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[Socialist Commonwealth]

Hello and welcome to CPB evening news.

Todays head story: Akhaltsikhen forces have caused thousands of civilian deaths in a bombing run on the metropolis of Tetri Tsqaro. The city, which is the second largest city of Akhaltsikhe, was almost completely destroyed in the attack that came shortly after it fell to Urudoah rebels. Unable to defend their positions on the ground, the Akhaltsikhen government that has been facing growing resistance to its policies of racial segregation, ordered the complete destruction of the city and all its inhabitants from the sky.

Reports from Tetri Tsqaro indicate a humanitary crisis of a degree which Himyar hasn't seen since the Great War. Those who survived the carpet bombing are often injured or at least homeless, without food, water and medical supplies. The city's infrastructure collapsed during the attack and hospitals were just as much the target of aerial attacks as power stations, supermarkets or homes. According to informations from within the Akhaltsikhen military, the attack was even supposed to cause as many civilian deaths as possible amongst the Urudoah, aiming to terrorize the rebellious population back into submission.

Carentania has called for a quick resolution to the ongoing crisis in Akhaltsikhe and announced it will seek out regional partners to formulate a response to the indiscriminate violence by the Akhaltsikhen government. "With racism raising its ugly head in Freiheit, we have to be even more determined to preven the same atrocity from spreading through Himyar," Commissar Dusan Mejic said, furthermore commenting that Himyar needs to stand as a whole on this matter and not waste time in needless diplomatic formalities.

However, with Carentanias tough stance on Freiheit being ill received due to its most controversial interpretation of international law, its efforts to formulate a multilateral response to the Akhaltsikhen crisis may fall to deaf ears. Meanwhile, worries about a further campaign of state-ordered violence against the Urudoah people in Akhaltsikhe increase within Carentanias southern neighbour and many citizens of Akhaltsikhe hope for foreign intervention.

In other news: Carentania releases majority of Freiheitian diplomatic staff from arrest, commenting that no evidence of criminal behaviour and involvement in the Otchi persecution could be found. Five diplomats remain in custody and will likely face a trial.​

 

[Rheinbund]

Aussenministerium
Trier, Eiffelland

We are glad that most diplomats from Freiheit have been released, but want to emphasize that the raid on the embassy of Freiheit was a very unwise and condemnable move. It is good to act against Freiheit's plans regarding the Otchi, but raiding the embassy was counterproductive. In fact, the regime in Freiheit gained support because of this. I call upon the government of Carentania to act less impulsively in the future.

Regarding the remark about the EDF not wanting to intervene against Freiheit's plans regarding the Otchi, the following:
1. In fact several EDF-membercountries, among others Eiffelland, reacted in the CoN against Freiheit's plans to deport the Otchi. Aquitainia, another EDF-membercountry, even offered the Otchi political asylum.
2. Currently the EDF is being criticized for being imperialistic, only because we intervened in Batavië and because Fulanistan applied for EDF-membership. And now suddenly the EDF is criticised for not intervening in Freiheit. I'm awfully sorry, but now at least we in Trier don't know it any more. What does the international community want from the EDF?

Rudolph Kögler, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Vice-Chancellor

 

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Mezhist terrorists claim responsibility for murdering delegates

The Mezhist group "Patriotic Slavian Brigade", responsible for the murder of famous veteran Luka Kalan in February this year, has claimed responsibility for the attacks on All-Workers Congress delegates a few days ago. Three delegates were killed and one severely wounded on a train from Rijeka to Cazma, when a gunman opened fire on the group. It had already then been speculated that Mezhist terrorist were behind this heinous act, a suspicion that has now been confirmed.

While considered an exceptionally small group that is largely uninfluential within the greater Mezhist movement, Carentanias Commissariate for Inner Security has viewed the increased brutality and the startling nature of the attacks carried out by this group with worries. "The Patriotic Slavian Brigade in particular goes to great lengths and accepts a high risk to hit Carentanias government and representatives of Socialism anywhere in the country." According to officials within the Commissariate tasked with analyzing the Mezhist threat, the Patriotic Slavian Brigade may try to gain increased influence within the political right with daring assaults.

Accusations have also been raised against the government of Akhaltsikhe. "We are absolutely certain the PSB's base of operations is the Vrbas Kraj," a spokesperson of the Commissariate for Inner Security said. It is suspected the government of Akhaltsikhe tolerates - or even cooperates with - the Mezhist terrorism in order to weaken and destabilize the Workers' Republic. Carentania and Akhaltsikhe have historically been on very bad terms over Akhaltsikhes treatment of the Uroduah, as well as the Vrbas Kraj which Carentania insists is Carentanian territory.

