Daily Truth:: "People of Ratomkira, prepare for war!"

[Calidia]

Minister of Agriculture Padun Romnni killed​

Minister Padun Romnni shot to death while dining in Camsing restaurant​

Camsing -- A new year has just recently started and already the nation is mourning. Minister of Agriculture Padun Romnni has died in a hail of bullets while dining in a restaurant in Camsing. The minister, age 53, was in the restaurant Pakjun Sotei, a known proudly Royalist restaurant when terrorists using automatic weapons began firing through the windows. It is also known that 3 other people where injured, including the restaurants manager who was sitting at the same table as Padun Romnni, their situations are critical.

Hit and run assassinations are becoming more and more common in Ratomkira as the shooting occurred less than a month after the Mayor of Na Treng was assassinated during the opening of a new supermarket in his city. Specialists have already said that organisations such as the communist KKP are more and more stepping down from attacks in larger scales and are adapting propaganda by the deed. They added that the KKP is using different tactics in the rural North than in the more industrialised and populated south, depending on their manpower and public support in the certain areas.

The KKP has already claimed the attack, however the police and secret service is still considering that the Minister had become the victim of a grudge killing. The fact that many farmers wrongfully felt betrayed and angry after Padun Rommni reforms in the agricultural sector support this theory. The manifestation of several hundred farmers in the capital last month, which was quickly disbanded by the riot police after suspected KKP members where spotted among the crowd, showed the dissatisfaction that many farmers had with minister Rommni's new reform plans.

His Leadership the King has sent condolences on behalf of the government and the royal family to Padun Rommni's family. In a statement, the government also sent its sympathies and "expresses its gratitude and respect to the contribution Padun Rommni brought to Ratomkira and most prominently the agricultural sector".

Although the primary suspects remains the KKP, the police and military said in a joint statement that they will not rest until the true guilty ones are found and brought to justice.

Other News:

• Protests for freedom in Batavia continue
• Ze Run bridge repaired and fully operational
• Marquette inflation
• Car crashes kill 12 across the country
  [*]"Slavic flu is under control", says Health minister Akun Sotjrn
  

 

[Wazistan]

Statement from the Foreign Ministry

The Islamic Republic condemns this unacceptable act of terrorism by the KKP.

 

[Calidia]

King orders construction of a new palace​

This new project will make Ratomkira the proud owner of the worlds largest palace.​

Siem Khun -- His Leadership King Pheakdei Srieng III has ordered the construction of a new royal palace in the heart of our capital, Siem Khun. His Leaderships project is truly one of great prestige as this new palace will be the largest in the world having a perimeter of 200,500.0 m² and one of the most expensive interiors. The palace, already branded as the 'Diamond of Ratomkira', will be situated on the old unused football fields of KKA Pardinka, the empty industrial zone of the now bankrupt Unamei Corporation and some urban areas. Regardless of His Leadership's best efforts to spare as many civilian homes as possible it is estimated that some 200 will have to be re-accommodated. The Royal House has already told the Daily Truth the people who lost their houses will be generously compensated.

The Diamond of Ratomkira will be visible from outer space and is believed to become the new face of our countries wealth and power. Several of the worlds best contractors have been addressed and the government has already announced that the task will be given to one Ratomkiran, one Serbovian and three Oikawan companies. Giving the new palace priority, constructions are planned to be finished as early as 2012. The government has stated that minor cuts in the Health department and social department will be more then sufficient to finance His Leadership's project.

Opposition groups have remained strangely quiet about the matter for now, normally immediately breaking down on projects that serve to benefit this nation. Security measures in and around the construction facilities will be maximum, to prevent terrorists from destroying the symbol of a great Ratomkira.

Other News:

• Police officer stabbed by Langxangese nationalist in Camsing
• Meribian nuclear detonation condemned by the world and Ratomkira
• Prince Bunroeum to study at St. Cyr Royal Army Academy in Marquette
• Car crashes kill 11 across the country
  [*]"Slavic flu is no longer something to worry about", says Health minister Akun Sotjrn
  

 

[Calidia]

Kamnei base lost after General defects to KKP​

KKP assumes control over military base as General Po Mishu betrays King and country​

Kamnei -- General Po Mishu, commander of the Kamnei base 50 kilometres from Na Treng, will go into the history books as a man who betrayed his King and country. Earlier today the General personally announced that he is defecting, along with a significant amount of his men, to the communist KKP. General Mishu was in command of the 3th Armoured brigade and the 24th Mechanized Infantry brigade, consisting of just under 5,000 men. He stated that 864 of his men had joined him while 1,235 have been captured and roughly 1,000 deserted in the chaos. It is known that his remaining troops, mostly stationed in outposts near the area have not joined him and remain loyal to the Kingdom. It is thought that he and a group of officers misled the soldiers until the point where they could no longer take any action to stop them. The General called 'his' base the first of many that would soon turn against the country.

