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[Nomayuki]

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AMPO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ATTACKED; WAR ON TERROR INITIATES

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AMPO, NANKA, NOVEMBER 22, 2022 — Today, in Ampo Elementary School, 10 terrorist gunmen stormed the gymnasium during a Physical Education class. They took the students and teachers, including the Demp's nephew, Jacob Kuschin, hostage. Alarms rang around the rest of the school, with guards loading their rifles and teachers taking up arms. The students evacuated the school immediately, as further classes were canceled by the principal's orders. The police, within 2 minutes of the incident happening, were immediately called. 5 minutes later, they sent a helicopter filled with SWAT officers. While this was happening, the guards started trying to negotiate with the terrorists, while the coach had a rifle pointed at her head. More witnesses from all over the borough started crowding around the school, as the news of AES being attacked reached social media. The helicopter arrived 3 minutes later, with the SWAT officers swooping into the gymnasium. With accuracy, they quickly stunned the terrorists while the coach broke free from her cuffs. The guards then freed the children from their cuffs, while the officers arrested and dragged the terrorists away.

When the Demp, Seroy Kuschin, heard about this, he immediately called for an emergency parliament session to take place. During this, he made a speech, announcing that, after many warnings to the terrorists, he will take action. "Even if my nephew wasn't taken hostage during this incident, I would still have delivered this speech. I have already given 3 warnings this month, and now, I'm sick of what these terrorists are doing." (Excerpt from the speech.) As Ajimoto Ikuzu, the president, entered the room when he heard about the session, he heard the speech that the Demp had given. When the Demp asked to pass an order to crack down on terrorism, all of the parliament members agreed. Ikuzu approved the order immediately.

As this article is being written, the entirety of Nomayuki is being searched, not only by Law Enforcement but by the military, for terrorists. Today marks the beginning of Nomayuki's war on terror.

[Nacrad]

Education Bureau Shoots Down Uni Regulations in First Time Since '72
Rachel Wong | 24 November 2022 (THU)

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RIVERFORT - The Education Bureau ordered the University of Minbak, which is a public research university, to overturn a decision ruled by the university in October this year regarding the presentation of marginalised and politicised minorities on campus and in dormitories, using Article 106 of the Universities Ordinance, which was the first time since 1972 in the Nationalist era. Members of Parliament from the Conservative party (soon to become National and Civic) slammed this move as "wokism destroying academic independemce", but the State of Minbak Department of Education has declined to comment.

In October, the University of Minbak put out a mass email sent to all students and staff, which reads:

[...]To maintain a peaceful learning environment of teaching and learning in the University, the Senate has resolved that the following are prohibited on all University property, including but not limited to the campus, sports centers and dormitories:

a. Any gathering or speech, involving five or more participants, which memorialises, glorifies or promotes a politicised minority, especially minorities in sexual orientation, or gender identity;
b. Public distribution or display of leaflets, posters or other literary materials, or the display of digital media such as videos, to a similar effect of statute (a);
c. Any public performance of activities which aims to produce a similar effect to statute (a)

Materials on the Democracy Wall near the Office of the Student Union may be subject to removal if they are found in breach of this announcement. Students who breach these rules may face disciplinary action.

After discussion by the Education Bureau, it has resolved to invoke Article 106 of the Universities Ordinance, reading "Universities may, at its own discretion, enforce additional rules and regulations on its members, but no rule or regulation may be in breach of regulations currently in place; the Education Bureau and state or territorial governments may order universities to repeal, review or overrule any regulation in breach of Nacradian laws or state laws". The Education Bureau orders the University of Minbak to exempt any punishment given due to breach of this rule, and to cease enforcement of it starting from the Spring Semester of the 2022-2023 school year onwards.

"Academic freedom is the freedom to raise an argument, and to demonstrate it, to debate it or to research upon it. UMB's decision to outright ban these discussions to 'maintain the peace' is not only a breach of academic freedom, but is also unfair. On these grounds, a transgender student can be in breach of statute (c) by being themselves, and that is in direct breach of the Inclusion Act of 2019, and the Equal Opportunities Act of 2012," says Eddie Ng, the chairperson of the Education Bureau.

Meanwhile, the conservative senator Rachel Ko criticised the overturning of UMB's policy, stating "Today, they shoot down something minor like this - next thing you know, they'll shut down any university that doesn't adhere to wokism. They proport to promote academic freedom, but the woke is actually destroying it."

[Nacrad]

Oswain Psychiatrist Charged on Medical Misconduct, De-Registered
Franklin Tse | 09 December 2022 (FRI)

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PORTSVILLE, Os. - The Commonwealth of Oswain Department of Health deregistered and fined Dr. Francis Kwai-Wah Hong, who is based in an office in Sheung Wan, over confirmation of his allegation of performing conversion therapy which had been illegal by state law since 2016, and by federal law since 2020. Dr. Hong has been found guilty on 5 counts of Gross Medical Misconduct, and 17 counts of Medical Misconduct. He has additionally been banned for life to practice clinical psychiatry nationwide for life.

Dr. Hong has long been associated with the Christian fundamentalist organisation, the Society of Truth & Light, which strongly opposed the adoption of the new You, Yours and Yourself section in the Civic Education curriculum that included sex and gender education. He advertised his services as "counselling for LGBTQ+ youth", however he has been proven to use various methods, such as the use of nausea-inducing drugs, to "correct inappropriate throughts of sexual attraction" or "correct incongruence in gender", which had been a deprecated medical practice for all psychiatric treatments since 2014.

His use of what he dubs "adversant therapy", or in other words nauseants, is used as a basis of a comic In the Name of Love, which describes the experience on one such victim. When presented with this comic, Dr. Hong admitted to performing all acts of conversion therapy on his clients, and that "this comic accurately described one of my clients". During the public hearing, he was not remorseful, and claimed that his practices are appropriate for the "wellbeing of societal morality". He further elaborated that "Clients ought to have the mental fortitude to withstand said therapy as not all therapy is pleasant". On this basis, Dr. Sophia Cheng, the chairperson of the Department of Health, declared that he violated the principle of primum, non nocere, and is thus unfit to continue practice.

