Khabarnama-e-Sikandari

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Established 1856 • APRIL 9, 1955 • RL Publications​

PACT SIGNED IN SHAHDARA WITH MADAI Free trade and military agreements also signed

Crackdown on communists continues Osmaniye curfew makes life difficult for citizenry

The Imperial Capital of Shahdara, yesterday witnessed the climatic end of the state-visit by the Crown Prince of [MENTION=1517]Madai[/MENTION], HRH Shahzada Kurush Ali Heidari and the Chancellor of Madai, Mr. K. A. Veisi. During the last day of the official visit, the Chancellor of Madai met with Chancellor Babur Suleymani at the official residence of the Sikandari Chancellor, Feiruzi Palace, where the two heads of government signed a treaty between the two nations. The Pact of Friendship, Cooperation, and Good-Neighbourliness - shortened by many as the "Shahdara Pact" - has bonded the two great nations of Sikandara and Madai. The press was provided with a statement from the Office of the Chancellor of Sikandara, which informed them that the pact with Madai included provisions to enhance strategic cooperation between the two countries, on the level of economic, military and political cooperation. The agreement between the two countries was welcomed by the Sikandari Parliament which passed a resolution immediately ratifying the Treaty. The treaty, it is hoped, with end the uncomfortable silence on the issue of Burjzam province, which both countries in the past have claimed as their territory. Sources close to the Government suggest that the treaty includes a provision that recognizes the current border between the two nations as being the international boundary, with both states allegedly agreeing to drop claims on each other's territory. The Madai Crown Prince was recieved by his Sikandari equivalent, HRH Shahzada-Waleed Mirza Khurram Teymuri at the Fortress of Shahdara where he was granted an audience with His Imperial Majesty Emperor Mir Bahadur II of Sikandara at the imperial durbar. It is said that the Sikandari Emperor gifted the Madai prince with a Pashmina shawl and inducted him into the Sikandari Order of Feiruz. As the delegation from Madai left for Shahdara International Airport, they were granted a guard of honour from the Imperial Guards to accompany their motorcade. As they left Shahdara Fortress, the main avenues of the city were lined with a number of people who saw the spectacle of the foreign prince leaving the imperial citadel. International commentators have said that the visit from Madai was a success and it accomplished more than just the political goals the Veisi government had set out to achieve.​

The crackdown in northern city of Osmaniye against the members and supporters of the banned Communist Party of Sikandara continues unabated and has already seen police and paramilitary personnel conduct a series of heavy raids against the known strongholds of Communist Party leaders. The crackdown in the city has been aided by a tough curfew imposed on the city by the Governor of the province, with backing from the Imperial Government in Shahdara, and has made life for the average citizen very difficult in the northern city, known for its crime and violent political clashes. The crackdown has also targeted the other radical party operating in the city, the Republican Party, which has also seen many of its local leaders arrested for inciting violence. The efforts of law enforcement agencies have negatively effected many non-political criminal gangs as well, which have seen a further drop in their activity after last year's campaign against criminals in the city.​ IN OTHER NEWS Police stop demonstration against Marxism outside Embassy of [MENTION=1209]Auraria[/MENTION] University of Shahdara offers cooperation to other universities of the world Unrest in Ivernia shakes confidence of oil stocks Agricultural exports to Scania considered by Govt.

 

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LAS COMMUNAS UNIDAS DEL ESTADO AURARIANO MINISTERIO DE LAS RELACIONES EXTERIORES bajo la autorización del Consejo de los Commissarios del Pueblo Clasificación: Sin clasificado, clasificado, secreto, secreto superior 9 de abril de 1955 Official Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs​ The continued oppression by the government ofSikandara against a people based solely on political ideology has displayed thenature of the bourgeois and their unyielding commitment to oppression andpower. This serves as further prove that the bourgeois will only accept thevoices in the political arena that do not stray from their own. The Aurarine Free State condemns these actions andstands in solidarity with the workers of Sikandara. We reiterate that any andall peoples seeking refuge from oppression in Sikandara will find safe havenwithin the Aurarine Embassy and her shores. ​ ​ Signed, Cayetano A. Palomo Minister of Foreign Affairs Solis, Auraria En unión y libertad ​

 

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Election rallies across country, electioneering in full-swing
Polls show governing Coalition dominating opposition, as campaign focuses on Government's foreign policy and economic successes

In other news
Govt. statement indicates grave concern over situation in Collectivist Union and Ivernia
Military conducts a series of naval and amphibious exercises
Chancellor Suleymani declares war on communists and communism in Sikandara, arrests and detentions continue
Imperial Family begins tour of country, visiting provincial capitals to meet Governor's