This could not come at a worse time as just yesterday leaked plans for an attack on the city of Na Treng where revealed. With the Kamnei base under KKP control, the communist insurgent group now has the equipment to stage such an attack. The government has told us that they will not give the KKP time to dig in by negotiating with the traitorous General and that a massive air strike on the Kamnei base is currently taking place. It is however likely that much of the equipment, manpower and prisoners have already been relocated. The government also said that they will increase the troops in Na Treng by 2 regiments.

We will keep you updated when we receive more information.

Other News:

• Ratomkira shows support for Wazistan in the Southern crisis
• Kyiv provoking the League of Free States
• 9 communist youngsters throw Molotov cocktails on riot police station in Siem Khun
• Bomb detonates in down town Na treng injuring three
  [*]King visits wounded soldiers
  

 

[Socialist Commonwealth]

Commissariate for Foreign Affairs

We congratulate General Po Mishu on his wise decision and recommend him as an example to be followed by remaining forces in service with the Ratomkiran reaction.

 

[Calidia]

Na Treng under siege​

KKP launches full scale offensive against the Northern city of Na Treng​

Na Treng -- After a almost synchronized series of at least 50 bomb explosions throughout the city, a full scale attack was initiated by the militia forces of the communist KKP. These events took place this morning between 6.30 and 7 am. The explosions where each directed against strategic and ideological targets such as checkpoints, police stations, governmental buildings and banks, and thus no doubt formed the first phase of the siege of Na Treng. A few minutes after the bombs rocked the biggest city of the North the KKP's main forces closed off all roads and routes out of Na Treng and began a still ongoing assault. The military has assured the people of Na Treng and Ratomkira that they will stop the communist offensive and deal them a deadly blow in and around the city. Spokesperson for the military, Colonel Sa Dadjan, has stated that the another three divisions, including the 3th Tank division, will be send to relieve the just under 10,000 troops currently defending the city and that the air force will begin a series of deadly attacks against the communist forces around the city from the air.

Daily truth reporter Veasni Sopha, who is currently standing in the middle of the Na Treng warzone, said that the army has had to deal with both a large force ranging from 5,000 to 30,000 armed fighters attacking the city from the outside and smaller groups attacking them from the inside. It is difficult to tell what exactly is going in within the city as certain areas, mostly suburbs, have been slowly placed under KKP control while the large scale power failures and water shortage have made the situation even more chaotic and desperate. It is however known that the attack is led by the recently defected ex-general Po Mishu, who is now more commonly becoming known as commander Sepkhei Berbaey, a 'revolutionary' name given to him by the leader of the Kangtoap Krawham Padevat, Hun Mochhai. It is unknown exactly how much men the rogue commander Sepkhei is commanding, but it is confirmed that his number go well into the thousands.

The government has stated little except that it will take appropriate steps in in defeating and further dismantling the KKP. One of these steps are said to include changes on the conscription laws, making the army able to recruit more and longer. The Royalist Front has called upon its member in the city of Na Treng too prepare for urban warfare with the communist and extend all possible assistance to the police and military.

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• Kambudjan Nationalist Alliance proposes ceasefire with the government and pledges to support fight against communism
• Serial killer Phiron 'the fridge' sentenced to death for the murder of 7.
• NIKO bank proposes new bank-plan for the coming decenium
• King too visit at least 10 nations before the end of this year
  [*]On hundred reasons to become a professional soldier
  

 

[Calidia]

Na Treng under siege II​

Na Treng on the brink of falling, reinforcements arriving​

Na Treng -- The bloody battle continues as we step into the third day of the Siege of Na Treng. The city is in chaos as the garrison and police forces, having suffered some heavy blows during the last three days, are currently retreating into the very centre of the city. After the first attacks which started the siege Colonel Suri Dapchea, commander of the Na Treng city garrison, had managed to successfully defend most of the city during the first day and even managed to retake certain suburban areas that where taken during the surprise attack. Day two was however a sadder day as Colonel Dapchea and his men, supported by Royalist Front militias and police forces, where forced to abandon most suburban areas and pulled back into the city. The reason for this was a new offensive, started by KKP commander and former general in the Ratomkiran army 'Spkhei', which made much use of heavy artillery and advanced AA systems acquired during the take over of the Kamnei base earlier this month. The KKP's new military technology and coordinated attacks from all sides seems to have been the winning combination in this siege as today they have managed too occupy 80% of the city.