When our reporters arrive at Hong Kwai Wah Doctors' office, it has been closed with a note stating that that Dr. Hong had "urgent matters to attend to". His public relationship manager has yet to give any reply to our inquiries.

[Tummylandia and Susistan]

Ukraine, Tummylandia to meet in Sevastopol to settle disputes in Minervan territories

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Svitlana Gutierrez - Sevastopol, Ukraine

A map of the new borders, set to take effect at January 1, 2026

This morning Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky and Tummylandian-Susistani president tummyfart65 have decided to meet in Sevastopol, Ukraine to discuss the disputed sea territories between Ukraine's Novy Mariupol oblast and the province of Nueva Vasconia. The disputed territory contains 2 uninhabited islands, Gato Atoll and Karasiuk Atoll. The decision was a clean straight line, with Gato Atoll given to Ukraine, with Karasiuk Atoll given to Tummylandia and Susistan.

The dispute began in March of 2025, when the Tummylandian Coast Guard detained a Ukrainian fishing vessel despite it being located within Ukrainian EEZ, Ukraine protested the decision, unfolding into 2 failed conferences, one in Byzantium and the other in Cebu City.

[Nacrad]

CVN-03 Launched, Named Resolute
Kelly Lam | 14 December 2022 (WED)

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KOWLOON, Os. - The hull of the third aircraft carrier, and the second nuclear carrier dubbed CVN-03, is launched from Slipway 1 of the Whampoa Shipyards into the Victoria Harbour. In a launching ceremony, the CVN-03 has been named NNV Resolute. The Resolute is a sister ship of the earlier Perseverance, featuring a similar overall layout with a few optimisations, and has been built since late 2018. The president attended the ceremony in person, and gave a short speech. Topics regarding defence, specifically against the PRC's continued expansion, were discussed. In particular, the PLAN and the Red Navy Pacific Fleet were named Nacrad's greatest threats from the sea.

The Resolute is built as part of a naval expansion package that was announced in early 2018, where a new carrier strike group was called for. The anticipated upgrade of the Endurance's gas turbine power system was completed earlier this year in the same dockyard. The Resolute shares many characteristics of the Perseverance, including an integrated electric propulsion system powered by 3 nuclear reactors and various diesel generators, a generous aircraft capacity of 57, and a comprehensive command & control center.

The Ministry of Defence estimates that training, evaluation and testing will take at least 6 months, and estimates it to join the Fukkien Fleet by Q4 2023, placing a carrier strike group in every major fleet. It is estimated that the remainder of the 2018 package, including 1 carrier, 2 destroyers and 2 amphibious assault craft, will be delivered by 2025.

[Guadalupador]

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."

[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.

[Nacrad]

ROC's Supreme Court Hears Trans Men's Case to Change Gender Marker Without Surgery
Justin Chen | 06 January 2023 (FRI)

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CHUNGKING - The Republic of China's Supreme Court heard an appeal barring its citizens from changing the sex indicated by ROC documents without full sex reassignment surgery (SRS). Five judges, namely Chen Fei-Hung, Huang Kwang-Fu, Huo Ta-Te, Hsu Tsung-Li and Chen Ta-Chi, heard the case of Q & Henry Hsieh v. Republic of China, aiming to overrule the ruling by the Szechuan Circuit Court in June last year which was in favour of the continued limitation.

Both Q and Hsieh hold dual nationalities between Nacrad and the ROC, and Hsieh is also a naturalised citizen. Both of their Nacradian documents state their gender as M, and the sex undisclosed. However, ROC law mandates that "full sexual reassignment", which includes, in Q and Hsieh's case, the removal of ovaries, the uterus and the vagina with a reconstruction of a penis, to be done before the sex marker on their documents may be changed. The appellants argue that this policy is degrading, and in violation to the Republic of China's Bill of Rights.

Barrister Hu Hui, who represented Q and Hsieh, argue that the ROC's regulations compel them to disclose the "most intimate part" of their bodies - namely their trangender status - to every occasion that requires checking identification documents which causes "inevitable and significant distress" (「無可避免而且嚴重的困擾」). Furthermore, he argues that the appelants' only way to alleviate such distress, under the current rules, were to undergo invasive, risky and unnecessary sex reassignment, which lacked "any logical justification whatsoever".

Furthermore, Hu raised that there are many nations, including Nacrad where both appelants hold a dual citizenship, allow for changing the gender marker on various criteria other than full SRS. He argues that the ROC's concerns voiced in the previous ruling, such as a transgender man giving birth, or anatomical inconsistencies, were demonstrated to be insignificant in all juristictions. He argues that the ROC has no grounds to "overthink this issue" when this is true.

The government, which was represented by Barrister Lo Lung Wei, presents two reasons to uphold the existing legislation.

Lo argues that the system, such as the one used in Nacrad, would result in inconsistency and confusion as it no longer depends on the primary sex characteristic - which is seen as immutable - to certify the gender. He argues that by using other criteria, medical professionals' opinions may differ as to when the transitioning happened, which may lead to unfairness to those who seek assessment from certain professionals.

He also argues that a full SRS, removing the natal genitalia and rebuilding that of the desired sex, is the "sole, verifiable and irreversable criterion" to determine if the sex has changed. Lo argues that, in the case of Hsieh and Q, had they been allowed to change the gender markers, they are still able to regain their fertility and get pregnant after halting hormone treatment. By giving birth as a man, Lo argues, this will cause undue confusion in the medical system and is a case that requires significant legal amendment to accommodate in items such as maternity/paternity leave.