"The Vrbas Kraj is not only the location of the Patriotic Slavian Brigade. It is a hotbed for Mezhist activity in general." According to the Commissariate for Inner Security, nearly 80% of all Mezhist groups operate from within the Vrbas Kraj. This is partly due to practical reasons, as they have to fear almost no persecution within Akhaltsikhe. But ideological considerations play a part as well. Hajr, as Uroduah and muslim Monarchy, is seen as racially inferior by Mezhist racists, while the Talemantine Empire is considered the 'arch-nemesis' of Slavian people.

Commissar for Foreign Affairs, Dusan Mejic, has demanded Akhaltsikhe to cooperate in the persecution of the Mezhist terrorists.

Older Articles:
- All-Workers Congress delegates shot, Mezhist terrorists suspected
- Famous Revolutionary Army veteran Luka Kalan shot in Sunja
- Luka Kalan dead; Mezhist group "Patriotic Slavian Brigade" claims responsibility for attack
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[Mergogne]

USSK Office of Foreign Affairs

The Kryobaijani government condemns the brutal actions of the Mezhist terrorists, and offers whatever help it can in bringing these reactionary militants to justice.

 

[Socialist Commonwealth]

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Days of Akhaltsikhe numbered - Carentania declares support for Jurzan

Carentanias counter-attack is underway, forces are crossing the Vrbas in this very moment in reaction to a cowardly attack by Akhaltsikhen forces on Carentanis third biggest city, Sisak. Speculations about Akhaltsikhes motivation to attack Carentania while being in the middle of a civil war run high, but suspicions are that, following an unilateral intervention by Talemantine forces last night, the racist regime leading Akhaltsikhe thought Carentania to be part of the aggression.

Criticism from all over the world, but especially from other Himyarite nations, was the reaction towards the Talemantine Empires unilateral intervention. "The attack has destabilized the entire region, as seen in Akhaltsikhes bombardement of Sisak," Commissar for Foreign Affairs, Dusan Mejic, commented. Furthermore, worries about Talemantros' motivation were expressed, many fearing that not peace in Akhaltsikhe, but control about the ressource rich nation and imperialist expansionism being the motives behind the offensive.

Carentania meanwhile seeks to form a Himyarite coalition to ensure a peaceful and democratic future to the country. Commissar Dusan Mejic today released to the public an agreement made with the rebel nation of Jurzan, setting a number of common goals for a post-war state. "Within this agreement we define that we seek to build a democratic state that treats its citizen as equals without regards to the heritage or race of the individual, which sets equality and freedom as its constitutional goals and whereas a restructuring of the countries current economy will be undertaken, in order to end the poverty the Uroduah are currently living in as a consequence of state discrimination. Furthermore, the Jurzan pledge to lead an honest battle against war crimes within their own ranks and to sanction revenge actions that may be taken out on Georgian Akhaltsikhers."

Commissar Mejic hopes that this set of goals is found as agreeable by all of Himyar and major factions around the globe which may be interested in peace in the region. "We do not seek to expand Carentanias sphere of influence or to force a system of government on the people of Akhaltsikhe. These goals were worked out in cooperation with the people of Jurzan and represent their wishes, not ours. Carentania merely finds itself in support of such goals and therefore pledges its support to Jurzan."

To end all doubts about Carentanias honest intention to help build a fully sovereign and independent Jurzan, the Revolutionary Army will accept foreign observers within pacified territories. These observers will be able to testify that Carentania does not assume to role of an invading force in Akhaltsikhe. Furthermore, Carentanian troops will aid humanitarian organizations in their efforts, if said organizations are welcomed by Jurzan.

Older Articles:
- Akhaltsikhen surprise attack on Sisak, Carentanians shocked
- Uroduah rebels seize capital in Akhaltsikhe civil war, civilians slaughtered in return
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[Taley]

Secretariat of State

The attack on Carentania preceded any Talemantine intervention. In fact the attack was a major reason to move in Akhaltsikhe before similar attacks are carried out upon Hajr or the empire. So to say that Talemantine actions cause the bombing is false. It was the bombing of Carentania that caused us to act.

Carmine Gavallo
Secretary of State
Vice Chancellor

 

[Socialist Commonwealth]

Commissariate for Foreign Affairs

We have reports from civilian contacts and Revolutionary Army Intelligence officers in Akhaltsikhe that clearly report of Talemantine forces crossing the border hours before Akhaltsikhe attacked Sisak.

