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[Cidonia]

--- OPERATION TENSE SUNRISE ---​

Currently the Cidonian armed forces have advanced further north north-west and to the north. A total of 13 villages have been dispersed so far with little resistance. 15 opposing forces were killed in firefights in the north, 22 in the north west. A total of 37 killed, 410 were captured. 5 Cidonian soldiers were wounded, no Cidonian soldier has yet died.

In the north east resistance from the tribes is fierce and the use of the airborne forces is essential, with most part of the operations being conducted by night. A total of 102 opposing forces have been killed but none have been captured as the armed forces have not advanced in the north east and are currently refocusing forces to the east. 12 Cidonian soldiers were wounded, none are KIA.

--- EUROPALAND OFFERS SAVE HAVEN TO TRIBAL TERRORISTS ---​

Saida Nasri, foreign minister of Europaland, stated that they will "offer asylum to all" of those who "suffer persecution" within Cidonia, referring to the highly lethal tribal warriors and their terrorist actions. The tribes of north Cidonia, currently at war and without a figurehead to take a stance to the offer, continue to wreck havoc in the north of Cidonia.

"Cidonia will deal with this internal matter internally. If the nation of Europaland is willing to take in these highly aggressive and counter-productive insurgents we see it on par with supporting terrorism in Cidonia." stated Duha Naveed, minister of home affairs.

Currently there are approximately 50,000 tribal soldiers detained in Cidonian prisons who are responsible for killing Cidonians, thievery or terrorist acts. Last year 12,342 tribal soldiers were executed for terrorist acts and threatening the Cidonian interior peace. Supreme Leader Nazar declared that Operation Tense Sunrise "has to continue for direly needed peace in the nation."

Meanwhile thousands of tribal people are fleeing northwards towards the nation of Hajr and Matanzas. The Supreme Leader has urged both nations not to accept the terrorists and send them all back to Cidonia as soon as possible.

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[Cidonia]

--- FIRST CASUALTY IN OPERATION TENSE SUNRISE ---​

In the north eastern front of Operation Tense Sunrise, where the resistance from warring tribal bands is excessive, the first Cidonian soldier died. Nabil Rahim, private of the 19th infantry division was killed by a tribal sniper earlier this morning. The resulting counter-attack from Cidonian forces led to the dispersion of a nearby village and led to 87 tribal terrorists killed and another 6 surrendered.

Advances on the north front of the operation line have been continuing without much resistance as word of the Cidonian military effort has caught on leading to many tribes simple surrendering their weapons in hope of being able to be able to go without further punishment. Supreme Leader Nazar stated however that "each and every tribal terrorist will be detained to make sure they have not been in hostile activities". In total on the northern front 2 terrorists were killed and 542 were captured and taken away.

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[Zoomany]

Official Communique from the Minster of Foreign Affairs

While the bloodshed is an unfortunate consequence, the Zoomanian government finds the actions of Cidonia within accordance to securing their national security. Hopefully, such terrorist cells realize their fruitless endeavors are causing nothing but difficulties for the Cidonian government and her people.

Arthur Pavelic
Zoomanian Minister of Foreign Affairs
Werdome, Zoomany

 

[Cidonia]

--- CIDONIAN SUPREME LEADER URGES HAJR AND MATANZA TO NOT ACCEPT TRIBAL TERRORISTS ---​

In an appeal to Hajr and Matanza the Supreme Leader General Nazar has urged both nations to "send all terrorists back to Cidonia, so they can be dealt with accordingly." he declared after the funeral for Private Nabil Rahim, the first fallen soldier Operation Tense Sunrise.

In the meanwhile the bodies of the two deceased Kyvan journalists have been brought back to their respective countries along with the 500,000 Cids to the families of the deceased.

Operation Tense Sunrise continues meanwhile without remorse as the troops move further and further north. Approximately 500 tribal terrorists were killed in fire fights in the north and in the north east the stronghold of the Umma clan has been penetrated leading to the capture of over 5,000 tribal terrorists.

The Cidonian General responsible, 4-star General Bonifaas Zvonimir, has meanwhile increased troop presence to 80,000 soldiers on all fronts of the Operation.