Hu replied, in turn, with exerpts in Nacradian law where gender can be changed on a solemn oath or affirmation, that little change is necessary. He argues that these cases are solvable with "a modicum of effort" in the legislation in the case of juristictions around the world. He argues that the juristictions "correctly identify this risk as a very remote one, or in certain cases not a risk at all".

Following the submission by both sides, a ruling will be reached in 4 to 6 weeks. However, as they have reached the highest court, no more appeals can be heard.

OOC: This is to shout out the IRL equivalent, Q & Henry Edward Tse v. Commissioner of Registration. Trans rights are human rights!

[Aursi]

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• Home • Government • Opinions • News • Date: January 23^rd, 2023 •

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Aursi announces its elections after 4 years breaking its Isolation from the World; Hans Greymann from UAP favorite.

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Today morning, at exactly 07:21, the Aursian government announced that they would be ceasing the Isolationist policy and holding an election. Drew Tate has resigned as Hans Greymann from the United Aursian Party (UAP) is the favorite to take his role of Chancellor. Voladimir Kormiya from the Aursian Communist Party (ACP) and Robert Dangle from the Aursian Democratic Party (ADP) will participate in the election representing their respective parties.

The Kingdom of Aursi, a proud nation, has long been under its strict isolationist policies. For many years, the kingdom has kept its borders closed to outsiders, allowing only a select few traders and diplomats to enter. However, in a surprise move, the royal government of Aursi announced the end of this policy and the upcoming election for the new leader of the kingdom. The reasons behind this sudden change are not entirely clear, but many believe that it is a response to the shifting political and economic landscape of the world. As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, the isolationist policies of Aursi have begun to be seen as increasingly anachronistic and detrimental to the kingdom's prosperity. The royal government has stated that it hopes that by opening its borders and allowing more trade and cultural exchange with the outside world, the kingdom will be able to modernize and improve the lives of its citizens. Additionally, the upcoming election will give the people of Aursi a greater say in the direction of their country and the opportunity to choose a leader who aligns with their values and vision for the future of their kingdom. Many experts believe that this move towards openness and democracy is a positive step for Aursi, as it will allow the kingdom to take advantage of the economic opportunities and cultural exchange that come with greater engagement with the outside world. Furthermore, it will give the people of Aursi a greater say in the direction of their country, and the ability to choose a leader who aligns with their values and vision for the future. However, there are also concerns that this change could lead to instability and uncertainty. The transition to a more open society will likely be difficult, and there may be resistance from those who have grown accustomed to the status quo. Additionally, the upcoming election could lead to political polarization, as different candidates and parties vie for power. Despite these concerns, the government of Aursi seems determined to move forward with this new policy. The kingdom's leaders have stated that they are committed to working with the international community to ensure a smooth transition and that they are confident that the people of Aursi will rise to the challenge of building a more open and prosperous future. The date for the election is yet to be announced, but with the end of the isolationist policy and the opening of the borders, many believe that this is a new dawn for the kingdom of Aursi, and for the people who call it home. With the potential for trade and cultural exchange, the kingdom has the opportunity to modernize and improve the lives of its citizens, and the upcoming election will give them a greater say in the direction of their country. Hans Greymann from the United Aursian Party has announced his intention to run and like most of the previous elections, he and his party is the favorite to win. Drew Tate has said that he wants to give other people a chance and he can run in the next election but that's to be seen. The royal government has stated that they hope this move towards openness and democracy will be a positive step for Aursi, and they are committed to working with the international community to ensure a smooth transition.

[Continental Free States]

Teenager wins $36 million jackpot with her first ever Lottingsslip
Feb 6, 2023; Biddeford | Written by Erwin Cuthbertson

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An 18-year-old Americanerine has made geseheede by winning $36 million after buying a lottingsslip for the first time. Marianne Juliettesdaughter Stewart, from Biddeford, Province of the New England, was named the winner on Friday by the New England Lotting and Games Geselship (NELGG), making her the youngest burgher to ever win in a lotting. Stewart, who bought the ticket on her 18th birthday at the forsley of her eldfather, said she had all but forgotten about it until she heard news that someone from her hometown had won the 7 January draw. "When I went to the store, I wasn't sicker what to ask for, I'd never bought a slip before. I asked my dad who told me to buy a 6-off Lotto." She said, "I still can't believe I hit the jackpot on my first slip."
While there have been other 18 year old winners across the Riche, none have ever won as much as Marianne. Stewart, who beseeks the ordly Aston University and works dealtimely in the ordly Milton's Diner franchise, plans to invest most of her winnings with the help of her father, a financial redegiver. She seeks to beseek other lands once she's gained her degree in university. "Once school is done, my family and I will get on a ship, buy a wagon, and beseek all of Europa from Lisbon to Helsing. Once that's done, if I've anything left, I'll get on a twithe boat to Japan. I want to orfare other lands, learn of their history and culture, eat their food, and listen to their speeches." Stewart hopes to end her frood in law, but she foresees no tocome in a leapbane in law now.

[Nacrad]

U of N Attempts Human-to-Human Brain Transplant in Historical First, Ends in Failure But "Much Has Been Learnt"
Laura Chung | 16 February 2023

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RIVERFORT - The University of Nacrad Ruttonjee Faculty of Medicine, which is considered the top medical school nationwide and one of the top worldwide, attempted a brain-to-brain transplant between a late 86-year-old woman who seeks to "reverse aging", and a late 22-year-old who died earlier due to suicide.

The surgery was performed by Prof. Joseph Kwan, MD, Prof. Anthony Wong, MD and Julia Tsang, MPhil, who jointly published a paper about an in vivo transplant of brains between primates, and successfully performed a monkey-to-monkey transplant in 2019, with the two subjects alive till date without complications. An 86-year-old woman, whose identity is kept confidential, had volunteered to "donate her body to science" under oath, and a recently-deceased 22-year-old woman who killed herself through nitrogen inhalation was given permission to be operated upon.\

After 42 hours of surgery in Surgery Room 27, the brain doner was declared to be in a vegetative state and had life support discontinued as per her will. At 08:34, Kwan, Wong and Tsang issued a joint statement declaring the failure of this surgery on behalf of the faculty, and promised further to provide compensation for the families involved. "Although this surgery ended in failure, much has been learnt. The findings will be discussed in detail in a future paper, for which copies will be provided to the families."

