Nouvelles des Serenierre

[Serenierre]

Le Journal de Egalite
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17. Avril. 1957

Battle of Treviso rages on
Rev. Guards continue onward assault into former stronghold of Nationalist foes

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RG howitzers fire into enemy positions in Treviso

Treviso| Borovanger | Report by Arnaud C. Thiel

The volunteer forces of the Revolutionary Guards have, aided by their fellow Serazinist comrades at arms, have commenced a massive assault on the [MENTION=2082]Borovanger[/MENTION] National Army's former stronghold Treviso. The assault commenced with a brutal assault by the aerial and artillery components of the Revolutionary Guards' 1st Legion, which knocked out critical enemy facilities such as radio towers and radar stations. The RG troops started their push into the actual limits of the city in the early hours of the morning of the 15th of April. With intense street by street fighting, the troops of the RG have cleared several obstacles set up by an increasingly hopeless defence. While, there is no clear figure, it is accepted generally that the BNA's contingent in Treviso is vastly inferior in numerical terms compared to the RG troops, which is proving to be their weakness in several areas.

Prior to the commencement of hostilities, the RG had issued general directives to civilians in the immediate area of the city to evacuate due to the risk posed by their presence in an impending active combat area. The medics of the RG have been treating some escaping civilians for heat and dehydration related illnesses and several humanitarian aid packages were given to the refugees. The RG has stated that it will make sure that the civilians who are being displaced find safety and assured the populace that measures would be taken to provide homes and facilities to them in the period of their dislocation. The news of the current troop surge through Treviso has been met with approval by the Politburo - the senior most body of authority in the Communist Party - which has stated that the RG will not compromise on its objectives.

The Commissariat of People's Deputies - which functions as the Government of Serenierre - has stated that it calls on the Revolutionary Guards to respect the rights of civilians and to ensure that no illegal actions take place on the battlefield. The CPD has, furthermore, stated that the People's Republic of Serenierre would allocate several hundred thousand Francs for humanitarian aid for the peoples of Saro Province, which has seen the brunt of fighting by the Revolutionary Guards. The CPD has stated that any money that is transferred from the Government in Villesen will be handled administered solely at the discretion of the Chief of the Serenien Liaison Office, operating in Saulot as the de-facto Embassy to the newly established, albeit not fully recognized, Worker's Republic of Borovanger.


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IN OTHER NEWS
Rev. Guards organise a Foreign Legion to allow foreign ideologues to join the Cause!
University of Villesen holds art exhibition, artists across Gallia showcased
Thirty crates of wine gifted to Commander of Bourgogne Border Police, as part of re-approchment
Pelasgian Trial: High Court hears appeal, requests for clemency made, Court to reserve judgement soon.

 

[Rheinbund]

Aussenministerium
Trier, Eiffelland

We wiil follow the trial against the Pelasgian journalists with interest. As stated before, the only acceptable outcome of this situation is the unconditional release of the journalists, in good health. We still consider it preposterous to label these journalists as spies, and still consider it a violation of human rights that this trial even started. The only acceptable outcome of this trial is acquittal, and this acquittal should take place very soon. Measures from our side are in preparation.

Rudolph Kögler, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Vice-Chancellor

 

[Serenierre]

MORE REVOLUTIONARY GUARDS FOR BOROVANGER
FULL DEPLOYMENT OF REV GUARDS ORDERED BY POLITBURO

The Communist Party of Serenierre has decided at a meeting held on the 14th of April, 1957 to enhance the scope of the presence of the Revolutionary Guards in Borovanger. The Headquarters of the Revolutionary Guards have stated that the organisation is ready to deploy all of its available men to the fight in Borovanger and shall do so at the earliest. The Revolutionary Guards already has two legionary forces active against hostile enemies of the Revolution and is expected to vastly enhance the presence in terms of support for the Red League as it faces the combined threats of Fascism, Nationalism, and Prometheist State Capitalism.

The Revolutionary Guards remain open and welcoming to volunteers from across the nation. The Party has furthermore announced several rewards for those eligible to enlist with the Revolutionary Guards within the next three months. Over the period of the involvement in Borovanger, the ranks of the Revolutionary Guards have swollen as committed Serazinists have joined the fight against the foes of the Revolution in Borovanger. The leadership of the Revolutionary Guards has announced that it shall fight with alongside each and every Red Leaguesman as a true brother and till the very bitter end.