Today, day three, has been a day of both rejoice and sadness as the forces loyal to the country fight and bleed for every house and every street, but despite their heroic efforts continue to lose ground. The rejoice came when the promised reinforcements arrived and after a swift moment of preparations engaged the rear and flanks of certain KKP occupies areas in and around the city. The military has already told us that their strategy is too surround the KKP's forces within a perimeter of the city and then cut them of from each other by reaching the city centre still held by governmental forces. Only time will tell if this strategy will be successful and will be able to save Na Treng from the shackles of communist oppression. The government has already stated that they are optimistic about the military strategy, but also said that this is primarily a day of mourning for the communist massacre currently taking place in the always turbulent city. For now specialists can only estimate how much civilian casualties have fallen during the last three days, most agree that the death toll will be around 7,000 while more sceptical organisations have claimed that the number of civilian casualties could be well over 20,000 given that the city is highly populated and has suffered under intense bombardment. Whatever is the case, although the Daily Truth sincerely hopes that the amount of deaths will be low, this will no doubt be the deadliest KKP attack in Ratomkiran history.

Attempts to evacuate the civilians where put to a hold earlier today after insurgents used the refugees as cover in attacks on the soldiers that where leading them out of the city. A spokesperson for the government concluded that the KKP is intending on creating as many casualties as possible by sabotaging all efforts too save the people from war. It has also been reported that several dead insurgent fighters showed symbols of the Kambudjan Socialist Front (KSF) on their clothing, indicating an alliance between the KKP and the KSF.

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• Government agrees to proposed ceasefire with Kambudjan Nationalist Alliance and announces the creation of temporary KNA regiment
• Nationalism, its failures and its glory
• Bomb explodes in Nreth, killing one and wounding two
• "Heroine, deadlier then KKP" says Minister of Health Mi Tyoke
  [*]Siege of Na Treng may cause increase supply problems to the North
  

 

[Cakchiquel]

Juan Perez Jolote, speaking on the Nightly Business Report

"It's obvious when not to invest in a climate. The case in Ratomkira is a clear example of this. A society in the midst of a civil war is like cyanide for any investor. I urge investors to look at disorder, and simply understand the economic risks inherent in a warzone. Dealing with idiots who can't even keep a country united is probably a poor economic choice. Doing business with Ratomkira is pointless unless you want to waste capital."

 

[Calidia]

Na Treng falls, economy collapses​

After more then a week of fighting the city garrison surrenders as the counter-attack is forced to a halt​

Na Treng -- Today, exactly eight days after the siege began, the army garrison and local police forces of Na Treng have surrendered the city to the communist Kangtoap Krawham Padevat. Around 10 AM this morning the commander of the governmental forces in the city, Colonel Suri Dapchea, officially surrendered to Sepkhei Berbaey, the recently defected general and leader of the KKP and KSF forces during the siege. Ratomkira and all those who cherish our country have been dealt a heavy blow as we did not only lose the biggest city in the Northern part of the nation but also have to face departures of several corporations and businesses who announced that Ratomkira is no longer a safe place and said that the risks are simply to great.

The military strategy concerning Na Treng, announced five days ago in the Daily Truth, has apparently failed to succeed in retaking the city. The army's plan to isolate the communist units by spearheading troops towards the centre of the city, which was until this morning still occupied by the city garrison, and so supplying the remaining of the garrison, police forces and Royalist militias, failed on all except for two places. Those two places where located in the Westernmost part of the city where a group of KKP fighters where temperately surrounded and a supply line to the centre existed for a short while, but without overall success the strategy had an impossible goal. There are many reasons why experts claim the counter offensive has gone wrong, including the lack of proper communications, heavy desertion, effective guerilla warfare, weather conditions, the fact that most of the governmental troops where conscripts an probably most important factor of all the KKP's use of underground supply lines, which kept them an active fighting force during the last eight days despite the fact that the military has surrounded the city. Most specialists agree that there is in fact a network of underground tunnels, some even several kilometres long, which made it possible for the leaders of the KKP to supply the surrounded communist forces with just about anything that can fit through a two-by-two meter tunnel. During the last days the military has already uncovered seven of these tunnels, but it is estimated that their are way more and that new ones are being created as we speak.

