Muqaddasia
Guadalupador News Today

Divouga, Guadalupador- Following several high-profile departures, the Boycott, Divestment and Sanction campaign against Janpia seems doomed to fail. A campaign started by the Marajarbian Federation to politically persuade Janpia and by extension, the Kalisight Treaty Organization into dropping sanctions against it. Initially it found support among six signatories, all of them allies of the Marajarbian Federation, but over the course of several weeks the signatories gradually left the campaign leaving as of the writing this article three signatories not including Marajarbia. On the contrary, the Marajarbian Federation's and UADC's international unpopularity has earned the Reichstadt Treaty Coalition many more supporters including alleged unofficial support from Guadalupador itself, one of the first countries to enact interdiction orders against GENA/UADC flagged ships in territorial waters.
The UADC is in a similar state of collapse as is described by some analysts through its sheer inaction in aiding one of its member-states, Muqaddasia. Following the preemptive defensive action against the Muqaddasi Navy near Yugova Island, an unrelated coalition of nations known as the Western Entente began a military campaign against the Medinaist Republic of Muqaddasia. The nations cited deep and severe grievances as to their justification for invading Muqaddasia. UADC has been paralyzed by inaction on the issue of the invasion of Muqaddasia as the Marajarbian Federation as of the time of writing this article refuses to send any significant aid to Muqaddasia, nor are there any real discussions within the decision-making body of the UADC as a motion to discuss the issue is not making any headway.

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Guadalupador Launches First Modules for IFC Moon Base
Guadalupador News Today

Divouga Steppe Space Center, Guadalupador- Following five separate scrubbed launch attempts, the Guadalupadorian Federal Aerospace Ministry's service and habitation module Integrity was launched today aboard the Capricorn Heavy Launch System, Guadalupador's main lunar rocket. Integrity was built by Avijanos Heavy Industry in cooperation with GFAM using mostly off the shelf parts already tested and utilized in Guadalupador's past shorter-term habitation missions on the Moon. The service and habitation module is headed to the rim of Shackleton Crater where it will be the first component of the International Freedom Coalition's base on the lunar surface in search of water ice on the Moon. GFAM head Ronalde Ludens explains: "I'm proud to reveal that Integrity will be the first IFC module at the Shackleton site and that the joint mission is on schedule, launch scrubs aside."
There's still a lot of work ahead of GFAM on Integrity's voyage to the moon as it coasts toward lunar orbit. "We're essentially going to drop a small building down on to the Moon, which is something we've done many times before, but the real challenge is to keep everything in parameters that we deem acceptable. We don't want to be too nonchalant about all this, and damage the module on its descent but we are optimistic about the whole mission."

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The Rundown - Space Edition

ISA 2023 Booster Schedule Set
In a presser from the Imperial Space Administration, they have released the list of what Boosters will be utilized for the first 11 Launches of the year. In their press release, they mentioned that more decisions on which Boosters will be used for later missions would come later, most likely within mid to late January. They are still working on what the Launch Windows will be for each one of the launches and are prepared to set the Secondary Launch Windows as well.
As it stands right now, the first launch of the new year will be PATHOS Foundation Flight 21 (PFF-12), which will begin the next set of launches for the contract. As it stands right now, the Imperial Space Agency is just a hair under 25% done with the contract, as the total number of satellites to be launched is 81.

ISA Test Flight
The Empire launched yet another Test Flight today. This time, they did a mission to test the capabilities of the Stage 2 Block 5 Booster, which is to be the Refueling Variant of the Stage 2 Booster of the Heavy Launch System. This booster is designed to go into Earth's Orbit and be used to dock and refuel the Stage 2 Block 4 Human Transportation booster for it to be able to leave Earth's Orbit on its trips to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. The next phase of the testing scheme for the new Block 5 Booster will be to launch one into orbit on a full HLS Stack and then launch a Block 4 booster to initiate a Docking and Refueling maneuver. This will guarantee that the Refueling Booster is working properly and then they can be put into service fully.

Rovers In Development
Under a contract with a few different technology companies as well as two of the Major Uivesrities within the Empire, the Imperial Space Administration is anouncing the design and development of it's first Rover System. They are deigning the system to be cheaply built so that it can be mass produced to use for landing multiple Rovers on Mars and Venus. A workshop has been setup at the Gregory A. Reignquist Administration and Technology Center on the outskirts of the Capital of Shaz City.