IN OTHER NEWS
Embargo placed on Eiffelland
Military placed on full alert
Govt. issues statement calling for neutrality of international waters to be respected
Comrade Serazin sends gift to Comrade Maqueda of the Worker's Republic of [MENTION=2082]Borovanger[/MENTION]

Bulletin issued by Directorate for Propaganda, Communist Party HQ
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[Rheinbund]

Aussenministerium
Trier, Eiffelland

As far as we know, we do respect the neutrality of international waters. Our carrier fleet in the Thaumantic Ocean is solely on a humanitary mission, apart from the fact that it cannot conduct an invasion anyway; it is too small for that, and it doesn't contain any landing ships.

 

[Pelasgia]

Pelasgian Empire
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Public Statement

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19th of April, 1957
To whom it may concern.

We do feel a need to remind Serenierre that international waters can be used by any country in pursuit of any peaceful enterprise at any time, especially when it comes to a mission of humanitarian character during a bloody conflict, such as the Civil War which is currently taking place in Borovanger. One would wonder why Serenierre is so preoccupied with ensuring that foreign powers do not intervene in the affairs of another country, when Serenierre itself is intervening directly in the internal affairs of the nation in question.

Signed and Sealed,

Ikaros Dragases

Minister of Foreign Affairs
Pelasgian Empire

ΕΝ ΤΟΥΤΩΙ ΝΙΚΑ
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[Serenierre]

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21. Avril. 1957

Pelasgian Trial: Appeals dismissed by High Court!
High Court upholds conviction of three Pelasgians on charges of espionage

Villesen| République Populaire de Sereniérre

The High Court has dismissed the appeals made by the advocates of the Pelasgian citizens arrested and duly convicted on charges of espionage. The High Court has stated in its judgement that the evidence of illegal activity by the three accused was irrefutable and demonstrated clearly that while engaged in their work as journalists in the AP Villesen Bureau, they were intimately involved with efforts to transfer financial assets to anti-state agents in the Province of Arierre-Nord and there was a direct link between them and the assassination of Chief Secretary Gagnon of Arierre, who was killed earlier in the year by the Burgo-nationalist insurgents who have been terrorising the province over the past few years. Additionally, the three individuals have been photographed interacting with and dropping packets which were later picked by known members of banned organisations. In addition to that, there are official testimonies by members of the banned organisations who, upon arrest, identified the three Pelasgians by name and face as being their contacts for financial matters.

The High Court has stated that defendants were free to appeal to the Supreme Adjudication Council - the court of last resort - although in its opinion, the defendants' were not in a position to adequately defend their case due to the nature of the evidence collected against them. Under the laws of the People's Republic, an agent caught and tried under the Espionage Directive shall be punished by death sentence - unless specifically pardoned by the Generalissimo.

The evidence, due to its highly sensitive nature, was shared with the Ambassadors of [MENTION=254]Telora[/MENTION], [MENTION=414]Nichtstein[/MENTION], and [MENTION=665]Gouw Marken[/MENTION] to ensure that they could vouch for the correctness of the procedures used in the evidence gathering and to vouch for the legal system of the country in this matter. The Government has made sure that foreign observers have witnessed the proceedings to ensure that no one can doubt the effectiveness and veracity of the claims that the legal system in Serenierre is independent and just.

Some legal analysts we have spoken to on this matter have said that it is possible that the death sentence may possibly be commuted by the Supreme Adjudication Council but the chances of that occurring are not high. The Commissariat for Internal Security has allowed the three Pelasgians to consult with representatives sent by the Pelasgian Government in relation to the case and to make calls to their families after the decision was handed down by the High Court.

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IN OTHER NEWS
Sanctions imposed against Eiffelland in tit for tat!
25,000 Rev. Guardsmen volunteer for service in Borovanger!
Military tests new tanks
Govt. eager to de-escalate situation with [MENTION=26]Bourgogne[/MENTION], says Elisabeth Martinique

 

[Pelasgia]

Pelasgian Empire
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Public Statement

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21st of April, 1957
To whom it may concern.