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[Cidonia]

--- SUPREME LEADER GENERAL NAZAR INVITES OBSERVERS ---​

The Cidonian Supreme Leader General Nazar has permitted the entrance of two observers from each of the following countries to give their official input and unbiased opinion about Operation Tense Sunrise from an outsiders point of view.

"The allegations" began Foreign Minister Kweku Mohammad Faiz "that Cidonia is committing genocide in any form or type at all is ridiculous and for this reason we are inviting 2 observers from the following countries to inspect these allegations and prove to the world that we are simply restoring the peace in Cidonia. The countries are: Talemantros, Kyiv and Zoomany. That is all."

Concerning Operation Tense Sunrise, operations are continuing at a steady pace. 154 tribal terrorists were killed and 234 tribal terrorists were detained in the north and another 405 in the north east leading to a total of 639 terrorists arrested.

Sadly 2 Cidonian soldiers lost their lives in a surprise attack at dawn. Private Mahir Murtaza and Private First Class Jalal Faraji were shot and another 6 Cidonian soldiers were wounded in the suprirse attack on the north eastern front of Operation Tense Sunrise.

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[Zoomany]

Official Communique from the Minster of Foreign Affairs

President Mamic has given his blessing to send two delegates to Cidonia, and also believes this is a wonderful idea. The president has appointed myself and Commander of the Imperial Armed Forces, General Reed Provonik as the two Zoomanian delegates. I wish to personally thank the Cidonian government for allowing us to observe the proceedings within Cidonia.

We await the details of the allowed inspection.

Arthur Pavelic
Zoomanian Minister of Foreign Affairs
Werdome, Zoomany

 

[Taley]

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Talemantros will certainly send observers to Cidonia to investigate the claims made by some states regarding the tribal conflict in Cidonia.

Carmine Gavallo
Vice-Chancellor
Secretary of State​

 

[Caelia]

Foreign Ministry

Kyiv will send two military observers two Cidonia.

 

[Frescania]

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Frescania asks the Cidonian government to allow us to send observers to report back to the government on the situation. While Cidonia has a right to decide which nations goes in, we expect that as a fellow Himyarite state, we will be welcome.

 

[Taley]

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Frescania will be sending observers to report back to the government on he Cidonian situation.

dont think you were invited aus?

 

[Cidonia]

--- GENERAL BONIFAAS ZVONIMIR GREETS FOREIGN OBSERVERS ---​

4-star General Bonifaas Zvonimir greeted the 6 observers from the countries of Zoomany, Kyiv and Talemantros with a military parade and in the afternoon a presentation of the operation advances. Bonifaas Zvonimir said that "Cidonia has nothing to hide and everything will be satisfactory" as the troops were inspected by General Bonifaas Zvonimir and the observers.

Operation Tense Sunrise meanwhile continues without halt in the north as another 210 tribal terrorists were captured, 24 killed. The refugees fleeing towards the north grow in numbers at approximately 5,000 people, many of them terrorists trying to escape prosecution from the Cidonian government.

In an interview with a local tribe that was freed from the tribal terrorist gangs they were "eternally grateful" that they could carry on with their normal lives. Yet others said that the liberation through Cidonian military was "way overdue".

In the meantime, behind Operation Tense Sunrise, another operation is beginning, operation "Bursting Button". Lead by Mansoor Masozi, the transport minister. "The Cidonian people need new land to settle. The south is just overcrowded and the expansion towards the north is the only logical consequence" Masozi said to the gathered press in the latest release. Paved roads are the spearhead of the operation, which are also vital to resupplying the troops in the north.

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[Cidonia]

--- OPERATION TENSE SUNRISE CONTINUES ---​

You think there is a break? In the war against terrorism there is no half-time nor a break. Operation Tense Sunrise continues without halt as the Cidonian troops march on towards the north, clearing the path for a new Cidonia, free of tribal warfare.

"I think it's good. Finally something is being done against the crazy war going in the north" says random citizen #215651282. Yes, thankfully the Cidonian military and our grand and great Supreme Leader General Nazar have decided to take it upon themselves to clear our land of warfare and tyranny.