 

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Communist Party supporters defy curfew in Osmaniye
IMPERIAL NEWS SERVICE - State news corporation

In defiance of a curfew, members of the banned Communist Party converged in the main square of the city and commenced a silent protest to bring attention to the situation in the city. The local authorities have allowed the protest to continue despite the illegality of the move. The Governor of the Province has stated that he would call on the law enforcement agencies to monitor the situation and to ensure that the protest is managed and does not break down order in the city. However, the Governor has stated that if the protestors do not behave in an orderly manner, the police officers and military personnel were fully authorised to arrest, detain, or shoot the protesters, depending on the severity of the crime.

 

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ELECTION COMMISSION OF SIKANDARA

A statement issued to officially announce the results of the general election held yesterday across the nation to deliver the members of the next Parliament. We officially report that the turnout for the election was 62% and were conducted under the strict guidelines issued by the Supreme Court of Justice.

IMPERIAL PARTY - 194 SEATS
PEOPLE'S LEAGUE - 103 SEATS
INTELLECTUAL REFORMISTS - 12 SEATS
WORKERS AND FARMERS PARTY (Non Marxist) - 3 SEATS

 

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CLASH IN PARLIAMENT OVER CONSTITUTION
People's League challenges ruling Imperial Party over continued support for 1795 constitution SHAHDARA | SIKANDARA

In a hugely controversial move, the leader of the People's League, Khurram Teymuri, tabled a bill in the Parliament which sought to amend the 1795 constitution, the document which has provided the basis for the functioning of the Sikandari state for the past 160 years. In his speech, Mr. Teymuri started out by stating the problems with the constitutional framework. The thrust of his argument against the 1795 constitution was that the document gave the Parliament a role which was secondary in the control of executive power and that the Chancellor enjoyed far too much arbitrary and discretionary power at his disposal. He then moved on to state the reforms that his bill seeks to introduce to the constitutional framework of the country.

The 1795 Constitution places legislative power with the Emperor, who following the 1912 reforms, delegated many of his legislative powers to the Chancellor. The current framework gives Parliament a minimal right to take the executive to task, given the fact that the Chancellor exercises power that is constitutionally regal in nature, which makes opposition to government policies difficult. The new bill, among other things, seeks to enhance the powers of the judiciary to challenge executive action and to extend the ability of Parliament to oversee and monitor government activity.

The main source of the controversy in the bill is not in the fact that the People's League tabled such a bill, but rather the method they used to force the bill onto the agenda. The session of Parliament, today, had not been scheduled to concern high policy or other serious legislative matters and, thus, attendance from the Government's side was thin, with sources inside the Chamber stating that only 40 members of the Imperial Party were present. When Mr. Teymuri began his speech, apart from him, there were only 10 other People's League members present. But as his speech proceeded, the numbers of MPs from the centre-left opposition party started increasing exponentially. By the time Mr Teymuri spoke his last words, the full strength of the PL was present in the debating chamber. Seeing the strength of his MPs around him, which made the Imperial Party's 40 MPs look ineffectual, Mr. Teymuri asked the Speaker to present the bill to a vote immediately. Bound by the Procedure Code of 1799, the Speaker asked for a show of hands to indicate whether he should allow such a vote. Due to the numerical superiority of the opposition, this vote before the vote was won by the People's League. But before the Speaker could formally begin the proceedings for the bill to be considered by the Chamber, the Imperial Party members hastily walked out of the chamber, in an effort to delay the vote. Their walk-out forced the Speaker to state that the quorum was not met. He adjourned the house for an hour.

Outside the Parliament, the Imperial Party hastily summoned its MPs, to ensure that they had the numbers needed to defeat the vote which was scheduled to take place in an hour. The whips of the IP were successful in rounding up enough of their members to defeat the bill when the proceedings started afresh. Chancellor Suleymani, who had been in a meeting with the Ambassador from Yujin, was incensed by his counterpart in the opposition benches and criticized the manner in which the bill was presented. In Chancellor Suleymani's opinion, the efforts by the PLS were "reform for the sake of reform, grounded not on the philosophy of advancement but on the ideals of discord." Other members of the government stated that they would not favour any attempt to weaken the constitutional framework in turbulent times as the Empire was facing at present.

The civil society in Sikandara has responded positively to the developments in Parliament, however, some concern has been expressed by some over the possibility of politicians abandoning the traditional, conciliatory and pragmatic manner that has been the norm for decades.