The Imperial Government once again demands that unconditional release of the three innocent Pelasgian citizens and rejects the ruling of Serenierre's kangaroo courts based on false and fabricated evidence. Our sanctions and those of our allies shall continue to cripple the Serenierrese economy and diplomatic standing until our just request is met.

Signed and Sealed,

Ikaros Dragases

Minister of Foreign Affairs
Pelasgian Empire

ΕΝ ΤΟΥΤΩΙ ΝΙΚΑ
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[Great Engellex]

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In JOINT COMMITTEE, April 21 1956
a LETTER of ADDRESS by the PARLIAMENTARIANS of the
ENGELLEXIAN REPUBLIC​

In the ENGELLEXIAN REPUBLIC PARLEMENT ASSEMBLED the FOREIGN AFFAIRS JOINT COMMITTEE,

I, Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Joint Committee of the Engellexian Republic Parlement, have the dignity to inform the Central Executive Committee of the Commissariat of People's Deputies, that they are instructed by the Engellexian Republic Parlement on the advice of his Mightiness the Lord-Protector-to-be to propose to the Council of the Republic an establishment of negotiation relative to the objects of the Borovangian Civil War, the navigation of the Thaumantic, and the persecution of foreign journalists within Serenierre, with a view to a more satisfactory result than is found in the present course of proceeding adopted by the People's Republic of Serenierre.

The Engellexian Republic Parlement is persuaded that Central Executive Committee will see in this measure, an unquestionable proof of the sincere desire of the Lord-Protector-to-be to place the disturbed relations of the Engellexian Republic and Serenierre beyond the reach of those misunderstandings and escalations which either the absence or the inadequacy of precise arrangements on the subjects mentioned of the greatest delicacy and importance might from this time now occasion.

It is under the influence of this solicitude, that the Lord-Protector-to-be has charged the Foreign Affairs Joint Committee to express to the Central Executive Committee, his unfeigned regret that the objects above-mentioned does not appear to him to be such appropriately regarded in thought and conduct as he can approve, and at the same time to declare his entire confidence that the human sentiment for preservation which does animate the Central Executive Committee, corresponding with that which does also to the Council of the Republic, cannot fail to lead, without delay or difficulty, to such an issue of the negotiation which is now proposed, as shall be suited in all respects, to the rights and interests of all free and civilised nations, and therefore calculated to usher in a return to peace, stability, and prosperity which so happily prevailed in Gallia-Germania prior to the expeditions of Serenierre, undertaken so very recently.

signed on Order and on Behalf of the Foreign Affairs Joint Committee,

Lord Benjamin Boxer,
Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Joint Committee

 

[Rheinbund]

Aussenministerium
Trier, Eiffelland

We just called our complete consular staff back from Villesen for consultations. We also issue the most severe travel warning we can issue for Eiffellandian citizens to Serenierre. All Eiffellandian citizens in Serenierre are urged to leave the country immediately in whichever way, no matter how pressing the reason for them to stay is.

We don't recognise the verdict in this show-trial. The trial itself may look sound given the "evidence" that was presented to the judges, but that "evidence" is nothing but a collection of fabricated facts, full-blown concoctions and forcefully obtained confessions. At best, these judges allowed themselves to be abused by a fraudulous public prosecutor with an even more fraudulous team of criminal investigators behind him.

Our sanctions remain in effect until the three journalists are released and allowed to leave the country. This also means that they will remain in effect indefinitely, should the Government of Serenierre indeed decide to execute these three journalists.

Rudolph Kögler, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Vice-Chancellor

 

[Serenierre]

Radio Serenierre || News headlines from across the nation

Military placed on highest alert level as Eiffellander threat becomes clear
Comrade Serazin supports Pan-Gallian approach to Borovanger Peace
Sanctions placed on Nichstein
Anti-Fascism Rally held in Monserans

 

[Rheinbund]

Aussenministerium
Trier, Eiffelland

We don't understand why an air defence missile that cannot even reach Serenierre when fired from Eiffelland is a threat to Serenierre, but we ourselves see no alternative to raising our alert levels as well. This means that for the Navy and the Air Force the alert levels will be raised from Alarmstufe 0 to Alarmstufe 1.