"We all knew that we have no time, given that organs perish within hours of receipt. We had to keep blood in the target body running so that we had enough time to do the transplant," says Prof. Kwan, "which is the first difficulty we encountered, as an artificial heart, while not uncommon, has never been used for so long."

According to Kwan, "The brain doner will effectively be in a permanent vegetative state after transfer to the body doner's body even after our best efforts. We find that - in a nutshell - the nerves were unable to connect to a degree that allows her to control or try to control the organs, especially the heart and the lungs." He further clarifies that scar tissue cannot transmit signals, and the hypothesised method did not work in supressing scar formation.

The team has declined to give any more details about the surgery, and urged the public to be patient in waiting for a research paper on this topic.

[Danlina]

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Danlinian Private Military Contractors in Telroi?

Recent reports from various international outlets have revealed a massive media leak showing multiple images and videos from Telroi. Many are of notable figures in the Telroian government and chain of command meeting known members of local criminal enterprises, such as the Sekuérá family and the Kámnesid militia, and other images of graphic nature show the outcome of a gunfight confirmed to have happened at the Vokšassj Trade Company facility in Kipligrud.

These images show the bodies of men clad in Telroian military attire, although without markings, and the leaks claim that the identities of these men are of former agents of the infamous Wright Administration organization. The Wright Administration was a PMC founded by former minister of foreign affairs Káterin Rozen which operated between the years 2010 to 2018 when Rozen was apprehended by the Danlinian authorities. If the claims are true, then the Telroian government has some questions to answer, such as why former Wright contractors show up in Kipligrud wearing Telroian military attire, and seemingly taking part in a shootout of criminal nature.

A spokesperson of the Danlinian government has stated: “The Danlinian government takes the recent leaks seriously, however, Telroi is a great ally both economically and for the sake of the GDU’s stability, and we would like to calm the winds as for the claims that the Telroian government is in breach of our extradition agreements regarding national security threats. Dialogue between the two nations is underway and we are coming to a solution”.

No response was available from the Telroian government.

For many, the recent uptick in violence among the Telroian gangs and militias shows a lack of control by the Telroian government, but the possible involvement of groups associated with the government itself as well as the involvement of state officials with criminal individuals leads to a possible conclusion that the NŽP government might be a willing accomplice.

[Nacrad]

Pres Comes Out as Trans Woman Over Twitter
Jacob Tang | 31 March 2023

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RIVERFORT - The president of Nacrad Hannah Smith, previously known as Matthew Smith, comes out as a transgender woman in a twitter post made at midnight.

Here's an exerpt of her twitter post:

I've known myself as a woman for years - ever since I started college. I existed for 4 years when I was studying, and then I was forced to disappear - to put on a facade of a man - for the next decade or more. I've vowed to made Nacrad a place that trans people like myself feel safe and today, I'm pleased to say that I feel safe enough to say that I'm a woman.

She also stated that she wishes to be called Hannah, and that her pronouns are "she/they". She revealed that she had been under the care of the gender identity clinic at King George V Hospital for the past 4 years.

As the first transgender head of space, she vowed to continue working on LGBTQ+ rights.

She has yet to call a press meeting to discuss further.

[Equai]

Learinsk-Kurow Border Shootout

LEARINSK - Two days after State Security Committee issued a warning to the border control at the crossing of Learinsk-Kurow into North Legde to be on the high alert due to potential smuggling operating being carried in North Ledge into Equai, a green SUV broke through the border checkpoint and began to shooting the border guards and paperwork officers, killing 6 officers and injuring 2. People's Militia from nearby town of Pineville arrived quickly as a backup and successfully put the end to the shootout, injuring 3 out of 8 smugglers. They were detained quickly and transported to the North Odrela's branch of SSC where they confessed to be part of the international fascist syndicate's drug smuggling branch. SSC came forward sand announced that temporary the Learinsk-Kurow border will be under a direct control of People's Militia to ensure the protection of not just the officers working there but civilians going and out of Equai.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Lucia Hillenburg said that she and Federal Prosecutor Katerina Odzakleva had been in contact with the president of North Ledge Sebastian Montenegro since the shootout and that for the time being they will be held in SSC's holding cells but that she hopes. She also commented that she hopes Mr Montenegro will be open for a joint prosecution and investigation of the syndicate as its the matter of both countries interests to crack down and eradicate the new fascist threat. Sam de Lacostanera, a current head of the Committee of Representatives, said that the Committee will have a discussion about this question.

[Equai]

Learinsk-Kurow Border Gunman Finally Confesses

CALOMARDE - After almost two weeks since the arrest of the gunmen who attempted to massacre the border control of Learinsk-Kurow Border between Socialist Federation of Equai and Republic of North Ledge the public finally receives a hopeful updates. Under a joint prosecution between two countries, State Security Committee and Intelligence Service of North Ledge started the interrogations of arrested gunmen in the interrogation room of SSC. After more then 24 hours since the interrogation began, SSC's Chief of Staff Angelina Guerra arranged a press conference where she said that gunmen confessed about the, until now, unnamed organization.

Mrs Guerra told the press that one of the gunmen H.J. (19) cracked under the pressure of the interrogators, confessing the name of the neo-fascist organization to be named "Iron Brigade" but that they operate under a number of aliases across different countries. Young fascist told the investigators that the organization is involved in contaminated drug smuggling, terrorist attacks, arm smuggling and financing the major right-wing parties and that they recruit people thought social media and non-moderated forums as he himself was recruited though one, HydraBlog. However, he said that he don't know where their HQ is but that they have a major branch in North Ledge. Following the end of the interrogation, all gunmen were transported to Lilith Prison in South Odrela that served as a political prison for nazi-sympatizers after the revolution. Mrs Guerra also commented that HydraBlog was subsequently taken down in Equai and that the government sent the formal request to the website host for takedown.

