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Region: Commonwealth of Liberty
Pontianus btw the Angolan nvasion is retconned since Terraviais inactive and therefore his land is unclaimed
Pontianus
JOURNAL OF CRIMINALITY
Germany's Crystal Meth Epidemic Ejects a Minister
BERLIN - Elizabeth Boer gave her resignation yesterday after the Agency Against Drug Trafficking published its last report. The AADT made a clear conclusion
[list]Consumption of crystal meth (CMA) has drastically increased by 19% in 3 years [..] mostly among the poorest class of the population. The offer of CMA also increased (23%) and reduced the price (16%) offering more access to the molecule to a larger proportion of consumers. Most of the CMA is either made locally from medication such as Desoxyn® to treat obesity and ADHD, or imported from neighbouring countries including Poland or Czech Republic with cheaper medications and molecules.[/list]
The entire scandal impacted the credibility of the Minister accused of having either mismanaged drug enforcement policy or ignored the problem until it worsened.
Greta Scheffner, also impacted by this, took notice of her resignation and announced a reshuffle of the Government including a clear debate on drug enforcement. The Meth War has just begun for Germany.
TRADE! MAGAZINE
Zaire takes the tariff baton - Other companies take to La Plata and Morocco
FRANKFURT - At the Board Meeting of "Doger Mining AG", there are worries of the recent moves by Zaire to slap a 15% tariff on cobalt exports. Doger, which is recently new to cobalt mining and exploitation, discussed with its shareholders an alternative to Zaire for cobalt.
It was not long before the Moroccan Syndicate of Cobalt Industries and the La Plata Institute for Commerce and Industry came to the German Chamber of Commerce to propose the same paper : alternative sources to cobalt exist.
(...) In the mean time, Schumann, which has extensive presence in Zaire, asked the German Government to make moves to get the 10% discount in order to maintain business. The President of Schumann Mining
Madam Merkel is to respond to the plea of a mining company willing to continue its business in exchange of providing support to a country in need to investments to develop. So what is the problem ?
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The Confederate Prussian Empire
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Victoria Harbor[/spoiler]
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| WAR AGAINST THE ISF AND JI PART TWO |
5.00 AM, Pasir Mas.
Abu Bakar Ba'asyir stares outside the window, his glance fixating on the mountains far in the distance, It is warm foggy morning and still quite dark outside, anxiously he stares at the door. Finally Noori bin Shakeel enters the room.
Man 1: "Abu Bakar Ba'asyir, we just got word from one of our spies that the Malayan government is planning on attacking us from the central Mountains, *The man pulls out a map from his breifcase and puts in on Abu Bakar's desk*. They would completely outnumber us and they'd have the terrain to their advantage, we can under no circumstances let this battle happen.
Abu Bakar: Yes, i see, but our troops are already marching that way and will arrive there in approximately three hours. What do you suggest we do?
Man 1: I was thinking that if we order the army to stay put here *points at map* and order a division of soldiers to march towards the location of the battle and hide in the thick jungle behind the Malayan army here *Points at map*, this division will ambush then ambushed the unprepared Malayan army and hopefully crush them. Meanwhile we'll send the main army to Kuala Lumpur.
Abu Bakar: Excellent work Noori bin Shakeel, now off with you, we can't loose any more time.
6.20 AM. IN THE CENTRAL MOUNTAINS.
The tired Malayan army approaches the Location of the battle and starts preparing, as the minutes pass the general becomes more and more worried, the ISF and JI should've been here by now. Suddenly he hear gunshots coming from behind the general views in horror as many of his soldiers are killed, instantly he feels an agonizing pain in his right leg. The general then falls to the ground and crawls behind a big rock. He looks around to see that almost half of his army has already been killed. The General quickly shuffles over to one of his officers and commands him to lead the remainder of the army to safety, the officer hesitates but knows that this battle can't be won and reluctantly agrees. The general then tries to get up but gets hit by a bullet to the chest.
This demoralizing loss left the remainder of the Malayan army broken and disorganized, they lost almost half of their army, two officers and their general. The Malayan army retreated further into the mountains. However the second Malayan army whom had been stationed up in the mountains earlier hadn't arrived on time leaving them intact. Second in command of the Malayan army ordered the second army to meet up with them at an undisclosed location high up in the mountains.
The ISF and JI continued their march southward unimpeded capturing city after city reaching Kuala Lumpur at 9 AM.
Several cars filled to the brim with armed Terrorists drive up and down the streets of Kuala Lumpur, shooting their guns into the air, planting their flag "https://imgur.com/a/xZQUldP" and chanting "Long live Abu Bakar!". The prime minister is inside the Perdana Putra in Putrajaya trying to come up with ideas of how to defeat the ISF and JI when he hears loud chanting and gunshots being fired, he ducks down and hides behind a desk, as he hears the screams of his bodyguards and politicians. Suddenly the door to his office breaks down and a group of terrorists violently grabs him and drags him out of the office. They then precede to transport him to the Merdeka Square. A rope with a noose at the end is placed around his neck then he is carried and placed on a barrel. The rope is then tied around a tree above him and then one of the terrorists kicks the bucket, prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin is dead.
Map of the current situation: https://imgur.com/a/m11jA9a
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[sub]To be continued[/sub]]
The Confederate Prussian Empire
Vancouver Straits / Peking Zhongguo
Victoria Harbor[/spoiler]
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PEMERINTAH NASIONAL INDONESIA
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NATIONAL PARLIAMENT HOLDS CHANCELLERY ELECTIONS, ANETTA KOMARUDIN WINS WITH 69 OUT OF 90 VOTES AND IS ELECTED CHANCELLOR OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF INDONESIA [/list]
[sub]On July 31, 2023, after votes in the National Parliament and in the temporarily convened Chancellery Election Commission, Anetta Komarudin was declared the victor of the 2023 Chancellery Elections of Indonesia, winning 69 out of 90 votes in the National Parliament, and 19 out of 40 in the Chancellery Election Commission. Joko Widodo was elected Vice Chancellor of the Commonwealth of Indonesia, having won the position after he secured one more vote than Marina al Anshori in the National Parliament. The results of the election was received with minor criticism, after Anetta Komarudin expressed seemingly ultranationalist views at a speech earlier this week. She was inaugurated into office at the National Parliament complex earlier this week, officially beginning her 4 year term as Chancellor. Joko Widodo was also inaugurated as Vice Chancellor of the Commonwealth, but after hearing his inaugural speech, it was confirmed that he was planning to take a backseat and allow Chancellor Komarudin to hold mostly free rein over the government. The Chancellor is reportedly preparing to address the nation regarding the rumored ISF movements in the country, as well as her administration's response to it.[/sub]
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The Confederate Prussian Empire
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Victoria Harbor, Cascadla, Ranponian, Nileia, Somerania, Metropolitan Francais, -The Alpine Confederation-, Deccea
[list][list][list][pre]THE COMMONWEALTH OF INDONESIA
PEMERINTAH NASIONAL INDONESIA
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HIGH CHANCELLOR ANETTA KOMARUDIN UNVEILS 'PEACEKEEPER CORPS' AT FIRST PRESS CONFERENCE, DEDICATED TO ANTI-TERRORISM AND PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS [/list]
[sub]At High Chancellor Anetta Komarudin's first press conference, she unveiled the Peacekeeper Corps, dedicated to the suppression of terrorist and ultranationalist ideals, as well as to the keeping of the peace in all Indonesia. The Peacekeeper Corps will be headquartered in Jakarta, Indonesia, and will be led by Prabowo Subianto with the position of High Commandant. The Peacekeeper Corps has 5,000 Enlisted Peacekeepers assigned to its command, all of whom were pulled from Kopassus special forces and the 1st Bornean Army, which has seen long periods of inactivity. All 131 Pindad Komodo light armored vehicles under the Indonesian military have also been transferred to the Peacekeeper Corps. All Peacekeepers will be equipped with a P90 as per the new standard protocol. The announcement was met with intense controversy, with extreme left opponents of the new administration claiming the Peacekeeper Corps existed 'only to suppress the freedoms which we so cherish'. The controversy extends all the way to the Corps being used as a political weapon, used to arrest, silence, and even kill political opponents of the new administration. The High Chancellor denied all accusations, stating that the Peacekeeper Corps 'are required for the maintenance of the peace and prosperity of our nation'. When questioned regarding the accusations and controversy, High Commandant Prabowo Subianto denied all of them, expressing his great support for the Chancellor's vision for the future. [/sub]
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The Confederate Prussian Empire
Zendasai[/spoiler]
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[sup]MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
KINSHASA, BANTU PEOPLE'S REPUBLIK OF Alzarikstan[/sup]
Alzarikstan-Victoria Harbor PARTNERSHIP ESTABLISHED!
Kinshasa and Moscow has officially come together for the establishment of productive, fruitful agreements that will contribute to the continual development of Zaire into an Afrikan powerhouse. The main partnerships between the two countries stem from energy and mining, where prominent Russian mining and energy companies have agreed to come to Zaire and coordinate, cooperate, and assist with the government and growing private Zairean entities the proper upstream and downstream of Zaire's crude oil and natural gas deposits while also contributing to the efforts of modernizing and strengthening Zaire's mining and industrial sectors. As the bulk of Zairean resource deposits are primarily untapped, the assistance from Russia came as a major benefit to the people of Zaire.
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[sub]Free as Always! Detailed, Creative, Storytelling![/sub]]
The Confederate Prussian Empire
Vancouver Straits / Peking Zhongguo
Victoria Harbor[/spoiler]
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The Hijri Rebellion Begins
Supreme Islamic Council Headquarters, Nasiriyah, Dhi Qar Governorate, Arab Federal States
August, 2023
Your Highness, weve received word from Baghdad. The National Assembly theyve ratified. The Baathists broke the deadlock. Khalil mustve promised them something. Iman al-Asidi said quietly, a careful calm in his voice.
He was bowed in the office of Sheikh Humam Baqir Hamoudi, President of the Supreme Islamic Council of Iraq and de facto leader of the Badr Brigades. Hamoudi sighed deeply from behind his desk and set down the book in his hands. He looked up at al-Asidi, one of his closest lieutenants. He clasped his hands in his lap and took a deep breath.
And so they have. On the day of the new year no less. We knew this day would come my friend Alert Khazali and al-Sadr and the other commanders., he said. Tell them to prepare to liquidate the government forces in their ranks. And send our pleas to al-Sistani. I pray that man will see the wishes of Allah now that the time has come. We move today!
Inshallah! the men said in unison.
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Fort Ziyad, Nasiriyah, Dhi Qar Governorate, Arab Federal States
Fort Ziyad was the headquarters of the Popular Mobilization Forces. Its 12,000 personnel were mostly that of the Badr Brigades, quietly loyal to the SICI and Hamoudi. Only a single company of Federal troops resides there, a liaison and advisor unit keeping tabs on PMF operations there. On the hot morning of August 7th, the Islamic New Year, they were in their barracks in one corner of the base. With the New Year weekend off, most of the soldiers were relaxing, doing their best to beat the heat in the buildings run-down air-conditioning. They hardly looked up when a column of armed PMF soldiers approached as they often did on their way to the gate to go on patrols. It was entirely too late when they realized the PMF hadnt kept on for the gate but had dispersed out around the ground floor of the barrack. Windows broke as stun and frag grenades came sailing into the rooms. Doors bucked open and PMF streamed in, opening fire on the incapacitated soldiers as they stumbled and bled. Room to room, floor to floor, the PMF swept through the building, killing every federal soldier they came across. By the time a few stragglers had regained their senses and armed themselves, it was too late. Within minutes, the entire 27th Liaison Company was dead. Fort Ziyad, and with it all of Nasiriyah, was in the hands of the Popular Mobilization Forces.
The same brutal scene played out across southern Iraq throughout the day. At every base, station, and outpost, operated by the Badr Brigades, federal troops were summarily executed or killed in surprise firefights. The same thing happened at the bases of the Khazali Network. Largely unnoticed, the forces of Muqtada al-Sadrs Mahdi Army opted to take federal troops as prisoners. By the end of New Year's day, large swathes of Southern Iraq were in the military control of the PMF. Local councils, mayors, and governors not willing to pledge loyalty to Hamoudi were arrested and replaced with local Sheikhs and SICI members. The governorates of Al-Najaf, Al-Muthanna, Dhi Qar, Misan, and Al-Qadisiyah now belonged to the PMF.. Hamoudi, with commandeered State TV and social media live streams gave his address:
[sub][list]Since the secular forces of the Democratic Council brought down the glorious Islamic Republic, Iraq has turned for the worse. They have abandoned the word of Allah for the corruptions of western secularism. Now, Zahir Khalil claims to lead us. He has instead dragged Iraq once more into the clutches of an ideology that has brought nothing but pain and suffering to Arabs and Islam. He has corrupted the rightful Shiite rule of Iraq. My brothers and sons, this cannot stand. Today the glorious forces of the Popular Mobilization Forces, the true army of the Muslim people, rise up! Today the glorious will of the Supreme Islamic Council, the true voice of the Muslim people, rises up! No longer will we stand as a western bastard child! Inshallah, the Islamic Republic of Iraq will reign for a thousand years! Allahu Ackbar![/sub][/list]
From Nasiriyah, Hamoudi declared himself the first High Sheikh of the Islamic Republic of Iraq.
Map of PMF territory: https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1EjJo9gOaOGSUYqhU0YQLrPMuxZif6m5R&usp=sharing
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Joint Command Headquarters, Baghdad, Arab Federal States
Mister President, Hamoudis threat cannot be taken lightly.
The men of the Iraqi, Kuwaiti, and Jordanian high commands stood around a large map table in a lavish room of the Joint Command Headquarters. The JCH was meant to be the integrating office to turn the militaries of the unifying states into a single military. As southern Iraq fell to chaos that task would be postponed. Now they briefed Iraqi President Jumail al-Shaer of the situation. Interim Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, Jordanian General Mahmoud Freihat led the meeting.
