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| MINISTRY OF DEFENSE |
[sub][list]October, 2023[/sub][/list]
Peshmerga On Alert Following Coup In Turkey
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In a statement from the Ministry of Defense, KAR Defense Minister Shorish Ismail announced that the Perhmerga had been placed on alert. The Peshmerga are the military and security forces of the KAR, which the Arab military is barred from entering. He confirmed the reason for the move to be the military nationalist coup in Turkey, with whom the Arab States and Kurdistan Autonomous Republic share a border. Ismail emphasized that the alert status is not a mobilization, nor is it a signal of possible military action from the KAR. He clarified that it is only to prevent any spillover, should the instability in Turkey worsen further. It was left unstated that the move is also related to the deployment of Turkish military and Special Forces to the souther Turkish Kurdistan region.
The move does not correspond to a foreign policy from Baghdad or Erbil. Under Arab law, the KAR is barred from having or engaging in its own foreign policy, and can express its interests through the Arab Foreign Affairs Ministry. No statement has come from the Arab Foreign or Defense Ministry as of currently. It is expected Chairman Khalil will respond to the matter soon. With elections in just a few months, a new government in a neighboring power could prove a hot button topic.
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[list][sub]BORIS JOHNSON OPENS UP TO AFRICA POTENTIAL DEALS AND FRIENDSHIPS 10 DOWNING STREET, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND, May 2023[/sub]
[sub]| British-African Friendships and Partnerships|[/sub]
[sub]| The African continent was always in the interest of the British, dating back to colonial times when the British, along with other European powers occupying the desert lands and jungles. Since the independence of African nations in the 1960s and 1970s, it was the goal of the British government to maintain neutral or create positive relations with its former colonies. As former states such as Sudan sees economic growth, as well as growing powers such as Zaire, the British government thought it would be best to re-engage relations with Africa as they have gonestale and uneventful. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has sent request to Zaire, Sudan, the Galla and Egypt to reignite or create British-African partnerships and establish new friendships with the African nations. |[/sub]
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Arstozokan Boris Ivanov looks at a picture of Boris Johnson
"aga! Blyad'! What is that thing ?! that is no True Boris!"
Khartoum, The Republic of Sudan
May, 2023 - Kiir Invites Boris To Khartoum
Having recived an official request by British Prime Minister Boris Johnson calling on African nations to "reignite" Afro-British following the dramatic shift and growth of the continent political economical and societal events. Prime Minister Silva Kiir had found it appropriate and a goal for the people of the Sudanese Republic to reconnect with it's old questionable relationship with the United Kingdom.
And so the office of the Prime Minister of The Republic of Sudan had dispatched an official invitation to Prime Minister Boris Johnson for a state visit to Khartoum in the hopes the Sudan will create new and meaningful relationships between Khartoum and London as both nations look back at their shared history.
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[list][list][list][pre]THE COMMONWEALTH OF INDONESIA
PEMERINTAH NASIONAL INDONESIA
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JAKARTA EXPRESSES INTEREST IN PURCHASING 15 BELL BOEING V-22 OSPREY TILTROTOR AIRCRAFT FROM Paramountica FOR $2.5 BILLION USD [/list]
[sub]The Ministry of Defense announced earlier today the government's interest in purchasing 15 Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft and their respective replacement and support parts from the United States for $2.5 billion USD. The V-22 Osprey is a tiltrotor military aircraft capable of Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) and Short Take-Off and Landing (STOL). It is designed to combine the functionality of a helicopter with the long-range, high speed performance of a turboprop aircraft. The Osprey has a top speed of 565km/h and a maximum flight range of 1,627 kilometers. Defense Secretary Prabowo Subianto said, 'the Osprey aircraft will increase the logistical capabilities of the Armed Forces tenfold. This will enable us to land up to 24 men on rooftops, medium-sized vessels, and even helicopter pads. The combination of helicopter and airplane is a vital instrument we need in our archipelago'. The Armed Forces plan to purchase 15 units, plus respective replacement and support parts, as well as armaments for a total of $2.5 billion USD. Inside sources claim the Osprey aircraft will be used by the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Peacekeeper Corps at the same time, and will enable the Armed Forces to deploy entire platoons to almost anywhere within range. The Osprey, with rooftop landing capabilities, can be used to land on rooftops, giving Indonesian troops a strategic advantage on the battlefield. Jakarta ardently awaits the Paramerican government's response. [/sub]
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Should I leave NS and/or COL?
Well, I'm leaving NS for good. I'm erasing my NS history from the cloud. Best wishes, Thailand
| NOURI WARNS |
| The situation in Turkey has been heavily monitored by Nouri and the Iranian Armed Forces. The situation has been described by Prime Minister Nouri as "...barbaric attack on democratic values, human rights and the dignity of the Turkish people, especially the minorities..." The Iranian government has issued a formal condemnation to Turkey about the coup, and has formally closed the Iranian-Turkish border, halting all and any trade between the two states. Furthermore, Prime Minister Nouri has ordered the Iranian Armed Forces on the Turkish-Iranian border to stand ready, with the alert in the region raised to 5 - the highest, from 1 - the lowest.
Prime Minister Nouri has also stated that "...any minority targeted, be it by the Turkish new anti-democratic government, or it's paramilitary groups, will see consequences from me...we will not allow minorities, especially the Kurds be targeted and I will act should I see fit to do so based on the treatment of the Kurds, based on how they were dealt with during the riots and how they're treated..." Iranian airforce along with the Iranian ground forces on the border have been placed on alert 5, and Prime Minister Nouri has met with the Empress about the situation. |
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[list][sub]| Commonwealth of Denmark & Norway Rejoice as Danish Independence Referendum Fails 39.6% to 60.4% |[/sub][list]
[sup]3rd November 2023[/sup]
[list]| [sub]Pro-Commonwealth supporters were today celebrating in the streets following the defeat of the Danish Independence Referendum, the referendum was brought about by the successful election of the pro-independence coalition headed up by the Danish People's Party in the 2019 regional election. The Commonwealth between Denmark and Norway and been brought about following the devistation of the Second World War, in which both nations had been overun and occupied by Volkist forces. In 1948 following a struggling recovery and growing concerns about the new Cold War brewing between the United States and the USSR the nations formed a Commonwealth.[/sub] |
| [sub]In the last seventy-five years the Commonwealth has undergone many changes and realignments. Denmark tends to sit more to the right politically of Norway especially on the issue of immigration, both nations are members of the European Union (largely against the wishes of Norway), and the Schengen Area (once again largely against Norway's wishes). The intertwined nature of the nations monarchies allowed for an easy route allowing the nations to retain their monarch's, upon the death of a monarch the families will select candidates to be put forward for election and voted upon by the Commonwealth Council (the national parliament), although in most cases both families have merely swapped between each other. However in 2021 a referendum was held in favour of abolishing the monarchy in favour of a ceremonial presidential role voted upon by the Commonwealth Parliament.[/sub] |
| [sub]Denmark, as previously stated, and Norway have retained regional assemblies that hold powers similar to that of the Scottish and Welsh Parliaments in the United Kingdom, with regional councils running the provincial areas across the entire Commonwealth. The Første Minister heads up the regional assemblies, however those roles are superceeded by that of the Statsminister (Prime Minister) of the Commonwealth, who is typically the leader of the largest party in the Commonwealth Parliament, which is elected by all voters across the entire Commonwealth.[/sub] |
| [sub]The defeat, and indeed the scale of the defeat, will be welcome news to all pro-Commonwealth supports, but the person breathing the biggest sigh of relief is Statsminister Jonas Gahr Støre. Støre only took office in 2019 following the deafeat of Lars Løkke Rasmussen, Støre is a member of the Commonwealth Social Democratic Party who has since 1948 held power for 59 of those years, having gambled his political future and the Commonwealth on this referendum he will undoubtedly be giving a deep sigh of relief and no doubt a large glass of something alcoholic.[/sub] |
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[list]Ofisi ya Utendaji ya Rais wa Jamhuri ya Watu wa Bantu wa Zaire[/list]
[list][list][list][list][sup]Baraza la Usalama la Kitaifa la Zaire[/sup]
[sub]Nyumba ya Enzi ya Watu wa Kibantu[/sub][/list][/list][/list][/list]
TO : London, Canovia
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[list][list][list][pre]NOTE FROM EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT OF ZAIRE[/pre]
[sub]FROM: Denis Sassou N'Guesso, President of the Bantu People's Republik of Zaire
SUBJECT: Consensus on Anglo-Zairean Cooperation[/sub][/list][/list][/list]
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson of the United Kingdom,
I hope that this response finds you well. May God continue to Bless the United Kingdom and its people. I write this response, both as a friend but as the de jure and de facto President of the Bantu People's Republik of Zaire. After much consideration and contemplation of thought with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of the Economy, and the National Security Council, I have determined it best and in the best interest of the Zairean people to accept and pursue an amending of relations with the United Kingdom. In the path of development and progression of the Republik of Zaire, it is essential for Kinshasa to acquire as many friendly relations with the developed, modern world. Despite the colonial past Afrika had endured at the hands and interests of the British among other European powers, Kinshasa finds it appropriate, necessary, and essential to move forward into the future.
At your earliest convenience, Kinshasa is willing to conduct an Anglo-Zairean Summit to discuss and negotiate new terms of cooperation, partnership, and coordination that will be mutually beneficial to our people and the process of reconciliation can begin. In this event, it is important and crucial to understand that the politics, status, and conditions of the continent of Afrika have substantially changed; therefore, its new course of development and sovereignty should be respected as should the growing position of Zaire as the Heart of Afrika. It is with this understanding and the acceptance of this, Zaire and the United Kingdom may nurture and grow a beneficial partnership of mutual understanding and friendship.
God Bless.
Very Respectfully,
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[sub]Rais wa Jamhuri ya Watu wa Bantu wa Zaire (Alzarikstan)
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[list][list][list][pre]THE COMMONWEALTH OF INDONESIA
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INDONESIAN SPACE ADMINISTRATION UNVEILS PLAN TO MANUFACTURE INDONESIAN VERSION OF SOYUZ LAUNCH VEHICLE AND CREW CAPSULE, NAMED 'PERSATUAN' (UNION), AND BEGINS ASTRONAUT TRAINING PROGRAM [/list]
[sub]The Indonesian Space Administration (ISA) unveiled their new plan to manufacture an Indonesian version of the Soyuz launch vehicle and crew capsule which will be named 'Persatuan' or Union. ISA Administrator Marina al-Anshori said at a press conference, 'thanks to the generosity and kindness of the SGRI and the passed Tsar Putin, Indonesia will now be utilizing the blueprints of the Soyuz vehicle and capsule given to us by the Russians to advance space exploration for the benefit of all humankind'. Indonesia plans to utilize the Persatuan launch vehicle and capsule to launch payloads and crew into orbit, as well as to launch international payloads. High Chancellor Anetta Komarudin believes that the Persatuan launch vehicle will appeal to many satellite makers because of the reliable launch vehicle design and the positioning of the launch site, which is on the equator. The Soyuz launch vehicle, of which the Persatuan is based on, uses RP-1 and liquid oxygen propellant as fuel sources and has 1,700 launches under its belt since its 1966 debut. The Space Administration claims the first Persatuan launch will take place in summer-fall 2025, with a crewed orbital launch planned in 2026. [/sub]
[sub]In astronaut news, the Indonesian Space Administration announced their first class of astronauts, named Class 1. The members of Class 1 are as follows: Rizman Nugraha, biologist, Yohanes Surya, physicist, Laksana Tri Handoko, scientist and former deputy head of science and technology for the Indonesian Institute of Sciences, Rose Amal, chemical engineer, Karlina Supelli, philosopher and astronomer, and Adi Utarini, public health researcher and scientist. All 6 astronauts will begin training for future missions in Low Earth Orbit and beyond. The Indonesian Space Administration is also considering having their astronauts launched on other launch vehicles such as the Paramerican Falcon 9 and the Russian Soyuz so that they can 'train in a realistic scenario' before launching for Indonesia. The government is reportedly not considering this option, as of now. [/sub]
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| CIZRE - | Mass Insurgency in the city of Cizre, a majorly Kurdish city. The rebellion has been staged by the
Kurdistan Communities Union which includes the PKK, PYD, PJAK, IFB, TAK, and HBDH. The KCU has seized the entire
city. Since the early morning hours fighters have been rapidly clashing with local security forces in the Area. The Rebels
soon seized the entire city.
Immediately the TLF's 2nd Army, 7th Corps of the 3rd Tactical Infantry Division, 70th Mechanized Infantry Brigade,
172nd Armored Brigade, and the 3rd Commando Brigade. Other Battalions are placed on high alert of the 7th Corps,
these include;
6th Motorized Infantry Brigade
2nd Motorized Infantry Brigade.
107th Artillery Regiment
Hakkari Mountain Warfare and Commando Brigade
3rd Tactical Infantry Division
34th Border Brigade.
Other Corps placed on high alert include;
6th Corps (2nd Army)
8th Corps (3rd Army)
9th Corps (3rd Army)
Paramilitary Groups that have joined on the side of turkey Include the Village guards, which are the battalion that has
lost control of Cizre with the local police, new Brigades of the Village guards system will counter with the TLF. The
Grey Wolves and the Turkish Revenge Brigades have been put on high alert, are scouting for any signs of insurgencies
around Turkey.
The Kurdistan Workers' Party or PKK is a Kurdish militant political organization and armed guerrilla movement, which
has historically operated throughout Greater Kurdistan, but is now primarily based in the mountainous Kurdish-majority
regions of southeastern Turkey and northern Iraq. Since 1984, the PKK has been involved in the KurdishTurkish conflict
(with cease-fires in 19992004 and 20132015), utilizing asymmetric warfare to seek various goals, including an
independent Kurdish state, autonomy and increased human rights for Kurds within Turkey.
The Democratic Union Party is a Kurdish democratic confederalist political party established on 20 September 2003 in northern
Syria. It is a founding member of the National Coordination Body for Democratic Change, and is described by the Carnegie
Middle East Center as "one of the most important Kurdish opposition parties in Syria".[5] It is the leading political party among
Syrian Kurds. The PYD was established as a Syrian branch of the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) in 2003, and both organizations
are still closely affiliated through the Kurdistan Communities Union (KCK).
The Kurdistan Free Life Party, or PJAK (Kurdish: Partiya Jiyana Azad a Kurdistanê), is a militant Kurdish leftist anti-Iranian
government group located in Turkey and other areas. It has waged an intermittent armed struggle since 2004 against the
Iranian and Turkish government, seeking self-determination for Kurds in Iran and Eastern Kurdistan. The PJAK is affiliated
with the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) through the Kurdistan Communities Union, an umbrella group of Kurdish political
and insurgent groups in Turkey, Iran, Syria, and Iraq.
The International Freedom Battalion, commonly abbreviated as IFB or EÖT, is an armed group consisting of leftist foreign
fighters that consit the Birleşik Özgürlük Güçleri, Marksist-Leninist Komünist Partisi, TKP/ML TİKKO, Türkiye Komünist Emek
Partisi/Leninist, and Sosyal İsyan.
The Kurdistan Freedom Hawks or TAK (Kurdish: Teyrêbazên Azadiya Kurdistan), is a Kurdish nationalist militant group in
Turkey seeking an independent Kurdish state in Turkish Kurdistan (eastern and southeastern Turkey). The group also
opposes the Turkish government's policies towards Kurds in Turkey.
The group presents itself as a break-away faction of the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK).
The Peoples' United Revolutionary Movement or HBDH (Turkish: Halkların Birleşik Devrim Hareketi) is an alliance of ten leftist,
revolutionary socialist, and communist Turkish and Kurdish organizations in Turkey. The alliance was founded on March 12, 2016,
with the goal of overthrowing the Turkish government of Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. The Alliance includes;
Communist Labour Party of Turkey/Leninist
Coordination of Revolutionary Proletarians
Devrimci Karargâh
Kurdistan Workers' Party
Maoist Communist Party
MarxistLeninist Armed Propaganda Unit
MarxistLeninist Communist Party
Revolutionary Communist League of Turkey
Revolutionary Communard Party
"More of these terrorists must have crawled from Iraq or Syria into our great state. Higher Border security measures must be put in
place." Said Officer Süleyman Soylu during an interview with Hürriyet Daily News.
Meanwhile at Ankara the constitution is being drafted. And Political arrests has been lowered down to only members of the Kurdistan
Communities Union. Remaining members of Opposition parties will not be arrested but thier parties will be Disbanded under the
command of the People's Alliance. Arrested members will be released as soon as the provisional government ends. |
[spoiler=...preserving prosperity in Turkey is important
just as returning glory to Turkey is...
[sub] Erdoğan, President of the TPG[/sub]]
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CORPORATIVE CHAMBER VOTES NEW LAND ZONING POLICY
[list][list]November 2023[/list]
The first major reform made by the Corporative Chamber since its creation was voted today. Indeed, this new reform concerns land zoning and was initially proposed by the Agriculture Corporation.
This new reform aims to limit the loss of agriculture zoning to the expansion of urban and residential sectors, along with other Corporations activities like mining, manufactures and industrial sectors. Indeed, the first proposition was that for every inch of agricultural zoning loss or changed to another one would be replaced equally, and of equal quality, from undetermined zoning in less populous or developed areas. Moreover, this reform was pushed by many farmers who received pressure from either cities or prospectors to sell their fertile land to transform them into industrial sectors or residential sectors. In fact, the pressure was growing in intensity in the historically fertile Pampa that saw the Argentinian growth in the early 1900s and kept Argentina, and then La Plata, as one of the biggest and major food exporters of the world.
Nevertheless, this reform in its primary form wasnt attractive for other Corporations to accept it and even was negative for some, like the Real Estate Corporation or the Industrial and Manufacture Corporation who were extremely against such restrictions. With only 1 seat of the Agriculture Corporation and the support of the 3 seats of the Administrative Corporation, the 4 positive votes were not enough for the 16 others that were either abstentions or negative votes.
In order to gather more support, the Agriculture Corporation sought support in other Corporations that could benefit from a broader reform of the zoning policies that would include their own zoning as well. Indeed, the Mining and Natural Resources Corporation (2 seats) had similar pressure and a hard time gaining more concessions for mining, especially in less developed mining industries of Uruguay, Paraguay and even Argentina. Moreover, the Chilean sector included timber exploitation and the restricted land of Chile, mostly in the altitude of the Andes, was too precious to lose any exploitation area without compensation. Even there, the Mining Corporation includes the oil and gas exploitation, which is supplemented by the Agricultures green fuel production. The Reform had now 6 positive votes.
More support came from the Retail and Customer Service Corporation. Indeed, this Corporation includes the tourism sector and a lot of the touristic attractions are related to the natural beauty of the Platinan land, including the national parks and the savage lands. The new Reform proposed had to be changed in order to gain this Corporations sector. Indeed, new land gathered through this reform by either the Agriculture and mining corporations would fatally infringe in the unexploited land that could become national parks and increase the tourism sector and therefore increase the size and influence of this Corporation in the Chamber. New amendments were then added to include better land and natural protection for the unexploited land and that depleted Mining or Agriculture zoning would be predominantly zoned in reserves or natural parks. The new reform had now 9 positive votes with the 3 seats of this Corporation.