In the past week over 4500 Tribal Terrorists have been captured, over 2300 killed and many a village dispersed of their hostile elements. In the meantime the people who have fled towards the northern border were greeted by Cidonian forces and escorted back home as they do not have to run from terrorism anymore. Convoys are bringing the thousands of Cidonians that have fled the unrest back to the main cultural areas of Cidonia to repopulate the north that has been abandoned so far.

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[Cidonia]

--- VIKTOR NAZAR LIFTS CURFEWS ---​

Viktor Nazar, our glorious leader, has declared the curfews lifted and the status of civil war for over, as the country has been united between north and south. The seperatists from the north have been taken care of, either rounded up and imprisoned, or executed if they have committed crimes. Since most of them have, amongst those crimes rape, treason, arson, forgery, they have been dealt with accordingly. As such this day has been declared a national holiday: Unification day.

Temporary restrictions on freedom of speech have been lifted, however there are currently no other news networks besides the Cidonian News Network. The Cidonian News Network however is hereby declaring a daughter company which is looking for independent and foreign funding called Cidonia Today. If you are interested in investing in Cidonia Today, please contact:
Press & Media
Cidonian News Network
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OOC: We are currently RPing in the 1950s, so not internet

Another OOC: How much is a Cid worth? I have the impression that it costs an enormous fortune to even take part in the elections

 

[Cidonia]

OOC: We are currently RPing in the 1950s, so not internet

Another OOC: How much is a Cid worth? I have the impression that it costs an enormous fortune to even take part in the elections

OOC: Fixed and yes, it is expensive. $1 = C$ 1.19 That is the idea though. I didn't know we were in the 50's no one told ME. Which actually makes changing the country to an open democracy rather silly, since I figured Cidonia would have been autocratic in this era anyway. So might as well rewrite that news.

 

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[Cidonia]

OOC: Showing me the newbie guide too huh, cheeky. Thanks

 

[Cidonia]

--- FOREIGN FUNDED NEWS FAILS ---​

Cid City - The foreign funded news channel "Cidonia Today" has stopped broadcasting it's radio broadcasts due to lack of funding. The newspaper of Cidonia today is still available at kiosks, supermarkets and your paper boy. Be sure to keep your eyes out!

--- VOLODYA CID PLANS TO TOUR EUROPE ---​

Cid City - The current King of Cidonia, King Voloda, first of his name, has decided to go on a tour of Europe. "There are quite a lot of monarchies around Europe and I think that it would be a good way to improve relations with Cidonia" King Volodya said. Supreme Leader Viktor Nazar however has not allowed King Volodya to receive a passport. A spokesman said that the government would "not comment" on it's passport issuing policies. A pro-monarchy demonstration with 100 participants at Sobolian Square in downtown Cid City was dispersed and the demonstrators were arrested. Most of them appeared dressed in 19th century clothing and only spoke English. King Volodya had not commented on the declination of his passport request but stated that he is "hopeful" that things will turn out for the best.

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[Cidonia]

--- NATIONALIST AND ANTI-NATIONALIST MARCHES IN CAPITAL ---​

Cid City - In response to demonstrations in [MENTION=1646]Dietsland[/MENTION] there have been anti-nationalist and pro-nationalist marches in the capital that have all went peacefully. As of late however, due to the Diestland government fighting back leftist extremists, the tensions have increased in the capital as well. "We have uhm, increased police presence and...uhm, we are taking care of it. We, uhm, are confident that, uhm, the people will stay peaceful but, uhm, if there are any incidents, the police, uhm, will, uhm, do... we will do what we were trained to uhm, do" said police commissioner Boris Valdov earlier today in relation to the protests. So far, 23 people have been arrested and there have been 2 injured, one of them a police officer.