I defer to my Iraq counterparts here, but I believe our top priority should be the protection of the Basra Governorate. Its our stronghold in the south and the only thing holding the door open for Kuwaiti reinforcements., he said. If al-Rumalyah can be protected, we can move the Kuwaiti Army along Interstate 1 and 80 into Basra proper and Az Zubayr. We wont have the time or resource to mount an offensive from the South, but we can defend Basra and force them to keep forces on the frontline. The Kuwaiti Air Force can launch strike missions from Ali al-Salem Air Base while we prepare."
President al-Shaer nodded as Freihat spoke. And what of the north? Should we be expecting an offensive so soon or do we have time to prepare an offensive of our own?
Freihat nodded to Iraqi General Ali Ghaidan, signaling him to speak. Ghaidan cleared his throat, gesturing on the map to a spot on the Northern border of PMF territory. Our intelligence on the disposition of PMF forces is limited. We know they marshaled roughly 70,000 men before this began. Very little armor and no air power. But it's safe to say they're raising new units now that theyve seized Federal armories. The faster we can move against them the better. Waiting for an offensive that we dont know is coming only invites it. 2nd Armored Corp is based in Karbala and we have 4 mechanized Infantry brigades in al-Kut. 55,000 troops in all. I recommend we deploy them toward Najaf and Amarah to keep the pressure on the rebels while we prepare our final offensive.
al-Shaer responded, General Freihart do you agree?
I do, sir. They lack the infrastructure and resources for a protracted campaign. Joint air operations can keep the pressure on while the Iraqi and Jordanian Armies mobilize. Jordanian MLRS systems can be ready to strike targets within hours. Freihart said.
Excellent. replied al-Shaer, You have my permission to move ahead. Apprise the Command Council of the situation and move forward.
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Ali Al-Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Arab Federal States
Marshaled from across Kuwait, 30 F/A-18 Super Hornets and 20 Eurofighter Typhoons took off from Al-Salem Air Bases runways. The squadrons were armed to the teeth with precision munitions like the AGM-65 Maverick, AGM-84 SLAM, and AGM-154 JSW. They would disperse on strike missions across Southern Iraq, hitting PMF-held bases. Intelligence was easy as most of the bases belonged to the Iraqi Army just days earlier.
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Rasheed Air Base, Baghdad, Iraq, Arab Federal States
As Kuwait F-18s attacked from the south, a similar attack would commence from the North. 20 Su-25 Grach strike craft, 6 A-10 Thunderbolt-II strike craft, 20 F-16 Falcon fighters and 10 Dassault Rafale fighters would comprise the force. Armed with a wide variety of munitions similar to the Kuwaiti force, they strike another set of bases in the North. From a second undisclosed location, 12 MQ-9 Reaper drones would fly high-altitude missions over the largest cities and targets held by the PMF. They would target known government buildings, attempting to knock out the PMF and SICIs leadership.
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Across the AFS as news broke of the events and Hamoudis speech circulated social media, a name was given what was unfolding: The Hijri Rebellion.
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The Confederate Prussian Empire
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Victoria Harbor[/spoiler]
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HERRO
who's been super busy and depressed? I have! :D
Ranponian, Arab Federal States, Deccea
| Life in Iran 2023 |
Unemployment : 5.4%
Salary Average : 4,600 Persian Pekis/month
Average Children : 2.3/Family
Average Age when first children : 24
Literacy rate : 100%
Housing rate : 96.7%
Hospital rate for drugs (18-34 yo) : 36.7%
Hospital rate for alcohol : 20.1%
Major cause of death : Heart Problems 59.2%
Roads in good state : 96%
Roads in acceptable state : 3%
Roads to be repaired : 1%
School presence : 99.4% (6 - 16yo)
Cars by household : 82.1%
Most used transport : Bus 18%/ Train 38%/ Plane 44%
Jobs : Agriculture 3.4% / Industrial 42.3% / Services 54.3%
Most common cars : Renault, Shaharan, Ford, Opel
Most common airlines : Tehran Air, Iran Air, Pahlavi Jets, Zahan Jets
Murder rate per 100 000 : 1.2%
Sexual crime per 100 000 : 0.1%
Theft per 100 000 : 19.1%
Drug use per 100 000 : 51.1%
Death on roads : 17 985/ Year
Drunk driving : 3.1 out of 20
DUI Drugs : 2.1 out of 15
Driving licence age : 17
Voting age : 17
Firearms possession : 26
Age for bank account : 14
Age to work : 15
Age to leave school : 21/22
Poverty : 18-34 - 5.6% / 35-60 - 4.7% / 61-99 - 1.1%
Voting turnout : 64.8%
Women in Parliament : 53%
Women in Government : 45%
University rate : 83%, girls 78%
Parental leave : Present - Around 1600 Persian Pekis/month
Maternity leave after birth : 6 Weeks with 90% salary
Paternity leave : 5 Weeks with 90%
State aid after birth : 600 to 900 Persian Pekis/month
State aid for unemployment : 200 to 400 Persian Pekis/month
Common supermarkets : ZARAN, LAFFAN, HANTARS, LIDL
Biggest employer : Laffan
Most Used Cosmetic Products : SHANTAR COSMETICS, L'OREAL
Most visited countries for 2017: Algeria / Sudan / Russia / Germany
Homeschooling : Banned
Major Religion: Zoroastrianism
Largest Minority Religions: Islam, Christianity, Judaism and Baha'i Faith
Movie of the Year: "My Revolution" by Ahmar Zavani
Play of the Year: "Noir" by Leilaa
Song of the Year: "Spirit" by Ashvan
Personality of the Year: Reza Pahlavi
Politician of the Year: Kobrina Nouri
Monarch of the Year: Empress Soraya Diba
Happiness with Life Rate: 56%
Nevbrejnovitz, Bayern Kahla, Pontianus, Cascadla, Ranponian, Nileia, Somerania, Deccea
[list]PRESIDENTIAL OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT OF LA PLATA[/list]
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[sub]Foreign Office of the Respectable Alberto Starris[/sub][/list][/list][/list][/list]
TO : Paris, Metropolitan Francais
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[sub]FROM: Alberto Starris, President of La Plata; President of the Unidad del Cono Sur de La Plata
SUBJECT: Official acknowledgement of the credentials of Son Excellence Frédéric Baleine du Laurens; Greeting remarks[/sub][/list][/list][/list]
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Monsieur le Président Emmanuel Macron,
I would like, first of all, to thank you for your congratulatory remarks and your keen interests in political developments in La Plata.
Moreover, I officially confirm the credentials of your Ambassadeur Plénipotentiaire in La Plata, Monsieur Frédéric Baleine du Laurens, and I have agreed to an official first meeting with him. Although, depending on how the meeting evolves, an official meeting between us two should be considered, as I have many plans and projects Id like to discuss between Head of States.
La Plata is at a turning point and I believe that France, among other western allies, can be crucial in our national development, be it technological, militarily, economical, related to space exploration and geopolitically. I plan to bring La Plata back on the international stage and I deeply appreciate your interest for La Plata and your desire for a closer partnership.
Our partnership, although important, notably through the jointly owned Litiobaterias company operating in La Plata and in France, can grow even further. Our latin heritage and many French cultural influences are still notable here.
I think we share similar ideals and point of views concerning major issues, like NATO and its operations, its commanding structure notably. Also, despite French interventionism around the world, I believe your final intentions are like ours: achieve peace and make sure the world is safer, for our citizen. On a final note, France always was a major power and managed to keep its independence during the Cold War and beyond and we thrive to follow your example and be as fierce and independent as the Poilus of the Napoleonic War and WW1.
Eagerly waiting to improve our relations,
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Bayern Kahla, Victoria Harbor, Pontianus, Cascadla, Ranponian, Nileia, Somerania, Metropolitan Francais, Deccea
Classified: Egyptian-Spanish Joint Development of Aircraft
In Egypt's attempts to field an indigenous fighter jet, the Egyptian government has decided to work with Ranponian to have a joint, top class, fighter jet. The testing and development is set to be in Morocco. Spanish and Egyptian engineers and scientists are currently working on the development of said 6th generation multirole fighter jet, and development is expected to be finished around 2030. It will be the Middle East's first indigenous 6th generation fighter jet, and it will make up for the termination of the Helwan HA-300 project back in the 20th century. This is to be a defining moment in Egyptian history, and a great milestone for us.
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The Confederate Prussian Empire
Vancouver Straits / Peking Zhongguo
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FOREIGN POLICY JOURNAL
GERMAN GOVERNMENT EXPRESSES SERIOUS WORRY OF THE RESURGENCE OF A RADICAL ISLAMIC REPUBLIC IN IRAQ
BERLIN - The news spread quickly through the cable networks of the German Embassy (and possibly ATEO agents). What spells islamic rebellion has always been treated very seriously in the hallways of the Bundeskanzlei. But especially for Scheffner since the Chad war and the German operation currently ongoing.
The response of Germany is still unclear but consultations at the European Council should happen soon and in coordination with the United States.
At the same time, Germany ordered its citizens in south Iraq to leave immediately.
Rutannia, Paseo, Nevbrejnovitz, Pontianus, Cascadla, Ranponian, Nileia, Somerania, Metropolitan Francais, -The Alpine Confederation-, Arab Federal States, Deccea
BORDERS LOCKED
| The Iranian government under the leadership of Prime Minister Nouri has ordered the complete shut down of the Southern Iraq-Iranian border with major military forces appearing on the border since Iraq's accession into MECO. Prime Minister Nouri has ordered that all Iranian citizens are to leave Southern-Iraq, and all MECO citizens are advised to do as well. Prime Minister Nouri has announced that she will call on an emergency meeting within MECO about the situation and has reassured the government of Arab Federal State that Iranian government is ready to send in military aid should one be requested. Iranian navy in the Kuwait/Iranian waters has also been placed on higher alert. Prime Minister Nouri has also met with the Empress and it has been decided that until MECO discussion and/or ASP government request for aid, the situation will be observed. |
Rutannia, Nevbrejnovitz, Bayern Kahla, Cascadla, Ranponian, Nileia, Somerania, Metropolitan Francais, Arab Federal States, Deccea
| NOURI'S STRIKE - SUPPORT BETWEEN MECO MEMBERS |
[sub]August, 2023[/sub]
| The situation in Southern Iraq, in the Arab Federal States have brought much attention and urgency to Prime Minister Nouri and the Iranian government. The response was very quick, and Prime Minister Nouri contacted her counterpart Mr Khalil in Baghdad very quickly. To Nouri, any thing remotely as Islamic Republic forming around Iran or within MECO was dangerous and had to be destroyed. But more importantly, it was a great opportunity to show the unity of MECO and despite there being recent differences, that MECO cooperates and is ready to help. After her meeting with the Empress, her discussion with Prime Minister Khalil, Prime Minister Nouri the start of the Operation, Nasiriyah.
Late at night, the Iranian airforce and drones in the Shush Airforce Base gathered to stand on order. x10 Northern Star Multirole Fighter and x12 Iranian Monarch Jet Fighters were gathered. In addition, x20 Iranian BENIN UCAV Drones and x20 Sahed 129 Drones were ready to combat. At around 1:00 A.M in the morning, all of them took off and soon enough found themselves over the Southern Iraq territory and at the disguise of the night, they split up.
The strikes were to happen together, in four different places. x10 Northern Stars and x10 BENIN UCAV drones headed over Nsiriyah, x12 Iranian Monarch Jet Fighters and x10 BENIN UCAV drones headed over Amarah, x10 Sahed 129 Drones headed over Samawah and x10 Sahed 129 Drones headed over Najaf. The bombs and missiles were dropped almost at the same time on all four targets, at 1:56 A.M. The Northern Stars released x12 each Air-to-Ground Missiles Ghassed 3 directly into the targets, the Iranian Monarch Jet Fighters released x9 each Air-To-Ground Missiles Ghassed 2 directly into the targets. The BENIN UCAV drones x7 Sadid-345 bombs each over the targets, and Sahed 129 Drones released x4 Sadid-345 bombs each over the targets. As quick as they appeared, the drones and the jets flew back to avoid being caught or shot at.
The bombs and the missiles flared the area up, based on images from the satellites at the time and it suspected that around 400 causalities might have died, the majority being the members of the PMF, however the real number of causalities and the destruction for PMF is yet to be revealed. Prime Minister Nouri has reported to Prime Minister Khalil about the bombings and their results, which according to unofficial notes have been "...extremely successful..." It is said that Prime Minister Nouri will continue her airstrikes but no military will be sent. |
[spoiler="There is no place for radicalism in the modern age of the Middle East." - Prime Minister Nouri]
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Confidential
La Plata offers to Egypt and Spain to participate in the developpment of the new fighter. La Plata had heard through contacts with the government of Spain and Egypt that this project was on the table. The Platino High Command cites the needs to have a new platform to supplement and potentialy replace the SAIA 90E and SAIA-Evo as the main multirole fighter of the nation. The R&D and know-how of La Plata could be positive to this project from previous developments in the industry, notable the SAIA-90 and its recent upgrades, the Pampa jet trainer or the multiple upgrades of the Pucara. It also offers its participation to develop new weapons for this new platform, including new missiles, radars and communications.
Pontianus, Ranponian, Mesuvia, Deccea
Brasil offers to La Plata to develop a pan South American jet in which would be a configurable multirole fighter that would gain a greater service ceiling and be able to travel longer distances. Minister of Defence Walter Netto sent a message to his counterpart regarding increased joint research of new airplanes and new naval vessels to replace any obsolete tech and to ensure that the defence of South America is preserved beyond it's current measures. He also sends a message to the domestic suppliers to create umbrella funds for any increased research. State Leader Jair Bolsonaro also sends a message to the new President of La Plata regarding the independence of Paraguay as promised. Both the Emperor and the State Leader renew the resolve to making South America relevant in the world stage. While there will be disagreements, the goal will remain the same and compromises on all sides will be needed.
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La Plata responds
[list]The Office of the President of La Plata published an official response to the Brazilian recent message. The content of the response is clear: President Starris is less indulgent and forgiving than former President Mandrake and will not meet or discuss any issue with Brazil's Head of State as long as a Bolsonaro is at this position. Bolsonaro was President of Brazil during the 2012 invasion of Paraguay/Chile/Argentina/Uruguay/European Holdings and Mr. Starris will not condone and tolerate anymore that an aggressive and domination-driven leader is still unpunished and still acting as the Head of State of Brazil.