The reform had gained more support but was still lacking enough to have the majority and be adopted. Indeed, the Real Estate and the Industrial Corporations were the Corporations the most against such reform. With only 6 combined voices, they shouldnt have been a problem, but their influence on other sectors, such as Education, Health or the Construction Corporations assured them enough votes to counter the new legislation. This seemingly impassible wall was tore down by adding amendments that eased the Real Estate (residential) zoning, especially the high concentration residential zoning that was eased in certain conditions in order to reduce the urban sprawl, something that is increasing in major cities of La Plata, especially Buenos Aires that has one of the biggest metropolitan areas of the world. In fact, this argument was enough to gather their support because it was also encouraging the new policies pushed by the Horizonte 2030 Green Plan of La Plata. The Education (1 seat) and Health (2 seats) Corporations quickly joined the Real Estate Corporation in support of the new reform because less urban sprawl means safer schools with less traveling for kids and a higher concentration of schools, positive for their influence in the Chamber and similar reasons for the Health Corporation, which meant higher concentrated urban areas that received services by bigger hospitals and not more smaller hospitals for wider cities. This means 5 more positive votes to the reform and brought the total support to 14 votes of a total of 20 seats.
The Corporations against the reform were the Industrial and Manufacture Corporations (4 seats) that received no substantial compensations other than better planning for industrial areas for new cities or expanding cities. The Construction Corporation (1 seat) also voted against because of less infrastructure works it would entail. The Finance and Trade Corporation (1 seat) also voted against because they feared more legislation would reduce trade and investment attractiveness and affect normal economic activities. The Corporation of Television and Radio Broadcasting, which is formed in majority by CTRB News, has stayed neutral on the matter and abstained.
The New reform was therefore accepted and presented to Manuel Entrecanales, the Minister of Corporations, who reviewed the reform before accepting it. Mr. Entrecanales presented the reform to President Starris who approved it and officialised its application.
The system thought by President Mandrake has proven to be functional with its first major reform created by Corporations answering a need. Only time will tell if other reforms will bring as many Corporations together as this one did
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| PROVISIONAL COMMAND COUNCIL |
[sub][list]December, 2023[/sub][/list]
First Election Called In The Arab States
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The end of the Hijri Rebellion brought a sigh of relief across the AS. The Rebellion had occurred in direct response to the ratification of the constitution and forced the postponement of the first elections. With the rebellion over, the PCC Electoral Committee has announced a plan for the elections. They will take place on December 30, giving candidates and parties roughly three months to organize and campaign. Despite the security concerns parties have been able to mobilize quickly. All offices will be elected including Senators, Peoples Assemblymen, and the Presidency. The President and Arab National Congress will then be responsible for appointing the judges of the
Almost instantly the news of elections changed the political landscape. The Arab National Union was the largest party of the AFS, and groaned under its own weight. Its largest faction were the Khalilists, but it was much more diverse than that. It encompassed Hashemite royalists, socialists, conservatives, and progressives. This created considerable strain on the party and with its main goal of arab unity realized, the party lost its unifying factor. Furthermore, with the Constitution electing Assemblymen in a multi-seat district, smaller parties had a much better chance of getting elected. Starting with Hashemite royalists, the ANU lost much of its weight. Within a few weeks, the Arab States became a very multi-party country.
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Active Parties:
Arab National Union: Center Right- Social conservative, economic progressive, arab nationalism, militarism, pro-Israel relations
Presidential Candidate: Zahir Khalil
Hashemite Restoration Party: Center Right- Hashemite royalists, social conservative, arab nationalism
Presidential Candidate: King Abdullah III of Jordan
Progessive Unity Party: Center Left- democratic socialism, social and economic progressives, anti-foreign influence, arab nationalism, pro-Israel relations
Presidential Candidate: Ahmed Chalabi
People and Workers: Left- socialism, workers representation, anti-big business, arab nationalism
Presidential Candidate: N/A
Victory Alliance: Right- national conservatism, traditionalism, militarism, state-islamism, anti-Israel, arab nationalism
Presidential Candidate: Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis
Kurdish Democratic Party: Center Left- Kurdish nationalism/autonomy, civil liberties, pro-state
Presidential Candidate: N/A
Islamic Brotherhood: Far-Right- Islamism, traditionalism, Sharia Law, anti-secular, anti-democratic
Presidential Candidate: N/A
Al-Sabah Party: Center Right, Kuwaiti-representation, loyalty to Emir of Kuwait, House of al-Sabah
Presidential Candidate: N/A
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20 JUNE 2023
MOSCOW - RUSSIAN FEDERATION
[list]| ELECTION OF VIKTOR IVCHENKO [/list]
|[/B] After the death of Vladimir Putin, members of the state security apparatus, military, interior ministry and other sectors of the state and society initiated a grand operation to save Russia from the remnants of Putin his clique of pseudo-royals, oligarchs, fat cats and doggish politicians. With success in arresting high-ranking political figures such as Dmitry Medvedev, oligarchs such as Igor Sechin to officials at the local level, Gennadiy Limonov and other prominent actors within the operation established the Provisional Council of State and tasked it with overseeing Russias transition from the illegal SGRI to Russian democracy. Notable aspects of this transition have included the indictments of traitors and collaborators, and also the Astrakhan Agreement with former SGRI member states. However the most important aspect, one which demonstrates a new reality for Russia, is the preparation for free and fair elections [with conditions].
The promise of free and fair elections is one that breathed a sigh of relief to many Russians who seek stability and peace. The Provisional Council, recognising the importance of elections, had taken several steps to ensure they are free of interference, free to all citizens eligible to vote, and free of foreign interference although not international oversight. Most notable of these steps was the banning of several political organisations who collaborated with Putin such as United Russia, its All-Russia Peoples Front and its members. Parties suspected of collaboration were temporarily suspended (pending investigation), although many of its members were free to run as independents. Lastly, parties harbouring anti-democratic, regressive or Putinist views were subject to review, many banned, with some members arrested on grounds of treason. Theses measures taken by the Provisional Council, although may be viewed anti-democratic by some in the west, are necessary steps to ensure Russias progression past the stain of Putins SGRI as well as the radical conservative ideology perpetuated by the regime...an ideology at odds with Russian history and Russian people. Overall and with the support of the Russian masses, the measures ensured the legitimacy of the election and set a strong precedent for the future.
Though elections were scheduled 3 months after national restoration, parties were able to field potential candidates with independents joining the race soon after. Crowded, the pool of candidates dwindled considerably as many dropped and coalitions were made until two candidates, Viktor Ivchenko and Leonid Volkov became forerunners of the democratic elections. Provisional Councillor Viktor Ivchenko, and his Coalition of the Left and Democrats ran on a strong de-putinification and anti-rightist platform, and stressed the need for reconciliation abroad and state attention to the plight of the citizen domestically. Backed by all members of the Provisional Council, Mr. Ivchenko held a further favourable position in Russia as he directly participated in the national restoration. His credible opposition, Leonid Volkov and the Peoples Alliance ran on a liberal platform calling for sweeping reforms of government and pro-europeanism alongside standard anti-putinism found throughout the election. The two throughout the election cycle engaged in vicious campaigning and political maneuvering, the kind never before seen in Russia with both sides hurling accusations of anti-democratic values, neo-putin ideas, and corruption amongst others. This bitter fight between Viktor Ivchenko and Leonid Volkov, with all of its viciousness, would come to an end on the 20 May as citizens across Russia cast their ballots.
As polls across the country began to close from east to west, Russians would finally see the fruit of their democratic participation. Leonid Volkov, would take a commanding lead in the urban centres in the Far East and notably in many of the ethnic republics, a theme that would be common throughout the election. As the night progressed however, Volkovs lead would dwindle and eventually be overtaken by Ivchenko, especially as votes in the more populous west were tallied. Ivchenko would extend his lead considerably, capturing majorities in most of western Russia outside of the major urban areas of Moscow and St Peterburg. By the end of the night the result of the election was undeniably clear, Russia had elected Viktor Ivchenko and his coalition of the left and russian democrats:
[list]RESULTS:
Presidential Election:
Ivchenko, Viktor Ivanovich 55.1%
Volkov, Leonid Mikhailovich 44.8%
Legislative Election: 450 Seats
Left and Democrats Coalition 234
Peoples Alliance 101
Independent 70
Civic-Unity Coalition 24
Yabloko 17
Civic Platform 4
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Upon securing victory in Russias special election, President-elect Viktor Ivchenko gave a humble yet fiery address to his supporters and all of Russia. In his address, he spoke of the peoples triumph in exercising their democratic right, and vowed to uphold the people's democracy within the Russian circumstance. The President-elect further pledged his service to the people and their plight and vowed to continuously improve their economic and social conditions, as well as strengthening the fraternities of peoples and nationalities of the Russian Federation. Lastly, Ivchenko spoke of the bright future ahead for Russia, and urged all Russians to do their part in constructing such a future. |
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[sub]"Free and Fair Elections"[/sub]]
The Confederate Prussian Empire
Vancouver Straits / Peking Zhongguo
Victoria Harbor[/spoiler]
Rutannia, Paseo, Philanialle, Pontianus, Cascadla, Ranponian, Nileia, Vancouver Straits, Somerania, Metropolitan Francais, -The Alpine Confederation-, Arab Federal States
TO : Buenos Aires, Nevbrejnovitz
[pre]/TOP SECRET/ LEVEL OF CLEARANCE BY THE SIDE : CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE FOR STATE SECURITY AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION - HIGHEST LEVEL[/pre]
[list][list][list][pre]OFFICIAL NOTICE[/pre]
[sub]FROM: Viktor Ivchenko, President of the Russian Federation
SUBJECT: RESPONSE: "Opening of La Plata towards Russia; Support to your cause against Putinism"[/sub][/list][/list][/list]
[PRE]
Excelentísimo Señor,
I extend my warmest regards to you and all citizens La Plata, and I would like to thank Platinos for their unwavering support of the Provisional Council and Russias attempt to construct a new future free of Putin, his clique and his ideology. La Plata has been a great friend in these trying times, and we look forward to further deepening our relationship.
The lifting of sanctions on the Russian Federation is a welcomed move, and not only benefits the Russian people, but Platino and the overall Russo-Platino relationship. We may now go forward with dialogue and mutually beneficial cooperation as friendly nations.
As president, I intend on strengthening Russias democratic process to the conditions of the Russian state and its people. Ensuring the rights and liberties of all Russians is my utmost responsibility and priority. Reform will be an arduous and timely process, however I am dedicated to my mission and I welcome your non-intervening support of my goal.
As president of the Russian Federation I look forward to meeting with my western counterparts and resetting Russia-EU, Russia-US and Russia-NATO relations. As leaders it is our responsibility to pull back the powers of the world from potential conflict. This can only be achieved through dialogue on the basis of reciprocal equality and respect. To that point, I intend on respecting the sovereign rights of states, and treating neighbours as equals so long as the same is extended to Russia. Russia deeply appreciates your freeze on troop repositioning and reactivation in neighbouring states, and again I look forward to resetting relations with the West.
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[sub]President of the Russian Federation
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Pontianus, Cascadla, Ranponian, Nileia, Somerania, Metropolitan Francais, -The Alpine Confederation-, Arab Federal States
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[sub]| The Egyptian Government welcomes new ties and relations with the British government, and invites them to Memphis to establish friendships and reignite stagnant relations, and to raise cooperation between the two nations to a higher level. |[/sub]
Cascadla, Ranponian, Nileia, New Provenance, -The Alpine Confederation-
LITHIUM WAR REPORT: CALLS FOR REFORMS IN THE INDUSTRY
[list][list]November 2023[/list]
The Lithium War that opposed Australia and La Plata to the SGRI's declaration on its planned expansion in Lithium production was surely the most mediatised trade crisis since decades. Indeed, the strategic resource for the electrification of transports and the shift to green energies is one mainly produced by Australia, La Plata and China as the near-monopoly producers of that resource.
Australia still leads the production, thanks to a strong and capital-fed mining sector and efficient spodumene extraction. La Plata follows second with its Brine production in the Salar de Atacama (in Chile) and the Salars del Hombre Muerto and de Olaroz (in Argentina), production that increased dramatically since the 1990s with intense support from Mandrake as a strategic resource for La Plata.
Nevertheless, Lithium production is still at a low potential in La Plata and is very underdeveloped compared to Australia. Indeed, with over 51,000 tons produced a year, Australia produces at a rate of 1.9% of its reserves. China produces at a rate of 0.8% of its reserves. La Plata produces a tiny 0.3% of its reserves at 41,000 tons a year. The Brine production being the most efficient and most cost-effective, especially the Salar de Atacama in Chile being the best in world according to Albermale Lithium and competitors, why La Plata lags in production and in its potential?
The answer is easy: history. Indeed, Argentina lags, despite producing over 19,000 tons last year (0.4% of reserves), behind Chile with 22,000 tons and 0.275% of its reserves. Nevertheless, the increase in Argentina, proportionally speaking, is a lot higher than in Chile thanks to a more deregulated sector and Litiobaterias mining and refining facilities, jointly owned by La Plata and France.
Why Chile doesnt reach its potential similar to Argentina despite having the most efficient lithium mining facilities and mining areas in the world? We have to thank Augusto Pinochet Indeed, Pinochet declared Lithium a strategic resource back in the 1980s because of its use in nuclear fission. This meant any extraction of Lithium had to be made either by a State-owned company or a private company having close links with the government. Even today, the regulation is still very strict, leading to very few contracts awarded and few competition (only SQM, Chilean State-company, and Albermarle, USA-based company, have concessions in Chile) .
Why Argentina does better than Chile if they are both members of La Plata? It all goes back before the final reforms brought by Mandrake that made the country more united than ever. Indeed, the legal frameworks of each constituents were kept for each member and many different legislations remain despite the final union in the last decade. This piece of legislation made by a dictator in the 1980s is the main reason Chile cannot reach its potential.
Did La Plata and Australia win the Lithium War? Yes, Did La Plata win the Lithium War? Not really La Plata sat on its resources and decades acquired near-monopoly on the resource and let Australia earn the first place despite less advantageous reserves on paper. If the SGRI had kept its projects going, there is no doubt that they, along with China, would fight for second place and La Plata relinquished third place, if not worse
We recommend reviewing antiquated legislation and unite every legislation into a unified one in order to simplify the sector and attract more investors and foreign companies that would bring their own revolutionary extraction or refining techniques. A good example, ironically, is Capstone (Canadian-based company) in Chile that increased its refining process for copper mining with better extractors and technology for its mines there and now they produce over 4,700 tons of Cobalt as a by-product of Copper or Iron mining. Historically, Chile produced cobalt as first mining product, but the concentration wasnt enough, in addition to low demand on the market. It rose quickly in the last decades with the discovery of lithium-ion batteries and the use of cobalt as stabilizer for lithium. This example shows that innovation must not be capped by obsolete legislation or State monopolies on a resource. La Plata is able to get its fair share whilst allowing foreign investment to grow in opposition to State-owned monopolies. We also recommend either breaking State-monopolies by privatising wholly or partly major public companies in the sector and easing the permits acquisition.
La Plata barely won the Lithium War, thanks to the close partnership of Australia, but will La Plata win the next Resource War if it caps innovation?
[list]- Lithium Commision mandated by Minister of Corporations Entrecanales
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The Confederate Prussian Empire
Vancouver Straits / Peking Zhongguo
Victoria Harbor[/spoiler]
Paseo, Philanialle, Pontianus, Cascadla, Ranponian, Nileia, Vancouver Straits, Somerania, Metropolitan Francais, -The Alpine Confederation-
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Sayonara :(
Finally I can put MindaRyn in my rps whenever I want and I dont have to worry about Paramountica knocking on my door with a demand to retcon the rp!
Ranponian, New Provenance, Arab Federal States
[list][list][list][pre]THE COMMONWEALTH OF INDONESIA
PEMERINTAH NASIONAL INDONESIA
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HIGH CHANCELLOR ANETTA KOMARUIN INVITES PRESIDENT DENIS SASSOU N'GUESSO OF ZAIRE TO A BILATERAL MEETING IN JAKARTA [/list]
[sub]Earlier this evening, the Foreign Ministry announced that High Chancellor Anetta Komarudin, head of state and head of government of the Commonwealth of Indonesia, has invited His Excellency President Denis Sassou N'Guesso of the Republic of Zaire to a bilateral meeting in Jakarta. The High Chancellor hopes to further develop and nourish the relationship between Indonesia and Zaire as, in her own words, 'a strong relationship will benefit both parties'. The High Chancellor's invitation to President N'Guesso is part of her initiative to connect Indonesia with the world, and to show the world that all nations should and will be treated equally. The High Chancellor and the Indonesian government ardently awaits His Excellency President N'Guesso's response. [/sub]
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The Confederate Prussian Empire
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Paseo, Nevbrejnovitz, Pontianus, Cascadla, Ranponian, Somerania, Metropolitan Francais, -The Alpine Confederation-
[list][list][list][pre]THE COMMONWEALTH OF INDONESIA
PEMERINTAH NASIONAL INDONESIA
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INDONESIAN GOVERNMENT PURCHASES 125 KAI KF-21 ADVANCED MULTIROLE FIGHTERS FOR $1.4 BILLION USD, FULL DELIVERY EXPECTED IN EARLY 2025 [/list]
[sub]Earlier today, the Indonesian government announced the purchase of 125 KAI KF-21 Advanced Multirole Fighters for $1.4 Billion USD from the Kingdom of Korea. The $1.4 billion purchase is part of the military's expansion and modernization program, with this particular order being received by the Indonesian Air Force. The KAI KF-21 is a Korean advanced multirole fighter designed for all types of combat, from air to air to ground assault. Chief Air Marshal and Supreme General Hadi Tjahanto stated, 'the KAI KF-21 fighter is the perfect jet for our nation. It is relatively cheap, extremely powerful and flexible, as well as being reliable. We believe this was a great purchase and we look forward to working with Korea in the future'. Indonesia plans to use the KF-21 jets in combat operations against the ISF, which has been silently growing in Indonesia for a few months now. The first jets will be delivered in spring-summer 2024, with final delivery being expected in early 2025. The KF-21 was chosen in the end over the Paramerican F-22 Raptor because of the KF-21's decent price to performance. The Indonesian government is also rumored to be planning other military purchases from foreign nations. [/sub]
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The Confederate Prussian Empire
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Paseo, Nevbrejnovitz, Pontianus, Cascadla, Ranponian, Nileia, Somerania, Metropolitan Francais, -The Alpine Confederation-
SPANISH MOROCCO - PHOSPHATE INDUSTRY TARGETS AFRICAN NATIONS
NOVEMBER 2023
The use of Phosphate based (and other) fertilizers in Sub-Saharan Africa remains abysmal compared not only to north African states but the global average. This in large part contributes to the low yields per acre compared to other agricultural regions, a direct contributor to famine and decreased farmer independence. The African Plant Nutrition Institute (APNI) itself estimates that outputs of grain alone could be tripled in the following countries by increasing use of fertilizer to recommended and healthy levels :
- Malawi (3 additional tonnes per hectare compared to current 1.5 tonnes)
- Tanzania (3.8 additional tonnes per hectare compared to current 1.5 tonnes)
- Zimbabwe (4.5 additional tonnes per hectare compared to current 0.5 tonnes)
- Mozambique (4.5 additional tonnes per hectare compared to current 0.8 tonnes)
- Nigeria (5.1 additional tonnes per hectare compared to current 2.1 tonnes)
- Ethiopia (5.4 additional tonnes per hectare compared to current 3.2 tonnes)
- Kenya (5.4 additional tonnes per hectare compared to current 1.8 tonnes)
In fact, for all of Africa the estimated Fertilizer consumption was :
- 5,300 Tonnes of UREA type Fertilizer (compared to 170,000 tonnes worldwide)
- 1,061 Tonnes of DAP type Fertilizer (compared to 34,000 tonnes worldwide)
- 922 Tonnes of Potash Fertilizer (compared to 68,000 tonnes worldwide)
This indicates that Africa as a Continent is miles behind the rest of the world, and is descriptive of why Morocco has never been able to fully exploit its Phosphate reserves. Put simply, African growth in terms of Fertilizer usage is decades behind what it should and could be, mainly due to regional and corporate corruption. This is tragic as much of Africa actively suffers from soil quality depletion and extremely low productivity of smallholder farms. There is a lack of agricultural dealers across the continent, forming part of the problem as sourcing fertilizer has become one of the major issues, rather than the overall availability as Morocco itself holds more than enough to supply the entire Continent and more (and has done so reliably for decades, with over 10% of the Moroccan GDP produced through this extraction operation as Morocco owns a monopoly on the worlds Phosphate reserves).