The number of desertion within the army has reached a new high as official numbers indicate that no less then 1,987 have betrayed their country during the last eight days. Yesterday twenty former soldiers where executed on charges of desertion, although many soldiers are given the chance to return to the front-line in a more supervised division, the military court wishes to make it clear that desertion will not be tolerated and is still punishable by death. A new law is currently being constructed making the families of deserters punishable in order to motivate the troops not to betray King and country. The high number of deserters has been lighted as the second most important factor of the failure of the counter-offensive in the siege of Na Treng and thus remains one of the biggest problems of the military.

Meanwhile our economy has hit a new low with the announcement that no less then thirteen major corporations have decided to leave the country. This means that on top of the recent military catastrophe the nation will have to deal with another 110,000 unemployed. This has already heavily effected our nation economy with among others our national currency, the Ratomkiran Mih, hitting a new low. Our economy has been going down since the new millennium, but is now falling at a dramatic rate. The government, especially the Royal Office of Finance, has stated that although the heavy insurgence and failing Ratomkiran import and export are major factors of the economic collapse, many factors are beyond the government's control. One of the most important international factors is the economic crisis in Marquette, a important economic partner too our nation. Minister of Finance Roy Siuhmon has stated that regardless of the fact that times have never been this bad he is confident that with the new economic plan, which will be announced as soon as possible, Ratomkira will step out of the downward spiral and will flourish once again in the near future.

His Leadership King Pheakdei Srieng III has yet to make a statement about the loss of Na Treng and the economic situation.

Other News:

• Royalist Front announced that they will continue the fight in Na Treng regardless of the surrender
• Sa Hui bank asks government for financial assistance
• Bad weather in Northern Ratomkira makes twelve casualties
• "Lanxangese might soon be recognized as an official language" says Prime Minister
  [*]Terrorist cell in Camsing uncovered after special forces raid over twenty houses
  

 

[Holy Frankish Empire]

Marquen citizens are urged to not travel to Ratomkira and Marquen citizens in Ratomkira are advised to contact the embassy.

 

[Serenierre]

Foreign Office

An advisory is issued to all Belmontien nationals wishing to travel to, or inside, Ratomkira due to the prevailing security situation in that country.

Additionally, we offer the Government of Ratomkira our support in any measures needed to sort out the issue of communist insurgents. Mme. Martinique, the Prime Minister of Belmont, would like to hold talks in Paris with her counterpart to discuss how best Belmont may aid the nation in their anti-communist struggle.

 

[Coronado]

With the fall of Na Treng, the forces of freedom has once again triumphed over those of tyranny.

Nikolai Griazev
Deputy Chairman
United Socialist Worker's Party

 

[Calidia]

Royal Office of External Affairs

We regret the decision of our esteemed Marquette allies to urge its nationals not too travel to Ratomkira and suggest that an advisory in the model of that of Belmont might be more suited. We wish to assure all nations that your civilian's protection and security is still guaranteed within the borders or Ratomkira.

Furthermore we wholeheartedly accept the offer from our Belmonti friends too discus the current situation in Paris. We want too show our willingness to work and meet with all European nations who have questions or opinions on the current situation or share our concern for their economic interests.

Last we wish to condemn the vile state of Volga for their continued support of terrorist organisations such as the KKP. We warn you that we have come to realise that if we are to stop the communist insurgents from creating chaos in Ratomkira we must destroy the source, and that source are nations like Vangala and Volga.

 

[Congress Aresura]

Statement by the Royal Chancellor of Oltremare

It is with great regret we observe the fall of Na Treng to revolutionaries and bandits, and with greater regret we must also issue an advisory to all Oltremaren citizens wishing to travel to Ratomkira, until the situation improves.

Sincerely,
Giuseppe Emmanuel
Royal Chancellor of Oltremare

 

[Confederal Republics]

Ministry of External Affairs of the Republic of Anbat

The Ministry of External Affairs has issued a travel warning for Ratomkira. Though the Anbati embassy in Siem Khun will remain open, consular functions are being transferred to the Anbati embassy in Mai Trienh until further notice.