 

[Serenierre]

Foreign Office

Our intelligence confirms the Carentanian assertion. The attack on Carentania occurred well after the Talemantric aggression began.

 

[Taley]

Secretary of State

The order to intervene came only after reports that Akhaltsikhe fighters moved against Carentania.

 

[Serenierre]

Foreign Office

Our intelligence confirms a number of facts about the motivations of the Talemantric government in the aggressive action in Jurzan, we however choose to not declare them publicly at this point of time. But one thing we are absolutely sure of, the Talemantric intervention is not motivated by the attacks upon Carentania, which came, might we remind you, after the invasion began.

 

[Fulanistan]

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The government of Fulanistan asserts that Talemantine intervention is directly motivated by Akhaltsikhe attacks on Carentania.

 

[Josepania]

Office of the Imperial Chancellor to His Imperial Tiburan Majesty of the Holy Tiburan Empire of Oltremare

The assertions of the Red State of Carentania and their puppets in the Occidental, Dominican Kingdom of Belmont, unwilling puppets or not, are completely false and a blatant attempt to revise history. Their attempts to dupe the international community so they may more easily accept a red government in Akhaltsikhe does not and will not fool us and our allies.

After all, according to reports by our Imperial Constable, head of the intelligence services in the Holy Tiburan Empire, the pre-emptive strike on Carentania clearly precedes the beginnings of the Talemantine intervention. No doubt, had the Talemantines not acted, the dying regime in Akhaltsikhe would've lashed out at them too, costing more lives than need be lost.

Sincerely,
Giuseppe Emmanuel
Imperial Chancellor to His Imperial Tiburan Majesty

 

[Hesperia]

Diwan of Foreign Affairs

Even if Oltremare's suggestion is correct, which we sincerely doubt, since we too have seen the Belmontien intelligence data referred to, this does not take away the fact that Talemantros has unilaterally intervened in the Jurzani uprising. This is unacceptable to Hajr. We have warned the nations of the region not to undertake such a rash act, and we stand by our current position. We once again call on the government in Talemaniki to heed this warning and withdraw, before it is too late.

 

[Socialist Commonwealth]

Hello and welcome to our special report about the war in Jurzan.

[A young, formally dressed woman is seen standing on a table in a rather futuristic design. The symbol of the Carentanian Public Broadcasting channel is displayed in the background and a newsticker runs across the screen at the lower end.]

Commissar for Foreign Affairs, Dusan Mejic, has just finished a press conference on the crisis in our southern neighbour. He adressed the presence of Talemantine forces in Jurzan, demanding their withdrawel from the territories of Jurzan. According to the Commissar, the unilateral invasion of Talemantros has served to destabilize the entire region of Himyar and Talemantros does now have the duty to correct this mistake by recognizing the only faction that can provide safety, peace and freedom to the people of former-Akhaltsikhe: the Jurzani Confederation.

The Commissar strongly advised the Talemantines and their allies in Fulanistan against any action that could further escalate the situation. "Talemantros risks a regional war with all major powers," the Commissar said, pointing out that a Talemantine attack on Carentanian forces could happen by accident, but would probably be enough to trigger a further expansion of the conflict. "We are furthermore concerned that more and more foreign power see this conflict as a chance to expand into the oil-rich northern Himyar. It is our opinion that foreign powers should stay uninvolved in this conflict as long as possible."

However, the Commissar also announced that Carentanian infrastructure has been opened up for Belmontian forces who are to use Carentania as transit to Jurzan. "While we see this decision with great concerns, as this means a further expansion of the scope of this conflict, it is Jurzans decision which forces to allow into their territory to help the stabilization efforts. We will not prevent them from supporting Jurzan if Jurzan wishes for their support and we hope that Belmont fully cooperates with our forces and sticks to the mandate issued by Jurzan."

Belmontian forces will probably have to cooperate with Carentanian forces in their operations anyways, as no transport beyond the Carentanian frontline is possible. "Our forces advance quickly, but Belmontian forces are probably the most useful behind the fighting line, in peace missions to secure the areas and clear them of Akhaltsikhen partisans." Of course, their presence may also be directed towards Talemantros and to be understood as a warning that further aggression may cause an involvement of more powers on behalf of Jurzan.