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SIKANDARI EMBASSY IN AURARIA ATTACKED!
Unknown assailants fire petrol bombs on the embassy building, 2 guards injured

SOLIS | PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF [MENTION=1209]Auraria[/MENTION]

The Grand Council for Diplomatic Affairs has announced that the Sikandari embassy in the Aurarian capital of Solis was attacked by two petrol bombs, which resulted in two sentries at the main entrance getting injured. The Imperial Government criticized the Government of Auraria for failing to provide adequate security and protection to the Sikandari embassy and announced that the Sikandari diplomatic mission had been pulled out of the socialist republic. The statement also made clear that the Embassy of Sikandara in Portusgalia would now assume the responsibilities of the former diplomatic mission to Auraria. In protest, the Imperial Government has ordered the Aurarian ambassador to be expelled from Sikandara.

This attack comes days after the Aurarian government accused Shahdara of committing genocide against members of the banned Communist Party, a charge which the Imperial Government has denied and rebutted on all international forums. Relations between the two countries have historically been rocky following the communist takeover in the Gallian country. But recent years have seen great tensions between the two countries, which at present seem to have reached their zenith.

IN OTHER NEWS
300 COMMUNIST EXECUTED FOR TREASON AS CRACKDOWN CONTINUES
MILITARY BUDGET INCREASED TO COUNTER COMMUNIST THREAT

 

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Aussenministerium
Trier, Eiffelland

We congratulate the Imperial Party with the results obtained in the elections. We also express our concerns regarding the deterioration of the relations between Auraria and Sikandara. We call upon both countries to solve their disputes.

Rudolph Kögler, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Vice-Chancellor

 

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GOVT. WELCOMES GALINDIAN CALLS FOR INTERNATIONAL INVESTIGATION
Chancellor Suleymani supports Galindian efforts for impartial investigation of Aurarine claims

SHAHDARA | EMPIRE OF SIKANDARA

While speaking to reporters today, Chancellor Suleymani stated that he fully supported the suggestion of the Galindian government to investigate the claims made against the Empire of Sikandara by the communist regime in Solis. The Chancellor reiterated that Sikandara was not involved in any dirty deals with communists and the sinking of a vessel in the Long Sea was not an operation carried out by the Imperial Navy. The Chancellor continued on to say that he believed that an impartial investigation would clarify the situation and would show to the world that Sikandara is a nation which respects human rights and international law.

Later in the day, while speaking in the Parliament, the Grand Councillor for Diplomatic Affairs tabled a resolution in the house in favour of the international investigation. Though non-binding, the resolution was passed unanimously by the Imperial Parliament.

At present, no representative of the Aurarine government has responded to the Galindian proposal and delay on the end of Solis has seen many raise their eyebrows at the conduct of the communist state in Gallia, which is first issued the allegations against Sikandara earlier last week in an internationally broadcast radio speech by the country's leader. The Grand Councillor of Diplomatic Affairs also informed the Parliament that all members of the Sikandari diplomatic mission had safely arrived home the previous evening and all staffers of the Aurarine embassy in Sikandara had also left the Empire, following their expulsion.

IN OTHER NEWS
UNIVERSITY OF SHAHDARA TO HOST EDESSINE CONSUL AS OFFICIAL GUEST AT SEMINAR
OIL STOCKS UNSTEADY FOLLOWING TENSIONS BETWEEN AURARIA AND SIKANDARA
GOVT ISSUES LOAN FOR YUJIN MILITARY AND GOVERNMENT
BURGUNDIAN OFFENSIVE AGAINST COMMUNISTS INTENSIFIES, SIKANDARI OBSERVERS PRESENT

 

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TRAGEDY IN THE LONG SEA!
Three Sikandari ships sink 250km from Eiffelland, 190 on-board confirmed dead

TRIER| KINGDOM OF EIFFELLAND

Yesterday, three vessels from Sikandara sank in the waters off Eiffelland. The three ships, SMF Dildar, SMF Charhun, and SMF Rehbar, were on their way to the Burgundian colony of the Green Peninsula in southern Himyar with humanitarian aid for the displaced civilians. The owner of the three ships, CCT Transport, raised alarm at their non-responsive radio presence, which resulted in the Eiffellander Navy confirming that the three ships had indeed sunk in the Long Sea in international waters. Earlier this morning, the Embassy of Sikandara in Trier has confirmed, what was feared the most here in Sikandara that, all individuals on-board were dead. The remains of these individuals will be brought back home onboard Imperial Air Force transport planes by tomorrow.