As for the other offers made by other Brazilian officials, including new research, modernisation and new projects, La Plata will resume its tech-sharing program with Brazil once the nation's intentions are clear, mainly by getting rid of the problematic elements still present in its government.
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SPAIN TAKES INTERNET PERSONALITIES PERSONAL LIVES INTO ITS OWN HANDS
SEPTEMBER 2023
The past decade has been a rollercoaster of Apologies and Crimes for multiple online personalities found to have contacted and had relationships with underage individuals, many of whom were not punished due to their size on media and their paygrade. The Spanish Government however will no longer rely on foreign Governments and Corporations to enforce punishments on these criminals, and as a result has passed a law allowing the Government to block, fine and issue warrants against such individuals. Specifically when such an Individual confesses or is otherwise proven to have conducted predatory behavior against children or any other individual, Social Media and Video Sharing Websites shall be required to delist their videos for Individuals with Spanish IPs and Spanish Nationalities in their profiles. Their foreign assets in Spain shall be seized until such a time that they have served a sentence (Which is most likely never the case as certain Countries specifically do not punish said E-celebs). Finally, warrants for their arrest shall be placed which will mean if any such individual travels to Spain or any of its overseas provinces they shall be arrested immediately upon arrival. Websites that refuse to delist said celebrities from Spanish viewers shall be fined on a daily basis until said delisting is complete.
Passage of the laws is groundbreaking in Spain, as the Government has underlined it has not a single ounce of faith that Corporations and even some Governments will enforce proper punishment on said individuals, as required by basic morality. Importantly for said E-celebs, travel to Spain would mean a life wasted as the punishment for child grooming and child predators requires a minimum sentence of 10 years without the possibility of bail. In the overseas provinces it is even less merciful, as in Spanish Guinea the punishment is life imprisonment, and in Morocco it is death. For the clarity of foreigners, the age of consent in Spain is 16 on a basic basis, however 16 year olds can only date individuals legally if said individuals are under 18. This means that individuals over 18 years of age cannot date anyone under 18 years of age without facing extreme punishment by the Government. This is to stop abuse of the law by older individuals and those slightly above the age of consent.
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7th Stage of the Swedish Insurrection - Preparations
12th April, 2023
Map of the Frontlines on the 12th of April, 2023
Gustav's Roundtable has been Cut Off
It seems that the tide of battle in Gustav's Roundtable has fully turned to the side of the Government. The thin corridor that the SUDF was trying to hold has been taken. The meager defenses could not withstand the assault from the 14. Fältjägarbataljonen. The corridor was a last ditch attempt in order to at least somewhat supply their forces in Gustav's Roundtable. Although most of the force defending the corridor were wiped out, some were able to flee to the village of Tjautas. These forces have decided to form a desperate defense with the rest of the SUDF forces in Gustav's Roundtable. For now, the only way outside supplies are getting to the area are through the occasional smuggling of items which is a dangerous task to do.
The CMV Pocket has changed hands once again with the land south of the Mellanvägen becoming firmly under the control of the Government. The new frontlines have moved to the north of the Mellanvägen as well as to the Gällivare-Malmbergets Golfklubb.
In a surprising turn of events, the fighting in the Golf Club has turned into something straight out of an Action Movie. The vast, flat, and empty grasslands of the Golf Club made the area a perfect playground for any vehicle as long as they have any form of off-road capabilities. The fighting in the area has turned into drive-by shootings from cars, motorcycles, Humvees, trucks, dirt bikes, golf carts, various military vehicles, and even a few tanks. The bentgrass in the area couldn't withstand the relentless pressure and have been crushed. The turfgrass may have been designed to withstand a lot of foot traffic, but it was made to withstand being constantly run over by cars, trucks, and even tanks.
Slagnäs Taken and Push on HorUddSto Front
The town of Slagnäs has been taken following the siege of the town since it was encircled from the rest of the SUDF a few months ago. Following this success the government started to push on the National Road 95 and even took the village of Radnejaur. The city of Arjeplog have even started to see fighting in the outskirts of the city.
The main forces in these assaults were the Norrland Dragoon Regiment and the Military Expedition from Turkey. The Norrland Dragoon Regiment, formerly the 193rd Ranger Battalion, is a Regiment based in Arvidjaur dedicated to unconventional warfare, Direct Action, reconnaissance, mountain warfare, and Sabotage. The Liasson from Turkey is a 5,000 man force that helped take Slagnäs. While the Norrland Dragoon Regiment moved to take the village of Radnejaur, the Turkish Expedition stayed in Slagnäs and helped train recruits in the area as well as help quell any further rebellion in the town.
One of the more peculiar figures in this whole Insurrection is Kenth "Galna Kenth" Pehrsson, a Kapten of the Norrland Dragoon Regiment who is well known for using a horse in combat. He has been quoted saying that "No member of a Dragoon is fully equipped without his Cavalry Steed." It has even been rumored that he once killed two members of the SUDF with a Cavalry Saber. Even if the rumor is false "Galna Kenth" is certainly a strange man that fits right into this strange world we live in.
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Evening.
Cascadla
New Election - New Govt
Setembro 2023
Brasilia
In a surprise turn of events, Jair Bolsonaro had announced that he had developed cancer of the intestine after noticing major pains in his lower abdomen. Bolsonaro called his cabinet and announced to them that he'd be stepping down as State Leader and having Brasilia call a new election as prescribed by law whenever a State Leader steps down. Fernando Haddad had been seen as the next best person to succeed Bolsonaro in his 5 year term. Haddad also only was able to beat out former President Da Silva due to Da Silva Haddad, a once staunch socialist had slowly turned back towards his Syriac Orthodox faith and therefore became more centre right to right wing in political views. Haddad had agreed to keep most of Bolsonaro's social goals but will further help the poor and expand on the Emperors goals of 100% literacy and at most 15% unemployment in the favelas. Haddad soon was elected by one round and sworn into office with a quick ceremony becoming the first non Roman Catholic and the first Lebanese to become State Leader. Bolsonaro then wished his once former opponent from 2019 well and headed to his family vineyard where they had an oncologist on site to look after Bolsonaro's cancer. Haddad's first action would be to size up his southern neighbours new head of state
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Bolsonaro Trash
da Silva trash
Fernando Haddad*
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The Battle of Najaf, Recapture of Al-Salman
Najaf, Najaf Governorate, Arab Federal States
August 2023
The days following the beginning of the Hijri Rebellion were marked with bombs and disorder. As the Federal bombardment campaign began, PMF forces hunkered down in their cities. High Shiekh Hamoudi decreed a communications blackout in his territory. More than one riot or uprising was rumored to have already been put down in PMF territory, but little could be verified. AFS Air Force intelligence reports suggested the bombing campaign was having strong effects, targeting known bases, camps, and stockpiles. As the PMF were mainly operating from former Iraqi-held bases and using former Iraqi-held infrastructure, they betrayed much of their force structure.
Based in Karbala, the 2nd Armored Division was the closest Federal force to counter the rebels. Hastily mobilizing, 2AD moved first to defend Hillah and to take Najaf. Along with Al-Diwaniyah, Najaf was a major prospective stepping-off point for PMF drives north and was deemed a high-priority strategic target. 2AD dropped an Armored Brigade in Hillah and picked up the 5th Motorized and 17th Infantry Brigade. Combined with the 3rd and 4th Armored Brigade, they would make the drive on Najaf. In total, the force was 20,000 soldiers. They would be supported by 2AD Div. Artillery. They would have the following:
50x T-90MS Main Battle Tank
90x T-72B3M Main Battle Tank
50x BTR-4 Armored Personnel Carrier
50x BMP-3 Infantry Fighting Vehicle
200x SCTV Humvee MRAP
50x M198 Howitzer
The retaking of Najaf would begin early on the 21st of August. Along with Div Arty, the attack would enjoy on-call air support from F-16s and Su-25s from Ramadi. Initial intelligence suggested 15,000 PMF in the city, making it a significant stronghold for the rebels. As anticipated, Federal troops experienced little resistance on their way into the city. Spare mortars and RPGs peppered the armored columns in their way in, but supporting infantry and airstrikes made short work of rebel hunter-killer teams. The interior of Najaf was a different situation. RPG and Mortar attacks stepped up significantly as infantry screened the tanks. Dismounted infantry fought heavy battles against PMF fighters scattered through seemingly endless buildings, roofs, alleys, and streets. By noon of the 21st, the Battle of Najaf had begun in earnest.
For 36 hours, Federal troops would grind through the city. A layered defense in the city's bulk had been prepared, with overlaps fields of mortar fire being able to target almost anywhere in the city. Such mortar batteries could be reliably destroyed by air, but often these mortars were based on the roofs of civilian homes. This resulted in armor-supported pushes all the way to the houses themselves, which then had to be tediously cleared by infantry. Still, the PMF were outgunned, outnumbered, and untrained. The truth of the matter was that the Federal troops were a professional army, trained in COIN, and the PMF were not. By the 23rd, all major parts of Najaf were back in Federal hands. The city was declared secure and 2AD prepared for its next push.
The battle was not without casualties, however. 206 Federal soldiers were killed, and 407 were wounded. 27 Humvees were damaged or destroyed. 17 APCs and IFVs were seriously damaged and 4 were destroyed. 3 tanks sustained mobility kills but were repairable. For that cost, a military spokesperson claimed 2,304 PMF killed, 4,271 injured, and 675 captured. The PMF were routed to the city and surveillance suggested they escaped to Samawah and Al-Diwaniyah. They endured Jordanian and Iranian air attacks on the way.
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Southwestern Iraq is a vast desert with few resources and even fewer people. There were only three major towns: Al-Salman, Al-Shabakah, and Al-Bussayah. The duty of recapturing the desert fell to the small yet capable Kuwaiti Army. With just 30,000 troops, the Kuwaiti Army was small by international standards. But what it lost in manpower it made up for in oil money. Equipped with relatively modern western equipment, the Kuwaiti 1st and 2nd Division rolled into the southern Iraqi desert.
With relative ease, the 1,000 man PMF garrison of Al-Bussayah was obliterated and the city recaptured. Further down the sparse highways leading to Al-Salman, a column of Kuwait M113s would be ambushed by RPGs. The pursuit of the attackers would lead to the discovery of a PMF training camp near a small village. Over 200 prisoners would be taken at the camp, as well as thousands of AKs and RPGs. Kuwaiti troops would recapture Al-Slaman and Al-Shabakah with similar ease. Several other desert training camps would be captured along the way, garnering almost a thousand prisoners. PMF troops were outnumbered and out armed, and prone to retreat.
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Along the Iranian border, the city of Ali Al-Garbi was retaken by the 75th and 29th Infantry Brigades. Light aerial and artillery bombardment was enough to effectively drive the Mahdi Army troops out of the city and back towards Amarah. The combined force of the Arab Federal States was coming to bear. 50,000 troops stood poised to recapture Al-Diwaniyah and open a path all the way towards Nasiriyah. 20,000 Kuwaiti troops screened them from the southwestern desert, preventing PMF retreat for a guerilla campaign. 15,000 other Iraqi troops were making their push in the north, success in which would leave the PMF landlocked entirely. Behind all these forces, was the rapidly mobilizing 1st Army. Composed of the former Iraqi 1st Army, it also contained Jordanian artillery and rocket forces and significant air power. Totaling 90,000 troops, the 1st Army would be the hammer that crushed the PMF. Current plans called for splitting it into its component III and IV Corps, which would make separate advances down Highway 7 and 28, respectively. Most of the PMFs major cities, including Samawah, Shatrah, and Batha. At the intersection was the enemy capital of Nasiriyah.
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[list][list][list][pre]THE COMMONWEALTH OF INDONESIA
PEMERINTAH NASIONAL INDONESIA
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ISF INSURGENTS AMBUSH PEACEKEEPER CONVOY IN DENPASAR, INDONESIAN GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES NEW MEASURES TO COMBAT TERRORISM [/list]
[sub]At 7:32AM local time, as dawn broke over the skyscrapers and port facilities of the city of Denpasar in South Borneo, a Peacekeeper convoy rumbled through the city streets escorted by local police units. Rumors of ISF movements in the area had reached the local government, which had called in Peacekeepers as a security measure. RAID sniper units were stationed on several buildings along the convoy's route, which originated from Denpasar Airport and stopped at Denpasar City Square, where the Peacekeepers were set to establish an FOB. As the convoy drove through the main avenue crossing the city, a white unmarked truck stopped in front of the police units up front. The three police sedans up front halted and blared their sirens loudly, signaling that there was a disruption. The white van exploded in a blinding white fury, leaving the three police sedans obliterated and the first Peacekeeper vehicle scorched to hundreds of degrees. The Peacekeeper units exited their vehicles, dressed in the obligatory black armor with a red pauldron on the left shoulder. The standard white P90 rifles exploded in a burst of fire, killing off the ISF insurgents attempting to sneak up on the convoy with grenades. The automated machine gun turrets on the Peacekeeper vehicles engaged on emergency protocols, firing bursts at the opposing lane, blowing up a few civilian cars which were abandoned moments earlier. A RAID sniper unit on top of a nearby building fired AT rounds at what seemed to be the ISF strongpoint, in an alleyway slightly north from the exploded white truck. The forward Peacekeeper vehicle drove headfirst into the three burning police sedans, using its forward shield as fire protection. One sedan exploded once more, but did not damage the vehicle. The Peacekeeper vehicle, flanked by armed units, halted in front of the alley, and fired a barrage into it. After that, a ringing silence fell upon the city. The attack was over, but the war had just begun. [/sub]
[sub]The Peacekeeper units, supported by RAID and police investigators, began an investigation into the attack while the High Chancellor convened an emergency meeting of the Armed Forces General Command, the Peacekeeper Corps, and the Parliamentary Representative Commission (PRC). The PRC had been formed in the wake of Anetta Komarudin's election, in order to bypass the need to assemble the entire National Parliament, thus 'wasting valuable planning time'. The High Chancellor authorized the mobilization of the entire Peacekeeper Corps, granting them the power to detain suspected ISF insurgents without a warrant. The latter, named Chancellery Emergency Decree Alpha, was met by backlash. Minor protests have begun breaking out in major cities, but have remained subdued under the Peacekeeper Corps. The 1st Bornean Army, which had recently received another batch of 50 Harimau MMWT tanks, was mobilized to meet any ISF threat. The 2nd Combined Armed Forces Group (CAFG-2), comprising of 5,000 infantry, 45 Harimau MMWT tanks, and 55 Pindad Anoa APCs, was mobilized to the port city of Medan, where it will await authorization to deploy into Malaya on a joint IPDEC intervention against the ISF. The High Chancellor is reportedly preparing to drastically change both foreign and local policy under her new regime.[/sub]
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| [sub]FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY[/sub] | [sub]OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE REPUBLIC[/sub] | | [sub]BERLIN[/sub] | [sub]2023[/sub] | [sub]MINISTRY OF HOUSING[/sub] |
Considering the report of the Federal Agency for Housing and the Directory of Housing Policy, in which they both raised the issue of renting of indecent housing otherwise known as "slumlord" and the necessity to regulate the housing market
(...) Whereas it was reported that some apartments, especially in Berlin and Munich, were as small in surface as 3m2 (32squ.feet) and sometimes even underground (...) some apartments were also sold by compartments otherwise known as "coffin beds" for 100 euros/month with no intimacy and a shared flat, toilet, kitchen and sink with 20 other people
The Directory of Housing Policy issued 2390 warnings and began 410 proceedings against landlords who had been renting apartments in which it was clear that the conditions were not appropriate for living (...) and where some did not even provide for electricity (...)