Meanwhile, the Revolutionary Army has mobilized additional troops and declared that both the Second and the Fourth Army will be moved to the Vrbas, possibly joining operations in Jurzan if necessary. Additionally, the Third Army is taking up positions near Učka, providing protection against a possible Talemantine attack in the area. Naval assets as well have been sent to the area of Učka and will soon start operations at Carentanias eastern coast.

And now, a live report from our man on the frontlines. Gregor, can you hear me?

[The image switches to the scene of man standing in front of a bright golden wheat field. A street runs along its side, ending in a line of trees and an old wooden house at the horizon. Almost casually, a burning wreckage which once was a tank was placed on the middle of the road.]

"Yes Tanya, I can hear you. I'm here right in the middle of the Vrbas Kraj, where just moments ago heavy fighting had occured. Armored units of the Revolutionary Army overwhelmed some scattered tank forces of Akhaltsikhen loyalists and then continued their advance southwards. There are reports that enemy soldiers are still hiding out in the area, trying to ambush advancing Carentanians, but it seems that the guardsmen have received orders to advance as fast as possible, probably to secure territory before the Talemantines can arrive.

This means that fully securing the area and ta..."

[The voice of the reporter is silenced by the loud noise of a helicopter engine, as a heavily armed machine is seen flying over the field just meters above the camera. For a few seconds it hovers above the ground and even the reporter, who had been speaking into the camera undisturbed but unheard, now turned around to watch. In a sudden and swift movement, the helicopter gained heigth and then unleashed a salvo of missiles on a distant target, before moving ahead, its main gun sending shells over the trees on the horizon.]
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Fulanistan orders troops to shoot Carentanian soldiers

In response to protests from Carentania over the joint Talemantine-Fulanistan attack on Jurzan, the government of Fulanistan has declared that Fulanistani forces now have the permission to engage Carentanian soldiers without a declaration of war. The so called "Emergency War Measures Act" is seen as constituting a violation of international law by experts, as it orders acts of hostility without proper declaration of war. Furthermore, the declaration is seen as drastic step towards the escalation of the conflict around Jurzan.

"We have to consider ourselves at war with the so called 'Himyari Freedom Alliance' now," Commissar for Foreign Affairs, Dusan Mejic, said. "The Revolutionary Army has been ordered to engage Fulani troops in response to this act of hostility," the Commissar for Defence declared as well and called upon the forces of Fulanistan to immediately withdraw the orders to shoot Carentanian soldiers and vacate Jurzani territory.

The Fulanistani actions are seen as worrying in light of a recent resolution proposed to the Security Council as well, as the resolution would declare Jurzan a "rogue state" and give Fulanistan and Talemantros permission to invade and reinstall the Apartheid regime that was toppled by the revolutionary government. "It is clear that there is only one rogue state and that is Fulanistan," Commissar Mejic commented. "The fact that there are states within the highest body of the Council of Nations which support acts of a state that declares it can shoot at Carentanian soldiers without declaration of war is worrying and reinforces doubts about the nature of the Council of Nation."

While Commissar Mejic refused to comment, it is believed that a passing of the Security Council Resolution 13 would cause Carentania to leave the Council of Nation rather than abandon its support for Jurzan.

Older Articles:
- Security Council Resolution 13 sparks protests, growing motion within Carentania to leave Council of Nations
- Talemantine Empire considers Jurzan illegal, wishes to reinstall racist Executor of Akhaltsikhe
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[Serenierre]

Foreign Office

We urge Carentania to not leave the CoN. If states continue to leave from the body, there shall not be differing opinions and the CoN shall come to represent the interests of the few.

 

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Opinion: Jurzan must keep revolutionary promises

The young nation of Jurzan is facing a growing crisis on two fronts: imminent Talemantine invasion and the loss of several billions in the national bank of former Akhaltsikhe. This puts increasing pressure on the interim government of Jurzan, which is in urgent need of satisfying answers to both threats without giving in to the numerous fringe factions that have simple answers to complicated issues, which appeal to many but would have catastrophic consequences if made reality.

These factions involve on the one side Georgian separatists proposing a two state solution that tears the heart of the nations economy out of the Jurzan, not acknowledging the fact that the wealth of the Georgian north was built on the poverty of the Urudoah south. But it is also, on the other side of the political spectrum, Urudoah militias who perceive the Jurzani crisis as a religious struggle. Fueled by the Jurzani interim presidents call to "jihad" in face of the imminent war, the millions of barely armed but highly motivated fighters may well win this war for Jurzan, but the price will be countless lives, especially among the young. It would be the death of Jurzans future, while religious extremists could capitalize on their victory to end all the newly won democratic freedom in the Jurzan - in the name of Allah rather than racial superiority.