[Schwyzeln]

Enormous Unidentified Marshmallow Discovered in Drijfhaven

Drijfhaven, Schwyzeln - In a remarkable turn of events, a colossal marshmallow has been discovered scrambled in a field near the small city of Drijfhaven, captivating the residents and leaving them in awe. The monumental marshmallow was discovered by local farmer, Hans Vanderkamp, as he walked to his crops early in the morning.

Measuring an astounding height of 90 centimeters and a diameter of 1 meters, this gargantuan marshmallow scrambled across the field. It emerged overnight, seemingly appearing out of thin air, leaving farmers and townsfolk baffled as to its origin.

Eyewitnesses reported that the marshmallow's texture is fluffy and light, with a gleaming white surface that glistens in the sunlight. The aroma of sweet vanilla permeates the air around the giant confectionary, attracting curious onlookers who flock to the site to witness this extraordinary marvel firsthand.

Local authorities, in collaboration with the National Institute of Sweet Treats, have cordoned off the area to ensure the safety of the marshmallow and the surrounding community. Scientists and confectionery experts have arrived from far and wide to investigate the mysterious marshmallow's creation and its possible link to supernatural phenomena or extraordinary confectionery experiments.

Professor Amelia Sugarworth, a renowned expert in culinary conundrums from the prestigious Marshmallow Institute, expressed her astonishment.

"This colossal marshmallow is an unprecedented marvel that challenges our understanding of the laws of confectionery physics. It is unlike anything we have encountered before, and its discovery opens up exciting possibilities in the realm of marshmallow engineering." said Amelia

Local residents have embraced the unexpected arrival of the marshmallow, organizing a festive atmosphere with marshmallow-themed decorations and events. Marshmallow sculptures and artistic creations have popped up throughout the city, showcasing the town's spirit of joy and imagination.

The Schwyzeln government has assured the public that the marshmallow will be preserved for scientific study, while also considering ways to incorporate it into a local tourist attraction. The giant marshmallow has already attracted a surge in tourism, with visitors from neighboring cities and even international marshmallow enthusiasts eager to catch a glimpse of this monumental delight.

[Equai]

Press Conference of the Presidency

CALOMARDE - On a press conference President Bella Santorini, Prime Minister Ishimaya Priya and Minister of Internal Affairs Donatella Quavello announced the end of state of emergency after 36 days since Politbiro of the President and Comrade Santorini announced its beginning following the bomb attack on Lilith Prison and subsequent arson attack on the Committee of Representatives perpetrated by the fugitives of the prison in connection to Iron Brigade, an international neo-nazi organization.

Comrade Quavello revealed that the State Security Committee with the help from People's Militia has arrested a last fugitive while attempting to cross the border into Romania from an abandoned late 19th century village in high northern Astait which have the relief to both government and the people. She further commented that "Now that reactionaries are behind bars once again, we can focus on more important matters related to the ongoing Cultural Revolution that has been going on since state of emergency. People's Cultural Movement will need assistance from the people".

Comrade Santorini, after the news about the end of state of emergency touched about the upcoming 2024 elections. She affirmed that she will run again for the presidency and asked the people to be ready for the election cycle and political participation.

In correlation to the announcement of elections, Comrade Ishimaya said "This is my second and last term. I am happy that I served this nation and the people. I gave my best to do this job to the best of my ability and in accordance to what the people wanted". Comrade Ishimaya also stated that her term while ending its still there, announcing that in future months there will be important national referendums to be held. Per her words, those referendums are the voices and criticism the people have with the government and nation but that some of the topics were discussed within the Polibiro. She said that the people will know the entire list of referendums in a few days but that the most important ones would be dealing with further expansion of direct democratic input, an upper house and rather or not should atheism be state sponsored.

Comrade Ishimaya also commented the arrest of Supreme Judge Davian Rascalli with "Its very disgusting to see someone who is supported to protect the people from corruption, abuse of power and reactionaries become a reactionary themselves".

Author: Kaitlyn C.

[Nacrad]

Military Adopts Console Controllers For Future Tanks

RIVERFORT - In a recent demonstration of new defence technology, the Ministry of Defence stated that it will begin adopting console controllers in future armoured vehicles, adding it as an option for the next batch of vehicles, and replacing legacy systems in later batches.

Anson Fung, the Minister of Defence, stated that the decision came after extensive field testing suggesting that troops preferred using such controllers over the joysticks that is a holdover from legacy systems. "We found that troops were able to adapt well to the use of common off-the-shelf controllers, demonstrating a 32% enhancement in time to engagement, and a 24% enhancement in the rate of successful engagement after 1 year of adoption," says Fung, holding up an Xbox-like controller, "We believe that it is due to the familiarity of younger members of the armed forces to these platforms."

Furthermore, the demonstration showed that soldiers can re-map buttons and toggles on the controller to various different functions, allowing soldiers to prioritise different aspects of their respective subsystems. While the existing control console is not yet removable, the Ministry of Defence has stated that it will continue to look into ways to provide an ergonomic and intuitive interface for soldiers, and to remove or stow any redundant control systems

However, some have expressed reservations about the gamification of warfare after the Ministry's initiative to use off-the-shelf controllers, stating that the new gunner's station "resembled more a teen's gaming setup than a machine of war". Nevertheless, the Ministry stated that it will continue relevant research and strike an appropriate balance.

[Nacrad]

Goverment Revives Open University of Nacrad as Distance Learning Organisation
24 July 2023 | Dorothy Chan

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RIVERFORT - The Education Bureau has declared that the Open University of Nacrad will begin educational operations again starting this September after 15 years of solely existing on paper.