Most of the victims are either poor immigrants (32%), unemployed (54%), drug or alcohol addicted (21%), single parents, usually women (19%), and ex-convicts (9%);
THE MINISTER has taken the following decision
[list]DECREE 202-2023 of the 19th september 2023 regarding the minimal requirements for housing
Article 1 - Whenever a surface is to be rented or sold, the following conditions must be fulfilled in a formular B21-A
Article 2 - Any property must be at least 9m2 in surface or 96,8752 square-feet and 20m2 in volume or 215,278 square-feet.
Article 3 - Any property must have at least the minimal requirements set by decree which shall concern air ingress, water ingress, water quality and pressure, setting of toilets and kitchen, pipelines and odor, and electricity.
Article 4 - This decree takes force on the date of its publication
THE MINISTER,
OTTO HAUSEN
THE CHANCELLOR
GRETA SCHEFFNER
countersigned[/list]
_________ANNEX I___________
FORMULAR B21-A
LANDLORD : ____________________________
DATE OF INSPECTION : ___________________
NAME OF THE AGENT OF THE FAH : ___________________
1. INSPECTION REPORT
A - GENERAL STATE
Water ingress prevented : YES/NO
Air ingress prevented : YES/NO
Pipelines in good shape : YES/NO
Ventilation is sufficient : YES/NO
Humidity is kept at low levels : YES/NO
Any NO answer prohibits, by Decree 202-2003, the renting of this property until another inspection approves.
B - EQUIPMENT
Normal heating : YES/NO
Drinking water : YES/NO... and with sufficient pressure : YES/NO
Evacuation of abwasser (used water) : YES/NO ... which avoids odors YES/NO
A kitchen area which allows access to hot and cold water + electricity to connect heaters : YES/NO
Toilets that are seperated from the eating area and the living area : YES/NO
Toilets with a sufficient pressure to evacuate odors and human elements : YES/NO
Any NO answer prohibits, by Decree 202-2003, the renting of this property until another inspection approves.
2 - COMMENTS BY THE INSPECTOR
3 - END RESULT
I, ___________, Agent of the Federal Agency for Housing, acting independently and under the conditions set by the Law and Decree, and in the name of the Minister for Housing and the Government, gives the following decision : APPROVAL FOR MARKET / NOT APPROVED FOR MARKET
IF NOT APPROVED : enjoins the owners and landlord or the syndicate of co-ownership to take necessary measures of restoration and reparation of the property before a new inspection to be made within 2 months. If residents are already present, a compensation of 400 EUR/WEEK is to be given as penalty
The decision of the inspector can be appealed at the LANDGERICHT XXXXXXX
SIGNATURE AND STAMP : __________________________
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PREPARING TO COUNTER MALAYAN TERRORISTS
On the 31st of July, the allies of the Kingdom of Thailand warned Thailand of a possible Malayan terrorist attack coming in from the Malayan border. In response to this, the defense minister of Thailand quoted this:
"On the 31st of July, we were warned of an impending terrorist attack coming from the border between Malaysia and Thailand. The Malayan terrorist group, ISF, is the said group that could harm Thailand and our allies. So in response to this, I, the king, the head of the navy, and the air force have agreed to organize 17,000 men, 17 T-84 tanks, 25 Scorpion tanks, 2 frigates, 6 Gripen fighters and 5, F-5 fighters to counter the threat. All these machines will immediately move in towards the threat is needed."
All of these forces will be delivered to the classified locations by the 9th of September to counter the terrorists.[spoiler=[sub]𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐖𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐇 𝐎𝐅 𝐋𝐈𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐓𝐘[/sub]]
The Confederate Prussian Empire
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[list]2023년 09월/September 2023
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[sup]대조선국[/sup]
KINGDOM OF KOREA[list]
[sub]Prince Jung-hee Returns to Korea[/sub][/list]
| [sub]Second Prince, Yi Jung-hee, has returned to Korea after nearly three years in Iran with his husband, former Shah Sandan or Iran, the decision to return is thought to be linked to the royal takeover that occured earlier on during the year, which the Prince heavily disapproved of. No official statement was made by the Palace on the sighting of the Prince and his return to the country, it is thought he went straight from the airport to Gyeongbokgung Palace to meet with his family.[/sub] |
| [sub]The return also comes at a time where rumours regarding the Royal Family are starting to spiral out of control in the press, it is rumoured that there is a growing rift between former Taewang Ahnjong, former Crown Prince Yi Jin and reigning Taewang Daeshim. Nothing has ever been confirmed as official but many of the rumours suggest that the Royal Family or rather elements of it are unhappy with the current powers pocessed by the institution and wish to hand much of it back to the National Assembly and Prime Minister and return to the something that resembles the 1997 constitution.[/sub] |
| [sub]The rumours combined with the sudden return of Jung-hee has only fanned the flames of these rumours after his husbands known pro-abolition stance during the Iranian succession crisis, the estranged Prince has been known to hold republican views, although has never stated them publically and has always been supportive of his brothers return to the throne in 2019. However with recent events and his disapproval to the events of March just gone, the Prince's fondness of the institution may have run out.[/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, Victoria Harbor, Philanialle, Pontianus, Ranponian, Nileia, Somerania, Metropolitan Francais, Deccea
KOREAN PRINCE RETURNS o>o
Rutannia, Philanialle, Crazybloxian Empire
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Whos second account is this
Deccea
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La Plata congratulates new Brazilian President
President Starris officially congratulates President Haddad for his remarkable victory, marking many new firsts for Brazil and its institutions. Mr. Starris also underlines it marks a new era with two new governments in the two strongest nations of South America. Mr. Haddad is invited to a meeting with Mr. Starris as soon as possible in order to rekindle the old alliance and kickstart a new prosperous era for South America.
Pontianus, Ranponian, Nileia, Somerania, Deccea
Response
We accept La Plata into the joint project, and look forward to working with them.
Nevbrejnovitz, Deccea
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!8ball will erarwati return
I don't think he will return....
Why are you so obsessed
Oh seriously
Somerania
I am being serious
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[list][list][list][pre]THE COMMONWEALTH OF INDONESIA
PEMERINTAH NASIONAL INDONESIA
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OPERATION BONFIRE: INDONESIAN INTERVENTION AGAINST ISF IN MALAYA WITH IPDEC FORCES, GIVEN GREEN LIGHT BY INDONESIAN GOVERNMENT [/list]
[sub]Following almost three weeks of preparations, the 5,000 troops, 35 MMWT Harimau medium tanks, and 40 Pindad Anoa Armored Personnel Carriers (APC) amassed at the Medan National Naval Complex (MNNC) along the Strait of Molucca to cross into Malayan territory. High Chancellor Anetta Komarudin, Vice Chancellor Joko Widodo, High Commandant and Defense Secretary Prabowo Subianto, and Jakarta Mayor Marina al Anshori attended a ceremony in Medan to encourage and strengthen the troops and their morale. The High Chancellor said, 'we are not fighting for the Malayan government. We are not fighting for dominance over the Strait of Molucca. We are fighting for the Malayan people and their right to be free'. The other VIPs spoke to the troops, as well as Supreme General Hadi Tjahanto, who will be accompanying and leading Task Force Cross, the public code name for the Indonesian force. Former Prime Minister Puan Maharani and Ernst Jansen were also attendees of the ceremony, but did not speak in front of the troops. The INV Fajar aircraft carrier arrived to transport the Harimau tanks and 1,000 troops across the Strait, escorted by a destroyer screen and three heavy cruisers. The INV Berharap aircraft carrier arrived two days later to transport the Pindad Anoa APCs and 2,500 troops across the Strait, escorted by a destroyer screen and a heavy cruiser. The remaining 1,500 troops were transported across the Strait via commercial and military planes and transport ships. The military convoy arrived at Port Klang, 38 kilometers southwest of Kuala Lumpur, last September 2, 2023. Task Force Cross will await the arrival of its Thai allies before beginning the march to the ISF frontlines. The deployment of Task Force Cross was televised by the Indonesian government in an effort to unite the nation as protests continue to sweep the nation slowly but surely.[/sub]
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[spoiler=[sub]𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐖𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐇 𝐎𝐅 𝐋𝐈𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐓𝐘[/sub]]
The Confederate Prussian Empire
Zendasai[/spoiler]
Nosautempopulus, Victoria Harbor, Pontianus, Cascadla, Ranponian, Nileia, Vancouver Straits, Somerania, Metropolitan Francais, Adriatic Republic Of Delos Santos, Deccea
PREPARING FOR AN ATTACK
Today, the Royal Thai Air Force is responding to the possible Malayan terrorist threats. The C-in-C of the air force, Chief Marshal Airbull Suttiwan, quoted and ordered this to happen:
"On the 22nd of September, the prime minister and I have agreed to have the following forces to be brought to the many air bases in Thailand to counter the possible Malayan threat. We will have 3 Saab Gripen fighters, 18 F-16 Falcons and 4 Dassault Alpha jets the new U-Tapao airbase and the previously mentioned planes are now the new 1st and 7th air wing which will have the best of the best pilots that the air force could offer."
And today, (3rd of October), all the planes have been brought to the U-Tapao airbase and are ready to fight in case of an attack.
[spoiler=[sub]𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐖𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐇 𝐎𝐅 𝐋𝐈𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐓𝐘[/sub]]
The Confederate Prussian Empire
Zendasai[/spoiler]
Nosautempopulus, Pontianus, Cascadla, Ranponian, Somerania, Metropolitan Francais, Deccea
Happy easter everyone.
Nosautempopulus, Cascadla, Ranponian, Adriatic Republic Of Delos Santos
Got the easter egg banner as my main banner now. Poggers.
Nosautempopulus, Ranponian
New Factbooks!
https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1514599
https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1525454
[spoiler=𝔘𝔫𝔲𝔰 𝔭𝔯𝔬 𝔬𝔪𝔫𝔦𝔟𝔲𝔰, 𝔒𝔪𝔫𝔢𝔰 𝔭𝔯𝔬 𝔲𝔫𝔬
[sub] Alexandre Dumas[/sub]]
The Confederate Prussian Empire
Vancouver Straits / Peking Zhongguo
Victoria Harbor[/spoiler]
Paseo, Nosautempopulus, Bayern Kahla, Victoria Harbor, Philanialle, Ranponian, Somerania, Metropolitan Francais
Damn great looking factbooks !
Nosautempopulus, Philanialle, Ranponian
TARFAYA CHOOSES TO LEAVE GERMANY - WHAT NEXT
TARFAYA - At Sankt-Paulus port, the heart of Tarfaya there were scenes of massive joy as Governer-General Paul Bayernik announced the results : with an overwhelming 71%, the "leave" Germany won without any chance for the "remainers" to win.
The "leave" side, mostly supported by the Party of the Patriots and the Fishers Party declared in a combined communiqué "their satisfaction to the return of what is right". The speakers of the Fishers Party, Ben Al-Aifa, had this to say to Radio Tarfaya "The referendum is not against Germany. It is for the return of our rightful honor. We were pawns in a power game. And I never got to the end of why Morocco transfered us to Germany. But we thank the German Republic and Madam Scheffner for her understanding and Governor Bayernik".
Indeed, while it was clear independence from Germany would happen, a lot did change since the German arrival. First security was vastly improved with a police force better trained and equipped. The justice and administrative system now adopted the entire German Ermanist bureaucracy for the best and sometimes the worst. Street names were latinized but not germanised, something Scheffner insisted on. What would remain from independence is the Tarfaya Port Authority owned by German Shipping Africa (GSA) and the military port (FAS10).
Some people do regret this change. "Things went so much better. I was less afraid to be outside. I could wear what I want. I hope security will remain as good as it is" said Talia Wasim in the Café of the Marine.
The transfer is expected to take place on January 1st 2024 but the question is now how. The Governor-General decided that for the transition Tarfaya would make its own decisions regarding the future of its sovereignty which could go either to Spain, to become like El-Jadida, a sort of Free-City under Arab League Condominium program, or totally independent. Bayernik did not make any preference known to the press although he understood from diverse exchanges with the Spanish Colonial Office of Africa that Spain was not interested in acquiring the territory.
Negotiations with the Arab League for Ben Al-Aifa could start at any moment if this scenario is being undertaken.
In the mainland, another piece of extraterritorial Germany is waiting for its moment to ask....
[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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I think you misunderstand al-Jadidahs place lol. Its not under the League, and i dont know what the Condominium program is. Theyre an independent non-voting member.