The Spanish Colonial Commission has made it their top priority to promote and invest in Fertilizer usage and refining (one major lack in sub saharan nations is the ability to blend their own fertilizers which would be much more efficient than Morocco exporting the finished good). Towards this goal, new Blending Plants in Equatorial Guinea shall be established at a cost of 920 million USD in order to increase production of said product in that area, mainly for exportation. Spain shall assign 420 million to an attempted establishment of a similar production plant in Zaire (Alzarikstan) which would depend on the approval of said government.
In the Galla (The Galla), the SCC shall attempt to establish a Plant with a budget of 380 million USD to serve the Eastern African Sphere. In all cases, Moroccan Phosphate would be utilized, as no other reliable source of said Phosphates on the same scale exist anywhere on the African Continent. Lastly, to serve the middle eastern sphere, where Phosphate based Fertilizers from Morocco have little representation, a smaller plant shall be constructed worth a total of 320 million USD.
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The Confederate Prussian Empire
Vancouver Straits / Peking Zhongguo
Victoria Harbor[/spoiler]
Paseo, Nevbrejnovitz, Victoria Harbor, Pontianus, Alzarikstan, Cascadla, Nileia, Vancouver Straits, Somerania, The Galla, Metropolitan Francais, Mesuvia, -The Alpine Confederation-, Arab Federal States
[sub]MINISTRY OF THE ECONOMY[/sub]
[sub]NOVEMBER 2023[/sub]
-The Alpine Confederation- - Alzarikstan STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP CONFIRMED
The Ministry of the Economy announced a comprehensive strategic partnership with -The Alpine Confederation- that would surely propel development of Zaire to the next level. In exchange of an increase of metal and other mineral exports to Switzerland, ABB Industry and Infrastructure Solutions has agreed to export the following products to be used for the producing materials geared toward mines and other industrial capacities including electrification infrastructure such as power lines, generators, and converter systems:
[list][pre]Electrification Infrastructure
ABB robots, controllers, software and our complete line of robot products
ABB conveyors for palletized and free transfer of components
Digital gage software (DGS) for advanced measurement applications
Full portfolio of robotic wash components including regenerative and vacuum drying methods
ABB robotic 2D and 3D vision software[/pre][/list]
Regarding transportation development, Nestlé has been approved for operations in Zaire pertaining to agricultural operations. Within the Swiss request, Zaire shall increase exports of Zairean food (and Diary) while AEBI (which is owned by Nestlé in RP) Farming equipment will be given to Zairean farmers. In return Nestlé will place quality food in Zairean supermarkets, and continued farming equipment export will be headed to Zaire from AEBI. Additionally, Novartis and the Roche Group shall receive Caffeine and other edible medicine products from Zaire, and in return Novartis will mass export Zaire medications to Zairean pharmacies and hospitals.
Regarding maritime and transportation strategic infrastructure, Zaire has approved the The Libreville-Dar es Salaam Rail line that is proposed by the Swiss Royal Railways (SRR) which will automate mineral and passenger distribution via connections and upgrades to all existing lines in Zaire. In return, the SRR would like an increased export in ready rail steel from Zaire. The Adecco Group (a staffing company) shall also open multiple staffing offices in Zaire, with a staffing website just for the Bantu People's Republik. Migros has also been approved to open multiple stores in Zaire while in return Migros will advertise Zairean civilian produces such as convenience goods, shopping goods etc. and assist in the exports and production of Zairean convenience goods and shopping goods. Holcim (a cement company) has been approved by the Zairean government to receive increased cement and asphalt material exports and in return Holcim will assist Implenia and Artemis (swiss constrution company and congolgotmate) in Planned Zaire-Swiss Infunstructure projects such as the Grand Butembo Highway, the Greater Zaire Highway network, Artemis Real Estate and Hotels Yambe-Tanga, and Point Denis Park and Resort.
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The Confederate Prussian Empire
Vancouver Straits / Peking Zhongguo
Victoria Harbor[/spoiler]
Paseo, Nevbrejnovitz, Philanialle, Pontianus, Cascadla, Ranponian, Nileia, Somerania, Metropolitan Francais, Abessinienreich, -The Alpine Confederation-
7th Stage of the Swedish Insurrection - Preparations Part 2
12th April, 2023
Map of the Frontlines on the 12th of April, 2023
Lappland Front Consolidates Control
The forces in the North were able to converge with eachother a few months ago. However, their situation was tenuous and they could have been beaten back if they failed to stabilize. Luckily for us the forces of the Lappland Front were able to fight back the offense by the SUDF and consolidate their control of the area. The surrounded SUDF forces were overrun with the last of the forces preforming a last stand in the hamlets of Maunu and Siikavuopio. The forces were decimated with almost the entirety of the 7th Lappland Company being killed. Only a couple either surrendered or jumped the border to Finland.
On the eastern side the forces were able to start pushing on National Road 99. This push was mainly accomplished by most of the 191st Mechanized Battalion. They were able to beat back the defenses of the SUDF in the area and take the villages of Kuttainen and Paittasjärvi. Currently, they have even mostly taken over the town of Saivomuotka, although there is still some resistance from the SUDF in the town.
Tärendö Captured with Pajala in our Sights
With the SUDF's attempted encirclement prevented in the battle of Ullatti, the SUDF in the assault had been on the back foot with the forces being pushed back to Tärendö. The SUDF was defending the town for almost 3 months before the city finally fell. One of the main factors in their downfall is the experience the Armed Forces in the assault have with the new mixed Land-Air strategy that the government is attempting. The JAS 39 Gripen as well as some other vehicles are used to support the Army through Close Air Support, Air Interdiction, and Aerial Support.
With Tärendö taken, the path to the town of Pajala is clear. The Armed Forces are already planning to attack Pajala, with most predicting a swift victory. When Pajala falls, National Road 99 will be wide open to take. With the control of National Road 99 secured, Planera Jörmungandr will be easily achieved. With Planera Jörmungandr successful, the doors to Yggrdrasil will be opened and our victory shall be assured.
Reports on the Behavior of the SUDF
With the SUDF falling in more and more dire straits, the forces have changed in response. One of the biggest changes is the desperation and ferocity of these fighters increasing as their situation grew worse. The amount of surrenders have dropped a large amount and many recent battles had the SUDF fighting to their last breath. Another strange change is their new fondness for the "Red Three" also sometimes called the "Red Triumvirate". It has been mentioned occasionally before, but they have recently started being mentioned far more frequently than before. While we do not know what the Red Triumvirate actually is, most believe that they are the group that is leading the SUDF. If that is the case then they most likely are made up of some of the S/SAP and V party members who left the Riksdag during the 2022 Stockholm Riots.
A worrying fact is that the SUDF'S cruelty is seemingly getting worse as they get more and more desperate. There have been recent cases of SUDF forces ignoring civilian lives in the pursuit of an attack on the armed forces. We have also found labs used by the SUDF with it seeming that they were trying to make certain chemicals. It is feared that these rebels are slowly turning into nothing more than terrorists. We'll just have to see what these forces do as their situation gets even more desperate.
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The Confederate Prussian Empire
Vancouver Straits / Peking Zhongguo
Victoria Harbor[/spoiler]
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FIKRE REFORMS FINALLY GO INTO FULL EFFECT!
[sub][I]MAJOR CHANGES IN DOMESTIC AND MILITARY POLICY![/I][/sub]
[sub]ADDIS ABABA,
21 NOV 2023 [/sub]
[list] The Imperial Grand Council has finally announced the conclusion of the famed Fikre Reforms, which have been ongoing for about two years since the unification of the Gallan race and the subjugation of Kenya. Led by Professor Fikre, a member of the Grand Council and esteemed professor of law, there have been numerous changes that will fundamentally change how the Empire functions. Some of the most important changes include:
[list][*] The Imperial Army has been organized to increase to 600,000 soldiers. There will be an expansion in the Imperial Rocketry Force, with an emphasis in missile defense of strategic locations and the Gallan coastline. Imperial Paratroopers will be expanded to include two rapid assault brigades of 5,000 troops each. New doctrines of war will emphasize smaller division sizes with increased mobility and communication, and independence in the field. Galla's invasion of Kenya was marred by logistical hiccups due to rigid command structure. Once the army has sorted itself out, this will no longer be the case.
[*]The abhorrent treatment of Kenyan citizens and service members will come to an immediate end, with a state corporation being formed to investigate cases of abuse. Fikre stated that "Treat men like beasts, and they will turn into them." Kenyan members of corporate & state police have been thrown into meat grinders again and again in efforts to pacify the area. Gallan commanders who ordered these suicide missions will be sacked, tried and jailed for their failures. Compensation will be offered to families who have lost members to these practices.
[*]Kenyans will be allowed directly into the Imperial Grand Council. This was a deeply controversial move, due to Kenyans being of a different race than Gallans. However, activists and politicians argued tirelessly that as subjects of the Empire, individuals have a right to be represent their interests in legislature according to their merits. As such, Kenyan intellectuals and elites have been inducted. A smaller set of councils have been set up in the Rift Valley & South Coast Provinces, to grant Kenyans a platform on which they can cooperate with the Gallans.
[*]Africa's first national digital currency is being adopted! The E-Vitissi, more widely refereed to as EVs, has been rolling in with the help of the People's Republic of China. Digital currency was already quite common in the Galla & Kenya before unification, but their economies have since merged and become more integrated. The EV will revolutionize the Gallan market, allowing for fast and easy conversions from other currencies into EVs. Kenyan & Gallan data scientists have been working together closely to make this a success, simultaneously improving relations between Bantu & Gallan. [/list]
In the wake of so many upheavals around the world, The Gallan Empire remains steadfast in its mission to fulfill peace and prosperity. With the race unified and relations between the Bantu & Gallan races improving, there is no limit to what can be achieved! Behind the scenes, plans of conquest are still in the works as an elite, highly organized cult pulls the strings of development. Their plans remain hidden, but one day they will be fully revealed as the destiny of the Empire. [/list]
[spoiler=𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙈𝙊𝙉𝙒𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙏𝙃 𝙊𝙁 𝙇𝙄𝘽𝙀𝙍𝙏𝙔
[sub]Free as Always! Detailed, Creative, Storytelling![/sub]]
The Confederate Prussian Empire
Vancouver Straits / Peking Zhongguo
Victoria Harbor[/spoiler]
Nevbrejnovitz, Victoria Harbor, Philanialle, Osivoii, Pontianus, Cascadla, Ranponian, Nileia, Somerania, Metropolitan Francais, Mesuvia, Arab Federal States, Tremendous Turtle
[list][list][pre]|Islamic Salvation Front of Central Asia established|Markaziy Osiyo Islomiy Najot fronti tashkil etildi|
|Fergana Valley, Republic of Central Asia|
|N O V E M B E R/ 2 0 2 3||[/pre][/list]
|Fergana Flashpoint - Farg'ona chaqmoq nuqtasi|
[list]|The Fergana valley has for centuries been the heart of Central Asian cultures, but also a point of contention for Central Asia as ethnicities clashed the hardest in the fertile valley. Uzbek, Tajiks, and Kyrgyz lived side by side in the beautiful valley surrounded by the roaring Kuramen, Turkestan, and Alai mountains almost shielding the valley from the perception that they are a part of Central Asia. This was broken with the sight of Central Asian armed forces patrolling the Valley with their flags flying high above their vehicles.|[/list]
[list]|Islamism has slowly seen a growth in all of Central Asia, but the Fergana Valley seemed to have a mystic effect as it seemed to exponentially grow any issue in Central Asia into a deadly affair. As attacks and sporadic fighting erupted in Iraq by the ISF, inspiration to act in the name of Allah came to the ancient steppe and mountain lands of Central Asia. The Fergana valley became home to a movement led by those inspired by the Ideals of the Islamic Salvation Front. Tohir YoIdash would grab the helm of this new operation as the Islamic Salvation Front of Central Asia {ISFCA}. The ISFCA is rumored to be massing weapons and jihadists as no attacks have been done yet in Central Asia. 100 are suspected to be in the terrorist group.|[/list]
[list]|As threat of an impending insurgency in the Fergana Valley grew Polaikov authorized increasing the number of Soldiers deployed in active duty to the Fergana Valley from 1,000 to 5,000 along with numerous armored vehicles and increased air patrols with Helicopters.|[/list]
Fergana Valley Counter-Insurgency Force
X5,000 Central Asia Armed Forces memebers
X5 T-72
X20 BMP-2
X50 M-ATV
X30 BTR-80
[spoiler=𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙈𝙊𝙉𝙒𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙏𝙃 𝙊𝙁 𝙇𝙄𝘽𝙀𝙍𝙏𝙔
[sub]Free as Always! Detailed, Creative, Storytelling![/sub]]
The Confederate Prussian Empire
Vancouver Straits / Peking Zhongguo
Victoria Harbor[/spoiler]
Paseo, Victoria Harbor, Pontianus, Cascadla, Ranponian, Somerania, Metropolitan Francais, Abessinienreich, -The Alpine Confederation-, Arab Federal States, Tremendous Turtle
The Case Of Oustani
I officially RETCON the post making the region of Oustani officially Sudanese meaning it never happened but the doesn't mean that Sudanese troops don't occupy the region anymore. They still do. The region for the time being is still Chadian but under Sudanese occupation.
Again. Sudan is surrounded by 2 African powers who's friendliness and positive relations to Khartoum is questioned and viewed with suspicion.
Sudan will continue to find physical ad geographical features such as the Ouadi Kadja River that makes up the border between Chad and Sudan. Oustani sit east of that border and do being occupied by the military to have a stronger advantage in the case of Chadian or any other invasions from savages and no I'm not talking about Africans.
The region is still occupied as before the post and is somewhat under the administration of Sudan as in the military is under Sudanese administration and the military will do what it can to still provide and aid to refugees while protecting Sudan's borders.
[spoiler=𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙈𝙊𝙉𝙒𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙏𝙃 𝙊𝙁 𝙇𝙄𝘽𝙀𝙍𝙏𝙔
[sub]Free as Always! Detailed, Creative, Storytelling![/sub]]
The Confederate Prussian Empire
Vancouver Straits / Peking Zhongguo
Victoria Harbor[/spoiler]
Victoria Harbor, Pontianus, Cascadla, Ranponian, Somerania, Metropolitan Francais, Abessinienreich, -The Alpine Confederation-
SPANISH FORCES CROSS FRONTIER INTO SOCIALIST/COMMUNIST CONTROLLED AREAS AFTER PATROL AMBUSHED
NOVEMBER 2023
After a twelve strong Spanish Patrol was ambushed in the outskirts of Tinghir, leaving all but three dead, the Spanish Mechanized Forces of the 3rd Army have crossed the boundary of the Frontier zone into the respective republics established by both the Moroccan Socialists and Moroccan Communists. Already Spain had occupied most of the economic interests within the zone, however most population centers were left to the autonomous governance of these two forces. Now with the murder of nine Spanish Soldiers it was considered impossible to ignore the situation without hurting public approval at home. The Population of the Zone is relatively small in comparison to the rest of Morocco, but the existing lack of law and order within the region makes it harder to assume control in any way other than direct. As a result, it shall come under the control of a military governor who shall assume responsibility of preparing it for occupation. Hardliners within the Military have ensured that implementation of local democracy within the Frontier regions is sluggish compared to the rest of the Colony, especially given its more rural and unruly nature.
Token resistances are expected to be encountered throughout the region, as disarmament was not extended to the region upon the capitulation of Morocco at the time.
[spoiler=𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙈𝙊𝙉𝙒𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙏𝙃 𝙊𝙁 𝙇𝙄𝘽𝙀𝙍𝙏𝙔
[sub]Free as Always! Detailed, Creative, Storytelling![/sub]]
The Confederate Prussian Empire
Vancouver Straits / Peking Zhongguo
Victoria Harbor[/spoiler]
Paseo, Nevbrejnovitz, Pontianus, Cascadla, Nileia, Vancouver Straits, Somerania, The Galla, Metropolitan Francais, New Provenance, -The Alpine Confederation-, Arab Federal States
Hello, everyone!
Updated military statistics below. Any other statistics aside from this are now considered outdated. Thank you and stay safe everyone!