The Open University of Nacrad, known in short as OUND, has first been established in 1999 as a brick-and-mortar university funded by the Federal Government with an open admissions policy, zero tuition, and minimal fees. With an initiative to provide free and universal higher education to all citizens, OpenU has been plagued with massive deficits since its debut. After taking in 4 cohorts, OpenU decided to halt admissions for academic years 2003-04 and thereafter. After the final cohort graduated in December 2008, OpenU ceased its operations, laid off its staff, and liquidated all assets.

However, the name of the Open University of Nacrad was continued. Fulfilling legal minima for continued recognition as a university, the Education Bureau staffed its senate and president positions with internal staff, and continued to publish textbooks and educational material by distributing PDFs online, and by displaying these textbooks at public libraries. "Open University of Nacrad' at this stage can be seen as merely a publisher of textbooks, in the words of Eddie Ng, the Secretary of Education.

With the advent of distant learning platforms and massive open online courses (MOOCs), the Education Bureau has been active in recruiting teaching staff, including professors, TAs and lecturers, to act as volunteer staff at the Open University of Nacrad. While originally under the Lifelong Learning Scheme, the functions of the LLS will be transferred to the OpenU once the revival is made official in September.

Starting in September, the domain openu.edu.nd will be revamped as the website for OpenU, and anyone with an Internet connection may register for an account to access a wide variety of MOOCs hosted by OpenU on topics like computer science, social sciences, arts, and history. Furthermore, by completing a series of MOOCs, the OpenU system will also generate a certificate that is accreditated as a certificate by the National Council of Accreditation (NCA).

"The Open University of Nacrad will continue to fulfill its original mission in its motto, 'docet omnes', or to teach everyone - that is, teaching everyone without regard of their age, financial status, location, or any factor whatsoever," says Ng, "all that someone needs is the ability to access the web portal."

Ng explained that the Open University of Nacrad will not provide any degree track, nor will it provide in-person classes. However, OpenU will closely collaborate with entities like the Government Laboratory Services to offer laboratory classes if needed.

During OpenU's years of operating as a brick-and-mortar university, it has enrolled a total of 11,308 students, but only 3,416 have successfully completed their degree, representing a graduation rate of around 30%. However, as a distant and online learning institution, more than 130,000 are expected to enrol in at least 1 MOOC at any given moment, which qualifies being an OpenU student.

[Gonswanza]

Gonswanzan Forces To March On Rome?

In a recent press release, Laura Ortiz declared that she supports the various rebellions within the Romanic Imperium, and with KTO to back her up, she has declared that forces are being deployed to France and Spain in hopes of propping up the rebellions there, avoiding "The Med" entirely. In fact, when asked about any naval units, she remarks that "the 'grand' fleet is due to reinforce future KTO landings off the Iberian peninsula, focusing around the north of Spain" perhaps to support the rebellion there. Footage from drones support this idea, given images of container ships racing across the Mediterranean perhaps to offer supplies to the Imperium, coming from neutral nations like India and China. It's equally likely that they were just caught on camera, making a mad dash for sea but not opting to use the canal for logistical reasons... Especially with the unstable and openly hostile Awesome Imperium operating in the area, as noted by Ortiz herself-

"The two Imperiums in the region are a volatile force led by those who are intellectually challenged. Notably, one relies on their gods to guide their inferior forces, the other just prays that throwing enough bodies at the problem can fix it. Regardless, one can only hope that either party has a shred of logic still in them, given that attacking container ships in open waters is an act of war that could easily turn this conflict into a global crisis. Especially if the container ships are moving nuclear material or attempting to shuttle around fleeing refugees."

She then goes on to comment about the war itself, noting-

"The sheer concentration of rebellions and sides that have since arisen given the fall of the Romanic Imperium is both comical and worrying. Comical in that the now former Imperium claimed to have all the cards in their favor, while worrying in that it also implies the rebels could have WMDs in their possession. Then again, it's a well earned weapon at that point, sowing the seeds for the Imperium's destruction. Not that there would be enough defenses in place to stop them from being used. Should the war go nuclear however, Gonswanza will seek to claim some land in the aftermath to prop up a state led by the KTO as a bastion of peace. Even if it means watching Europe burn from nuclear fire."

Of course, the chances of nuclear war are slim to none, but mild worries of such an event did remain on the minds of the MoD.

[Nacrad]

Lychee Stadium Opens as Largest Stadium Nationwide
Dorothy Chan | 9 August 2023

RIVERFORT - Lychee Stadium, the centerpiece of the decade-long Lychee Heights Urban Revitalisation Scheme (LHURS), was open after 6 years of construction. Rated for some 71,000 during concerts, and 68,000 for sporting events, Lychee Stadium is the largest stadium anywhere in not only Nacrad, but also in the Southeast Asia region.

Lychee Stadium is a massive domed comprehensive arena, with its stadium elevated above ground level for amenities like shops, ticketing and smaller venues. It is accessed via the ground level through Stadium Square, overhead using the Lychee Heights Elevated Walkway System, or through the subway's A and N lines at Stadium station (previously known as Banyan Avenue station). Notably, ticketed attendees can skip directly from the ticketed entrace at exit A3 to the stadium levels ST1 to ST8.

The stadium's facilities are truly impressive - Within the complex lies a direct fiber optic uplink to stream any events happening there, and multiple VIP lounges are available for guests and performers alike there. The stadium has several zones of seating, similar to the Kowloon Colleseum which previously held the title of the largest stadium nationwide. Lychee Stadium dedicates a whole rim of 25 VIP boxes for VIPs to view performances undisturbed by others.

The stadium features a movable roof - a must-have for a stadium of this caliber. Using a set of hydraulic systems, up to 65% of the roof can be opened and closed within 3 minutes, though it has to be closed to withstand typhoon conditions under the permit terms. Even with the roof open, the air conditioning system within the stadium can still cool the arena down by 10 degrees celcius provided that there is no direct sunlight into it - a must-have for Nacradian summers.