Nosautempopulus, Bayern Kahla, Ranponian
On Accession of the Central Asian Republic into MECO, the Arab Federal States votes YES.
Paseo, Nosautempopulus, Ranponian, Nileia
so its a country?
Nosautempopulus, Ranponian, Arab Federal States
Yeah its an independent city state, which is what Spain supports for Tarfaya c:
Nosautempopulus, Arab Federal States
[sub]"THE DEN" - PRESIDENTIAL PALACE OF ZAIRE
KINSHASA, BANTU PEOPLE'S REPUBLIK OF ZAIRE[/sub]
THE MAKING OF A CONTINENTAL POWER PART 3: ZAIRE-TANZANIA LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
The growing footprint of Zaire within Sub-Sahara Afrika is truly one that is undeniable. With acquiring over $90 billion in foreign direct investments thus far in 2023 across industries and economic sectors, the future burns bright for the people of the Bantu People's Republik of Alzarikstan. With the growth of Zaire in Sub-Sahara Afriika, Kinshasa looked East with ambition and determination to connect the South Atlantic to the Indian Ocean through Zaire. With Bantu populism being the bedrock of the modern Zairean state, the neighboring Republik of Tanzania demonstrated itself to be a fruitful endeavor. In a call for Bantu solidarity and a commitment to the development of Sub-Sahara Afrika, President N'Guesso invited Tanzanian President John Magufuli to Kinshasa to discuss expanded Zairean-Tanzanian partnership, cooperation, and coordination "for the betterment of Bantu, solidarity of the people, and the progression of the continent into prosperity and progress."
Having accepted the invitation from N'Guesso, Tanzanian President John Magufuli would arrive in Kinshasa to meet with N'Guesso to hear his proposals and determine a cohesive, mutually beneficial future for both Tanzania and Zaire. There was much anticipation and excitement for this state summit as Tanzania is East Afrika's second largest Afrikan country behind the Galla and Zaire is Afrika's largest country. When asked his intentions prior to starting the meeting with Tanzanian President John Magufuli, President N'Guesso had the following to say:
[list][sub]"The Bantu people cannot ignore each other and in order for Sub-Sahara Afrika to move forward, there must be a clear consensus and understanding so that we may produce common, aligned goals and clearer understandings on the work that needs to be done for the people. My intention is clear and it will continue this: the conditions and well-being of the Bantu People will always and forever be at the center of any and all policies that Zaire drafts and implements. I am looking forward to this monumental meeting for the future of Afrika."[/sub][/list]
[spoiler=𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙈𝙊𝙉𝙒𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙏𝙃 𝙊𝙁 𝙇𝙄𝘽𝙀𝙍𝙏𝙔
[sub]Free as Always! Detailed, Creative, Storytelling![/sub]]
The Confederate Prussian Empire
Vancouver Straits / Peking Zhongguo
Victoria Harbor[/spoiler]
Paseo, Nosautempopulus, Victoria Harbor, Philanialle, Pontianus, Ranponian, Nileia, Somerania, Metropolitan Francais, Arab Federal States
But Tarfaya is quite smol :'(
Ranponian, Arab Federal States
is fine, will be little monaco
Mesuvia, Arab Federal States
except tarfaya is located in a desert with 8k people
Ranponian, Arab Federal States
[list][list][list][pre]RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE
FRENCH BUREAUCRACY
MINISTÈRE DES OUTRE-MER[/pre][/list]
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MINISTRY OF THE OVERSEAS: EXTENT OF FRENCH OVERSEAS NATURAL RESOURCES ASSESSED
[sub]VTH REPUBLIC | PARIS, 2023 [/sub][/list]
[sub]| HELM OF HÉGÉMONIE, MINISTÈRE DES OUTRE-MER - | With the African continent consistently in shambles, whether it be internal conflicts, foreign aggressors, or natural resource oligarchs blackmailing other countries into submission; these topics alone have caused France to reconsider it's position in Africa and its reliance on African resources. With 13 overseas territories, France controls a vast natural resource empire of it's own with additional findings being made every year. Up until 2020 France relied heavily on oil imports from the Middle East and other countries. With oil findings in New Caledonia and French Vanuatu, France has become a net exporter of oil. Additional oil findings in French Guiana of up to 5 billion barrels has contributed to this with French Guiana's wealth significantly increasing as a result. In fact the extent of natural resources in French Guiana is massive compared to all other French territories with large deposits of gold, silver, cobalt, bauxite, niobium, cinnebar, tantalum, titanium, aluminum, iron, lithium, copper, and even some uranium. Timber is also in abundance however, certain restrictions on the amount of logging permitted on a yearly basis have been implemented to preserve portions of the Amazon rain forest and ensure that timber doesn't run out in the future. Most French overseas territories are small islands with restricted living space and areas to mine or conduct logging operations, however all of these territories maintain large fishing industries while research groups continuously search and drill for natural gas deposits and underwater oil reservoirs. Most of these drilling operations occur around Réunion, Mayotte, New Caledonia, Vanuatu, French Guiana, French Polynesia, and Saint Pierre and Miquelon. French overseas territories produce more than enough natural resources to supply other French industries for decades and even centuries to come without having to turn to outside imports from foreign nations, however France does still import natural resources it already produces enough of simply because it can and it is in the national interests to maintain a significant stockpile of some rare Earth minerals in case of natural disasters, mining accidents, or unexpected boosts in demand or value. As of recently the Macron administration has authorized and encouraged French companies to make significant investments and boost their operations in not only French Guiana but also La Plata (Nevbrejnovitz) and Brazil (Lemlar) as South America is seen as the most reliable partner in natural resource development and trade in which it also has massive untapped potential. | [/sub]
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[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]
Paseo, Nevbrejnovitz, Nosautempopulus, Philanialle, Pontianus, Ranponian, Nileia, Somerania, Peking Zhongguo
[list]Couple Months Late...
https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1526292
SOUTH CHINA MORNING POST | HOMEPAGE
SOUTH CHINA MORNING POST
[sub]News / Economics | A looming Cobalt crisis[/sub]
[sub] Zaire nationalized all mineral resources and has expelled Chinese mining companies
China prior to nationalization owned 40-70% of Zairean mines, and accounts for 50% of Cobalt related refinement
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Li Wei
Published: 3:00pm, 04 July, 2023
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KINSASHA This week, President Denis Nguesso of Zaire launched the massive nationalization of Zairean mineral resources and mines, and implemented a 15% Cobalt and Coltan ingredient export tariff on China and other countries. According to Zairean sources, "prices of cobalt and coltan will be increased by 15% for countries that are not interested nor willing to contribute in aiding Zaire's development; those that are interested and actively aiding Zaire's development, the NZMRC will provide a 10% discount onto cobalt and coltan prices."[/sub]
[sub]While the circumstances of such a decision are unknown, we can certainly speculate. Just one week following the Chinese announcement of increased partnership with Egypt, Sudan, the Galla, with no reference to Zaire, President Nguesso gave these remarks:[/sub]
[list][sub]Zaire will not allow itself to continued to be exploited for the benefit of the world while simultaneously allowing ourselves to regress and deteriorate. We will not allow ourselves to be pimped anymore. Those who are friends with Zaire should see no problem with this new policy but those only seek to cheat the work and sweat of the Zairean worker. This is unacceptable and I will not stand for it no longer. [/sub][/list]
[sub]Likely in reference to Chinese mining companies which own 40-70% of core Zairean mines, President Nguesso's remarks criticize the exportation of Cobalt and other mineral related resources. Though China has not announced a new set of partnerships with Zaire, it has certainly not been absent from the country. From the 1980's and on, Chinese companies of all sorts have operated in Zaire, and even the Chinese government has invested within the country.[/sub]
[sub]Aside from long lasting mutual economic relations, there has been no publicized dialogue between the two countries regarding a refusal or guarantee for China to invest further in Zaire. Despite this, China has still been punished.[/sub]
[sub]Following the announcement by President Nguesso, many Chinese mining companies operating in Zaire expressed condemnation of the nationalization of mineral resources and mines. Chinese mineral mining and exploration giant, China Molybdenum Co. (CMOC) issued a statement declaring the company would minimize production to "patiently wait for a conclusive agreement" which would allow the company to continue operation under different circumstances, such as increased royalties. The company did however reiterate that if nationalization is fully and universally implemented, it will "rightfully assert control" over its mining equipment and will demand "compensation for any seized equipment" or resources owned by itself. Other companies have also indicated their intent to maintain control over their equipment and resources.[/sub]
[sub]While the 15% tariff on Cobalt and Coltan ingredients has been immediately implemented on China, it is unclear how soon Zaire will forcefully begin the nationalization of mining operations. It is also unclear if Zaire's leadership has any intent to begin negotiations with China regarding the tariffs and future Chinese investments.[/sub]
The Larger Picture:
[sub]Key facts Chinese companies own the operations of 40-70% of Cobalt producing mines within Zaire, prior to nationalization. China refines half of global refined Cobalt; 45,046 metric tons vs. Zaire's ~400 metric tons. Additionally, China is the manufacturer of the majority of Cobalt dependent goods, such as rechargeable batteries and tech components for brands like Microsoft, Apple, and many more.[/sub]
[sub]Zaires decision will have detrimental effects for developed countries such as the United States, those in the European Union, and the developed world, which continue to rely on Chinas dominance of global Cobalt refinement and Cobalt component manufacturing.[/sub]
[sub]Despite Zaires intent to only punish countries that have not contributed further to Zaires development, Zaire has punished China, and thus the entire world, as the global supply chain of Cobalt revolves around China and over half of the worlds Cobalt ingredients that are refined in China. As Cobalt ingredient producing mining companies withdrawal from Zaire, experts predict a 70%+ drop in Cobalt ingredient related mining conducted by Chinese companies, equating to a 40% decrease of Cobalt producing mining in Zaire, in the short term.[/sub]
[sub]Such a drop in production could result in shortages of many common technology products. In addition to the significant shortages of Cobalt, the 15% export tariff implemented by Zaire against China will force prices for Cobalt and Cobalt related goods in most countries upwards 50-75%.[/sub]
[sub]Unless Zaire and China come to an unlikely deal that ensures Zaires Cobalt ingredient mining will remain at somewhat equal levels, and that tariffs remain neutral, there will be an almost certain risk of the global supply of Cobalt becoming short and expensive. Even the most realistic deal, a compromise of unchanged tariffs and various benefits for Chinese mining companies to relinquish machinery, would still result in the entire process of which Cobalt ingredients are mined, exported, and refined in China becoming an estimated 20-70% more expensive. To reach a satisfied fixed Cobalt price like that of 2022, Zaire would need to increase exports on Cobalt ingredients some 30%, whilst maintaining neutral or negative tariffs on Chinese imports of those ingredients.[/sub]
[sub]The reality is, China, the broader developed world, and even Zaire will suffer consequences from the nationalization of mineral resources. While Zaire may overcome the production drop in several years time, China will continue to be affected.[/sub]
[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, Nevbrejnovitz, Nosautempopulus, Philanialle, Pontianus, Ranponian, Nileia, Somerania, Metropolitan Francais, Mesuvia, Arab Federal States
| GAME CHANGE IN IRANIAN POLITICS? |
[sub]October, 2023[/sub]
| The past months have been rather eventful within Iranian politics, with the situation becoming very interesting. After their fifth leadership contest, the Liberation and Freedom Movement had officially collapsed on 18th of October, after the inability to unite around the new leader, continuous strains within and the catastrophic results in polls since April. According to the newest poll, LFM had the support of around 0.2%, the lowest it had ever recorded. The once ruling party of Iran is now officially dissolved, and many members have left to Left United, People's Voice Alliance and Iranian Rose Movement. Created in 1968, LFM was always the ethnic party, representing the vast ethnic minorities of Iran, but after the downfall of Shamira Nassfer, inability to unite and the shift of Left United towards being an ethnic party, LFM was bound to collapse.
In the meantime, since the Monarchical Elections in March, Islamic Democrats and the Zoroastrian Centre had seen a major increase in the polls. Many attributed it to the fact that the Empress vs Reza campaign reignited the long sleeping religious and ethnic differences of the country. Zoroastrian Centre and Islamic Democrats peaked in popularity in August, with ZC reaching 13.1% in polls and ID 11.5%. However, since the apperance of the People's Voice Alliance and Purity and Light Movement the situation has began to change and the trend has shifted. Many attribute the decline in poll numbers for Zoroastrian Centre, which in October peaked at 9.2%, to the formation and growth of PLM. Purity and Light Movement is led by Reza Pahlavi and his vision of Iran is far more reaching than just Zoroastrian Democracy, with PLM fighting for a Zoroastrian Theocracy.
The decline for Islamic Democrats, that peaked at 8.6% in October, is attributed to the formation of People's Voice Alliance and the growth of the Arab Youth Organisation. PVA led by Ashref Fesri is growing amongst the working classes, but also around marginalised groups like Muslims. Whilst ID offers Islamic Democracy, PVA offers Socialistic Democracy without a major reliance on faith. In addition, the Arab Youth Organisation has began to grow in popularity amongst not only Persian Gulf States but also in Khuzestan, for the first time in history, giving them a 1.2% in polls in October.
Alongside of that, Left United has just had it's leadership contest which resulted in the former Prime Minister, Hesiana Leira becoming the leader again. Mrs Leira is remembered warmly amongst the people, with her ratings at around 40%. Leira is credited with the formation of MECO in 2016, expansion of the Welfare System and better protection of ethnic rights. Many suggest that Left United needs Leira right now, as since February LU has been falling in ratings, with currently being at 20.2%. Many experts point out that Left United has shifted in Iranian politics, from strict left-wing to a centre-left ethnic representation party and Leira might prove to be the person that brings Left United back into the light.
Iranian Unification Movement, led by Prime Minister Nouri, has also found itself in trouble. Winning the elections with 48.6% of votes, in October IUM has scored 37.5% in polls. The IUM has been ruling for nearly a year, but the polls are suggesting that Nouri's actions are not as popular as thought. The rise of ZC in polls and the creation of PLM has also contributed to the steady decline in support. Many experts predict that IUM might continue to see a decline in support as currently Nouri ranks at all time low popularity, with 23% in comparison to 56% in December of 2022.