P.S. Format from Sudan
https://www.nationstates.net/nation=new_provenance/detail=factbook/id=1531176
[spoiler=𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙈𝙊𝙉𝙒𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙏𝙃 𝙊𝙁 𝙇𝙄𝘽𝙀𝙍𝙏𝙔
[sub]Free as Always! Detailed, Creative, Storytelling![/sub]]
The Confederate Prussian Empire
Vancouver Straits / Peking Zhongguo
Victoria Harbor[/spoiler]
Paseo, Philanialle, Pontianus, Cascadla, Ranponian, Somerania, Metropolitan Francais, -The Alpine Confederation-
[list]2023년 11월/November 2023
[list]
[sup]대조선국[/sup]
KINGDOM OF KOREA[list]
[sub]Spring wins its first seats in the Gwangju Metropolitan Council[/sub][/list]
| [sub]Having only formed in the previous month Spring has managed to win its first represenation at the secondary level of government, the party headed up by Yi Jung-hee had a successful campaign in the City of Gwangju winning just under 20% of the vote in the Metropolitan Council elections. The city does trend more to the left compared to the rest of Korea, largely following the 1980 Gwangju Uprising which killed an estimated 2000 people were killed, the trend follows for much of the South West of Korea. The party's list headed up by well known politician, Na Gyung-che, who is a former member of the Justice Party and stood twice for Governor of Gwangju.[/sub] |
| [sub]The results of the election shouldn't be of too much concern to newly crowned King Jin, who's own brother seeks to abolish his position, a high score was expected for the party in Gwangju given the history of the city and it's general left-wing nature. The results didn't strike too much of a dent into the huge majority enjoyed by the Mirae-Transition Alliance, largely in party to the electoral system, who have run the Council and with their predecessors since its formation in 1991.[/sub] |[list]
[*] Transition-Mirae Alliance - 시대전환-미래당
[sup]Leader: Kim Dong-chan[/sup]
50.3% (-17.2), Seats: 17 (-5)
[*] Spring - 봄
[sup]Leader: Na Gyung-che[/sup]
18.7% (+18.7), Seats: 6 (+6)[/list]
| [sub]The results show the issue with many of the secondary government Metropolitian Councils, is the warped electoral system, which Spring has advocated for changing, and with the Governor elections due in April next year the party has a lot of time to build off these results and the relatively good national polling it is currently experiencing. It yets to be seen whether this is merely a flash in the pan protest movement or a more perminant feature and the newly christianed 'republican force' in Korean politics.[/sub] |
[spoiler=𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙈𝙊𝙉𝙒𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙏𝙃 𝙊𝙁 𝙇𝙄𝘽𝙀𝙍𝙏𝙔
[sub]Free as Always! Detailed, Creative, Storytelling![/sub]]
The Confederate Prussian Empire
Vancouver Straits / Peking Zhongguo
Victoria Harbor[/spoiler]
Paramountica, Paseo, Bayern Kahla, Victoria Harbor, Philanialle, Pontianus, Cascadla, Ranponian, Nileia, Somerania, Metropolitan Francais, Abessinienreich, New Provenance, -The Alpine Confederation-, Arab Federal States
[list][list][list][pre]THE COMMONWEALTH OF INDONESIA
PEMERINTAH NASIONAL INDONESIA
[/pre][/list]
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OPERATION BONFIRE DECLARED SUCCESSFUL AFTER TEMERLOH OFFENSIVE IS COMPLETED AND ISF RESISTANCE BEGINS TO CRUMBLE AFTER AIR FORCE BOMBINGS OF ENEMY TARGETS [/list]
[sub]Late this evening on November 9, 2023, the Malayan Operations Command (MOC) announced the success of Operation Bonfire and the completion of the Temerloh Offensive. Many were surprised at the speed of the success, with operations having lasted only a few months. The official report details the northern advance from Indonesian front lines along a major highway connecting Selangor and Temerloh, with ISF car bombs inflicting heavy damage on Indonesian armored units, with 6 Harimau tanks and 3 Pindad Anoa APCs being lost. Indonesian infantry advanced under Air Force cover, after the 1st Naval Air Wing bombarded ISF non-civilian enemy targets such as artillery positions and anti-tank batteries. Indonesian motorized forces sweeped through the jungle along the Temerloh outskirts, capturing almost 1,500 ISF insurgents and freeing hundreds of Malayan prisoners. The Ministry of International Aid deployed a foreign aid force of 2,500 nurses as well as 100 medical trucks to support the fleeing Malayans. As the Indonesian forward force got closer to Temerloh, Air Force bombings were scaled down to prevent civilian deaths. The 1st Army command issued an ultimatum to the ISF forces holding Temerloh, calling for an unconditional surrender which will result in no ISF or civilian deaths. The ultimatum, which was broadcasted through all means of communication in the area, was received with mixed feelings, with almost 35% of ISF insurgents surrendering to Indonesian forces, while the rest decided to take their chances and fight. The captured ISF insurgents were sent to defended prison camps in the Malayan jungle, where they will await trial for their crimes, if any. By November 3, Indonesian armored battalions began rolling into Temerloh, backed by the 1st, 2nd, and 4th Division's infantry. Urban fighting in Temerloh was minimal after almost all ISF insurgents surrendered upon hearing news of the surrender of their northern artillery battery, which provided anti-tank cover for ISF-controlled Temerloh. The 1st Army command issued an order prohibiting the abuse, murder, and otherwise non-accidental death of civilians, with all troops being ordered to spare all lives. An estimated 2,500 ISF insurgents and officers surrendered to the 4,600 Indonesian troops assaulting the city of Temerloh. On November 8, the city was declared liberated, with a provisional Malayan-led government of Temerloh being placed in command of the city. The Ministry of Defense announced the pullout of 4,200 Indonesian troops by late January, with plans to hand over control of the occupied territories to allied IPDEC militaries in the area. The 1st Amphibious Assault Squadron, which arrived along the northeastern Malayan coast on November 5, landed 84 Kopassus officers using 6 Bell 412 assault and transport helicopters. The troops are currently meeting with ISF commanders, discussing a possible ceasefire. The 12th Armored Division is standing by 12 kilometers southwest of the Kopassus officers' location, ready to strike should trouble arise. [/sub]
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[spoiler=[sub]𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐖𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐇 𝐎𝐅 𝐋𝐈𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐓𝐘[/sub]]
The Confederate Prussian Empire
Zendasai[/spoiler]
Rutannia, Paseo, Pontianus, Cascadla, Ranponian, Nileia, Somerania, Metropolitan Francais, Abessinienreich, -The Alpine Confederation-, Arab Federal States
Welp I found the password for this nation and decided Id check in for a bit
Nevbrejnovitz, Cascadla, Ranponian, Somerania, Mesuvia
Iranian Economic Statistics updated for 2024! The updated version now also includes Exports, Imports, Breakdown of Both for MECO and Breakdown of Both for the EU!
https://www.nationstates.net/nation=paseo/detail=factbook/id=609346
[spoiler=The Economic Giant of Asia]
The Confederate Prussian Empire
Vancouver Straits / Peking Zhongguo
Victoria Harbor[/spoiler]
Rutannia, Nevbrejnovitz, Bayern Kahla, Pontianus, Cascadla, Ranponian, Nileia, Vancouver Straits, Somerania, -The Alpine Confederation-, Arab Federal States
Always eye-candy and eyegasm for Stats loving people like me :P
Rutannia, Paseo, Ranponian, Arab Federal States
The terrorist thingy in Malaysia is now retconned
Ranponian, Vancouver Straits, Arab Federal States
[list][list][list][list]OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION[/list][/list][/list][/list]
[list][list]EUROPEAN UNION
EUROPEAN COMMISSION
EUROPEAN COUNCIL
Size : 5981 pages
Code : #ECFIN[/list][/list]
DECISION 199/2023 establishing a Free Trade Agreement between the European Union and the United States of Paramerica -
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TREATY OF FREE TRADE BETWEEN
THE EUROPEAN UNION on one hand
AND
THE UNITED STATES OF PARAMERICA on the other hand
and
THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY
THE REPUBLIC OF FRANCE
THE UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND
THE EMPIRE OF IBERIA
THE EMPIRE OF ITALY
THE KINGDOMS OF DENMAR-NORWAY
THE REPUBLIC OF TURKEY
THE REPUBLIC OF UKRAINE
THE KINGDOM OF SWEDEN
THE STATE OF FINLAND
THE REPUBLIC OF AUSTRIA
THE REPUBLIC OF CROATIA
THE REPUBLIC OF POLAND
THE KINGDOM OF NETHERLANDS
THE DUCHE OF LUXEMBOURG
THE KINGDOM OF BELGIUM
THE FEDERATION OF THE BALTICS
THE REPUBLIC OF BULGARIA
THE REPUBLIC OF ROMANIA
to
FURTHER strengthen their close economic relationship and build upon their respective rights and obligations under the Marrakesh Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization, done on 15 April 1994, and other multilateral and bilateral instruments of cooperation;
REMINDING of the beginning of negotiations of the 12th july 2003
CREATE an expanded and secure market for their goods and services through the reduction or elimination of barriers to trade and investment;
ESTABLISH the largest free trade area of the world accounting to 49% of world trade
REAFFIRMING their commitment to promote sustainable development and the development of international trade in such a way as to contribute to sustainable development in its economic, social and environmental dimensions;
MAINTAINING a high level of protection in special areas whereby the interests of both parties are protected
HAVE AGREED AS FOLLOWS
[list]Article 3
The Parties hereby establish a free trade area in conformity with Article XXIV of GATT 1994 and Article V of the GATS. The Parties affirm their rights and obligations with respect to each other under the WTO Agreement and other agreements to which they are party.
Article 6
The Parties shall progressively liberalise trade in goods in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement over a transitional period starting from the entry into force of this Agreement.
Article 7
This Chapter applies to trade in goods of a Party, as defined in Chapter 1 (General Definitions and Initial Provisions), except as otherwise provided in this Agreement.
Article 9
Each Party shall reduce or eliminate customs duties on goods originating in either Party in accordance with the tariff elimination schedules in Annex 2-A. For the purposes of this Chapter, originating means originating in either Party under the rules of origin set out in the Protocol on Rules of Origin and Origin Procedures.
Article 9-1
A Party may not adopt or maintain any duties, taxes or other fees and charges imposed on, or in connection with, the export of a good to the other Party, or any internal taxes or fees and charges on a good exported to the other Party, that is in excess of those that would be imposed on those goods when destined for internal sale
Article 9-2
Upon the entry into force of this Agreement a Party may not increase a customs duty existing at entry into force, or adopt a new customs duty, on a good originating in the Parties.
Article 11
Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, a Party shall not adopt or maintain any prohibition or restriction on the importation of any good of the other Party or on the exportation or sale for export of any good destined for the territory of the other Party, except in accordance with Article XI of the GATT 1994[/list]
[spoiler=𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙈𝙊𝙉𝙒𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙏𝙃 𝙊𝙁 𝙇𝙄𝘽𝙀𝙍𝙏𝙔
[sub]Free as Always! Detailed, Creative, Storytelling![/sub]]
The Confederate Prussian Empire
Vancouver Straits / Peking Zhongguo
Victoria Harbor[/spoiler]
Rutannia, Paseo, Bayern Kahla, Victoria Harbor, Philanialle, Pontianus, Cascadla, Ranponian, Nileia, Vancouver Straits, Somerania, Metropolitan Francais, Meco Meco, Abessinienreich, -The Alpine Confederation-, Arab Federal States
Ranponian
Egypt-MECO FTA
Egypt expresses interest in a Free Trade Agreement with MECO, and wishes to propose and put one into effect.
Victoria Harbor, Cascadla, Ranponian, Nileia, Meco Meco, Abessinienreich, Arab Federal States
| MECO-EGYPT FREE TRADE AGREEMENT |
| In understanding of the relations between MECO and Egypt
In understanding of the creation of MECO as a collective single-market
In understanding of MECO establishing its own Import Duties on Products
In understanding of Egyptian importance for trade relations
The country of Egypt has proposed the following Free Trade Agreement draft |
| MECO-EGYPT FREE TRADE AGREEMENT
Foreign Trade Agreement 010 |
| FROM MECO TO EGYPT |
0.0% for Machine Products
0.0% for Transportation Products
0.0% for Mineral Products
0.0% for Chemical Products
0.0% for Precious Metals
0.0% for Metal Products
0.0% for Textile Products
0.0% for Foodstuffs Products
0.0% for Plastic and Rubber Products
0.0% for Instruments Products
0.0% for Miscellaneous Products
0.0% for Vegetable Products
0.0% for Animal Products
0.0% for Paper Good Products
0.0% for Headwear and Footwear Products
0.0% for Wood Products
0.0% for Stone and Glass Products
0.0% For Animal Hide Products
0.0% For Antiques and Art Products
0.0% for Vegetable and Animal Bi-Products
0.0% for Weaponry Products
FROM EGYPT TO MECO
0.0% for Machine Products
0.0% for Transportation Products
0.0% for Mineral Products
0.0% for Chemical Products
0.0% for Precious Metals
0.0% for Metal Products
0.0% for Textile Products
0.0% for Foodstuffs Products
0.0% for Plastic and Rubber Products
0.0% for Instruments Products
0.0% for Miscellaneous Products
0.0% for Vegetable Products
0.0% for Animal Products
0.0% for Paper Good Products
0.0% for Headwear and Footwear Products
0.0% for Wood Products
0.0% for Stone and Glass Products
0.0% For Animal Hide Products
0.0% For Antiques and Art Products
0.0% for Vegetable and Animal Bi-Products
0.0% for Weaponary Products
[sub]Do You Vote
[ ] YES
[ ] NO[/sub]
Paseo NO
Rutannia, Victoria Harbor, Cascadla, Ranponian, Somerania, Abessinienreich, Mesuvia, Arab Federal States
[pre]|The ISSA report|
|Written By Issa Ali director of Internal Affairs|
|Topic: Current Situation of the Second Chadian Civil War|
|Date: November, 2023|[/pre]
|The State of Chadian Extremist groups|
[list][list]|The now United front of the NRA the armed wing of the Peoples Government of Chad heavily funded by European powers and armed with modern weapons launched offensive after offensive against ISF and LURA leaving countless rebels dead in the wake as the modern trained and western armed NRA walked through Rebel territory with the screeches of jets above unafraid of the rebel. LURA would soon be pushed out of the cities and into the bush along the Chadian-Zairean{Alzarikstan} Border region with small garrisons of NRA stayed down to keep the LURA at bay as the rest left to the border of the AAFC. Leader of LURA, Adolphe Mesny was reported to still be on the run said to have slipped out the grasp of the NRA during the Battle of Moundou and believed to be in either the Bush of Chad, or in hiding in Zaire or Southern Sudan. The ISFC faired slightly better as their sparsely populated territory allowed them to slip away during battles leaving Government forces confused. The capital of the ISFC Faya-Largeau was taken by overwhelming NRA forces sadly with leader of The ISFC Hasan al-Wali fleeing to Iraq {Arab Federal States} another stronghold of ISF ideology. Unlike LURA who continues to try to hold territory, the ISF broke down and dispersed itself across the nation into cells and working to become a political party in the future of Chadian Democracy hiding in plain sight.|[/list]
|Muslim Genocide in Southern Chad|
[list][list]|Since the start of the war rumors have been around of Muslim camps in LURA territory as Aldophe Mesny wished to rid Chad of its Muslim populace. This horror was found to be real as NRA forces found 6 camps in the areas of: Gore, Mabo, Gna, Koutéré, Yarnodo, and Beboto where Muslims were said to be kept and surrounded by mass graves. As NRA liberated LURA territory horror stories were told to anybody who would listen of the horrors during LURA occupation. The PGC released statistics to the world on the death of an estimated 50,000 Muslims in Southern and Central Chad as LURA fighters were reported to kidnap Central Chadian Muslims.|[/list]
[spoiler=𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙈𝙊𝙉𝙒𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙏𝙃 𝙊𝙁 𝙇𝙄𝘽𝙀𝙍𝙏𝙔
[sub]Free as Always! Detailed, Creative, Storytelling![/sub]]
The Confederate Prussian Empire
Vancouver Straits / Peking Zhongguo
Victoria Harbor[/spoiler]
Victoria Harbor, Pontianus, Alzarikstan, Cascadla, Ranponian, Nileia, Vancouver Straits, Somerania, The Galla, Metropolitan Francais, Abessinienreich, New Provenance, Arab Federal States
wot
So all my RPs there are retconned? Sad
Somerania
Ikr
New Provenance
big sad
I shall make many RPs today now
Cascadla, Somerania
Hello everyone! I'm here to deliver this week's edition of the League's Chronicle.
Read here and upvote if you enjoyed:
https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1531302
Cascadla, Somerania, The Galla
[list][list][list][pre]THE COMMONWEALTH OF INDONESIA
PEMERINTAH NASIONAL INDONESIA
[/pre][/list]
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ISF CLAIMS RESPONSIBILITY FOR BOMBING OF GOVERNMENT ESCORT IN JAKARTA, WOUNDING VICE CHANCELLOR, DEFENSE MINISTER, 5 POLICE OFFICERS AND KILLING 12 CIVILIANS [/list]
[sub]As the heat of the sun bore down on the busy Jakarta streets, an unmarked white transport truck drove through a police checkpoint and halted behind a wall of people lining a police perimeter, which was guarding an empty avenue which went straight through the city center. Two masked men came out of the truck and fired AK-47 rifles on the crowd, prompting screams, running, and the firing of the police's automatic rifles, which had become standard issue. The armed men fired upon 35 civilians, killing 3, and wounding the rest. The police officers dived onto the ground and prepared to fire their weapons before the swooshing feeling of vehicles passing behind was felt by the officers: The convoy had arrived. Earlier in the day, Vice Chancellor Joko Widodo and Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto met at the Defense Ministry to discuss possible fighter jet purchases, and left in a police convoy bound for the National Parliament complex on the other side of the city. 10 RAID officers and 15 Peacekeepers were assigned to the convoy, as well as 25 police officers. As the convoy drove past the scene of the shootings, one of the armed men ran back into the white truck and lurched forward, driving the truck through the barrier and ramming into the black SUV passing in front, which contained the Vice Chancellor and the Defense Minister. The armed man driving the truck dove into the back of the truck through an inside window, and detonated the explosives inside. [/sub]
[sub]The explosion rocked the nearby city blocks, temporarily deafening 250 people in the vicinity. 9 civilians were killed, as well as 5 police officers. The Vice Chancellor had been thrown out of the car through the sunroof, which lay vertically after the car was pushed over. The Defense Minister lay gravely wounded in the vehicle, barely alive. Two Peacekeeper vehicles, Pindad Komodo armored personnel carriers, arrived and fired automatic 40mm rounds at the white truck, which was now a flaming inferno. Peacekeeper units stepped out, with two medics among them. Medical officers were called, as well as a RAID bomb squad. Vice Chancellor Joko Widodo is now recovering in the hospital while Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto remains in an intensive care unit, far from recovery. The Health Minister has announced that Subianto will be remaining in hospital for at least two to three months, with the Vice Chancellor for at least two months. In response to the attack, High Chancellor Anetta Komarudin appointed Puan Maharani as Acting Vice Chancellor and Ernst Jansen, now a defense consultant to the Defense Ministry, as Acting Minister of Defense. She also activated the 1st Bornean Army, as well as mobilizing the Peacekeeper Corps into an attack posture. The National Intelligence Agency (NIA) has begun operations to locate ISF terrorist nests. [/sub]
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[spoiler=[sub]𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐖𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐇 𝐎𝐅 𝐋𝐈𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐓𝐘[/sub]]
The Confederate Prussian Empire
Zendasai[/spoiler]
Victoria Harbor, Cascadla, Ranponian, Nileia, Somerania, Metropolitan Francais, Abessinienreich, Arab Federal States
[list][list][pre]|Government Forces Warn|Les forces gouvernementales avertissent|
|Chad|
|N O V E M B E R/ 2 0 2 3||[/pre][/list]
[list]|As the NRA destroyed extremist forces in Chad forcing them deep underground the focus of the PGC turned to the remaining stronghold of Anti-Government forces in the heavily armed Militias of the Armed Arab Front of Chad the last remaining group filled with Ethnic hate for their fellow Chadians. The PGC has sent a message to the AAFC and the Arabs around the world who fund it along with the Sudanese who sit on Chadian land. Chad will not back down and will fight, but is open to negotiations with the AAFC if they put down their arms and allow Government forces into AAFC territory. Chad has also sent a ultimatum to Sudan {Nileia} that if Sudanese forces are not withdrawn from the Oustani area within 2 months that the NRA will take further actions to liberate occupied Chadian land.|[/list]
[spoiler=𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙈𝙊𝙉𝙒𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙏𝙃 𝙊𝙁 𝙇𝙄𝘽𝙀𝙍𝙏𝙔
[sub]Free as Always! Detailed, Creative, Storytelling![/sub]]
The Confederate Prussian Empire
Vancouver Straits / Peking Zhongguo
Victoria Harbor[/spoiler]
Nevbrejnovitz, Victoria Harbor, Pontianus, Alzarikstan, Cascadla, Ranponian, Nileia, Somerania, Abessinienreich, Arab Federal States
Khartoum, The Republic of Sudan
November, 2023 - Sudan Responds To The PGC
Having been given a warning by the PGC towards the Arab faction and towards the Sudanese Republic with an ultimatum for Sudan to withdraw from Oustani within 2 months or face further action.