Rudolph Kögler, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Vice-Chancellor

 

[Pelasgia]

Pelasgian Empire
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Public Statement

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24th of April, 1957
To whom it may concern.

Only an aggressor need be worried about a defensive system that is far beyond their borders and has no capacity of reaching them. We urge all parties to remain calm and level-headed, and we will monitor the situation closely to avoid any further escalation.

Signed and Sealed,

Ikaros Dragases

Minister of Foreign Affairs
Pelasgian Empire

ΕΝ ΤΟΥΤΩΙ ΝΙΚΑ
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[Kadikistani Union]

People's Commissariat for External Affairs

"It is the official opinion of the Kadikistani State and the Kadikistani Communist Workers' Party that the Western and Southern nations should, and indeed have no other choice, than to accept the results of the Serenierrese judicial system. The Serenierrese authorities have done everything within their power to allow for full transparency with international observers from capitalists states even being invited to oversee the proceedings. If they have either neglected to do so or otherwise not succeed in properly documenting and analysing the judicial process of the People's Republic, then the failure to do so effectively is completely and indisputably on their end. Thus the independent Serenierre judicial system can't be blamed for the incompetence of external observers and functionaries.

That being said we once again urge all parties involved to remain calm and tempered during the next few weeks which will undoubtedly be crucial in deciding the faith of millions of Gallians and Germanians. Only a calm and rational approach can defuse the bomb that lies over these continents."

Signed,
_X_
Col. Dimitri Leninov
People's Commissar for External Affairs
Democratic Republic of Kadikistan

 

[Pelasgia]

Pelasgian Empire
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Public Statement

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26th of April, 1957
To whom it may concern.

As of yet, the only international monitors to make their position known on the issue are those of the Grand Duchy of Nichtstein and they have clearly blasted Serenierre's faulty procedures. Pelasgia will never merely "accept" the murder of three of its citizens to serve as scapegoats for Serenierre to intimidate free press across the world. To blame the observers and analysts for making their expert opinions known is laughable; any failure is clearly on the part of the judicial system of Villesen. Unless, of course, Villesen only accepts the opinions of the observers it invited when they suit its interests. We most certainly do have a choice: a choice to retain our sanctions on Serenierre until it satisfies our reasonable demands of withdrawing its own sanctions and releasing our citizens to our own territory.

Our wish for peace and diplomacy to reign does not conflict with our position on Serenierre's most abnormal and inhumane conduct in this affair. Through the very beginning we have sought the path of diplomacy and peace; it is Serenierre that severed all ties as response to a mere set of relatively mild sanctions (considering what has transpired) and a few protestations; it is Serenierre that has now placed its military on high alert for no apparent reason other than to scare the three Long Sea nations with whom it has to chosen to sever its relations. We remain ready to return to the table of diplomatic discourse whenever Serenierre is ready to do so too. Until then, the countries of the Communist bloc should look to their own faults instead of pointing fingers at those whose citizens are about to be illegally executed (a practice which, in and of itself, we find barbaric and worthy of condemnation).

The Empire does not wish to see the situation escalate into a needless war. For this reason, we shall not give into Villesen's empty posturing and we shall not mobilise any forces beyond their current, normal patrols and readiness to protect international shipping in the Long Sea.

Signed and Sealed,

Ikaros Dragases

Minister of Foreign Affairs
Pelasgian Empire

ΕΝ ΤΟΥΤΩΙ ΝΙΚΑ
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[Gouw Marken]

"The evidence, due to its highly sensitive nature, was shared with the Ambassadors of [MENTION=254]Telora[/MENTION], [MENTION=414]Nichtstein[/MENTION], and [MENTION=665]Gouw Marken[/MENTION] to ensure that they could vouch for the correctness of the procedures used in the evidence gathering and to vouch for the legal system of the country in this matter. The Government has made sure that foreign observers have witnessed the proceedings to ensure that no one can doubt the effectiveness and veracity of the claims that the legal system in Serenierre is independent and just."