Notably, however, no additional parking is provided for Lychee Stadium. In a design report for the stadium, the Urban Planning Council said that parking needs for the stadium can be fulfilled by the expanded West End Government Car Park complex, which provides 3500 parking spaces for the downtown's West End areas and parts of Lychee Heights. Additionally, attendees are expected to make use of public transport or walk to the stadium from either the car park, or the nearby downtown. For this purpose, the stadium includes a public transport interchange where 12 buses stop and run short departures when needed. Additionally, Stadium Station also has a dedicated exit A3 and A4 that exit directly into the stadium complex for ticketed and unticketed visitors, respectively.

As the centerpiece of the LHURS, Lychee Stadium has attracted businesses to set up shop in its vincinity, turning what was a run-down old city area to a vibrant extension of downtown. Even before Lychee Stadium's official opening, the area had become bustling with activity, nothing like the old neighbourhood it once was. Notably, several studios have opened in the area, demonstrating the stadium's importance in inspiring young artists across the country. With the City University of Riverfort's Rex Tso Institute of Sports Science, and the Maple Street Sports Center just a few blocks away, the stadium is supported by a range of artistic and athletic services all within walking distance.

That is not to say that the stadium is without its problems, though. In 2021, just 8 months away from completion of construction, the then-unfinished roof had been damaged extensively by several passing typhoons in July, once even with the roof stuck open necessitating a 10-month delay on construction. Nevertheless, the crew was able to deliver the finished stadium only half a year behind schedule, and had the mechanical systems pass inspection on schedule.

The first show to be played here is the annual Schools Out Music Festival just 3 weeks after the grand opening, on 30 August. Following that, several globally renouned artists will perform there, notably Taylor Swift's eras tour in March next year.

[Rusrunia]

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10/15/23 - long story [5-10 min. read]
Fight over Independence

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Šavero & Nace now demand full independence or war

WRYN— Šavero & Nace, 2 autonomies now given 'maximum military influence' status over multiple casualties in the mountain regions. Guerilla fighting were seen in the mountains in Šavero & Nace as they begin to fight for their independence. The 2 autonomies are also joining forces with communist and ultrantionalist forces against the national military.

The autonomies further escalate the instability of the nation, as a hostage situation in a Airport terminal is ongoing, causing 2 deaths as of writing. The Rusrunian MoD say over 250 rebels were killed that day, 2 IFVs and 1 Socialist-era fighter jet after a 30-minute dogfight between rebels and Rusrunian Air Force. The deaths of Rusrunian forces are unknown, but it is said that it may be over 500+ infantry, around 35 IFVs and 3 modern jets.

Meanwhile, Wryn begins experiencing multiple clashes as of recently. If you are in Wryn - stay outside, do not be in open areas and if you are not in an open area, stay low. Deaths by getting shot exceed up to 250~ in Wryn, most of which were killed by sniper rifles. Thanks for reading, please check our next update tomorrow as we can't gather enough information.

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[Nacrad]

Long Waits A Thing Of The Past? Gov't Now Repays For Private Doctor Trips
Wilson Lam | 25 Oct 2023

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To comply with the recently-ruled Li & Ma v. Department of Health, the President has signed the Act for Reimbursement of Private Medical Services for Supplementation During Extended Waiting Periods of Specialist Services and Related Purposes, commonly cited as the Li & Ma Act.

Under the Li & Ma Act, the Government steps in as a public payer of medical costs when seeking private medical services, on the condition that the seeker is an Eligible Person, and has been referred to a related public specialist clinic for a waiting period of 1 year or more, as calculated from first filing of referral. For those who already have 1 year or more to wait in aggregate from initial referral to scheduled date of appointment, future private visits will be reimbursed but past ones will not.

The Li & Ma Act came after the landmark case of Li & Ma v. Department of Health, where two trans women Annabelle Li and Allison Ma, forced to either battle dysphoria alone or to shell out massive sums for private gender clinics, sued the Department of Health over negligence of their duty of care. Li and Ma allege that the Universal Medical Services have a duty not only to provide high-quality medical care, but also timely high-quality care. Being slated to wait for more than 16 months to see just the psychiatrist, and some 20 months after the psychiatrist to see an endocrinologist, Li and Ma allege that they have seen the worsening of their dysphoria, and loss of money when they sought private medical care 10 and 14 months into their wait respectively. After 4 years of litigation, the case was finally heard in the Supreme Court of Nacrad.

The court ruled in Li and Ma's favour. In the ruling handed down by Chief Justice Adam Leung, he stated that "it is indeed not only the duty of care on the part of the Universal Medical Services, but also the fundamental right of all Nacradian citizens to access timely, high-quality and affordable care through the UMS". In the ruling, it was ordered for the government to come up with a remedy in 6 months, which was delivered by Parliament.

President Smith, at a press conference, stated that she herself as a trans woman and as someone who uses public specialist services like psychiatry and endocrinology, sympathises firsthand with those afflicted with excessive waitlisting with no real alternative. She states that "No Nacradian now will be stuck without a doctor and in pain, not under my watch."

In a recent poll, this act was seen most positively in the elderly and the disabled. "I used to dread having to be checked up by a private doctor every time while I wait my turn," says Mary Chan, a 70-year-old elderly woman with arthritis, "I've been waiting for half a year and I still have 8 more months to go. Glad I can see a doctor without worrying about my savings."

However, only time will tell if Nacrad's coffers can sustain these subsidies.

[Equai]

BIG CONSTITUTIONAL OVERHAUL
Sweeping Changes Mark the Culmination of Two-Month Nationwide Referendums

In a momentous shift that has captured the attention of the global community, the Socialist Federation of Equai, now People's Democratic Republic of Equai, has undergone a radical transformation following an extensive two-month nationwide referendums. The constitutional changes, ratified by an overwhelming majority of citizens (94.9% average), have redefined the very fabric of the nation, signaling a departure from its federal roots to embrace a centralized republican system of governance.