The People's Voice Alliance had it's first convention in Mashhad in early August. During the convention, Ashref Fesri made a clear set out of what PVA stands for and what she wants to bring into Iranian politics and the international sphere. Her convention had a direct influence on PVA's results in the most recent poll, where they gained 11.2%. The Purity and Light Movement is said to have their convention in mid October.
[list][ Ashref Fesri, Leader of People's Voice Alliance ]: "It is time for a change for Iran! It is time for a change for the Middle East, Asia and the world! My mother had a dream, a vision to transform this country from top to bottom, make it a paradise for the working classes, for the masses. That goal has been tarnished by all the previous governments, by the establishment! They have forgotten where their duty lies, where their responsibility and obligations lie! They have forgotten about us, about the people! Focused on their political games, on their scandals and issues, they have forgotten about who we are, who they represent and who they serve!
We must take the shackles off guilt and capitalism off, we must not give into the rise of nationalism, religiousness and conservatism. We must not allow ourselves to be continually manipulated, used and abused! I say enough! I say that we take action into our own hands. No more sugar coating. No more parades of victory, no more lies and deceit when we can all see what's going on! It's time to rise up and above! Time to create a country that we all want to live in, a country that is fair for all, that is rich for all and that at core stands on principle and not opportunism.
There is a storm coming, and we're that storm sisters and brothers. We're that storm that will sweep the country away, the old elites! We are the storm that will sweep the Middle East from dictators, monsters and hooligans, from religious extremists and nationalists! We are the storm that will change not only Iran, but the world we live in! We are the storm that is bound to bring change! We are the storm!"[/list] |
[spoiler="The old dies, the new arises."]
The Confederate Prussian Empire
Vancouver Straits / Peking Zhongguo
Victoria Harbor[/spoiler]
Paramountica, Rutannia, Philanialle, Ranponian, Nileia, Somerania, Metropolitan Francais, Aynrandsitan, Peking Zhongguo
[ The Republic Of Sudan Votes YES On The Accession Of Central Asia Into MECO ]
Paseo
Post self-deleted by Tremendous Turtle.
[list]★ ZAIRE AND CHINA FINALIZE BILATERAL AGREEMENT! ★
[sub]October 2023[/sub]
[list][sub]The Bantu People's Republik of Zaire and People's Republic of China have finalized an agreement that works to maintain mineral resource mining in Zaire and provide for Chinese investments into the country. The agreement is extremely important in maintaining the order of the global Cobalt supply chain and averting supply woes, and is key in assuring the economic stability and prosperity of Zaire.[/sub]
[list][sub]ZAIRE:
- Gains 51% ownership of Chinese owned mines and their operations within the Bantu People's Republik of Zaire
- Exempts the People's Republic of China from the 15% Cobalt and Coltan export tariff
- Promotes the further opening of Zairean markets and industries to China
CHINA:
- Orders Chinese companies to pledge the repurpose-ment of 50-52% of profits from Chinese owned mines within Zaire to the Bantu People's Republik of Zaire for reinvestment among Zairean industries
- Pledges the sale of arms from China to Zaire[/sub][/list]
[sub]Remarks:[/sub]
[list][sub]PRESIDENT NGUESSO, Bantu People's Republik of Zaire From the bottom of my heart, I am thankful that the Bantu People's Republik of Zaire and the People's Republic of China have been able to come together in consensus and agreed upon terms to ensure that essential economic and industrial activities do not come to a screeching halt. Zaire and China do indeed possess a storied friendship and with the new terms agreed upon, I am very confident to say that Zaire is surely becoming a central component to the future of developing markets, global economic stability, and Afrikan enhancement.[/sub]
[sub]PREMIER LIU HE, People's Republic of China Zaire's mission is one that China shares; Peaceful, transparent, cooperative and common development of our peoples . . . We aim to foster, over time, a new development of significant prosperity in the world, and will always be committed to that goal. Or friendship with Zaire is a proper step for both our countries and our peoples, and for the future success of the African continent as one.
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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]
Rutannia, Philanialle, Pontianus, Alzarikstan, Ranponian, Somerania, Metropolitan Francais, New Provenance, Arab Federal States
[list][list][list][pre]THE COMMONWEALTH OF INDONESIA
PEMERINTAH NASIONAL INDONESIA
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HIGH CHANCELLOR ANETTA KOMARUDIN LAUNCHES AGRICULTURAL MODERNIZATION AND MECHANIZATION PROGRAM TO COMBAT GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS [/list]
[sub]In an effort to unite the nation as anti-government protests finally start stagnating, High Chancellor Anetta Komarudin launched the National Agricultural Modernization and Mechanization Program (NAMP) to drastically reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The program was launched as part of the first phase of the government's new environmental protection initiative, spearheaded by the National Environmental Protection Act, which is currently in the process of approval in Parliament. The new program allocates $200 million for the modernization and mechanization of farms all over the country. Most major farming and agricultural corporations have agreed to the program, pledging their compliance to the initiative. NAMP is divided into five phases: Initiation, Cutdown, Replacement, and Recovery. Phase 1: Initiation, will begin the process of protecting the environment by reducing emissions from rice farms, which produce up to 40% of methane emissions in the environment. Agricultural vehicles such as tractors, transport vehicles, etc. will be replaced by environment-friendly versions of themselves. The tried and tested method of watering or sprinkling the entire farm at the same time will be prohibited because of its contributions to methane emissions. This method will then be replaced by 'region spraying', which consists of sensors in the ground monitoring the water, moisture, and hydration levels of nearby plants in a 'region'. If a region is dehydrated or has less moisture than neighboring regions, only that specific region will be watered. Robotic drones will also be used to monitor crops, animals, and their growth. Phase 2: Cutdown, plans to rapidly cutdown on methane and greenhouse gas emissions by enforcing the things implemented by Phase 1. Phase 3: Replacement, will continue the mechanization of farming and agricultural activities, to support farmers who have to pay workers. The subordinating farm workers will be placed in charge of robotic vehicles which will conduct the work previously done by humans. Phase 4: Recovery, will be overseen by the National Environmental Protection Committee, and will consist of further implementation of the previous Phases. In the Chancellor's words, 'although the program will relieve possibly tens of thousands from work, we believe that progressing into robotic technologies for agriculture is vital for the continuation of our protection of the environment'. [/sub]
[list][/list][/list]
[list][list][list][pre]
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[spoiler=[sub]𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐖𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐇 𝐎𝐅 𝐋𝐈𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐓𝐘[/sub]]
The Confederate Prussian Empire
Zendasai[/spoiler]
Rutannia, Nevbrejnovitz, Victoria Harbor, Cascadla, Ranponian, Nileia, Vancouver Straits, Somerania, Metropolitan Francais, Arab Federal States, Adriatic Republic Of Delos Santos
Post self-deleted by Adriatic Republic Of Delos Santos.
Please dont mention the whole region for that
Ranponian, Arab Federal States
[list][list][list][pre]THE COMMONWEALTH OF INDONESIA
PEMERINTAH NASIONAL INDONESIA
[/pre][/list]
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PEACEKEEPER CORPS DETAIN ANTI-GOVERNMENT ACTIVISTS FOR SUPPORTING THE ISF, SPARKING MAJOR PROTESTS AND DEMONSTRATIONS [/list]
[sub]At a peaceful anti-government demonstration in Jakarta earlier in the week, Peacekeeper officers detained 3 anti-government activists for supposedly supporting and assisting the ISF. Amidst a protesting and rioting crowd, the three activists were escorted through the crowd and into a Peacekeeper vehicle, where they were transported to the National Police Headquarters to be detained. The Peacekeeper Corps Spokesperson said yesterday, 'the three anti-government activists have been apprehended for aiding and abetting terrorists who aim to dismantle the current society. All three will be detained until their innocence can be proven or disproven'. The High Chancellor, Anetta Komarudin, refused to comment on the issue, further sparking controversy. The three activists, two men and a woman, have a history of opposing Komarudin's nationalistic tendencies and ideals, and were strong supporters of the Jansen and Maharani administrations. The issue has sparked widespread demonstrations calling for their release, with sporadic reports of riots which killed Peacekeeper officers. As the demonstrations continue to flare across the nation, Vice Chancellor Joko Widodo is reportedly preparing to ask the High Chancellor to consider negotiations with human rights lawyers to organize a compromise. An unnamed human rights lawyer is reportedly preparing to lead the protestors' negotiation team. The Vice Chancellor, in an act of defiance, has also prohibited the use of lethal arms on protestors. The High Chancellor, who had the power to overturn the order, refused to do so in fear of falling into further controversy. The National Parliament is also well into debating the prohibition of arrest without warrant, but the bill continues to trudge slowly through a swamp of arguments, negotiations and filibustering. The three anti-government activists will be detained until a trial will be held or until they be released. [/sub]
[list][/list][/list]
[list][list][list][pre]
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[spoiler=[sub]𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐖𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐇 𝐎𝐅 𝐋𝐈𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐓𝐘[/sub]]
The Confederate Prussian Empire
Zendasai[/spoiler]
Rutannia, Pontianus, Cascadla, Ranponian, Nileia, Somerania, Metropolitan Francais, Arab Federal States, Deccea
THE WAR AGAINST THE JI AND ISF PART 3
Abu Bakar slowly gets out of his chair to peak at the city outside of his window, he sees a truck loaded with terrorist soldiers driving down a street, he sees wartorn buildings in ruins it looks as though he has a moment of remorse but it doesn't last long as he turns around to see the barrel of a gun pointed at his forehead. The man holding the gun is his brother Nawaar bin Ziyaad, without hesitation he pulls the trigger and Abu Bakar falls through the window plummiting several stories untill hitting the ground below with a thud. Nawaar bin Ziyaad looks to behind him to see the general, Nawaar smiles and so does the general.
Nawaar bin Ziyaad: It is done... that old swine knew nothing of leading a revolt, now it is my turn to lead the revolution as Sultan of Malacca
General Labeeb bin Abdul Lateef: Yes my liege, it had to be done, now what will be your first command as Sultan?
Nawaar bun Ziyaad: The IPDECF must be stopped.
CENTRAL MOUNTAINS 9 PM The commanding officer of the Malayan army has gotten new orders from the Acting prime minister, the army must immedietly return to Malacca. He stands up and shouts the orders to his troops, as they walk through miles of Jungle they start to realise that many of them are not going to make it, their rations are running low and diesese is spreading like wild fire through the exhausted troops, only about two thousand troops remain but that number is steadily declining. They have walked for hours now not seeing any sign of civilization, suddenly one of the soldiers hears a noise coming from a nearby bush, he slowly approaches with his gun raised, as he pushes the leaves out of the way he sees a little boy around eight years old, he is huddled up against a rock crying, the soldier drops his gun and gives the boy the last of his rations.
Soldier: Hey... it's going to be okay, don't worry we'll win, can you tell me why you're here?
Boy: *Sobs* My family, my sisters, my parents, my village *sobs* all dead... the bad guys came to my village. I ran to hide, they were shooting at my me and my family.
Soldier: Oh god... you can come with us if you want, we'll help you
Boy: No, i'm not leaving my village, the bad guys are still there *sniffle*, just down the river, can you help me get my village back?
Soldier: Of course
The soldier gets back up and leaves the boy, he approaches the officer and tells him about the terrorists just down the river. As they slowly walk through the thick bushes and trees they start to smell smoke and hear gunshots. Through the trees they see the village the boy was talking about and he was right, the terrorists were still here. They seem to be unprepared. The officer looks at his soldiers then gives them the go ahead to start shooting. Right away several terrorist are killed, the ones that weren't killed right away hide behind some burning buildings but it doesn't offer much protection, the Malayan troops charge into the village destroying the remainder of the terrorist army. They search the village for any survivors, one of the soldiers then suggests that they could use the cars for faster transportation to Malacca.
There are now occuring major mutenies among the ISF and JI army as the new Leader Nawaar Bin Ziyaad tries to assert his leadership, many officers and soldiers are executed and the city of Kuala Dungun is burned to the ground. However his routhless tacticts have worked and the Army now has more respect and loyalty towards him. Nawaar Bin Ziyaad has ordered the army to split into to smaller armies, one of them has been deployed against the Thai border and another against the Malayan border. The ISF and JI know that if they don't act now and quickly IPDECF will crush them. The second army stationed at the Thai border has gotten orders to invade and capture the rest of the peninsula.
THAI BORDER 4 AM The terrorist troops quitly approach the Thai camp, the sleeping Thai soldiers having no idea what's to come, suddenly a terrorist accidentaly steps on a twig causing the Thai camp to wake up, the terrorists begin firing their gun at the confused soldiers whom rush to grab their weapons to no avail, a small band of thai troops managed to grab some weapons and begun shooting at the terrorists, killing a couple of soldier and leaving the terrorist officer wounded, however the supperior terrorist numbers overwhelmed the brave thai soldiers and the camp was captured. However a large portion of the Thai soldiers and the leader of the camp managed to escape the attack fleeing into the surrounding jungle. The terrorist army continued the campaign pushing deeper into the peninsula eventually reaching the border to Pattani.
The other Terrorist army stationed at the Malayan border has gotten orders to advance into Malaya with the goal being to take Malacca. Finding initial success the terrorist troops managed to capture the surrounding countryside with ease. After a few hours the terrorist forces reached Malacca to find the entire Malayan army stationed there ready for a battle. This time the Malayan army wouldn't be the ones fleeing.
MALACCA 12 AM The terrorist forces begin to reorganize their troops around the city, they have around 3 thousand men while the Malayan army has around 5 thousand stationed in Malacca. The terrorist soldier anxiously await their orders, it is a warm day and the sky is clear, the heat from the sun is almost unbearable in the thick armor that they are wearing, suddenly they are given the go ahead and begin to fire at the Malayan troops, finding little success in their attack the terrorist start to fall back and the Malayans begin to push. The front line wobbles back and forth as the two sides experience heavy losses, eventually the terrorist general is killed by a bullet to the head and the terrorist forces begin to fall back further and further ultimately retreating. Both sides had heavy losses but the clear winner was the Malayan army whom had successfully defended Mallacca and repelled the Terrorists, this would by them enough time to gather the forces from the IPDECF.