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[Guadalupador]

IFC Module Integrity Successfully Lands at Shackleton Crater
Guadalupador News Today

Divouga Steppe Space Center, Guadalupador- "...Contact light, engine cutoff. Touchdown confirmed! Humanity's future is soon to be secured by Guadalupador and the International Freedom Coalition, we are on the Moon to stay." Flight director Emil Chalce announced as Integrity landed remotely on the Lunar surface. Following six days on a coast to the Moon, the Guadalupadorian Federal Aerospace Ministry's Integrity habitation and service module descended from a polar Lunar orbit towards its landing site at the rim of Shackleton Crater. The mood at mission control in Divouga was one of excitement and relief as the module's touchdown was confirmed early this morning. The successful touchdown of the module is the International Freedom Coalition's first step at creating a permanent base on the Moon.
GFAM has also launched several smaller supply modules following the launch of Integrity to send prepackaged supplies and parts to the site. At this morning's press briefing, Minister Ludens is optimistic on how soon IFC astronauts and cosmonauts would be inhabiting the base: "We want to set a target for early next year, maybe by late January at the soonest that we'll have astronauts up there, but we'll have to continue consulting our colleagues and see if that's a feasible thing we can do. I have no doubts about our capabilities, nor the capabilities of our Roman and Shazite contemporaries, especially since our countries have already sent people to the Moon multiple times before."
According to an anonymous source in Kairaku, the Federal Union's delegate to the IFC is preparing to release a report to the Chamber and the Coalition's Joint Space Program detailing GFAM's future endeavors for the moon base and requesting details on the commitments made by the other participants in the program.

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The Rundown - Space Edition Part Dos

Satellites, Oh My!
Over the past 6 months, the Imperial Space Administration has bolstered the number of Satellies in orbit for the Shazbotdom News Corporations Internet Constillation. They have done this by utilizing the Heavy Lift Launch Vehicle to launch more satellites at a time. As of this time, there are at least 40 circling the planet at Low Earth Altitude, with two rings of 12 at a higher altitude. It is also a note that there is a ring of 13 v3 satellites currently circling the Moon.
They are expecting a few more launches to add ore Satellites into various stages of Earth orbit as well as at least one more launch to place 13 more Satellites into Lunar Orbit on a different trajectory, in an effort to ensure that there are no gaps in the system. it is the hope of the Shazbotdom News Corporation, with the help of the Imperial Space Agency, to bring High Speed internet to all corners of the globe as well as to the individuals who will choose to be the Colonists of the Lunar Colonies.

The Lunar Colony
With the current Consturcton Schedule for the Lunar Colony, it is planned to be fully operational by the middle of October, with the first launch of Colonists to the Colony being announced by the Imperial Space Administration, via it's Setsuzoku account, to have it's Launch Windows being the 26th and 27th of October. The Colonists for the first launch have already been selected from the thousands of applications that were put forth. They have already begun to go through Zero G Training to prepare for the Launch and Travel Time. More news on this will come as the time of the launch gets closer.

Construction Continues
After a delay in building components for the High Orbit Transfer Station, construction has restarted on those components. This should brig the construction of the facility back on track. Completion is expected to happen by the end of this Calendar Year. The High Orbit Transfer Station will be utilized as a waypoint for Colonists heading to the Martian and Venusian Surfaces for when those Colonies are established. Work as also begun on designing a new space ship superstructure to be used to bring multiple segments of the Colonies for Mars and Venus.

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Sports Talk: Camps Open Up
Bobby H. Erhert - NOLA's Gambit

THATS RIGHT, Sports Fans! It's that time of year again. This weekend, Camps were opened up for your Saints as the 2023 Football Season starts back up!
The first few days of the full camp included passing practices, running routes, and one 15 minute scrimage game to finish off the day. QB play looked great, with none of the QB's throwing any Interceptions. The D-Line looked solid, stopping the run game from getting off the ground. It's too early to tell how the D-Backs and Safety's will do this year as they didn't put in much practice against the Pass Game, that will begin after the Hall of Fame game here in a week or so.