The Emperor has declared a three day period of mourning across the country and the Chancellor has announced that an emergency session of the Cabinet will deliberate on a new policy to ensure that Sikandari mercantile vessels will remain safe. The Chancellor, while speaking to reporters said, "I am heartbroken today. It was because of my pledge to Chagny that these brave men and women were on their way to the Green Peninsula. My thoughts are with the families of these noble martyrs." The Chief Herald of the Imperial Court, further, announced that His Majesty would posthumously confer the Nishan-e-Tawwus (Order of the Peacock) First Class to the victims of the tragedy on the ceremony of Martyr's Day, later in the summer. The award is one of the highest in the imperial system of honours given to civilians.

IN OTHER NEWS
ANTI-COMMUNIST RALLY IN AKBARIYEH HELD TODAY, 85,000 IN ATTENDANCE
HM THE EMPRESS LAUNCHES NEW BATTLESHIP IN SHERAVAN
BOURGOGNE SENDS TASKFORCE TO LONG SEA
OIL PRICES CREEP HIGHER AS UNPREDICTABILITY RETURNS TO MARKET

 

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SENATVS POPVLVSQVE TIBVRANVS
RES PVBLICA TIBVRANA - MINISTERIVM DE RERVM EXTERNARVM
MMVIII MAIVS MMXV - PVBLICA CONSTITVTIONIS

The Senate and the People of Tibur are most concerned at the increasing tensions in the Long Sea. This destruction of civilian ships serves as a confirmation to our concern that the explosive situation in the Long Sea would greatly harm shipments of oil and other important resources and products, both from Sikandara and other nations. We would like to offer our most sincere condolences to the families of the dead Sikandari seamen and seawomen. The flag of the Embassy and Consulates of the Senate and the People of Tibur in the Empire of Sikandara will fly at half a mast for the duration of the three day period of mourning. We are willing to offer any necessary assistance to help she light into this tragic event and we hope that those responsible for this dispicable act are caught and brought to justice.

Due to the security hazard that has appeared in the Long Sea in the recent days, the vessels of the Coast Guard of the Senate and the People of Tibur shall patrol our territorial waters and exclusive economic zone as well as protect any ships within them. An emergency response centre has alaso been set up for the safety of the ships, while we invite all nations, ragrdless of political system and view of the current crisis to join us in this attempt to protect shipping in the Long Sea. Ave Imperator!

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CONFUSION AS CONFLICTING STORIES EMERGE FOR LONG SEA TURMOIL
Initial investigations from International Commission on the Long Sea leave international community unimpressed.

SHAHDARA || EMPIRE OF SIKANDARA

The Affiliated Press - a reputable international newspaper - has published a story sourced from within [MENTION=1209]Auraria[/MENTION] which casts doubts on the official story being peddled by the Aurarian Government. The AP has stated that documents leaked to it revealed that the Aurarine Commissariat for Foreign Affairs was in contact with the vessel which sank on May 25 (known internationally as the Refugee Incident) and that operatives of the Aurarine intelligence agencies were on board the doomed vessel. This revelation blows a whole in the official narrative brought forward by Auraria and further solidifies the Sikandari position. Additionally, according to state media from Auraria, the attack on the Sikandari embassy in Solis was conducted by a radical group within the ruling party of the Solis regime. The Imperial Government has condemned the inability of the Aurarine Government to protect the diplomatic enclave of Solis from radicals within its own ruling elite.

The International Commission for the Long Sea, set up by [MENTION=7]Galindia[/MENTION], which includes [MENTION=1736]Volkova[/MENTION], [MENTION=18]Eiffelland[/MENTION] and [MENTION=1802]Heroquoia[/MENTION], released a report the same day as these explosive claims were published. The International Commission stated that two incidents of May 25 and May 30th were due to the ships capsizing due to storms and being damaged by rocks close to the shore. The Sikandari Government has publicly rebuked the Chair of the ICLS for presenting such an "amateurish and most ridiculous theory" for public dissemination. The Official Spokesman for the Chancellor stated that on the date of the May 25th attack there were no storms or dangerous weather recorded by the Meteorological Department, as shown by the public records of the department.

IN OTHER NEWS
RUMORS FLY THAT SHAHDARA SEEKS RESIGNATION OF MS BACHMAN AS ICLS CHAIR
OIL TANKERS TO BE FITTED WITH DEFENSIVE EQUIPMENT TO PROTECT SIKANDARI EXPORTS FROM COMMUNIST THREAT
HM THE EMPEROR SALUTES [MENTION=26]Bourgogne[/MENTION] EFFORTS AGAINST INSURGENTS IN GREEN PENINSULA
CHANCELLOR INVITES SHIPPING AND OIL INDUSTRY LEADERS TO FEIRUZI PALACE TO DISCUSS LONG SEA SITUATION

 

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Grand Council for Diplomatic Affairs

The Imperial Government categorically states that it is not seeking the resignation of any member of the ICLS.