Prime Minister Salva Kiir along with support from advisors and cabinet has inturn provided an official ultimatum to the PGC and to the supposed Chadian Government that Sudan will not give the region up unless the PGC manages to unite and stabilize all of Chad within those 2 months and provide assurance to the Sudanese Government that Chad is not a security threat to the Sudanese people. Until Chad can be proven stable, it cannot be intrusted with the only region in the country that allows easy access into the Sudan.
Until further notice the Sudanese Military had been ordered to prepare for any and all unwelcomed hostile attacks all along the Ouadi Kadja River as entrenchment and guard towers are set up along the eastern banks of the river.
Victoria Harbor, Osivoii, Pontianus, Diwi, Cascadla, Ranponian, Somerania, Arab Federal States
[list][list][list][pre]RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE
FRENCH BUREAUCRACY
MINISTÈRE DES FORCES ARMÉES[/pre][/list]
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MINISTRY OF THE ARMED FORCES: FRENCH SECURITY FORCES OCCUPY OUSTANI AMID SUDANESE PRESENCE
[sub]VTH REPUBLIC | PARIS, 2023 [/sub][/list]
[sub]| HELM OF SÈCURITÈ, MINISTÈRE DES FORCES ARMÉES - | Having realized the security threat facing Sudan (Nileia) as well as the mutual threat facing Chad (Osivoiii) with Sudanese troops occupying a Chadian city, French Security Forces in the region have been deployed to Oustani to launch their own occupation of the city. The French Security Forces will also oversee the immediate withdraw of Sudanese forces from the area per the Chadian government's request. Under the command of Major Général Laurent Michon, the French Security Forces would simply enter the city without firing at the Sudanese troops unless they fired first and then it would be an all out war. Provided that Sudan knows better than to trigger a massive offensive that would drag in several other nation's on the side of France, the 6,000 French troops along with Leclerc Scorpion LXR tanks, EBRC AFVs, Griffon APCs, as well as two CAESAR 8x8 artillery batteries and several ambulatory vehicles and cargo trucks would enter the city. The French Security Forces would bring with them much needed medical equipment, food, water, and tents. | [/sub]
[sub]| COVERT: French Military Command has requested that the coalition forces of Spain (Ranponian), Zaire (Alzarikstan), and the Galla (The Galla) remain on standby to see how the French maneuver works out. |[/sub]
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[spoiler=[pre]French Forces Entering Oustani[/pre]][list][list][pre]French Forces Entering Oustani:[/pre][/list][/list]
[list][list][*][pre]6,000 x Troops[/pre]
[*][pre]40 x AMX-56 Leclerc Main Battle Tank (Scorpion LXR variant)[/pre]
[*][pre]70 x VBMR Griffon Armoured Personnel Carrier[/pre]
[*][pre]50 x EBRC Jaguar Armoured Fighting Vehicle[/pre]
[*][pre]32 x Panhard VBL Armoured Scout Car[/pre]
[*][pre]8 x CAESAR 8x8 Self Propelled Artillery[/pre]
[*][pre]7 x Eurocopter Tiger Attack Helicopter[/pre]
[*][pre]15 NH90 Utility Helicopter[/pre][/list][/list][/spoiler]
[list][list][pre]VIVE LA RÉPUBLIQUE!
VIVE LA FRANCE!
VIVE LA MACRON![/pre][/list][/list]
[list][spoiler=[sub]𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐄 𝐌𝐀𝐂𝐑𝐎𝐍
𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐖𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐇 𝐎𝐅 𝐋𝐈𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐓𝐘[/sub]]
Adriatic Republic Of Delos Santos
The Confederate Prussian Empire
Victoria Harbor[/spoiler]
Pontianus, Alzarikstan, Cascadla, Ranponian, Somerania, The Galla, Osivoiii, Arab Federal States
[sub]MINISTRY OF DEFENSE & NATIONAL SECURITY
KINSHASA, BANTU PEOPLE'S REPUBLIK OF ZAIRE
NOVEMBER 2023[/sub]
[pre]LEVEL OF CLEARANCE: TOP SECRET COMPARTMENTED
SUBJECT: CONTINUAL PRESENCE & INSISTENCE OF ARAB OPERATIONS IN CHAD
OPERATION: NKEM
STATUS: OPERATIONAL
SIGNED: PRESIDENT DENIS SASSOU N'GUESSO[/pre]
[list][sup]Per the recent change in events within Osivoiii, including continual occupation of Oustani by the Sudanese and the formation of a recognizable government within Chad at the efforts of Metropolitan Francais, it has been deemed within the interests of Kinshasa to increase the tactical and strategic risks for the Sudanese and pro-Arab entities within Osivoiii via the deployment of the following covert and clandestine Kinshasa supported guerrilla groups into Chad to support the new Chadian government and coalition forces:[/sup][/list]
[list][list][pre]Interahamwe - 2,500 PERSONNEL
Patriotic Resistance Front - 1,750 PERSONNEL
Lord's Resistance Army - 1,000 PERSONNEL
National Forces of Liberation - 2,200 PERSONNEL
TOTAL -> 5,450 PERSONNEL[/pre][/list][/list]
[list][sup]Per the order of the President of Zaire, it is determined that the goal shall remain to support the Chadian government while undermining Arab positions in Eastern and Northern Chad whilst protecting Southern Chad and therefore, the Zairean border. A communique has been provided to Paris, Metropolitan Francais of this operation, which pertains to enhance the Zairean-French strategic partnership and grow a new Chadian-Zairean strategic partnership. It is been deemed essential to ensure that Arab strategic positioning in not granted in Chad and Oustani returns to the full ownership, governance, and unification with Chad from Sudan.[/sup][/list]
[list][sup]COVERT[/sup][/list]
[list][list][sup]With receiving the request from Paris, President N'Guesso has authorized the preparation 2 x Corps (50,000 personnel) in addition to the planning processes toward providing assistance to the French.[/sup][/list][/list]
[spoiler=𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙈𝙊𝙉𝙒𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙏𝙃 𝙊𝙁 𝙇𝙄𝘽𝙀𝙍𝙏𝙔
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The Confederate Prussian Empire
Vancouver Straits / Peking Zhongguo
Victoria Harbor[/spoiler]
Victoria Harbor, Osivoii, Pontianus, Cascadla, Ranponian, Somerania, The Galla, Metropolitan Francais, Abessinienreich, New Provenance, Arab Federal States
Govt Happenings
2023
Brasilia
Emperor João Filipe had visited Brasilia for a rare occasion specifically to meet with the Ministry of Defence, and overhauling the government to further provide access to services. The emperor had first gone to meet and discuss the favela situation and was told that due to the efforts of some past State Leaders and emperors, that they are improving. The emperor wished for them to improve even more by having schools being opened including trade schools. Someone also included building clinics as well in which the emperor approved of. He'd also get State Leader Haddad to raise taxes by a couple percentage points. The Emperor also pledged to visit the largest five cities favelas to get a sense of what life is like and to break grounds on the govt services buildings as well. He also visited the MoD and was asked about building more assets in which the Emperor also approved of and had them place their requirements on his desk soon. He also would propose to his southern neighbour Nevbrejnovitz a new common currency for LSEG called the Pesoreal, ("Presoreais" plural). He also would begin the creation of his own Câmara dos Corporações or the Brasilian answer to the Platean equivalent. It'd have the ability to make decisions based off of the needs of corporations, but any proposals deemed harmful to consumers, the employee and environment etc. can be struck down by the Câmara dos Deputados. The Emperor would also travel to Strasbourg Metropolitan Francais to discuss Brasilian-NATO relations.
[spoiler=𝕮𝖔𝖒𝖒𝖔𝖓𝖜𝖊𝖆𝖑𝖙𝖍 𝕮𝖊𝖗𝖙𝖎𝖋𝖎𝖊𝖉]
The Confederate Prussian Empire
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Nevbrejnovitz, Pontianus, Cascadla, Ranponian, Nileia, Somerania, Metropolitan Francais, Abessinienreich, Arab Federal States
Khartoum, The Republic of Sudan
November, 2023 - Francophobia In Sudan As Oustani Abandoned
the situations:
Months since the outbreak of the war in Chad as well as the spark of other series of conflicts and attacks in Morocco, Egypt, and other nations as the result of the rising ISF faction and the increasing imperialistic tendencies of European nations like Russia, Spain, and France had garnered a sense of resentment and hate amongst the Sudanese public towards the western world. However in the recent months of the war in Chad as Sudan became ever more present in the region attempting to secure its international borders as well as protecting the Sudanese homeland it has been proven more difficult with the existence of a foreign superpower in west Africa.
To Sudan, it seems that France and Spain are carrying out some sort of agenda of neo-colonialism on the African continent. While Spain played fast and smart with the acquiring of Equatorial Guinea and Morocco into the Iberian Federation it has become somewhat obvious in the eyes of Sudan that the French are playing it too with a long and strategic game to reclaim western Africa under the tri color flag.
With the PGC Coalition enclosing fast on the remaining militias in Chad and onward to Sudanese border along with the risng sense of paranoia and Francophobia in the country. It has turned into a public out cry demanding Sudan to end it all with Chad. After pubic pressure following Sudan's response to Chad's ultimatum. The Sudanese Parliament had met in an emergency session forcing the Sudanese Military to immediately and without delay to withdraw all Sudanese troops from within the pre-war borders of Chad including the region of Oustani effectively returning the region to Chad. Along with the urgent demand for withdrawal from Chad amidst fears of a possibly invasions of the Sudanese mainland the Sudanese Parliament, military and executive command including the office of the Prime Minister have entered into a sense of Paranoia against France and it's coalition forces.
The Withdrawl:
An era of Francophobia had emerged in Sudan. The Sudanese government along with the public support have just expressed a sense of deep resentment and despise not only against France itself but against the French speaking world, most of which are in Africa. The order for withdrawl had been directed toward the 1,000 military units in Oustani have been ordered to retreat past the pre-war borders of Chad and set up entrenchments in the region along with the other 15,000 military units that have sat guarding over the border in Darfur for the last 12 months. Given that Zaire has also chosen to support the French in this crisis the Sudanese Military had also found itself to be in high alert against Both Zaire and their closest ally on the continent the Hallam Empire. The Sudanese Air Force and Navy in the Red Sea have been put on high alert to country any Gallan aggression towards Sudan. An additional 6,000 military units have been deployed into Qedarif. Kassala, and Blue Nile States bordering Galla and have been ordeted to prepare for defensive position past the main cities of the three states. Another 2,000 had been deployed to Bahr Al-Ghazal and West Equatoria by the Zairean border where they too are set up for a defensive position. The Sudanese Air Force had also been ordered to abandon and cease all arial bombardments of Chad. The Sudanese Air Force however has still enforced a no fly zone in Darfur this time however with an emergency approval from Prime Minister Kiir the Sudanese Air Force has ordered a complete no fly zone over the entirety of Sudan's air space forcing all flights above the country passing by or leaving to be grounded with no delay. With the Sudanese Land, Air, and Naval Forces one thing was left to be done as a result of this "French attack" on Sudan.
The Queen's Tongue, Humanitarian Crisis:
With the approval of both the Prime Minister and Parliament despite much protest from liberal MPs. The Sudanese Military had begun carrying out Operation The Queen's Tongue a reference to Sudan's history as an English speaking country. The Sudanese Military will carry out the largest ever recorded case of mass deportation in the history of the country. Sudan has revoked the residency and asylum of all Chadian and French speaking refugees in the country forcing them to leave immideatly. All the refugee camps in Darfur had been forcefully emptied by the Sudanese Military and forced to begin their match west into Chad and Central Africa. Knowing that such actions might cause outrage by the international community as Sudan would be starting a humanitarian crisis, the move had been made with the growth of anti-French sentiment in Sudan and xenophobia towards French speakers. The Refugees in Sudan who are reported to be as many as 280,000 many of whom women and children have been forced out of the country out of nowhere and forced back into Chad and Zaire. other French speakers in the country such as French diaspora in Khartoum or other diasporas from French speaking countries in cities outside of Darfur have also been put on list pending their deportation from Sudan. The move was also made in the hope that such a large influx of refugees into Chad and other countries would suddenly disturb any attempts to invade Sudan.
Though many have expressed concerns over the safety of those refugees being pushed back into the countries the escaped their concerns have been silenced by the overwhelming majority of the country in protests across Sudan that have become afraid of French ambitions and arrogance. With many saying "those who speak French speak violence" and other saying proudly "SUDAN SPEAKS ENGLISH!"
Is this the end of France's influence in Sudan? Will there be violence against French speakers in the country? Has Sudan turned dark as result of growing xenophobia and paranoia against her neighbours? Has this aggressive move against the homeland shift Sudanese politics into the far right? Though unknown what will be the consequences to Sudan's sudden shift of relationship with the People it has taken care of for so long. It is certain Sudan now has a legitimate reason in its fight for survival against the darkness of the continent. Sudan will call on her son's to sacrifice.
[spoiler=𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙈𝙊𝙉𝙒𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙏𝙃 𝙊𝙁 𝙇𝙄𝘽𝙀𝙍𝙏𝙔
[sub]Free as Always! Detailed, Creative, Storytelling![/sub]]
The Confederate Prussian Empire
Vancouver Straits / Peking Zhongguo
Victoria Harbor[/spoiler]
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[list][list][list][pre]THE COMMONWEALTH OF INDONESIA
PEMERINTAH NASIONAL INDONESIA
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INDONESIAN GOVERNMENT, DEFENSE MINISTRY SIGN $2.1 BILLION USD CONSTRUCTION DEAL WITH MAJOR CONTRACTORS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF 15 NEW MULTIPURPOSE MILITARY BASES AND PORTS [/list]
[sub]As part of the Indonesian military's rapid expansion and reform program, the Indonesian government and the Defense Ministry signed a $2.1 billion USD construction deal with major land development contractors for the development and construction of 15 new 'Multipurpose Military Installations', which include 5 military ports. The installations will be built over a five year period, and will be supplemented by infrastructure projects and will create hundreds of thousands of jobs for the unemployed. The new military base design, known as Multipurpose Military Installations, plans to mix an army base with an air force base, creating a large joint military complex. Port facilities for the navy will also be mixed with air force bases. All bases will be capable of holding up to 20,000 troops, as well as 250 fighter jets and their respective support staff and equipment. The bases will be located nearby military factory complexes as well as rural villages prone to terrorist strikes. The Indonesian government has also allowed Bangladeshi and Philippine contractors in the nation to assist in the construction projects, with the goal of creating up to 250,000 new jobs within the coming months. New, top-of-the-line military ports are also planned, with new shipbuilding facilities as well as the ability to transform into a civilian port in times of crisis. The government is also allotting $350 million USD for the upgrading of civilian naval ports, with plans to give them the ability to accommodate military-grade shipbuilding as well as Navy vessels. The Indonesian Navy is also planning to further reorganize the fleets, planning the creation of at least 8 more smaller fleets to add to the current naval forces. New air force facilities are also being developed to accommodate modern fighters being bought by the military. [/sub]
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[spoiler=𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙈𝙊𝙉𝙒𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙏𝙃 𝙊𝙁 𝙇𝙄𝘽𝙀𝙍𝙏𝙔
[sub]Free as Always! Detailed, Creative, Storytelling![/sub]]
The Confederate Prussian Empire
Vancouver Straits / Peking Zhongguo
Victoria Harbor[/spoiler]
Nevbrejnovitz, Victoria Harbor, Pontianus, Cascadla, Ranponian, Somerania, Metropolitan Francais, Abessinienreich, -The Alpine Confederation-
[list][sub]BORIS JOHNSON IN KHARTOUM FIRST BRITISH PRIME MINISTER IN SUDAN KHARTOUM INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, REPUBLIC OF SUDAN, c.2023[/sub]
[sub]| Beginning of the African Tour|[/sub]
[sub]| The activities unfolding in Africa from the Chadian conflict to the emerging state of Zaire, the opportunity to work with the Africans could no longer be ignored. Since the colonial times, the now Republic of Sudan was a part of the British Empire, and since independence the relations between the Sudanese and the British were admittedly stale and unproductive. As the British Airbus A330 landed in Khartoum, Boris would be greeted by the Sudanese. |[/sub]
Diwi, Cascadla, Ranponian, Nileia, Vancouver Straits, Somerania, The Galla, Metropolitan Francais, Abessinienreich, -The Alpine Confederation-
I'd like to meet this Hallam Empire!
Ranponian, Abessinienreich
[list][list][pre]|Chadian Air Squadron says hello|L'escadron aérien tchadien dit bonjour|
|Western Sudanese Border||
|N O V E M B E R/ 2 0 2 3||[/pre][/list]
|Ati Airport, Republic of Chad|
|Time: 10:30 am
[list]|The NRA air squadrons have slowly become a reliable fighting force over the past months as they performed hundreds of strike Missions on LURA and ISF compounds and targets that they were very often credited with the success of the offensives to route out Rebel insurgents and destroy defensives saving the lives of countless Chadian Patriots. As Sudanese fell back from Oustani 5 Chadian Mirage fighters would be dispatched from Ati Airport and perform a fly by and fly along the now heavily militarized border staying strictly inside Chadian airspace and would take aerial photos of Sudanese defense along the south western Sudanese border. This flight we be done to taunt Sudanese forces and acquire info on AAFC and Sudanese position in the border region as a semi-ceasefire occurred between AAFC and Government forces.|[/list]
[spoiler=𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙈𝙊𝙉𝙒𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙏𝙃 𝙊𝙁 𝙇𝙄𝘽𝙀𝙍𝙏𝙔
[sub]Free as Always! Detailed, Creative, Storytelling![/sub]]
The Confederate Prussian Empire
Vancouver Straits / Peking Zhongguo
Victoria Harbor[/spoiler]
Victoria Harbor, Pontianus, Cascadla, Ranponian, Somerania, The Galla, Metropolitan Francais, Abessinienreich, Arab Federal States
Khartoum, The Republic of Sudan
November, 2023 - Welcome Back
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson would be greeted by Sudanese Prime Minister Salva Kiir himself shortly after he landed at Khartoum New International Airport. He would be warmly greeted by Kiir and the other members of government as the seemed overwhelmingly joyus with the first visit of a British Prime Minister to Sudan just around 60 years since the visit of her Majesty Queen Elisabeth II to Sudan under the rule of the then young nation.