Supreme Leader Viktor Nazar has emphasized that Cidonia will stay out of any Dietsland inner conflicts, and has urged other nations to act accordingly. "This is an inner-political problem of Dietsland. That is it. We have our opinions, the people in Dietsland have their and we should not encourage or discourage anything. We don't know, what they are going through, how they are feeling. We just don't know. We now have a few experts looking into this, but it is too early to say what is going to happen. If any nation thinks it wise to intervene in this matter, and that nation is not Dietsland, then Cidonia will as well intervene." Viktor Nazar also stated that jingoism is "not unknown to Cidonia"

--- VOLODYA STILL DENIED PASSPORT ---​

Cid City - King Voloda of Cidonia has still been denied a passport. "I am furious. There are dinner parties to go to and I can't go! How will this look?" he is quoted as saying just outside of his residence. A group of 500 anti-monarchy protestors had setup camp outside of King Voloda's residence but the police have been reluctant to to anything against it. "We are tired of any type of monarchy! They sit on the poor people and just leech off of us! Luckily we only have this one family. The others have left!" one protestor said. Another began burning a picture of King Voloda whilst rocks were thrown at the King's car as it drove out of the driveway, only to back up and have the King hide once again in his residence.
Meanwhile the People's Assembly has brought forth a resolution to dissolve all forms of monarchic elements within the nation. This includes titles, rights, inheritances and estates. The resolution also included a seizing of all property owned by royalty. As a result, many "nobles" have left the country.

--- WINOGRAD AND DUBICKI GO TO VITTORIAN OPEN ---​

Partenopea, Vittoria - The Vittorian Grand Open is to start and Winograd and Dubicki are eager to start and show their skills. The pride of the nation are favoured to go forward and win the Grand Open according to analysts. "Winograd is stellar at the moment and Dubicki is incomparable in terms of skill. I can see her winning this" said tennis expert Richie Rolosz. "We will see how the first games turn out, but I am confident they will end up on top."
In other sport news the results of football:

Jogorskan Jaguars 3 - 2 Cid City Cannons
West Grestin FC 5 - 0 Lods '89
Altan Adler 1 - 0 FC Vescillo
Burnszon '04 1 - 1 Octovalisza
Gennistora Police 2 - 2 Lendiforma
Woszenfeld 3 - 1 Fardeszto​

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[Cidonia]

VITTORIAN OPEN CANCELLED Cid City - The enthusiasm within Cidonia for tennis has died down, as the Vittorian Open, scheduled to start on the 6th of June this month, has not began nor continued in any way or form. "To say I am disappointed would be an understatement" said a member of the Cid City tennis club "I had my flight ready, tickets and all. I showed up and there was nothing! At least I had a nice holiday with my wife" Winograd and Dubicki have gone back to their respective training and were both clearly disappointed. "This was a waste of my time" Winograd is quoted as saying whereas Dubicki was partly happy as she got to meet her new boyfriend Jacob van der Zee. "It's funny, we met at the court while I was training, he is just a ball boy and we joked around but... I don't know, it just clicked!" Dubicki giggled to journalists earlier today. Dubicki has returned to Twente and has picked up training once again, planning to play in national tournaments in Twente wheras Winograd has decided to take a month off and go abroad.

4 PEOPLE ARRESTED IN ANTI-TERRORISM ACTION Jogorsk - Thanks to counter-intelligence within the nation, the Cidonian Secret Intelligence Unit managed to apprehend a total of 4 people who had been planning to prepare terrorist attacks in Cidonia and abroad, including [MENTION=8]Twente[/MENTION]. "The accused were caught trying to purchase large amounts of uranium from one of our undercover agents. They must have not got the memo that there are no Uranium mines in Cidonia, let alone this continent" the press representative of the CSIU General Vadik Marek announced with a slight chuckle. The perpetrators were identified as Calixto Gulzar, Dani Gulzar, Georgiy Alkaev and Oliver Joosep. The Gulzar brothers have an intense criminal record including theft and grand theft auto and have been incarcerated for for 4 years each already. Georgiy Alkaev had been recruited as of late to be a getaway driver of sorts and Oliver Joosep was their supplier for weapons and utilities. The Saare national Joosep was seriously injured and has been in a coma since the anti-terrorist action from the police. A total of 4 handguns, 2 automatic rifles, 10 pieces of dynamite, plans for a bank, the People's Assembly and various maps of the [MENTION=1517]Saaremaa[/MENTION] and Cidonian border zone were discovered in the action. How the CSIU managed to more information about the terrorist actions remained unspoken and the CSIU noted that it was too early in the investigations to omit any more information than already has been released.

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