The foundational alteration in Equai's political landscape is the shift from a federal structure to a centralized republican system signaling the end of Socialist Units as they are not. President Santorini said in the press conference that no internal borders will change or be altered but that need for de-facto republics in small and overall homogeneous nation in the sense of national identity is not needed, citing Stalin's definition of a nation. She also said that this way there won't be fear of possible opportunism or revisionism. This monumental decision is expected to further strengthen the collective and state industries and fix one of the main flaws on Joseph Sacreno's policies.

Simultaneously, the position of Prime Minister has undergone a transformation, with the title evolving into that of a Premier. This change reflects a nuanced redefinition of executive roles and responsibilities, promising a renewed focus on leadership and governance. The Premier is now positioned as the key figure in shaping the nation's policies and driving its progress. While this change seems minor, it is important to say that within this name change, a greater aspect on executive power is put on Premier's position which could leave to the entire revamp on executive branch and remove the role of the President completely.

Military Revival after 68 years

Equai has witnessed a historic moment with the return of a military presence after a hiatus of 68 years. This development, sanctioned by the constitutional amendments, aims to bolster national security and provide a safeguard against external threats. The reestablishment of military conscription has also been introduced withering away another one of Joseph Sacreno's lagacy. President Santorini commented on this sudden change in internal politics of Equai with Chairman Mao Tse-Tung's quote "Political power grows out of the barrel of a gun". When elaborating she said that "Comrade Sacreno was a good revolutionary on the surface but idealist deep down and that if Marxist-Leninist state is to exist in the time when fascism creeps its ugly head again through the liberal democracies a strong and capable military is needed".

Death Penalty by Firing Squad as the new highest punishment

In a stark departure from previous legal frameworks, the referendum has heralded the return of the death penalty, with executions now conducted by firing squad. This "controversial" move has ignited passionate discussions on the moral and ethical implications of capital punishment by the countries of the imperial core, who themselves have capital punishment laws but try to take a non-existent moral high ground when the country in question is not their ally. In the official press conference President Santorini said that "removal of capital punishment was a major flaw of Comrade Sacreno that let the rampant opportunism run around for so long." She also commented how some crimes, like sexual assault and treason and counter-revolutionary activities are crimes who can't be forgiven and thus the offender needs to be "removed permanently."

From Socialist Federation to People's Democratic Republic

Equai's name itself has also undergone a transformation, signaling a shift from the Socialist Federation of Equai to the People's Democratic Republic of Equai.

"The culmination of these constitutional changes marks a historic juncture in Equai's evolution, with the nation embracing a new, more radical and mostly importantly truly anti-revisionist marxist-leninist[-maoist] identity that should've happened long ago. As Equai embarks on this journey, the global community, that is, the Imperial Core will try to undermine our struggle and do us dirty even more then before but we are prepared for it. World will remeber the rebirth of Equai. I declare, with the full support of the Committee of Representative, that the 25th November is the new national day, a day that New People's Democratic Republic of Equi is born! Oppressors of the world will fall. Death to fascism and freedom to the people!" were the closing words of the press conference by President Bella Santorini.

Author: Kaitlyn C.

[Sarawak Darulhana]

FRIDAY•1.12.2023

NO LIGHT PUNISHMENT FOR RACIST OFFENSES!
by DHN Reporters

SANTUBONG-No more lenient punishments for racist offences, hateful sentiments and inflammatory speech starting today in Sarawak Darulhana after the decision of the National Shu'ra Council and the National Legislative Assembly have decided to abolish lenient punishments for racist categories such as the payment of a fine of $30,000 and imprisonment for 3 years.

In the name of Allah Most Gracious and Most Merciful. Based on the decision made by the National Shura Council Members and also the National Assembly Members, with the grace of Almighty God, I present the decision to His Majesty the Sultan and the Yang Dipertuan Negara Sarawak Darulhana who is also the Head The Supreme Judge for all Chief Justices of Sarawak Darulhana to get His Majesty's approval. After getting His Majesty's approval, I as the Holder of All Royal Laws with God's permission agree to amend all punishments for the category of Racist offences.I agree to punish Sarawakians who are racist with a life sentence to teach them what racism is while in prison. They will not come out of prison until Izrael (the angel of death) does not invite them. They will be released from prison for 3 times a year, Festival Day, Religious Day and Race Day with the supervision of the Military Police. I am happy to state that, they also face the Banning Sentence where their citizenship is no longer accepted in Sarawak Darulhana. They will be banned from becoming citizens of Sarawak Darulhana.

Recently, this racist offense has become more widespread since the Palestinian-Israeli conflict broke out, which caused tension among the people of Sarawak through social media.This matter has made the Council decide to abolish light punishment and give heavy punishment for racist offenders.

The new punishment for those convicted of being racist is life imprisonment and it is most likely that those convicted of the following offenses also face deportation (their citizenship is no longer accepted in Sarawak Darulhana).

Based on our survey in public places, most of them gave a good response.
Jerome Jurai, an Iban man who works in the public sector said that this punishment should be used to curb the issue of racism. He did not deny that recently, on social media there has been a "crusade" where Christians attack Muslims and Muslims attack Christians through comments.

Wishal Azrullah, a Malay who works as a runner, said that the punishment was not enough and gave the opinion that the death penalty is a way to stop sensitive sentiments from continuing.

The spokesperson of Istana Darulhana said, His Majesty ordered his people to stop hating each other and ordered that the Malays, Melanaus and Dayaks are one united people, instead of continuing to repeat what happened before the Sarawak Darulhana was established. He also warned NGOs involved in the racist issue that the Sultanate still remembers what happened in the Northern Rising Tragedy.

His Majesty said he still remembers what (name censored) did in that tragedy. His Majesty still remembers the form. His Majesty threatened to remove them in a subtle diplomatic way.