Regards,
Mikheil Khoury,
Minister of External Affairs

 

[Calidia]

Amnesty for deserters​

Government offers 25,000 army deserters the chance of a legal discharge​

Na Treng -- The military is offering 25,000 army deserters the chance of a legal discharge. The offer is another serious attempt to deal with the acute problem of desertion in the Ratomkiran military. Desertion numbers have hit an all time high during and after the siege of Na Treng, the military having registered almost 3,000 soldiers leaving their posts since the 25th of January. The army had pulled the alarm bell months ago, urging the government to take action, but had to wait until today for a new initiative since the government had other priorities and financial difficulties. It was His Leadership King Pheakdei Srieng III who hasted through the amnesty offer by addressing the government yesterday. It is thought that without His Leadership's interference the situation might have remained unchanged for weeks or even months.

Until now the deserters where often given a choice between the death penalty or returning to the front line in specialized regiments. These regiments, often referred to as 'prison regiments', have a high number of special officers who's main task is to keep the formers deserters in line. Army deserters have become a serious social and military problem, blamed not only for the rise in armed crime throughout the country, but also for joining the ranks of insurgency groups, most prominently the communist KKP.

But amnesties have caused bad feeling in the military, where officers believe those who have run away should be punished. This amnesty means, for the first time, deserters will have a chance to gain employment and it is hoped that this will reduce their tendency to turn to a life of crime or rebellion. Only deserters who have not conducted any crime or have been suspected of such are given this opportunity. The military says the bulk of deserters are newcomers with less than a year's service who failed to return from leave.

The high desertion rates have been bad for morale during the last years recently the military says on average 11,000 soldiers have deserted every year.

Other News:

• Government defends Oikawan intervention
• Ground forces wait for air strikes to be over
• Many foreign nationals leave the country
• Construction of the Grand Palace will continue
  [*]The IRB is dismantled, but international communism still lives
  

 

[Calidia]

Military starts re-engagement of Na Treng​

After six days of Ratomkiran and Oikawan bombardment the army launches a new offensive against the communist held city​

Na Treng -- Six days have passed since the army was forced out of the Northern city of Na Treng. The loss of the city was a major blow for the military and the whole of Ratomkira, but according to general Jetsu Makoi, the man in charge of the retake, the army has "healed from its wounds and is ready to defeat the communist forces in the city...". General Makoi continued to say that the KKP and KSF units within the city have been crippled due to the continued artillery shelling and air strikes preformed by the Ratomkiran and Oikawan air forces during the last six days. Among other things the mastermind general also stated that the growing tensions between the communist separatist KSF and the communist KKP as well as the continued heroic resistance of the Royalist Front militias within the city are factors that play into the army's advantage. General Makoi, known for being a fierce warrior, has however told us that it might take days, weeks and in the worst case even months to fully retake the city.

Although many remain highly sceptical over the successes of this new military campaign, the government has already expressed its full support for General Makoi and his men. Prime Minister Kun Kein stated; "If their is a commander in Ratomkira capable of succeeding in this mission, it is general Makoi. This brave man has times and times again shown that he is one of the best and most loyal military commanders in the country. We wish him the best of luck and hope that he will put the communists in their place." To avoid vital information of the army's siege falling into the wrong hands the military has, unlike last time, refused to share their strategy and tactics with the Daily Truth. It is known that the army started their offensive around 10 PM this morning, but much more information is currently not available.

Other News:

• His Leadership sends a token of gratitude to Oikawan Emperor
• "Black Flag" anarchist farmers preforming raids in the North
• Bomb explodes in Phroum, killing five. KKP claims the attack
• Oikawa sends task force to Batavia in order to preserve peace
  [*]Biography of a hero: Jetsu Makoi
  

 

[Serenierre]

Foreign Office

The bomb blast in Phroum is a great tragedy. Our prayers go to those killed.

 

[Calidia]

Elections postponed​

Government announces that May elections will be postponed at least two months​

Siem Khun -- Earlier today the governmental Ratomkiran Election Commission (REC) said that the parliamentary elections planned on the 7th of May will be pushed back at least two months. The main problem is the cost of the elections, the REC stated it needed about ¥60 million to meet a shortfall in the estimated budget of ¥110 million for the 7 May vote. For now official records will show the vote is dated on the 7th of July, although the government has stated that it might be delayed even further. While the decision was made public the Ratomkiran democracy was guaranteed by binding our nation's leaders to an agreement that the elections will take place before the year's end. Off course we all know that our government would never stand in the way of democracy, the reason of this agreement was to assure the more doubtful civilians and pre-emptively stop the insurgent propaganda machines from taking advantage of this situation, nevertheless they most likely will.