Map of the current situation https://imgur.com/a/wm7FqUH
[spoiler=𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙈𝙊𝙉𝙒𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙏𝙃 𝙊𝙁 𝙇𝙄𝘽𝙀𝙍𝙏𝙔
[sub]To be continued[/sub]]
The Confederate Prussian Empire
Vancouver Straits / Peking Zhongguo
Victoria Harbor[/spoiler]
Rutannia, Pontianus, Cascadla, Ranponian, Nileia, Somerania, Metropolitan Francais, Arab Federal States, Adriatic Republic Of Delos Santos
Post self-deleted by Mesuvia.
The Plot
It had been about 12 years since the fall of Mubarak, the Arab Spring. The very revolution that was supposed to bring change, freedom, and democracy. And ironically, when democracy did come, it came under the Islamists and Morsi, who were protested against, and couped by Sisi. Now once again, the power is in the hands of the military and authoritarianism. Tensions had been rising up with the completion of the Memphis, as this solidified Sisi's iron grip, as he and the elites were safe in the new capital, with utmost luxury at that. However, the last cabinet shuffle seemed to be the last straw, with now a Coptic in charge of the military, and Zaki removed from his post. Today, the leaders of the opposition will meet to decide Sisi's fate. It consists of the leader of the fragments of the Muslim Brotherhood, the former head of defense Mohammed Zaki, and the largest political party leader.
[list]القاهرة | Cairo
[sub]Residence of Mohammed Zaki[/sub][/list][/list]
[list][sub]| Here, in Mohammed Zaki's house, the leaders of organizations and groups who all opposed Sisi, would unite in one united front against him.|[/sub][/list]
[sub]| Mohammed Zaki (Former Defense Minister) | "Hello, and welcome. Now, I think we all know why we are here, and that is to discuss Sisi and his regime, and what we should do with it. Before we begin, would you all want some refreshments and drinks?"
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[list][sub]| The men would settle down and each order some water or tea from the maid, and suddenly a figure would emerge and come into the room, to the shock of everyone but Zaki, with El-Oraby spitting out his water in surprise. |[/sub][/list]
[sub]| Gehad El-Haddad (Leader of Fragmented Muslim Brotherhood) | "Wh-Why HE here?"[/sub]
[sub]| Mohammed El-Oraby (Leader of Free Egyptians Party) | "No. I will not accept help from this traitor, how can we even trust him? [/sub]
[sub]| Mahmoud El-Sisi (Son of Sisi) | "Not the welcome I had imagined but I understand. Let me explain why I am here."[/sub]
[list][sub]| The men would sit up, attentive as ever, to quench their curiousity. |[/sub][/list]
[sub]| Mahmoud El-Sisi (Son of Sisi) | "My father, as you all know, I believe has not done a good job in governing Egypt, he is too aggressive in his policy. Even his generals sometimes tell him to calm down, and on top of that he got us bombed by the Russians AND failed in Morocco."[/sub]
[list][sub]| El-Haddad would scoff. |[/sub][/list]
[sub]| Gehad El-Haddad (Leader of Fragmented Muslim Brotherhood) | "Is it that, or that you got sidelined because of the money laundering scandal..."[/sub]
[list][sub]| Mahmoud's face would turn red in rage. |[/sub][/list]
[sub]| Mahmoud El-Sisi (Son of Sisi) | "Listen you... you Islamist scum. You only got freed through your corruption and connections, and if it were up to me you would be shot by now."[/sub]
[sub]| Mohammed Zaki | "Woah calm down here..."[/sub]
[list][sub]| He would be cut off. |[/sub][/list]
[sub]| Gehad El-Haddad (Leader of Fragmented Muslim Brotherhood) | "I think there's no point in us meeting, all of us differ too much, even to unite against Sisi."[/sub]
[sub]| Mohammed El-Oraby (Leader of Free Egyptians Party) | "What about we just meet again tomorrow, same time same place. I think we all need to think about this."[/sub]
[list][sub]| The rest of the men would nod as Zaki sighed.|[/sub][/list]
[sub]| Mohammed Zaki | "Fine. I expect you all to be here tomorrow, and have a good rest of your day."[/sub]
[list][sub]| They would each thank Zaki for his hospitality and leave, with Mahmoud el-Sisi staying behind.|[/sub][/list]
[spoiler=𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙈𝙊𝙉𝙒𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙏𝙃 𝙊𝙁 𝙇𝙄𝘽𝙀𝙍𝙏𝙔
[sub]Can they unite...[/sub]]
The Confederate Prussian Empire
Vancouver Straits / Peking Zhongguo
Victoria Harbor[/spoiler]
Rutannia, Nevbrejnovitz, Pontianus, Cascadla, Ranponian, Vancouver Straits, Somerania, Metropolitan Francais, Abessinienreich, Arab Federal States, Deccea, Kewtpuff
[quote=deccea;43446260]THE WAR AGAINST THE JI AND ISF PART 3
Abu Bakar slowly gets out of his chair to peak at the city outside of his window, he sees a truck loaded with terrorist soldiers driving down a street, he sees wartorn buildings in ruins it looks as though he has a moment of remorse but it doesn't last long as he turns around to see the barrel of a gun pointed at his forehead. The man holding the gun is his brother Nawaar bin Ziyaad, without hesitation he pulls the trigger and Abu Bakar falls through the window plummiting several stories untill hitting the ground below with a thud. Nawaar bin Ziyaad looks to behind him to see the general, Nawaar smiles and so does the general.
Nawaar bin Ziyaad: It is done... that old swine knew nothing of leading a revolt, now it is my turn to lead the revolution as Sultan of Malacca
General Labeeb bin Abdul Lateef: Yes my liege, it had to be done, now what will be your first command as Sultan?
Nawaar bun Ziyaad: The IPDECF must be stopped.
CENTRAL MOUNTAINS 9 PM The commanding officer of the Malayan army has gotten new orders from the Acting prime minister, the army must immedietly return to Malacca. He stands up and shouts the orders to his troops, as they walk through miles of Jungle they start to realise that many of them are not going to make it, their rations are running low and diesese is spreading like wild fire through the exhausted troops, only about two thousand troops remain but that number is steadily declining. They have walked for hours now not seeing any sign of civilization, suddenly one of the soldiers hears a noise coming from a nearby bush, he slowly approaches with his gun raised, as he pushes the leaves out of the way he sees a little boy around eight years old, he is huddled up against a rock crying, the soldier drops his gun and gives the boy the last of his rations.
Soldier: Hey... it's going to be okay, don't worry we'll win, can you tell me why you're here?
Boy: *Sobs* My family, my sisters, my parents, my village *sobs* all dead... the bad guys came to my village. I ran to hide, they were shooting at my me and my family.
Soldier: Oh god... you can come with us if you want, we'll help you
Boy: No, i'm not leaving my village, the bad guys are still there *sniffle*, just down the river, can you help me get my village back?
Soldier: Of course
The soldier gets back up and leaves the boy, he approaches the officer and tells him about the terrorists just down the river. As they slowly walk through the thick bushes and trees they start to smell smoke and hear gunshots. Through the trees they see the village the boy was talking about and he was right, the terrorists were still here. They seem to be unprepared. The officer looks at his soldiers then gives them the go ahead to start shooting. Right away several terrorist are killed, the ones that weren't killed right away hide behind some burning buildings but it doesn't offer much protection, the Malayan troops charge into the village destroying the remainder of the terrorist army. They search the village for any survivors, one of the soldiers then suggests that they could use the cars for faster transportation to Malacca.
There are now occuring major mutenies among the ISF and JI army as the new Leader Nawaar Bin Ziyaad tries to assert his leadership, many officers and soldiers are executed and the city of Kuala Dungun is burned to the ground. However his routhless tacticts have worked and the Army now has more respect and loyalty towards him. Nawaar Bin Ziyaad has ordered the army to split into to smaller armies, one of them has been deployed against the Thai border and another against the Malayan border. The ISF and JI know that if they don't act now and quickly IPDECF will crush them. The second army stationed at the Thai border has gotten orders to invade and capture the rest of the peninsula.
THAI BORDER 4 AM The terrorist troops quitly approach the Thai camp, the sleeping Thai soldiers having no idea what's to come, suddenly a terrorist accidentaly steps on a twig causing the Thai camp to wake up, the terrorists begin firing their gun at the confused soldiers whom rush to grab their weapons to no avail, a small band of thai troops managed to grab some weapons and begun shooting at the terrorists, killing a couple of soldier and leaving the terrorist officer wounded, however the supperior terrorist numbers overwhelmed the brave thai soldiers and the camp was captured. However a large portion of the Thai soldiers and the leader of the camp managed to escape the attack fleeing into the surrounding jungle. The terrorist army continued the campaign pushing deeper into the peninsula eventually reaching the border to Pattani.
The other Terrorist army stationed at the Malayan border has gotten orders to advance into Malaya with the goal being to take Malacca. Finding initial success the terrorist troops managed to capture the surrounding countryside with ease. After a few hours the terrorist forces reached Malacca to find the entire Malayan army stationed there ready for a battle. This time the Malayan army wouldn't be the ones fleeing.
MALACCA 12 AM The terrorist forces begin to reorganize their troops around the city, they have around 3 thousand men while the Malayan army has around 5 thousand stationed in Malacca. The terrorist soldier anxiously await their orders, it is a warm day and the sky is clear, the heat from the sun is almost unbearable in the thick armor that they are wearing, suddenly they are given the go ahead and begin to fire at the Malayan troops, finding little success in their attack the terrorist start to fall back and the Malayans begin to push. The front line wobbles back and forth as the two sides experience heavy losses, eventually the terrorist general is killed by a bullet to the head and the terrorist forces begin to fall back further and further ultimately retreating. Both sides had heavy losses but the clear winner was the Malayan army whom had successfully defended Mallacca and repelled the Terrorists, this would by them enough time to gather the forces from the IPDECF.
Map of the current situation https://imgur.com/a/wm7FqUH
Hey, you hurt my army and now you must prepare for war, I have all my military ready get ready to be wrecked!
Rutannia, Cascadla, Ranponian, Somerania, Arab Federal States, Deccea
can you not mention the whole region doe, like you can remove the mentions and then quote him
Deccea
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[sub]Dodoma, Tanzania
Office of the Presidency[/sub]
3-Star General Prime Niyongabo Announces Ending of Tanzania-Bayern Kahla Security Agreements; Tanzania to Terminate German military presence in Tanzania Amid Closing Germany's Base & Supply Lines to its Maintenance & Operations
Field Marshal & Chairman of Tanzanian Self-Defense Force General Prime Niyongabo has officially announced the termination of any and all security agreements between Tanzania and Bayern Kahla. In his announcement, General Prime Niyongabo had the following statement to give:
[list][pre]With the continual close partnership between Dodoma and Kinshasa, Tanzania has found it crucial and responsible that we move away from our security arrangements with Germany while increasing our security and military partnerships and cooperation with the Bantu People's Republik of Zaire. Tanzania and our people have come to the realization that our prosperity and development, especially pertaining to defense and national security, can be guaranteed sufficiently through partnerships with our continental brother and sisters as well as through the strength and willpower of ourselves. With this, Tanzania is terminating Germany's usage and access to their previously approved installation as it is no longer necessary nor required. We hope that the Germans, in confidence, will accept the wishes of Tanzania and return to Europe as their mission is no longer needed here.[/pre][/list]
With General Prime Niyongabo's statement, Tanzania has moved toward proper termination, sending said notification to Berlin, and has begun to close lines of supply for maintenance and operations.
[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, Philanialle, Pontianus, Cascadla, Ranponian, Vancouver Straits, Metropolitan Francais, Arab Federal States, Deccea
[list]2023년 10월/October 2023
[list]
[sup]대조선국[/sup]
KINGDOM OF KOREA[list]
[sub]Chaos at the Palace as King Daeshim Abdicates and Prince Jung-hee Renounces His Titles[/sub][/list]
| [sub]King Daeshim has announced his abdication from the Phoenix Throne, by-passing standard constitutional procedures, the sudden and unexpected announcement was coupled with his older brothers', Yi Jung-hee, announcement to renounce all his Korean Royal titles, and become purely a private common citizen. The throne has left briefly unoccupied until the Palace later confirmed that Crown Prince Yi Jin had ascended to the throne, the former King's older brother.[/sub] |
| [sub]No official reason has been given for the sudden an unexpected series of events that has seen Korea see a King abdicate from the throne, however the explaination behind Jung-hee's decision to renounce his royal titles become was quickly realised as he announced the creation of a new political party at a press conference in Seoul, Spring, will be headed up by Jung-hee as a progressive, anti-imperialist, and pro-federal political party. Jung-hee said he hoped to see the abolishion of the Korean monarchy and the creation of a federal republic. The party will be using the next two and a half years to develop it's platform further, with no elections to the National Assembly around the corner it hopes to deal damage at the regional and local levels.[/sub] |
| [sub]The announcement of a republican party headed up by a former royal shocked most Korean's, however it didn't come as a surprise to many within the upper circles as Jung-hee's anti-monarchy sentiments were widely known and had grown stronger over the years. Many said that his brothers abdication probably helped push him to publicly making his own party as the two were always close. Newly crown Taewang Jin, who is currently not taking up a temple name, has yet to make any comment on the matter. The events over the last few weeks have kept many in Korea on the edge of their seats, it is unknown what will happen next.[/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, Victoria Harbor, Philanialle, Pontianus, Cascadla, Ranponian, Metropolitan Francais, Arab Federal States
THE CHANCELLERY
OBERKOMMANDO DER LUFTWAFFE
OFFICE OF THE BASE FULDA-TANZANIA
General Prime Niyongabo,
From letter received in our base, we have been notified of the termination of the security agreement of the 12th july 2003 between the Federal Republic of Germany and the Republic of Tanzania.
The German Government, the Chancellor, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the OBK Luftwaffe, takes notice of this decision.