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To Space, The Empire Continues
As the future of Civilization seem to continue to stream steadily towards an apocalyptic end due to the war like tendencies of Government's who's sole function is spreading their corrupted government officials influence over the world, the Shazbotdom Empire is looking towards the continued survival of Humanity. Over the course of the last year, the Shazbotdom Empire has been working tirelessly at the expansion of humanity to the stars.

Since April this year we have worked tirelessly to plant segments onto the Lunar Surface that will become the first Permanent Human Settlement outside of the Earth's Atmosphere. According to a public records request by this paper, a total of 28 Missions have been initiated and completed for the First Lunar Colony. There have also been a total of 22 Missions for the building of the High Orbit Transfer Station, which will be utilized as a stopping point for future Colonization missions outside of Earth's Sphere of Influence to the Martian and Venusian surfaces.

Not too long ago, also, the Lunar Orbit Transfer Station was built and delivered into orbit over the Lunar Surface as a stopping point for Colonists from Earth to the Lunar Surface. There was also a grid of 32 Satellites put into Lunar Orbit to create a Satellite Internet system in orbit over the Lunar Surface, which will connect to Earth by multiple strategically positioned satellites in Low and Mid range Orbit over Earth. Shazbotdom Imperial Space Administration Director, Dr. Gilbert Godwin went on record saying, "If we are to Colonize the solar system, we need to ensure that our Colonists have a fast way to contact not only the Imperial Government, but also their family and friends back here on Earth". He went on to say, "This Satellite Internet Constellation was developed and manufactured in conjunction with our friends at the Shazbotdom News Corporation."

The future of Human Civilization looks bright, as long as people set aside their differences and work to not only ensure peace here on Earth, but ensure that Humanity spreads across the cosmos, starting with our closest neighbor Luna.

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Suborbital Launch Testing of Proposed Lander to Land People on Mars
In a significant step towards human colonization of Mars, a proposed Lander is undergoing suborbital launch testing. This crucial phase aims to evaluate the feasibility and safety of landing people on the red planet. With the growing interest in space exploration and the potential for establishing a human presence on Mars, these tests bring us one step closer to realizing this ambitious goal.
The proposed Lander, developed by a team of scientists and engineers, represents the pinnacle of technological innovation. Designed to transport astronauts from Earth to Mars and facilitate their safe landing, this cutting-edge spacecraft is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and advanced systems. The suborbital launch testing phase seeks to validate the Lander's ability to withstand the extreme conditions and challenges of interplanetary travel. During the suborbital launch tests, the Lander is launched into space, but instead of reaching orbit, it returns to Earth after a brief flight. This allows scientists and engineers to evaluate its performance under similar conditions to an actual Mars landing, including the intense heat generated during re-entry into the Earth's atmosphere. By subjecting the Lander to these rigorous tests, the team can gather valuable data and make necessary refinements to ensure a successful mission to Mars.
The primary crucial element being evaluated is the Lander's propulsion system. The ability to decelerate and land safely on Mars is of the utmost importance. Through suborbital launch testing, engineers can analyze the effectiveness and efficiency of the propulsion system, ensuring it can successfully slow down the Lander's descent and enable a controlled landing on Mars' surface. Additionally, the suborbital launch tests allow scientists to assess the Lander's overall stability and structural integrity. The harsh conditions of space, such as extreme vibration and gravitational forces, can place immense stress on the spacecraft. By subjecting the Lander to these conditions during the tests, engineers can identify potential weaknesses and make necessary design modifications to enhance its durability.
The success of these suborbital launch tests will not only validate the proposed Lander's capabilities but also inspire confidence in the scientific community and potential future astronauts. The ability to land people on Mars is a monumental achievement that requires meticulous planning, rigorous testing, and unwavering determination. With each successful test, we inch closer to unlocking the mysteries of the red planet and paving the way for human exploration and habitation. While the suborbital launch testing phase is a crucial milestone, it is important to note that it is just one step in a long journey toward Mars colonization. Once the Lander passes these tests, further extensive testing and development will be required before it is deemed ready for a manned mission to Mars. However, these initial trials serve as an indispensable foundation for future progress and instill hope for a future where humans walk on the surface of Mars.

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