After pictures are taken with both leaders shaking hands want smiling and then standing when the Republican Band plays God Save The Queen, Boris and Kiir will be taken to their motorcade where they are then driven passed the city scenery to the old renovated presidential place, a gift from the British Empire.
There the two nations would begin their first talks since the nation's independence in 1956.
[list]PM Salva Kiir :| "Prime Minister Boris, it's such an honor to welcome you to Sudan. Its great to have you here amidst such troubling times for the nation but don't worry we are mostly friendly."[/list]
Canovia, Diwi, Cascadla, The Galla, Abessinienreich, -The Alpine Confederation-
Khartoum, The Republic of Sudan
November, 2023 - Complete Isolation
In response to the actions of the Chadian Air Force, an official statement has been made by the Sudanese Government announcing the Nation's end to supporting the AAFC or the Chadian people in that matter in any way. The Sudanese Government has taken to using $15 million of the $10 billion in previously kept French funds for the construction of a series of better border security, fences, and barricades all along the Chad-Sudan border.
Sudan will not be harbouring militas or allowing them to stay in Sudan. Sudan will also not keep any Chadian civilians in the country as Operation Queen's Tongue moves Chadian refugees including those Ex-ISFC criminals back into Chad. Once all refugees cross the border into Chad the Sudanese - Chad border will be closed indefinitely until the central government in Chad is proven to have stabilized the country.
Cascadla, Metropolitan Francais, Abessinienreich, Mesuvia, -The Alpine Confederation-, Arab Federal States
| IRANIAN-SUDANESE DEVELOPMENTS |
[sub]December, 2023[/sub]
| The developments in Oustani, between Sudan and France has given a new light onto both states and the situation within Africa. According to Tehran Today, "...Africa is currently being raptured by growing forces...forces of Africans and forces of neo-imperialists...Zaire is developing at an amazing rate, Sudan is enriching quickly and Galla has come alive through new investments...but as this happens there is a loom of new imperialists around...such as France..." The harsh review of the situation of Tehran Today has come with an announcement from Prime Minister Nouri.
Prime Minister Kobrina Nouri has announced that Iran and Sudan have come to an agreement over a new military deal that has been described as one of the biggest in Iranian history. Iran will sell Sudan a good chunk of equipment, putting Iranian Military Complex into movement and gearing Sudan up*. ( The equipment can be found down below. ) In addition, Iran and Sudan will establish two joint bases in Sudan, that will host 10,000 Iranian troops each and Iranian military power. Alongside that, the two states will establish a joint Iranian-Sudanese airforce bases, two in total. The bases locations are yet undisclosed to the public but will be ready by the end of February/start of March of 2024.
Prime Minister Nouri has stated that "...we live in peculiar times, and my and Iranian commitment to our allies is strong, and will remain strong. Let this be a warning, with the coming of Iranian troops to Sudan and Iranian equipment for Sudan, that whoever dares to attack Sudan will have Iran to deal with as well...I have little patience when it comes to neo-imperialists, whoever they may be and they know who they are...Africa has to develop, but development that has to be free of threats from attacks and issues...MECO and Iran will and has been providing that security for Sudan for a long time now, and daring to go against Sudan, is a dare against me, a dare against Iran..." |
[spoiler=*Equipment for Sudan]
300, Empress Main Battle Tank-1 ( Updated)
300, Empress Main Battle Tank-2 ( Updated )
600, Persian Shah Armoured Carriers
400, Karrar Tanks
400, Persian Angle Air Defence
300, Bavar-373 Mobile Air Defence Missiles
300, II110 Persian Queen 160-mm Self Propelled Artillery ( Updated)
40, Northern Strike Aicrafts
40, Iranian Monarchs Fighters
50, Iranian I-115 Multi-Role Bomber Jet
Blueprints to produce Iranian BENIN UCAV
40, Kians Drones
50, IAIO Fallen Angels Attack Drones
70, HESA F-313 Qaher[/spoiler]
[spoiler="We must stand upon the principle or we will lose sight of morality and decency in politics and being." - Prime Minister Nouri]
The Confederate Prussian Empire
Vancouver Straits / Peking Zhongguo
Victoria Harbor[/spoiler]
Pontianus, Nileia, Somerania, The Galla, Abessinienreich, -The Alpine Confederation-, Arab Federal States
[list]PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER OF IRAN[/list]
Foreign Office of the Respectable Kobrina Nouri
TO : Paris, Metropolitan Francais
[list]/TOP SECRET/ LEVEL OF CLEARANCE BY THE IRANIAN INTELLIEGENCE SECURITY FORCES FOR PRESIDENCIAL EYES ONLY - HIGHEST LEVEL
OFFICIAL NOTICE
FROM: Kobrina Nouri, Prime Minister of Iran; Prime Minister of Iran and It's Commonwealths
SUBJECT: SUDAN AND THE AFRICAN SITUATION[/list]
Monsieur le Président Emmanuel Macron,
Firstly, I wish to acknowledge the great relations we have built over the past two years as countries, a rebuilding of relations that has come thanks to your good-will and Her Majesty's, now deceased, Empress Noor's good-will. I believe that our relations bettered for good, and that we can now look into each other's eye's with confidence and respect. Iran and France share many similarities, our desire for liberty and democracy, our power status and our involvement in the African region, to some extent of course.
You're a man of courage and nerve, and I mean that with the best of intentions. Rarely do we see leaders as such, but I imagine that you know me by now and how I operate, Mr Macron. I'm sure you understand the position in which Iran has been put due to the developments in Oustani, and more importantly the position it's close ally, just as close as France may I say, was put in, Sudan. I understand that France has their own interests in the region, interests they will protect but Iran also has it's interests to protect, it's allies, such as Sudan. You know that Iran's intention are clear when it comes to Africa and I can only assume that it's the same with France but the recent developments have given us a lot to think about, and a lot to speak about.
I believe that we need to have a meeting, Mr Macron. We need to make things clear, very quickly and very shortly. I believe that underestimation of your ally, of your opponent can be detrimental to both sides in the long run. I'm sure you know what I am talking about, Mr Macron. I do not wish to get too involved in the African matters, but if I see fit, and right now I do, I will have to. As so, I invite you to the city of Baku, Azerbaijan, for an official dinner party with Her Majesty, Empress Soraya Diba and for talks at the Baku Estate about the situation and the future.
[list]Warmly waiting for your arrival,
Kobrina Nouri
Prime Minister of Iran
-Countersigned by Her Majesty, the Empress Soraya Diba-
Pontianus, Cascadla, Nileia, Somerania, The Galla, Metropolitan Francais, Abessinienreich, -The Alpine Confederation-, Arab Federal States
[list][list][list][pre]THE COMMONWEALTH OF INDONESIA
PEMERINTAH NASIONAL INDONESIA
[/pre][/list]
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INDONESIA UNVEILS HORIZON LUNAR LANDER AND ROVER, WHICH PLANS TO COLLECT SOIL SAMPLES FROM THE LUNAR SOUTH POLE [/list]
[sub]Indonesia has unveiled the Horizon Lunar Lander and Rover (HLLR), with the goal of collecting, but not returning, lunar soil samples from the South Pole of the Moon. The mission's primary goal is to test Indonesia's capability of landing on the Lunar surface in preparation for future missions to the Moon. A secondary goal is to collect Lunar soil samples from the South Pole and attempt to collect water ice. The onboard Liquid-to-Oxygen Laboratory (LOL) will then attempt to convert the water ice to liquid water, then the water to breathable oxygen. The experiment plans to prove the fact that oxygen can be generated on the Moon, which will expand the self-sufficiency of a Lunar base. The HLLR will not be testing Indonesia's lunar launch capabilities as it will be launching on a foreign launch vehicle. The Horizon lander and rover consists of the lander, which serves as the control point, relay, and sample collection device, while the rover sits on top and will take 4K HD photos from the Lunar surface, as well as conducting underground water ice deposit mapping using a downward facing infrared camera. The rover is designed to last up to 120 days on the Moon, but can last longer as most space missions do. The rover is equipped with a sample transport mechanism, an ability to pick up sample tubes from the ground, and transfer them into another vessel. This will be used in a future Horizon Lunar Sample Return (HLSR) mission, which will return the samples for study. The Indonesian government is preparing to discuss opportunities with launch providers (United Launch Alliance, SpaceX from Paramountica; Chinese National Space Administration (CNSA) from Peking Zhongguo; Indian Space Agency from Nosautempopulus; Roscosmos from Victoria Harbor; European Space Agency, Arianespace from Metropolitan Francais; and JAXA from Philanialle) for a possible launch vehicle choice. The Indonesian government requests informal discussions with the aformentioned countries to discuss the launching of the Horizon lunar lander and rover mission. HLLR is currently in development by the Indonesian Space Administration, the University of Jakarta, and the Scientific Institute of Indonesia. It is set for completion in autumn 2024 and will possibly launch by late 2024 to early 2025. [/sub]
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Khartoum, The Republic of Sudan
December, 2023 - New Roads And New Lessons, Sudan Preserves Its Borders
As hours have turned into days the Sudanese Government has finally realised and found itself at a state of extreme paranoia and fear. A population angered by the ever more increasing foreign threat, a military concerned with the growth of two empires that border Sudan, and a nation that finds itself pushed to the corner of the continent. Prime Minister Salva Kiir had taken note of this in the middle of all the chaos at the Presidential Palace with yelling, screaming, phones ringing, paper flying, and in the distance, the chants of Sudanese protesters. "Death to the imperialist!" "this land is our land. Long live our Sudan!" "One nation! One army!" Salva Kiir had to grab hold of a frightened nation. A nation that did not know what was coming. And so he had decided to appear before national t.v. to address the Republic.
[list]PM Salva Kiir :| "Citizens Of The Republic, I appear before you not to ask you to prepare but to tell you the honest truth as your Prime Minister. The sad reality is there is no one to blame but our own pride. And most of all our own fears. I'm not saying that our fears are illegitimate or unrealistic. There does exist a valid reason for Sudan to feel threatened by its neighbours regardless of who they are. Instability and silence in Uganda. A growing disclosed Empire in Galla, and an increasing growing economically political and geographical nationalist state in Zaire along with the increase of European influence with an uncontrollable flow of refugees into Sudan and frankly it needs to stop. There is a reason France moved directly to risk conflict with Sudan rather than diplomacy and that is because they don't respect this great nation. Sudan can't live in fear. And that is true. From this day onwards the Sudanese state exists to serve its people soley and no other nation gets to take that from you. And the truth is we have allies. Those we can rely on. Those we can trust and those who we do value us with respect. Our great brothers and sisters in Italy, China, Iran, Egypt, And The Arab States are all true partners of Sudan. we are not alone and we cannot act for ourselves when there are those who stand by us. And so from this day onwards I have specifically petitioned Parliament for the creation of an official amendment of the Sudanese constitution that prohibits this country from gaining or losing any more land without the complete consent of the inhabitants of such regions. In other news as your Prime Minister it is my job to keep you safe as well. I will be ordering the Sudanese Military to stand by. The guns will be lowered and we will start backing away. We might be backing up to a corner but at least this corner is our home. And they don't get to take that. In the name of our Lady Mariam may she bless you all and may she bless this great land. Our land."[/list]
And so with the conclusion of the speech on television and with the reviving of countless new weaponry and equipment and assistance from Iran against the foreign threat? Prime Minister Kiir signs an executive order demanding The Sudanese Military stands down from its positions near the Zairean and Gallan border and ordered a full retreat. The Sudanese Military on the Chad border had however been kept in position as the threat of Chadian retaliation and aggression is still very possible. Prime Minister Kiir had also issued secretive apologies in the form of letters to the nations of Zaire (Alzarikstan) and Galla (The Galla) for the sudden mount up of troops on the border stating that it was nothing more than "necessary precautions" to insure Sudanese territorial security and means no harm.
In other news the following day the Sudanese Parliament had officially passed the Territorial Preservation Amendment (TPA) with 151 Yes to 28 No in the National Assembly. 28 of which belong to the far right Nationalist Conservative Front Party that believes Sudan must pursuit territorial ambitions or be stomped. And a complete 64 Yes to 0 No in the Council of States as the Sudanese states overwhelmingly agreed to preserve Sudanese's territorial integrity. The TPA is basically as Kiir explained, an Amendment that officially gives the democratic process a direct stake in Sudan's own borders. The TPA basically prohibits and deems it unconstitutional for the Sudanese Republic to annex or cede not a centimetre of land belonging to the Sudan unless provided evidence of overwhelming support. This essentially makes it harder for Sudan to even dream of any expansionist and imperialists ambitions but also means that Sudan will fight to the death to maintain its current borders of which include Hala'ib and Illemi.
It is still unclear on wether Kiir plans to start repairing relations with francophonic nations as anti-french sentiment is still fresh in the minds of the Sudanese People. Another concern was the status of Chadian refugees and it doesn't appear like mass deportations will cease. A statement was made by the Attorney General of the Darfur Region stating "If Chad is stable enough to suddenly flung their turd at Sudan then they are stable enough to get all their citizens back. Sudan is not a babysitter"
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Cascadla
| PROVISIONAL COMMAND COUNCIL ELECTION COMMISSION |
[sub][list]December, 2023[/sub][/list]
Zahir Khalil Elected First President of the Federacy
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The first national elections in the Arab Federal States were a surprisingly calm affair. The infant nation had just crushed a not insignificant rebellion through a feat of military cooperation. Its end signaled the possibility of serious middle eastern stability. The elimination of any serious non-government force diffused social tensions. The Sunni-Shia divide, already eased by a more equal share of power following unification, was increasingly set aside in light of the ISF. Though not unanimous, the nation enjoyed comparative political unity behind Khalil and the ANU. A stable diplomatic situation had emerged for the AS as a part of the Arab League and MECO. Covid was widely eradicated and the economy was doing well. Simply put, things were looking up.
Khalils campaign was centered around continued pursuit of his platform based on pro-market economic reform, modernization, international cooperation, and modern military defense. He campaigned well as an everyman, capitalizing on his working class roots as a Basra dock worker. Farmers especially loved him for his successful privatization reforms that had put more money in their pockets. It was a major demographic, comprising about 20% of the countrys population. He made ambitious promises of a free universal healthcare program- something Iraq hadnt enjoyed since Saddam and Kuwait and Jordan had never enjoyed. He also promised oil privatization, infrastructure programs, and military modernization. The programs ambition and expense has been justified by the 66% percent increase in government revenue from MECO payouts, giving the government considerably expanded capacity.
A large critic of expanded government programs has been Khalils largest opponent, Victory Alliance candidate Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis. He has criticized increased spending plans as chaining the AS to Iran, a charge which Khalil has responded to by saying increased cooperation with Iran is a good thing. Muhandis has campaigned on a national conservative platform, promoting the introduction of islamic law, heavy militarism, and a pro-Arab League policy that opposes increased relations with Iran. His policies have appealed to older Arab nationalists and tribal citizens, especially men, who stand to benefit from Islamic law.
The ANU also faced opposition from a breakaway group, the Progressive Unity Party. The PUPs candidate was their leader Ahmed Chalabi. Chalabi was a prominent member of the PCC and fought for religious rights and liberalization during the constitutional process. The PUP pushed government economic intervention and a social progressive stance clearly influenced by Iran. They held the support of most of Zoroastrian community, mostly in northern and western Iraq. Chalabi was criticized for his progressivism and decried as a westerner. The only other candidate was King Abudallah III of Jordan, though it was hardly a serious campaign. Abdullah was an ally of Khalil and only ran at the behest of others in the Jordanian royal court who wished to see a Hashemite Kingdom.
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The personal dominance of Zahir Khalil made the Presidential elections pretty straightforward. The Congressional elections were much more contested. The constitution stipulated a multi-seat district system at the governorate level with party-list voting. This meant each governorste was a single district with multiple seats allotted proportional to population. The seats would be be assigned proportional to the percentage of vote each party rechieved. On ballots, voters would select the party they supported then select the candidate from that party they supported. The process was more democratic then majority or plurality voting systems and allowed smaller parties to be represented as well. Therefore the Arab National Congress would likely have no clear majority and likely necessitate cooperation between parties, similar to the coalitions of a parliamentary system.
The Congressional elections were a time of community mobilization and true grass roots engagement as thousands of cnandidates competed for 482 seats in Congress. Hundreds of candidates competed in Baghdad alone which had 72 seats. There the ANU and PUP competed for dominance with the socialist People and Workers that attracted the disaffected working class. The Victory Alliance found support among rural tribesmen and wealthy Iraqis. The al-Sabah Party, personally loyal to the ruling family of Kuwait, dominated in their realm and only a few votes went to the ANU and VA. The Kurdish Democratic Party similarly dominated in the Kurdistan Autonomous Republic where its victory wasnt really ever in question. The Hashemite Restoration Party saw decent support in Jordan, but was regarded more as an extension of Royal influence similar to al-Sabah. The Islamic Brotherhood has a decent base in rural Iraq, but was stained by its association with the SICI and the PMF. Regardless of the location though, the ANU was sure to be a strong element.
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On December 3rd, Arabs went to the polls once more to vote on their leaders. The lack of electronic voting equipment meant that the 4th and 5th were mostly count and recount days. But with confidence the Provisional Command Council Electoral Commision announced the results on December 6th. Zahir Khalil had been elected the first President of the Federacy. The Arab National Union had won a clearly plurality in Congress.
[spoiler=Presidential Votes]
Zahir Khalil, ANU: 61.5%
Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, VA: 19.9%
Ahmed Chalabi, PUP: 13.3%
King Abdullah III, HRP: 5.3%
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[spoiler=Peoples Assembly Votes]
Arab National Union: 173 Seats
Progressive Unity Party: 63 Seats
Victory Alliance: 71 Seats
Kurdish Democratic Party: 53 Seats
Islamic Brotherhood: 22
Hashemite Restoration Party: 36
People and Workers: 15
al-Sabah Party: 49 Seats
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[spoiler=Senate Votes]
Arab National Union: 11 Seats
Progressive Unity Party: 5 Seats
Kurdish Democratic Party: 4 Seats
Victory Alliance: 6 Seats
Hashemite Restoration Party: 5 Seats
al-Sabah Party: 6 Seats
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On December 21st, Zahir Khalil was inaugurated as President of the Arab Federal States. All 519 members of the Arab National Congress convened in Baghdad for the first time. Power was officially transferred from the Provisional Command Council.
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FRENCH BUREAUCRACY
PALAIS DE LELYSÉE[/pre][/list]
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ÉLYSÉE PALACE: RESPONSE TO IRAN - MACRON ARRIVES IN BAKU
[sub]VTH REPUBLIC | PARIS, 2023 [/sub][/list]
[sub]| HELM OF DÈMOCRATIE, PALAIS DE LELYSÉE - | It is with great pleasure that we accept the invitation to join Iranian Prime Minister Kobrina Nouri in Baku. We wish to inform the Iranian Foreign Office of His Excellency, President Emmanuel Macron's arrival. The President is eager to sit down with PM Nouri and explain France's stance on the issue regarding Sudan and the rest of Africa, however his excellency has made it quite clear that threats and slander will get the Iranians nowhere in the future and if he had not felt that this meeting was of greater importance, then he would have humbly declined. Despite that, he is most definitely happy to meet and come to a consensus. |[/sub]
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[list][list][pre]VIVE LA RÉPUBLIQUE!