 

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"OIL TANKERS TO BE FITTED WITH DEFENSIVE EQUIPMENT TO PROTECT SIKANDARI EXPORTS FROM COMMUNIST THREAT"

Commissariate for Foreign Affairs

We warn the Sikandarian government that oil tankers, if armed, effectively cease to be civilian vessels and that Carentania will stop and seize any military vessel, even an armed oil tanker, that enters its waters.

Furthermore, the militarization of civilian trade provides a precedence for diluting the disctinctions between civilian and military shipping and threatens to endanger the neutrality of the seas. The Workers' Republic strongly advises against this move and calls upon the international community to urge Sikandara to abandon this foolish, dangerous and unnecessary plan.

 

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Commissariat for Foreign Affairs

In the interest of keeping trade vessels free and open, the United Communes strongly recommends that the Empire reconsider its decision to arm oil tankers. This is a violation of international law and an unprecedented escalation of current affairs that prompts the People’s Navy to reconsider strategies for ensuring the safety of trade.

Should the Sikandari Empire not reconsider its stance, the United Communes will seize any armed vessel from entering its territorial waters.

 

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Aussenministerium
Trier, Eiffelland

We fully understand that Sikandara wants to secure its oil vessels. However, we think it would be better to do so by not arming the oil vessels themselves but let them be accompanied by military vessels instead. Eiffelland is willing to escort Sikandari oil vessels through the Long Sea if requested.

Rudolph Kögler, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Vice-Chancellor

 

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NEWS HEADLINES

Imperial Parliament condemns Galindian withdrawal from ICLS
Sikandara looks to international partners to create a naval task force to protect maritime trade from Communist renegades
HM The Emperor arrives in Osmaniye to review military parade • Marxism set for defeat in Sikandara!
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Commissariate for Foreign Affairs

With growing concerns the Workers' Republic watches the belligerent and aggressive stance of the Empire of Sikandara. Without adressing international concern about the arming of civilian trade vessels - concerns which were voiced by bourgeoise powers as well - Sikandara is now announcing its intention to create a military task force with the explicit intent of "protecting maritime trade" from Communists - a "protection" that is not needed if Sikandara does not intend to wage imperialist war on the free world.

The news coming from Sikandara have thus raised fears within the Workers' Republic that it is headed for war and that Carentania must prepare its forces to defend itself and its allies from hostile acts. We do hope that we are mistaken and that Sikandara is willing to abolish its aggressive posturing and pursue the route of diplomacy and pragmatism. If, however, it stays its course, Carentania will see itself forced to act accordingly.

We will not wait until Sikandara has gathered its forces. We will not wait until Sikandara has prepared all its assets so that it can strike at a moment that it deems most opportune for its aggression. Let it be known that Carentania is able and willing to stop Sikandari aggression in its tracks.

 

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Außenministerium | Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Free Republic of Längerland is most concerned with the rising emotions and jockeying for power in the Long Sea. Let these international waters remain just that: international. It is crucial for global trade and well being that the free transit of goods and people through the Long Sea remains free and safe. We take this opportunity once again to publicly assert that all naval vessels flying the Längisch flag are neutral and should thus be afforded freedom from harassment while traversing any and all international high seas.

Meanwhile, should any conflicting parties desire to engage in diplomacy regarding this matter, our government humbly offers its neutral mediation services on neutral soil in Längerland. Simply say the word and we will do our part to help reach an amicable and peaceful solution. No one in this region wishes to see a dangerous and risky arms race take place.

 

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Directorial Office of Foreign Affairs

The Directory echoes the sentiments expressed by our colleagues in Lörrach calling for restraint and respect for the international nature of the waters of the Long Sea. Hostilities in the Long Sea - regardless of who may initiative them for whatever reason - have a direct detrimental effect on the lives of millions of human beings economically reliant on the Long Sea and the commerce opportunities it provides.

The Republic knows that the movement calling itself communist is a force that must be stood up against spiritually, morally, economically, and, if need be, militarily, but it does not subscribe to visions that trade communist control of the Long Sea for control by any other power or group of powers. Either scenario brings with itself the real danger of providing a fertile breeding ground for a new round of hostilities, of suffering, of economic destitution.

As such, the Republic calls for the Long Sea to remain international, and for the governments of the world to make a clear commitment to not turning the area into a military staging ground.