Our ambassador in Serenierre is not a specialist in Serenierre law, but we are sure all procedures in this matter are followed according to Serenierre law. Our ambassador assured us the matter is in into the hands of the Serenierre juridical system , and not the political class. The prisoners seemed in good health.
Gouw Marken renews its efforts to mediate in this matter and offers again to inprison the journalists in a Markense facility and to assist Serenierre; a trial can be held in Markstad in the Serenierre embassy without any interfearance of Gouw Marken authorities.
Zeereerwaarde Heer Hugo van der Taelebosch, griffier van de Prins-bisschop (secretary of the Prince-Bishop)

 

[Rheinbund]

Aussenministerium
Trier, Eiffelland

The problem is not that the Serenien laws were not followed. The problem is that the Serenien laws were followed in such a way that evidence pointing into the wrong direction was presented to the judges. That is the place where things went wrong, and that is also the place where the political class stepped in. That is the reason why this trial was a show-trial; nothing less, nothing more. We will not accept this verdict and continue to demand the immediate release in good health of the three Pelasgian journalists. As long as this demand is not met, we will not consider lifting our sanctions.

Rudolph Kögler, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Vice-Chancellor

 

[Remuria]

Grand Duchy of Nichtstein
Foreign Affairs Department

The fact that something is legal within the borders of one country does not mean that the Grand Duchy of Nichtstein has to accept it as either fair or just. Domestic violence and marital rape are legal in different countries, yet the Grand Duchy considers these illegal and will continue to do so.

The fact that proper procedure is followed does not mean this procedure is either fair or just in the eyes of the Grand Duchy of Nichtstein.

Yet again, it is up to the People's Republic of Serenierre to prove to the international community that it is a responsible actor on the international arena. We call on the People's Republic to start considering the fact that there are other countries in the world in the immediate vicinity of Serenierre with whom Serenierre should build good neighbourly relations, rather than try and seek out any single option on how to provoke those countries.

 

[Serenierre]

Radio Serenierre || News headlines from across the nation

Confidence building measures are essential in Gallian matters, says Generalissimo Serazin
Military to be placed on high alert as tensions rise across globe
Humanitarian aid ships head out to Borovanger
Govt. criticises Geotrian support for Borovanger Fascists

 

[Serenierre]

Radio Sereniérre || News headlines from across the nation

Politburo backs greater opportunities for foreign investment in State Corporations
Revolutionary Guards fight valiantly in Borovanger
Peace returns to world after diplomatic efforts prevail in Novo Srjba matter
Mme. Elisabeth Martinique calls on Pelasgian Government to resolve diplomatic issues

 

[Serenierre]

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23. June. 1957

War declared on Prometheist Scum!
24 hour ultimatum given to ALL allies of People's Commonwealth to back off of Gallia

Villesen| Serenierre

The First Comrade has declared war on the Prometheist rogue regime of the People's Commonwealth of Borovanger. It was announced that the 5th Shock Army has commenced operations against the forward positions of the Prometheist frontier. The First Comrade has announced that the People's Republic had been in contact with the Governments of Engellex and Bourgogne in an effort to resolve the situation in Borovanger. He assured that nation that the Motherland was safe and that there was no threat of a greater pan-Gallian conflict. He stated that the Military will engage any and all allies of the Prometheist regime if they did not withdraw within 24 hours from the battlefield. The threat rings heavy for the fascist royalist scum of Duke Ortega and for his Slavic backers in the corrupt, broken state of Geotri.

The Politburo has stated that the People's Republic shall now officially recognize the Confederation of Borovanger, with its capital in Saulot and its interim government headed by Minister Munez as the true and sole representative of the Borovangerese people. It was said that the Confederation shall be against the principles of fascism, prometheism, and other extreme political ideologies and shall strive to restore peace in Gallia's long suffering heart. The great efforts of Mme. Elisabeth Martinique at bridging the diplomatic gaps between the great powers of Gallia and at bringing the other powers at a consensus shall be long remembered as a diplomatic triumph in the great history of this ancient region.

In Populi, Seditio!!!

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IN OTHER NEWS
Glory to the Gallian efforts to restore peace in Borovanger!!!
Politburo sends congratulations and greetings to leadership of Dulwich and Chagny
Military proceeds into battle with banners of Gallia flying high
Pelasgian Spies to be deported in 2 weeks following completion of sentence
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