VIVE LA FRANCE!
VIVE LA MACRON![/pre][/list][/list]
Paseo, Cascadla, Ranponian, Somerania, The Galla
[list][list][list]𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐊𝐈𝐒𝐇 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐆𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 | 𝐃𝐄𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑 | 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐎𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐧[/list][/list][/list]
[list][list][list]𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐏𝐋𝐎𝐓[/list][/list][/list]
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| ISTANBUL [NOVEMBER 2023] - | It is noon, the head of the house of Osman, Orhan Osmanoğlu drives to a meeting with is
advisor, Tufan Aykan. Orhan reaches his destination, it was a small abandoned apartment building, he entered the building
and headed for the 10th room of the 2nd floor. Once he entered the room there were multiple military generals, political
opponents, and multiple important allies of Erdoğan, such as Binali Yıldırım, but also important enemies such as Gultekin Uysal.
Orhan sits down, looking at everyone else in the room. All sitting on the room's bed, dining room, while Orhan sits infront of
a desk, there was a moment of silence as police and paramilitaries patrolled on their street, once they left Tufan Aykan started.
[list][Tufan Aykan]: Lets get to the talking shall we?[/list]
Orhan stands up, as if he was going to give a speech.
[list][Orhan Osmanoğlu]: All of us in this room have a plot to overthrow Erdoğan off his dictatorial power, not to kick him
off his rule but to decrease his power, if we do not it will be a danger to turkey and the Turkish people's. The problem
is how are we going to do it? Without the public thinking we are trying to establish another dictatorship? [/list]
[list][Binali Yıldırım]: As an close ally of Erdoğan, I am able to see mostly whatever he does politically, the draft of the
constitution is almost done. And, it makes him effective dictator, I wish I could tell him stop but he has the power to
arrest me if I defy him. If any law enforcement caught us doing this, we could be suspected for a coup and be arrested. [/list]
[list][Gultekin Uysal]: Oh please, he could kill us if he wants to. Besides once he is dictator he will get to kill anyone.
But I have a plan. Only the elites know what's being written in the current constitution. What if...we spread it to the people.[/list]
[list][Defense Minister, Hulusi Akar]: That would be complete chaos, already large riot's, will grow larger than Ankara itslef![/list]
[list][Gultekin Uysal]: Thats the point! We and the people shall take charge to the parliament and change our constitution! [/list]
[list][Defense Minister, Hulusi Akar]: Great, now we have to make another constitution...[/list]
[list][Tufan Aykan]: Or we can use the latest republics constitution, but maybe edit a few parts. A new government could be
established by the end of December! [/list]
[list][General, Ümit Dündar]: Well, we could just do another coup, after all both top generals and ministers of the army is in
this room, me and Hulusi, all of my Lieutenants agree that Erdogan is bad and must be stopped. The Navy, Airforce, also agree.
[/list]
It has been more than a month of controversy between these men. Finally on December they have come to an agreement.
[DECEMBER 2023]
[list][Orhan Osmanoğlu]: No, full military a coup will just destroy the nation's the morale, and possibly add more chaos.
Massive Riot's could and will be the answer, we must reveal it to the public. Radio and Television Supreme Council is in our side
so we will do it via TV without censorship. The Military will protect us while we announce the broadcast. Possibly only paramilitaries
would be fighting us. Gultekin Uysal, you and me will broadcast at the Küçük Çamlıca TV Radio Tower. Both of you generals will
send troops to protect us from any government threat. Binali Yıldırım you will copy the constitution, Im sure Erdogan is distracted
at the south so there is no need to worry. Soon the people will riot like never before, military personel will protect the roiters as
they storm the parliament. And we shall establish a new, better Turkey. Edrogan will be no loner president of turkey and no longer
chairman of Justice and Development Party, and then all abolished parties will be restored, this will be the the time of returning glory.
As leader of this operation, and due to major support this is the plan! Any questions? [/list]
The room was quiet
[list][Orhan Osmanoğlu]: We have been planning this for more than a month, GLORY TO TURKEY! [/list]
[list][Others in the room]: GLORY TO TURKEY![/list]
The men leave the room for the last time, leaving 1 hour later after the other, to cause no suspicion if there were any nearby patrollers. |
[spoiler=...preserving prosperity in Turkey is important,
just as returning glory to Turkey is...
[sub] Erdoğan, President of the TPG[/sub]]
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[sup]Vakaga, Bantu People's Republik of Alzarikstan
Undisclosed Location in the Northernmost Mountainous Region of Zaire
DECEMBER 2023[/sup]
President Denis N'Guesso Observes Chiamaka-25 IRBM Testing
Arriving in a motorcade of Kia Light Tactical Vehicles (KLTV), President Denis Sassou N'Guesso would be making a publicized inspection and filming of the launching of 2 x Chiamaka-25 Intermediate Range Ballistic Missiles (IRBM). With a smile on his face, N'Guesso and his security entourage would make their way over to three rows of chairs for he and his defense staff to take a seat as the Zairean Strategic Missile Force personnel continued to prepare the missiles for launching. Standing still on their TELs, the Chiamaka-25 IRBMs would be painted a pitch matte black with the Zairean green flag on both sides of the missile body along with the word "Bantu" on both sides as well.
Taking off his glasses, N'Guesso would stand by his chair and salute his generals and military officials as everyone walked to their assigned seatings as the large media cameras would televise this event for the world to see. Standing with his back straight and arms to his side, President N'Guesso would proceed to salute the Zairean flag as it was slowly raised on a golden flagpole while the Zairean national anthem plays in the background. With the conclusion of the national anthem, all cameras would transition slowly from President N'Guesso to the 2x TELs that bore the Chiamaka-25 IRBMs. With the passing of 10 seconds, the two ballistic missiles would launch amid the activation of its engine and rocket propellants. Steadily increasing in speed toward the skies, the two ballistic missiles would appear as two flying balls of white light as the sound of the missiles become more distant.
Vakaga is located on the Northernmost border of Zaire that is shared with both Chad and Sudan. With the successful testing, the two ballistic missiles would travel from Vakaga down to a missile training zone in Rwanda to indicate that the missiles are able to take flight, remain in flight, and possesses an impressive precision that Zaire is planning to increase over time. Nonetheless, with the deployment of the two IRBMs, Zaire seeks to possess the largest ballistic missile arsenal of Afrika.
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| LIBYAN ACCESSION INTO THE MIDDLE EAST COOPERATION ORGANISATION |
| The State of Libya, in full understanding of what MECO is, what it represents and what the duties and benefits of it are, has requested to join the Middle East Cooperation Organisation. |
[sub]Do You Vote
[ ] YES
[ ] NO[/sub]
Paramountica ( AS SAUDI ARABIA ) YES
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| BAKU, BAKU ESTATE, AZERBAIJAN |
| President Macron would be greeted with a beautiful ball at the Baku Estate in which attendance would be the French Diplomacy in Iran, French high-ups of Iranian society, Empress Soraya Diba and Prime Minister Nouri. In a beautiful long red gown, the Empress and President Macron would be photographed dancing on the dancefloor of the ball room, with all the guests cheering. The Empress would then raise a toast for France and Iran and according to the press, the Empress praised the blossoming relations between the two states and called France the Iran of Europe and Iran the France of Asia.
The ball was a major success that was talked about in the Iranian media and the French media. Now, came the hard part. Mr Macron would be requested to wait on a large balcony of the Baku Estate, that oversaw the beautiful gardens in the sun. Suddenly, Empress Soraya would appear with a smile. Wearing a short tight white dress, with her hair up and white heels, she would offer Mr Macron a handshake and take a seat opposite him as the aids poured them cold ice-tea. After they left, the Empress would look at the garden. |
[list][ Empress Soraya Diba ]: "It's beautiful, isn't?"
Cascadla, Ranponian
[sub]| President Macron | "Oui it is most beautiful my friend. As are you. I thank you for hosting such a fine party."[/sub]
Paseo, Ranponian
[list][ Empress Soraya Diba ]: "Thank you, Mr Macron. Call me, Soraya. I don't like this official title, holding. But, I'm sure you're here on a more important note. I'm a silent observer in this African theatre, and I want to hear your opinion on this."
Ranponian, Metropolitan Francais
[sub]| President Macron | "And please, call me Emmanuel. I'm sure you've seen all the headlines that say France kicked the Sudanese out of Chad, but Chad has a reigning government now that is making something for itself and actually manages to unite the people. Chad has long been France's partner and is equal in every aspect just like all of our partners. Its not about wielding influence or having hegemony over former colonial protectorates. We are there to help those previously neglected states flourish and make sure they are provided the proper security that they cannot always afford. The Chadian government requested that the illegal Sudanese forces leave Oustani and Chad altogether which was their sovereign right to do so. Sudan refused, so France acted where Chadian forces could not afford to act. Although I will say this my friend. If I had not ordered those troops to occupy Oustani and push the Sudanese out when I did, those Chadian fighter jets would have done far more than just harass the evacuating Sudanese troops. War was most certainly avoided....at least for the time being. This was never something I wanted to happen though as Sudan and France have had a rather close relationship in recent years with billions of euros in investments and French businesses as well as schools being established in Sudan. I can only hope Sudan will come to it's senses on the issue and we can look forward to continued cooperation and prosperity."[/sub]
Paseo, Pontianus, Ranponian, -The Alpine Confederation-
| IRANIAN-ZAIREAN DEVELOPMENTS |
[sub]December, 2023[/sub]
| The Iranian and Zairean leaderships have come to certain agreements over the course of the month as the relations between the two states increase largely and due to the situation within Africa. Firstly, Iranian-Zairean Entertainment Industry Partnership has been established. The partnership will include many things to better and develop the Zairean entertainment industry and promote it on a worldwide scale. Major deals that have been produced out of it are, investments worth $15 Billion into the Zairean Entertainment Industries, Major Iranian Recording labels like Tarina Records, Googoosh Records and Pehstan Labels will establish themselves in Zaire and find and promote talent in music region wide and world wide; Major film production companies like Lesfan and Hanhram Companies will enter Zaire ; Major Iranian cinema chains will establish themselves in Zaire and Empress Soraya will establish a Zaire Cultural Fund which will be worth $10 Billion and help to promote Zairean culture worldwide. The major Iranian boost for Zairean entertainment industry is said to give Iranian companies around $16 Billion and bring Zairean industries to first world level by 2027/2028.
On a more militaristic note, Iran and Zaire have officially established the Military Cooperation Treaty, which will entail Iran and Zaire to enter an alliance that will counter-fit possible conflicts in the future in Africa and to deter exploitism. It will also entail closer military cooperation between the two countries, larger security in the region and larger sale of Iranian equipment to Zairean forces. Many have suggested that Nouri has now led Iran into Africa through her military deals with Zaire and her security developments with Sudan, making Iran a growing helpful force in Africa and creating a new Iranian-African momentum. |
[spoiler="Nouri has led Iran into Africa with force and elegance..."]
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[list][ Empress Soraya Diba ]: "Yes. I see why you have done what you have done. I had the chance to speak with the Sudanese President before as well, and I think the issue came from the tough and rather confrontational way that France operates. Now, I'm not here to scrutize or compliment yours or anyone elses foreign policy, that's not my job, Emmanuel. I'm happy that the situation has resolved itself, so to say. But this is where I wanted to step in, I requested it from my Prime Minister that I'm allowed to do so. I think Sudan and France need to reestablish good relations, which is going to be hard but doable. France cannot pay for it's mistakes of the past forever and your willingness to aid the African countries now is noble and worthy. But Sudanese pride has been hurt, and we both know what happens when pride is hurt. You may call me naive, but I believe that peace leads to cooperation, but it's cooperation that leads to prosperity. Would you agree?"
The Galla, Metropolitan Francais
[ The Republic Of Sudan Votes Yes On The Accession Of Libya Into MECO ]
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[sub]| President Macron | "Indeed I would agree with you madam. France is always ready for peace and uses force to maintain foreign policy and the status quo only when met with equal opposition. That being said, we still view Sudan as an ally and if it were attacked tomorrow for no apparent reason, we would assist them. Now the only question is when do we get to talk peace with Sudan?"[/sub]
Paseo, Arab Federal States
|Central Asia Votes NO|
Paseo, Cascadla, Arab Federal States
|Central Asia Votes YES|
Paseo, Arab Federal States
[ The Republic Of Sudan Votes To Abstain On The Creation Of An FTA With Egypt ]
Paseo, Arab Federal States
On the FTA with Egypt, the Arab Federal States Abstain.
Paseo
On Accession of Libya into MECO, the Arab Federal States vote YES.
Paseo, Nileia
BORIS JOHNSON, Prime Minister: [sub]Thank you so much for um... having me in your lovely country! I am sure a lot can be accomplished today Mr. Kiir![/sub]
Nileia, Vancouver Straits, Arab Federal States
[list][ Empress Soraya Diba ]: "The quicker the better, I think Sudanese leadership is ready to have a rapprochement. It's all a big miscommunication issue, as it usually is in diplomacy. However, Emmanuel, I want to reiterate that Iran is you ally and friend, and I hope the same can be said about France."
Metropolitan Francais, Arab Federal States
Evening guys.
Arab Federal States
[list]PM Silva Kiir :| "why yes indeed, a lot for both countries to catch up on and re build the relations that the U.K. and Sudan once had... well this time as equal nations of course.
Anyways what does the U.K. propose on the construction of better and stronger Sudo-British relations Mr. Boris?"[/list]
THE ECONOMIST - SPECIAL EDITION
GERMANY'S SILENT PRESENCE IN CHAD - A typical trait of Scheffner's German Foreign Policy
N'djamina - Germany's style of foreign policy has been often vastly opposed to its neighbours especially France or Spain. Some call it silent diplomacy or silent foreign policy, whereby actions of Germany are done with little voice but with much effectiveness.
Since the start of Operation SASKIA, the German army has increased its force from 1500 at the start to 3400 troops with the progress of the PGC. But how did the PGC, of which its armed forced, the NRA was created, became so efficient ?
When General Berthold came to Chad, his expectations were that his training program would fail immediately. The massacre of Galo and the NRA small rebellion was going to prove his point couple months later. Despite this however, the training programs became vastly followed from a small contingent of 700 professionals to 10 000 and more.
Camp LINDER became the laboratory of a new highly professional and trained Chad army. The tactics employed ressemble greatly of those of the Bundeswehr.
But behind the military aspect, Germany made the bet on the governmental and administrative reform to bring back a new base for the Chadian state.
Couple months after Saskia, the newly made Prefecture of N'djamina started proposing reforms and changes to the administrative system of Chad and already making plans for the future. One essential element was to fight against corruption of public officials/agents. Whereas salaries would be hardly received by public agents, they are now received at a 78% rate on time. This has "vastly contributed to a reduction of acceptance of bribes and other advantages" says Oberprefäkt Ionas Kill.
The Administrative reform started by a program called DATA 23 in which German and Chad officials gathered data on everything, including health, income, bank, housing, education etc in order to gain a broader view of the situation. Banking seemed to be a huge difficulty for Chad.
"An essential element for a State is tax collection and money protection. We deemed that to make a good basis for Chad, every citizen would have the right for a bank account for free"
This was not without difficulty and reticence at first. But slowly, the advantages of a bank account seemed apparent and clear. Accountability was slowly coming back in a country that had lost the numbers. Yet, tax collection remains a difficulty. A lot Chadians were not used to be faced with a return of bureaucracy that in fact did work.
Those are examples of German presence which is hard to grasp but quite real for the common citizen. The streets still show German Military Police training with Chadian police to perform road checks and security checks in a way that now respects a codified and lawful procedure.
"There is no country without a trust for public authority" said General Berthold in an interview for the Chadian newly made channel TELEVISION NATIONALE DU CHAD (TNC).
So what is next for Germany ? The work seems to be endless. What Scheffner called "an endless construction site" seems to be exactly what it is. But Operation Saskia was there only to bring a strong basis, not to be a parent of a country of Africa that needs its independence and emancipation.
The fiasco of Galo and the rebellion has proven that Germany needs a harder military stance in order to bring its operation into success.
Germany has indeed created a better government with a strong administrative system that is slowly gaining trust of the people. If people trust the PGC, then slowly an entire nation will gather under this side where the rule of law is a reality.
But this could be ruined by lack of determination from Scheffner to maintain strong military pressure on its NRA trained forces that it trained itself. For that, Germany needs to press harder on discipline even if it means using force...