Jurzan needs to seek closer cooperation with its friends - and this means especially Carentania - who have the means and the political experience to help the nation through this crisis. It should trust the military and diplomatic abilities of its supporters, rather than human wave tactics. Jurzan needs to build trust and stability, so it can prove itself worthy of military supplies and training, and confront all worries that such aid may end up in the hands of religious fundamentalists.

But most important of all: Jurzan needs to keep its revolutionary promise, to end the Apartheid policies of Akhaltsikhe. The racial segregation that was reality in Akhaltsikhe was not a mere law that needs just be repelled and all people in Jurzan can live as brethren Racial discrimination, first of all, was economic discrimination. Jurzan needs to make sure that the promise of equality is upheld and that the Urudoah receive the same chances to attain happiness as the Georgian minority does. The country needs to confront the loss of billions in the national bank with sweeping economic reforms, with collectivization of the key industries and infrastructure: mining, oil drilling, the railways and energy corporations, healthcare services and other vital services need to be placed under democratic control.

The Jurzan needs to end rural poverty with a sweeping land reform and it needs to redistribute the wealth of the richest to avert the poverty of those who have lost all they own in the turmoil of revolution. It has the popularity to enact these reforms, because the interim government still profits from the end of the Akhaltsikhen rule - and the impending victory over its last stronghold, Senaki, will only aid the Jurzani revolution. And it has the supporters, the states of the Revolutionary Defense Treaty Organization, that have the abilities and experience to guarantuee a smooth transition from an economy based on racial inequality and expropriation of the Uroduah minority, towards one based on the freedom and equality of all citizens.

All it needs is the political will to do so.
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[Jydsken-Østveg]

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Das Außenministerium
Bundesministerium für europäische und internationale Angelegenheiten
Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs

The Republic of Tyskreich having been unable to secure the usage of Hajri airspace would like to petition the Government of Carentania for the usage and safe transport of their airspace in order to fly air cargo planes into Jurzan for the dispatch of valuable supplies needed by the people and fledgling Government of Jurzan.

Regards,

Ihre Exzellenz Babett Kirchgasser
Her Excellency Babett Kirchgasser,

BABETT KIRCHGASSER​

Bundesminister für europäische und internationale Angelegenheiten
Federal Minister for Europeans and International Affairs​

 

[Socialist Commonwealth]

We interrupt our regular programme for a special adress of the Carentanian Commissar for Defence, Matija Dracar, to the people of Carentania and the whole of Europe.

"Fellow citizens, people of the world.

The attack of the Talemantines on Jurzan has been an issue causing strong emotions within us. Our desire to stop this act of aggression against a free people, to prevent this attempt at neo-colonialism before it could set an example for other nations to follow was a strong one, but our concern for the safety of the Carentanian citizens caused us to choose the way of words and diplomacy. Our protests fell on deaf ears and I must admit, on my orders, the Carentanian forces that had been present in the Jurzan ever since they defeated an attack by the old Akhaltsikhen regime retreated, avoiding confrontation with the Talemantines in the hope that the situation could be solved through diplomacy still.

I now realize that our actions, our retreat in the south has been foolish and cowardly. We were ready to leave the Jurzani people to their fate and we paid our price: moments ago news had reached me that Talemantine forces have attacked Carentanian forces on their way back to Carentanian territory. Talemantros has finally made real what their Fulanistani allies had already threatened us with. The forces of the so called "Himyarite Freedom Alliance" have undertaken acts of war against Carentania.

I have ordered all of the Revolutionary Army to defend against this aggression. Our hands have been forced to what our hearts have always feeled is right: Carentania will stand at the Jurzans side in defending against the Talemantine imperialists. It is in this dark hour that we hope the world realizes the need for peace in Himyar and does whatever is possible to force the Talemantines back to the table to find a peaceful solution to this conflict and end the bloodshed in the south.

Let us hope for peace in our time.​

 

[Touzen]

Imperial Ministry of War and Foreign Affairs

The Empire in strongest terms condemns the escalation of hostilities in Akhalsikhe by communist forces that operate in deliberate opposition to the will of the international community as expressed in the Council of Nation. The lack of concern for the civilian population and the readily accepted death of thousands of innocents for the sole reason of forcing a political change - in a situation that was rapidly moving towards a closure with the result of peace - is deplorable.