General Markus Löcher, commanding officer of the Luftwaffe Squadron 231 and 99, of which is attached the Afrika-Tanzania Brigade 25, has notified its forces to redeploy in Tarfaya for the time being. General Löcher has estimated that the necessary arrangements should take approximately three to four months including the complete dismantling of base facilities (dorms, hangars, refueling stations, pipelines, electrical systems, radars etc.) and the ending of several contracts made with Tanzanian companies for fuel, cleaning, food, water, electricity and gas and the rent of the 2km2 base.
The Bundeswehr Administrative Military Tribunal of Tanzania for crimes or misdemeanors committed by German forces on their stay reported in 20 years only 3 cases of misdemeanor and no crime, displaying excellent and exemplary discipline of our forces.
The base executed missions of surveillance and training with Tanzanian air force, and training of the Afrika-Tanzania Brigade by Tanzanian forces of which they have learned much to be a model of excellency.
A ceremony of transition is expected for the 31st january 2024 with invitation of Tanzanian partners that have been with us without fail for nearly 20 years. The flag of Germany will be lowered at midnight 31st with the anthems of Germany first and german marches, and then the anthem of Tanzania on February 1st 2024.
We note the excellence of our relations and the historical bond between Germany and Tanzania dating for more than 100 years. Please receive our deepest consideration for the trust Tanzania placed to the Federal Republic that would always be ready to defend its ally.
Diplomatically and militarily yours,
THE CHANCELLOR, Greta Scheffner
FOREIGN MINISTER, Angela Merkel
AMBASSADOR OF GERMANY, Viviane Schönfeld
OBK LUFTWAFFE, General Erik Fleuss
OFFICER OF THE BASE, General Markus Löcher
Rutannia, Paseo, Nevbrejnovitz, Philanialle, Pontianus, Alzarikstan, Cascadla, Ranponian, Somerania, Metropolitan Francais, Arab Federal States, Deccea
Post self-deleted by Tremendous Turtle.
please shut up 8 ball istg
Cascadla, Deccea
Meeting Again
[list]القاهرة | Cairo
[sub] Residence of Mr. Mohammed Zaki[/sub][/list][/list]
[list][sub]| The first meeting had gone sour, with the appearance of Mahmoud el-Sisi. Opinions on him were diverse, with Zaki viewing him as integral to future plans, el-Oraby giving him a chance, and el-Haddad falling out with him almost immediately. But today, Zaki hoped to solve these issues and get on to the planning.[/sub]
[sub]| Mohammed Zaki (Former Defense Minister)| "Hello gentlemen. Today we are here to move on past our differences, and get on to the planning."[/sub]
[list][sub]| The same men as yesterday would be sitting in chairs around a round, glass table, and nod.|[/sub][/list]
[sub]| Mohammed Zaki (Former Defense Minister)| "So we need to get an idea of what is the best course of action to remove Sisi as fast and efficient as possible. Any ideas?"[/sub]
[sub]|Gehad El-Haddad (Leader of Fragmented Muslim Brotherhood)| "I say we start an armed uprising. You still have influence over the army and such, and I have connections with the rest of the Muslim Brotherhood. Together, we can crush Sisi."[/sub]
[list][sub]| Mahmoud would roll his eyes. |[/sub][/list]
[sub]| Mahmoud El-Sisi (Son of Sisi) | "There goes the idiot again... You fool. My father still has most of the army under control and under his influence. I say the course of action is to start protests...[/sub]
[list][sub]| El-Oraby would nod in agreement. |[/sub][/list]
[sub]| Gehad El-Haddad (Leader of Fragmented Muslim Brotherhood)| "We tried this before, and it did not work. Plus, Sisi will shoot any Islamists on sight, with no regret or repercussions. Force must be met with force."[/sub]
[sub]| Mohammed Zaki (Former Defense Minister)| "I'm with Mahmoud on this one. An armed uprising will only spoil our names, and on top of that cause even more damage to Egypt, with Sisi still coming out on top."[/sub]
[sub]| Gehad El-Haddad (Leader of Fragmented Muslim Brotherhood)| "But..."[/sub]
[sub]| Mahmoud El-Sisi (Son of Sisi) | "There is no buts you moron. We all accept this but you.[/sub]
[list][sub]| El-Haddad's face would puff up.|[/sub][/list]
[sub]| Gehad El-Haddad (Leader of Fragmented Muslim Brotherhood)| "You know what? I don't want anything to do with this failed plot. You and that buffoon Mahmoud can try and fail on your own."[/sub]
[list][sub]| He would get up and leave, and Mahmoud would take out his phone. |[/sub][/list]
[sub]| Mahmoud El-Sisi (Son of Sisi) | "Should I do it?"[/sub]
[list][sub]| Zaki would nod, with El-Oraby looking confused as ever.|[/sub][/list]
[list][sub]| Mahmoud would start a call.|[/sub][/list]
[sub]| Mahmoud El-Sisi (Son of Sisi) | "Uh... yes, go ahead. I... yeah, do it.... You need me there?... Aight I'll be there in a few."[/sub]
[list][sub]| Mahmoud would walk out the door to attend to something, leaving only el-Oraby and Zaki. |[/sub][/list]
[sub]| Mohammed El-Oraby (Leader of Free Egyptians Party)| "Zaki. I need you to promise, that the power will go to the people if we succeed."[/sub]
[list][sub]| Zaki would look at his watch. |[/sub][/list]
[sub]| Mohammed El-Oraby (Leader of Free Egyptians Party)| "You may think you are a new Nasser, exactly how Sisi did. I know. But if you go down this route, I promise that you will just become another Sisi."[/sub]
[list][sub]| With that, he would walk out leaving just Zaki. |[/sub][/list]
[list][sub]| Later that day, around 10pm. El-Oraby's words stuck out to him.|[/sub][/list]
[sub]| Mohammed Zaki (Former Defense Minister)| "Am I really just another Sisi...? Eh just exaggeration... maybe."[/sub]
[list][sub]| He would turn on the news on the TV.|[/sub][/list]
[sub]| News Reporter "Breaking News. El-Haddad, the head of the remains of the Muslim Brotherhood, who was recently freed, was found dead in a dark alley according to sources. He was found with multiple bulletholes in the back of his head..."[/sub]
[list][sub]| Zaki would turn it off, and put his arms back and relax. Another unproductive day. Was he really just another Sisi...|[/sub][/list]
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Vancouver Straits / Peking Zhongguo
Victoria Harbor[/spoiler]
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[list][sub]Correspondence from President Xi Jinping of the People's Republic of China[/sub]
[list][sub]
中华人民共和国总统 [/sub]
[sub]From: President Xi Jinping[/sub]
[sub]Recipient: ONLY President Denis Sassou N'Guesso [/sub]
[sub]On the subject of: Zaire and China
[/sub]
[sub]
Your Excellency, [/sub]
[sub]I am truly captivated by the impressive spirit of your strong country. You and the people of Zaire consistently demonstrate the strong will to elevate all of Zaire's population out of poverty, to develop the conditions of living among all, and to achieve common prosperity as the heart of a strong and determined African continent. It is an extraordinary journey Zaire has set out on. [/sub]
[sub]Through the creation of the Collective Defense Alliance of Afrika, the open doctrine of win-win cooperation with all peaceful countries, the commitment towards development, and the firm action to ensure the integrity of Zairean resources remain first for the people of Zaire, you and your country are a beacon of, and an example for the African continent. [/sub]
[sub]At the core of Zaire's journey are the same goals China continues to pursue. We are committed to peaceful and cooperative common development of all peoples and to win-win cooperation that brings prosperity to all.[/sub]
[sub]China will always devote itself to support your country and the African continent in its journey to common prosperity. The areas in which we must continue to cooperate are vast. For instance, we must improve the mechanisms in which African sovereignty is respected, through cooperation in the areas of continental defense and solidarity, a subject which the CDAA and China have much more to contribute towards. We must continue to promote common respect of African resources and the peoples to whom they should first belong to, through transparent and cooperative practices. We must continue to further the development of all peoples, via investment towards Zairean industries across your extensive country.[/sub]
[sub]I assure you, China will continue to support Zaire and the African continent, to the extents and times you are open to pursue.[/sub]
[sub]Cordially,
Xi Jinping, President, General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party, Chairman of the Central Military Commission, People's Republic of China
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Alzarikstan, Cascadla, Metropolitan Francais, Deccea
https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1528775
Metropolitan Francais, Peking Zhongguo, Deccea
Federal Forces Advance, Mahdi Army Mutinies
October
As August ended, the rebellion turned a corner. While the PMF was doomed from the beginning, it had taken time to organize the force Baghdad wanted to decisively crush Hamoudis rebellion. The 1st Army, with a strength of 85,000 men, had finally coalesced and began operations in earnest. Kuwaiti forces also made progress in the southwestern deserts. A serious change also occurred in PMF territory that could alter the course of the rebellion.
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The Battle of Al-Diwaniyah
By the end of august the 1st Army had fully mobilized and began operations. Its force was deployed along the entire northern border and split into two major elements: III Corp and IV Corp. III Corp, with 35,000 men, would back up the 2nd Armored Division on their push into Al-Diwaniyah. The combined force would be 55,000 men, facing an estimated 20,000 PMF in and around the city.
The battle proceeded similarly to Najaf on a smaller scale. But this time, a more substantial defense was prepared outside of the city. PMF hidden along the main roads harassed troops columns. Spotters on the city's outskirts coordinated fire for rockets and mortars. Trenches and fix holes were littered around the city's perimeter, slowing down the advance. Most of the first day was spent rooting out these defenses, peppering them with artillery and tank fire before troops moved in. On the morning of the second day, armored columns pushed along the city's main roads, giving protective fire while mechanized and motorized infantry moved in. Infantry cleared the city street to street and vicious firefights endured for two days. But just as in Najaf, the PMF were simply outmatched. Exhausted and worn by the Arab and Iranian air campaigns, an increasing amount of rebels were willing to surrender. Within three days, Al-Diwaniyah was secure. By that time, III Corp had fanned out and connected with Kuwaiti troops to the south. They were now poised to push on to Samawa.
Federal forces announced 193 killed and 388 injured. This includes 15 IFVs and APC disabled or destroyed, 2 tanks destroyed and 3 disabled and one F-16 shot down. They took 672 prisoners and claimed to have killed 2,405 PMF.
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IV Corp Advances As Far As Shatrah
With III Corp sweeping across the south, Baghdad was making an ambitious push with IV corp. With PMF forces distracted by sweeping loses further west, IV Corp has begun a massive offensive centered around Highway 7 that leads all the way to Nasiriyah. With extensive air support from the Arab National Air Force and Iran, 45,000 burned their way south. Intense engagements were fought at Qalat Sukkar, Rifai, and Al-Neser. Federal forces capitalised on their increased mechanization and mobility to outpace PMF forces, taking a claimed 2,000 prisoners.
The largest battle came at Shatrah, a town with 15,000 PMF defenders. The Federal conviction that advances in the west had drawn away much PMF strength proved right. The city fell in less than a day, with several PMF units retreating as soon as the Federal assault began. Over 3,000 prisoners were taken but only 500 PMF were killed. Shatrah was retaken and Nasiriyah was officially threatened.
IV Corp reported 206 dead for the entire offensive, including 427 casualties, and 11 armored vehicles lost or disabled.
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Mahdi Army Mutinies, al-Sadr Joins Federal Fight
To the west, in the PMF territory commanded by the Mahdi Army of Muqtada al-Sadr, a major development has occurred. Firstly, at the beginning of the rebellion, Sadr opted to take Federal troops prisoner rather than execute them like other PMF leaders and commanders. When he had his opportunity to advance on Kut while it was lightly defended, he declined to launch an offensive. Sadr held his forces largely in reserve until first contact with Federal troops, at which point he retreated and requested lines of communication with Baghdad. Sadr bargained with his prisoners and his influence, making an agreement that would shift the course of the rebellion.
Now, his forces have taken a drastic new stance. Exerting his religious and political influence, Sadr has betrayed the PMF and declared cooperation with the PMF to be heresy. Federal forces have been given access to the area under the control of the Mahdi Army, and previous government officials have been released and returned to power. Mahdi Army forces will assist Baghdad in stopping Hamoudi, after which they have agreed to disarm. Military prisoners have been released, and the Mahdi Army has essentially returned to its place under the Interior Ministry.
al-Sadr has effectively guaranteed his place in the post-PMF Arab States. His rejection and ultimately quite limited support for the rebellion has legitimized religious and traditionalist support for the new government as well as won him new supporters in Baghdad and Khalilist circles. Though he sacrifices the Mahdi Army as a form of direct power, his association with the right side of the Hiri Rebellion won't soon be forgotten, for better or for worse.
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[list][pre] October 4th 2023[/pre][/list]
[list][list][pre] বেঙ্গলকে বিজয় [/pre][sub][pre] Victory to Bengal! [/pre][/sub][/list][/list]
[list][list][pre]The third Malayan emergency.[/pre][/list][/list]
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[pre]After powerful Terrorist groups such as the Islamic Salvation Front and Jemaah Islamaiyah went on the offensive and captured most of the country in under 5 months, an IPDC intervention was planned, the first nation to start planning of an intervention was Bangladesh but due to terrorist attacks of its own and the assassination of the Prime Minister, originally the plan was to hold elections in September but elections have been delayed to November 29th. The Bangladeshi plan was to send the 101st infantry brigade consisting of 3,000 men but also supported by an additional 15x Harimau medium tanks and 35x Turkish Otokar Cobra IIs via Bangladesh's C-130s and ships while fellow IPDC governments of Thailand and Indonesia launched their own interventions as fast as possible due to the urgency of the situation in Malaya but for some reason the Thai and Indonesian governments held off on invasion for a long time allowing the terrorist coalition of the Islamic Salvation Front and Jemaah Islamaiyah to take more land from the Malay government, the Bangladeshi intervention force has just arrived in the last remaining stronghold of Selangor commanded by the 57 year old Brigadier General Habibul Alam while the Bangladeshi government urges the Malay and Indonesian government to launch an offensive against the terrorists who have advanced way too much by now and are most likely much more disorganized.
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Vancouver Straits / Peking Zhongguo
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