The postponement was due to "problems and constraints to get the proper budget", said a commission member, Po Tseaymon, who also cited heavy security concerns, logistical obstacles and small scale regional corruption explaining the delay. As the conflict in the North, which is also spilling over into the south more then before, continues between not only governmental and communist forces, but also nationalist, fascist and even anarchist factions, the drain on the country's budget continues to rise. With among other things insurgents occupying valuable resources thus scaring of foreign investors and economic difficulties of important Ratomkiran partners such as Marquette, it is becoming harder and harder for the state's financial capital to see any positive improvement.

It is unlikely that the government will ask possible international donors for funding as it claims that these effects are temporary and the economy will most likely recover once the insurgency and foreign economic problems decrease. The parliamentary election could prove crucial as the central government wants to demonstrate that its institutions have public support.

Other News:

• Military slowly gaining ground in Na Treng
• Royalist Front militias proved vital in the battle against the insurgency
• Tensions around Batavia decrease as Oikawan proposal in CoN is approved
• Vangalan refugee camps, a breeding ground for insurgents
  [*]Illegal anarchist union announces strikes in Phroum
  

 

[Calidia]

Na Treng remains mostly under KKP control​

Military high command states that the operation will be slow but efficient​

Na Treng -- As we step into the 7th day of the second battle for Na Treng the end is still nowhere near. Regardless of the persistent and strategically superior tactics shown by our brave men and women on the front lines and their commander, general Jetsu Makoi, the KKP still controls most of the city. The Royal Office of Defence and War earlier released their estimation that the KKP and the much smaller KSF still control roughly 65-70% of the Northern city. Although results could be better the high command is not panicking since it had expected and anticipated upon a stretched campaign. "Since the beginning of the retake I have said that this will be an operation of at least 2 weeks or even a month...", General Makoi told the Daily Truth. He continued to say that hastening the battle would only play in the advantage of the communists.

Among the reasons for this slow approach is the fact that the KKP still maintains a large effective network of tunnels under the city and the surrounding area. The tunnels do not only ensure the communist forces a constant stream of supplies and manpower, but has also proven to be their deadliest weapon. During the last seven days the insurgents have used their tunnels on four occasions, suddenly popping up from behind the lines mostly combined with a ground offensive. To prevent this the army must retake the city one step at a time, carefully checking all buildings, sewers, parks,... and other places where the tunnels might be located. When a tunnel whole is found it is rarely entered since apparently the KKP has the technology to monitor the network and detonate explosives, burying everyone in that certain section. When possible the tunnels are destroyed, in other cases they are heavily guarded. This also means that while the bulk our troops are pushing back the communist forces, other must search and closely observe behind the lines, too prevent new tunnels from surprising the army. The Royal Office of Defence and War announced last week that he they will invest in technology that will make these tunnels more visible in the near future, although the current economic difficulties might prevent that from happening.

Another reason for the slowness of the offensive are the numerous small scale attacks in the rear of the assault force, conducted by platoon-sized KKP units. These small units, varying from 30 until 50 men strong, often use hit and run tactics, looking for vulnerable spots in the rear of the offensive, attacking and quickly retreating into the jungle, where plenty of cover is provided. Although these communist attacks are not always successful, they have often achieved their goals. Yesterday for example, a KKP unit of no more then 40 fighters successfully destroyed three unmanned tanks and killed their crews, who where awaiting orders, by taking advantage of a weak-spot in the rear. As a response General Makoi has requested the government and military high command to send him an additional 8,000 troops.

There are still several other factors why so little progress has been made such as the remarkable and highly underestimated defences of the communist in the city as well as the fact that many civilians, most likely out of fear, have chosen to aid the illegal forces one way or another. However the most controversial factor is most likely the Vangalan support for the KKP. It is known that the Vangalan government doesn't only oppress its own people, but also wishes to enslave ours. This is considered a fact in Ratomkira and most of the civilized world. By supporting the KKP and other communist factions such as the KSF, which is for now allied with the KKP, morally, financially and military the People's Republic of Vangala has made themselves the main source of decades of Ratomkiran suffering and death.

We hope that the army's victory in Na Treng may be strong and decisive. May stability soon return to our nation of Kambudjans, Oikawans and Lanxangese.

Other News:

• International tensions cool down
• Anti-corruption agency arrest 5 regional administrators
• Trafic accidents kill 6 across the nation
• Phroum, the next target of the KKP?
  [*]Two Oikawan students brutally beaten by Lanxangese group