[spoiler=𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙈𝙊𝙉𝙒𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙏𝙃 𝙊𝙁 𝙇𝙄𝘽𝙀𝙍𝙏𝙔
[sub]Free as Always! Detailed, Creative, Storytelling![/sub]]
The Confederate Prussian Empire
Vancouver Straits / Peking Zhongguo
Victoria Harbor[/spoiler]
Paramountica, Rutannia, Philanialle, Pontianus, Cascadla, Ranponian, Nileia, Somerania, The Galla, Metropolitan Francais, -The Alpine Confederation-
[list][list][list][pre]THE COMMONWEALTH OF INDONESIA
PEMERINTAH NASIONAL INDONESIA
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ISF HIJACKS PASSENGER CRUISE LINER SOUTH OF THE RIAU ISLANDS, INDONESIAN NAVY DEPLOYS 2ND MARINE FLEET AND EXECUTES OPERATION EMANCIPATION [/list]
[sub]In the early hours of December 4, 2023, an Indonesian cruise liner by the name of Oceanis sailed through the dark and calm seas south of the Riau Islands, the site of a new, in-development Indonesian naval base. The cruise liner sailed silently until the break of dawn, when shots were fired on the bridge. Security officers moved to the bridge, but additional shots were fired and the awakened passengers and staff realized the worst. The ship had left the Malayan port of Putrajaya with 150 security officers on board, but 70 departed via military helicopter after news of a hijacked yacht 19 kilometers southwest reached the ship. The additional security was applied onto the cruise liner because of rumors of ISF piracy activities in the South China Sea. At approximately 8:02AM local time, the last transmission from the liner was received, stating 'MAYDAY, MAYDAY. BRIDGE COMPROMISED'. The Riau airport received the transmission, and dispatched 3 F-16 Fighting Falcons stationed at the airport. The Pearl Fleet, which was 512 kilometers northwest, was also alerted but reported they could not respond. An hour later, the 3 F-16 jets arrived at the position of the cruise liner, and found it quiet, with all the lights off. The fighters attempted multiple times to contact the crew but failed. The air squadron circled around and returned to Riau airport, where they reported their observations. The situation was reported to Navy Command in Denpasar, and the 2nd Marine Fleet, stationed southeast of the cruise liner at Pontianak, was deployed immediately. Four days later on December 8, the fleet arrived and surrounded the cruise liner. Multiple warnings were transmitted, and a warning shot was fired into the air, but to no avail. 39 naval marines approached the cruise liner using the 3 Bell 412 assault and transport helicopters, with an additional 17 using speedboats. The marines hoisted down onto the rear platform and engaged two ISF insurgents on the upper deck, confirming the ISF presence on the ship. Reinforcements were called for and an additional 55 troops departed a nearby destroyer onboard speedboats. The previous 17 arrived and climbed the side, using a ladder thrown down by the marines. By noon, the ship was declared clear with 2 marine casualties and 37 ISF casualties, with no civilian deaths. Four civilians were injured, but are recovering aboard an Indonesian naval cruiser. The Navy Command labelled the mission as 'Operation Emancipation', and the 2nd Marine Fleet escorted the cruise liner Oceanis back to Pontianak. [/sub]
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[spoiler=𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙈𝙊𝙉𝙒𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙏𝙃 𝙊𝙁 𝙇𝙄𝘽𝙀𝙍𝙏𝙔
[sub]Free as Always! Detailed, Creative, Storytelling![/sub]]
The Confederate Prussian Empire
Vancouver Straits / Peking Zhongguo
Victoria Harbor[/spoiler]
Bayern Kahla, Pontianus, Cascadla, Ranponian, Nileia, Metropolitan Francais, -The Alpine Confederation-
[list][list][list][pre]THE COMMONWEALTH OF INDONESIA
PEMERINTAH NASIONAL INDONESIA
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INDONESIA, JAPAN SIGNS $350 MILLION USD AGREEMENT TO LAUNCH HORIZON LUNAR LANDER AND ROVER (HLLR) MISSION ABOARD JAPANESE HII-A LAUNCH VEHICLE [/list]
[sub]The Indonesian government has signed a $350 million USD agreement with the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and the Japanese government to launch the Indonesian Horizon Lunar Lander and Rover (HLLR) mission aboard a top-of-the-line HII-A launch vehicle from the Tanegashima Space Center in Japan. The Horizon LLR mission plans to land a rover and a lander on the Lunar South Pole, wherein the lander will collect, but not return, water ice samples and transform it from water ice to water to oxygen. The test will attempt to prove the possibility of transforming water ice, which is in abundance in the Lunar South Pole, into breathable oxygen. This will allow future Lunar outposts and bases to be more self-sustainable, increasing safety and scientific harvest, while also reducing total costs by bringing down the weight of supplies needed to be launched to the Moon. The $350 million USD agreement includes payment for transportation, integration, physical and technical testing, as well as rollout, fuel, and launch costs. The agreement also covers the payment for the fuel and use of a Japanese trans-lunar transfer stage, which will perform the Trans-Lunar Injection (TLI), a manouver that will place the spacecraft on a course to the Moon. The HLLR mission will launch aboard a JAXA HII-A launch vehicle from the Tanegashima Space Center in November 2024. [/sub]
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[spoiler=𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙈𝙊𝙉𝙒𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙏𝙃 𝙊𝙁 𝙇𝙄𝘽𝙀𝙍𝙏𝙔
[sub]Free as Always! Detailed, Creative, Storytelling![/sub]]
The Confederate Prussian Empire
Vancouver Straits / Peking Zhongguo
Victoria Harbor[/spoiler]
Philanialle, Pontianus, Cascadla, Ranponian, Nileia, Somerania, Metropolitan Francais, Abessinienreich, -The Alpine Confederation-
[list][list][list][list] 𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐒𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐙𝐄𝐑𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐃
𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐆𝐓𝐄 𝐊𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐃𝐄𝐑 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐖𝐄𝐈𝐙
[list]𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐟𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐬, 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡[/list]
𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑 | 𝐙𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐡, 𝐒𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐳𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝
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| GALLA-SWISS TRADE AGREEMENT COMFIRMED |[/list][/list]
Both Galla and the united cantons has come to an agreement, featuring one of the first large Gallan-Swiss trade agreement.
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The following is what the Galla and the U.C. have agreed upon;
Nestlé would like a increased export from Gallan food and Diary, with AEBI's (subsidiary of Nestlé) one of the best Farming equipment
will be given to Gallan farmers. In return Nestlé will place quality food in Ethiopian supermarkets, and continued farming equipment
export will be headed to Gallan from AEBI. Nestlé would also like an increased salt export and in return AEBI equipment will be sent to
help Gallan salt miners.
Then a massive agreement on Tantalum was made. Tantalum is a rare, hard, blue-gray, lustrous transition metal that is highly
corrosion-resistant. It is part of the refractory metals group, which are widely used as minor components in alloys. The chemical inertness of
tantalum makes it a valuable substance for laboratory equipment, and as a substitute for platinum. Its main use today is in tantalum capacitors
in electronic equipment such as mobile phones, DVD players, video game systems and computers.
ABB will get an increased import of Tantalum from the Galla in return ABB will increace its shipment of its products such as Industrial Machinery,
Infrastructure materiel, and other systems such as;
[list]Mining:
Bucket wheel excavator
Bucket chain excavator
Bucket chain excavator
Spreader
Drive systems for shovels
Crushing and conveying
Ports:
Container terminal automation
Automation for bulk handling
Automation for bulk handling
Port infrastructure and Shore connection
Port infrastructure and Shore connection
Farming:
Conveying
Mixing
Packing
Palletizing
Picking
Power Protection and Quality
Storage and Retrieval System
Mixed Load Palletizing
Depalletizing System
Sequencing System
Decanter
Cooling and Refrigeration
Sanitary pumps
Separator
Cooling tower
Extruder[/list]
The King himself remarked this agreement as, "An open for Switzerland to strengthen relations with Galla, and the Gallan peoples."
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[spoiler=𝔘𝔫𝔲𝔰 𝔭𝔯𝔬 𝔬𝔪𝔫𝔦𝔟𝔲𝔰, 𝔒𝔪𝔫𝔢𝔰 𝔭𝔯𝔬 𝔲𝔫𝔬
[sub] Alexandre Dumas[/sub]]
The Confederate Prussian Empire
Vancouver Straits / Peking Zhongguo
Victoria Harbor[/spoiler]
Pontianus, Cascadla, Ranponian, Nileia, Somerania, The Galla, Metropolitan Francais, Abessinienreich, New Provenance
[list]CTRB News [pre]
December - 2023[/pre][/list]
[list][list][pre]Una Identidad, una Nación, un Presidente [/pre][sub][pre]One Identity, One Nation, One President[/pre][/sub][/list][/list]
[list][list]LA PLATA LAUNCHES ITS FIRST WAVE OF SPOTN CONSTELLATION MICRO-SATTELITES WITH ITS FIRST REUSABLE ROCKETS[/list][/list]
[list]| 30KM FROM CÓRDOBA/CENTRO ESPACIAL TEOFILO TABANERA (CETT) Wow! I never had such good signal! Buenos Aires now benefits, along with other majors cities like Santiago, Asuncion or Montevideo among others, of the newly available 5G!
Indeed, La Plata developed strategic partnerships with China for the development of 5G, but it also had technological sharing and partnerships with other high-tech leaders of the world, which helped the development of the SPOTN technology and array of satellites.
It all started as a military project, which rapidly evolved into civilian subsidiaries, funded by CTRB with the support of the private sector, like Araucanian Electronics. What we see today is the pinnacle of La Platas space and rocketry technology.
Indeed, in the past, we have seen development of larger rockets as the Tronador I to Tronador III rockets (and their military counterparts) which helped us develop our own space exploration program, which grew in strategic importance with Mandrakes support.
The surprising part of this new launch is that it was, first, made with our own reusable rockets for less than $500,000 the launch, compared to multimillions per launch from other offers. The second surprise comes from the fact that this new rocket, Adventura-I, comes from the private sector, which breaks the government monopoly and offers cheaper alternatives. Moreover, it allows us to develop an industry that could export its technology, in opposition to our State-owned LPSA (La Plata Space Agency) and the Comisión Nacional de Actividades Espaciales (CONAE).
But, the most surprising thing is the fact that it comes from a start-up that is 100% Platinan, with its headquarters in Argentina. This new private start-up, named TLON Space, is surely promising in the development of our space program by bringing fresh ideas and innovation. It is rumoured they have the backing of the Consortium of InterService Research of Argentina and Chile (CISRAC), our military-industrial complex, despite not being part of it. Indeed, space exploration, along with development of rocketry, are both strategic interests for our military sphere.
This first wave, at a fraction of the cost we would pay with conventional launches, is only the first of many!
The SPOTN Constellation is part of the Horizonte 2030 plan to offer easier access to medias whilst being greener.|[/list]
[spoiler=𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙈𝙊𝙉𝙒𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙏𝙃 𝙊𝙁 𝙇𝙄𝘽𝙀𝙍𝙏𝙔
[sub]Free as Always! Detailed, Creative, Storytelling![/sub]]
The Confederate Prussian Empire
Vancouver Straits / Peking Zhongguo
Victoria Harbor[/spoiler]
Bayern Kahla, Pontianus, Cascadla, Ranponian, Nileia, Vancouver Straits, Somerania, Metropolitan Francais, Abessinienreich, New Provenance, -The Alpine Confederation-
Hope the Platinans have all had their COVID vaccinations then /s
New Provenance
GERMAN EMBASSY IN INDONESIA
OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF FOREIGN RESIDENTS
THE EMBASSADOR,
The German Government commands the efforts of Indonesian forces in their succesful rescue of the cruise liner Oceanis taken hostage by ISF terrorists.
In the mean time, the Government of Germany strongly advises German travellers to be mindful of their coming to Indonesia and report any suspicious activity to the authorities.
The Government also advises to be cautious when taking cruises at this moment as they are special targets for terrorist activities.
German police remains at the disposal of Indonesian officials for assistance and investigation against domestic terrorism.
Countersigned
ANGELA MERKEL, Minister of Foreign Affairs
GRETA SCHEFFNER, Chancellor
Rutannia, Victoria Harbor, Pontianus, Ranponian, The Galla, Abessinienreich, New Provenance
[list][list][list][pre]THE COMMONWEALTH OF INDONESIA
PEMERINTAH NASIONAL INDONESIA
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ACTING DEFENSE MINISTER ERNST JANSEN ANNOUNCES FINANCIAL RESTRICTIONS ON MILITARY EXPENDITURE, CITING THE LAUNCHING OF LIMITED OPERATIONS AGAINST ISF [/list]
[sub]At his first press conference since his resignation as Prime Minister, Acting Defense Minister Ernst Jansen announced financial restrictions on Indonesian military expenditure, citing the launching of limited anti-terrorism operations against the ISF. Jansen's radical approach to leading the Indonesian military has caused controversy, especially with his recent approval of the construction of 15 new military installations all over the nation, 5 of which are new naval ports. Acting Defense Minister Jansen announced that 'all forms of military expenditure excluding military operations and operations costs shall not go over $1 billion USD'. The new announcement, which the Chancellery refuses to oppose or veto, threatens the government's interest in purchasing V-22 Osprey aircraft from the United States. However, Vice Chancellor Joko Widodo stated the country remains interested in purchasing Osprey aircraft for the price listed by the Ministry of Defense. Progressive politicians have criticized Jansen's conservative approach to military expenditure, claiming Prabowo Subianto's aggressive spending approach yielded more results. Jansen, who has apparently hardened his view of critics, retaliated by suggesting he would lower the restrictions to no more than $950 million USD. Ernst Jansen's return to politics has been received with mixed views, but the Chancellery has stated they're 'joyous to have him back'. [/sub]
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[sub]Free as Always! Detailed, Creative, Storytelling![/sub]]
The Confederate Prussian Empire
Vancouver Straits / Peking Zhongguo
Victoria Harbor[/spoiler]
Rutannia, Bayern Kahla, Victoria Harbor, Pontianus, Ranponian, The Galla, Metropolitan Francais, Abessinienreich
Kementerian Luar Negeri Indonesia
Special Public Memorandum - Responding to German statements
The Foreign Ministry of the Commonwealth of Indonesia iterates the nation's thankfulness for Germany's concern for the safety of sea-sailing civilians.
The Ministry of Transportation and the High Chancellery of Indonesia stands behind Germany's advice to remain vigilant as the ISF has shown increased activity and anti-government operations over the last few weeks.
If Germany is willing to, the Coast Guard states its willingness to work with German police to protect, defend, and secure civilians passing through Indonesian and international territory.
COUNTERSIGNED,
KOMARUDIN, Anetta - High Chancellor
JANSEN, Ernst - Acting Minister of Defense
MARGONO, Yudo - Chief Admiral of the Navy
Rutannia, The Galla, Abessinienreich
Morning everyone. I'll be off to Arkansas for a couple months, and my cuba stint became a month old yesterday, so I'm giving it up for others to roleplay while I am gone. See you all 8 weeks down the line!
The Galla, Metropolitan Francais, Mesuvia
Indeed, thanks to Shinas, Russias, usual ones and the one developed jointly with Medicago, a Quebec company
Astarina
| WORLDVISION SEMI-FINAL 1 |
[sub]| ROME, ITALIA |[/sub]
| Beauty of Life is this year motto for Worldvision Song Contest. After last year victory, Worldvision Song Contest is being held in Europe and for the second time since 1959 in Italy. For the first time in since 1979, the Semi-Finals have been judged by panelists. Semi-Final 1 has taken place in Rome, and has been a major success. Filled with energy, the semi-final wwas gifted with incredible interval acts that showcased the beauty and modernity of the Italian culture and music. The Opening Act of the First Semi-Final has been already deemed as historic and legendary in Worldvision with performers with raising the energy levels to the maximum. |
| JURY RESULTS FROM PANELISTS FOR SEMI-FINAL 1 |
[list]KOREA[/list]
1 Point goes to COLOMBIA!
2 Points go to POLAND!
3 Points go to ZAIRE!
4 Points go to RUSSIA!
5 Points go to CANADA!
6 Points go to ISRAEL!
7 Points go to IRAN!
8 Points go to CHINA!
10 Points go to FINLAND!
12 Points go to GERMANY!
[list]IRAN[/list]
1 Point goes to COLOMBIA!
2 Points go to CANADA!
3 Points go to ISRAEL!
4 Points go to DENMARK!
5 Points go to ZAIRE!
6 Points go to RUSSIA
7 Points go to GERMANY!
8 Points go to KOREA!
10 Points go to POLAND!
12 Points go to FINLAND!
[list]ZAIRE[/list]
1 Point goes to FINLAND!
2 Points go to IRAN!
3 Points go to BANGLADESH!
4 Points go to CHINA!
5 Points go to SWEDEN!
6 Points go to INDIA!
7 Points go to ISRAEL!
8 Points go to CENTRAL AMERICA!
10 Points go to KOREA!
12 Points go to RUSSIA!
[list]RUSSIA[/list]
1 Point goes to SWITZERLAND!
2 Points go to BANGLADESH!
3 Points go to FINLAND!
4 Points go to KOREA!
5 Points go to CANADA!
6 Points go to IRAN!
7 Points go to SWEDEN!
8 Points go to CHINA!
10 Points go to BRAZIL!
12 Points go to ZAIRE!
[list]CANDA[/list]
1 Point goes to PHILIPPINES!
2 Points go to GERMANY!
3 Points go to IRAN!
4 Points go to INDIA!
5 Points go to ISRAEL!
6 Points go to DENMARK!
7 Points go to RUSSIA!
8 Points go to POLAND!
10 Points go to KOREA!
12 Points go to SWEDEN!
[list]SUDAN[/list]
1 Point goes to SWITZERLAND!
2 Points go to ZAIRE!
3 Points go to KOREA!
4 Points go to DENMARK!
5 Points go to CANADA!
6 Points go to IRAN!
7 Points got to CHINA!
8 Points go to FINLAND!
10 Points go to RUSSIA!
12 Points go to SWEDEN!
[list]FULL JURY VOTES FOR SEMI-FINAL 1[/list]
1st Place - RUSSIA with 130 Points!
2nd Place - SWEDEN with 120 Points!
3rd Place - KOREA with 117 Points!
4th Place - FINLAND with 114 Points!
5th Place - CHINA with 91 Points!
6th Place - IRAN with 81 Points!
7th Place - ZAIRE with 74 Points!
8th Place - GERMANY with 71 Points!
9th Place - ISRAEL with 70 Points!
10th Place - POLAND with 66 Points!
11th Place - CANADA with 56 Points!
12th Place - DENMARK with 46 Points!
13th Place - BRAZIL with 34 Points!
14th Place - INDIA with 33 Points!
15th Place - CENTRAL AMERICA with 26 Points!
16th Place - BANGLADESH with 16 Points!
17th Place - SWITZERLAND with 6 Points!
18th Place - COLOMBIA with 6 Points!
19th Place - PHILIPPINES with 3 Points!
20th Place - QUEBEC with 0 Points!
[list]FULL TELEVOTES FOR SEMI-FINAL 1[/list]
1st Place - CANADA with 120 Points!
2nd Place - GERMANY with 115 Points!
3rd Place - SWEDEN with 110 Points!
4th Place - FINLAND with 100 Points!
5th Place - QUEBEC with 89 Points!
6th Place - IRAN with 72 Points!
7th Place - KOREA with 61 Points!
8th Place - ZAIRE with 60 Points!
9th Place - DENMARK with 54 Points!
10th Place - POLAND with 50 Points!
11th Place - RUSSIA with 50 Points!
12th Place - CENTRAL AMERICA with 50 Points!
13th Place - INDIA with 49 Points!
14th Place - COLOMBIA with 43 Points!
15th Place - ISRAEL with 42 Points!
16th Place - CHINA with 38 Points!
17th Place - PHILIPPINES with 32 Points!
18th Place - SWITZERLAND with 15 Points!
19th Place - BRAZIL with 10 Points!
20th Place - BANGLADESH with 0 Points!
[list]COMBINED RESULTS FOR SEMI-FINAL 1 ( THOSE IN BOLD GO THROUGH TO GRAND FINAL )[/list]
1st Place - SWEDEN with 230 Points!
2nd Place - FINLAND with 214 Points!
3rd Place - GERMANY with 186 Points!
4th Place - RUSSIA with 180 Points!
5th Place - KOREA with 178 Points!
6th Place - CANADA with 176 Points!
7th Place - IRAN with 153 Points!
8th Place - ZAIRE with 134 Points!
9th Place - CHINA with 129 Points!
10th Place - POLAND with 116 points!
11th Place - ISRAEL with 112 Points!
12th Place - DENMARK with 100 Points!
13th Place - QUEBEC with 89 Points!
14th Place - INDIA with 86 Points!
15th Place - CENTRAL AMERICA with 76 Points!
16th Place - COLOMBIA with 49 Points!
17th Place - BRAZIL with 44 Points!
18th Place - PHILIPPINES with 35 Points!
19th Place - BANGLADESH with 16 Points!
20th Place - SWITZERLAND with 15 Points!
[spoiler=Full Semi-Final 1 Songs]https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1523715[/spoiler]
[spoiler=Snippet Video of Semi-Final 1 Songs]https://sendvid.com/337x431l[/spoiler]
[spoiler=Next Up Results from Semi-Final 2!]
The Confederate Prussian Empire
Vancouver Straits / Peking Zhongguo
Victoria Harbor[/spoiler]
Rutannia, Nevbrejnovitz, Alzarikstan, Ranponian, Somerania, Abessinienreich, -The Alpine Confederation-
Be safe pal
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Written by Refuge Isle.