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OPINION
The Bear of the North
For many decades, a Bear slept in the north. She lay dormant for years after expending significant energy consolidating her territory. She lay dormant for many years after vicious battles with the white whales of the Thuamantic Ocean. She lay dormant, hibernating, building strength, waiting for the right opportunity to emerge from her slumber.
Last year, the Bear awoke. In a vicious fashion, the Bear tore across Gallia, ripping flesh from the skin. Anyone who faced Her stood no chance. She was too strong. After years of sleep, She was primed for conflict; primed to claim what She felt was Her’s; primed to assert dominance over the lesser animals of the forest. She took no mercy.
Hundreds of thousands, if not millions, fled the Bear’s advance, contributing to chaos and turmoil across the southern sub-continent. They had no choice but to run as their property was destroyed and their loved ones were raped and killed. Now, their country sits smoldering under the Bear’s grasp.
Today, the Bear stalks the forest in the north, showing Her ferocious fangs as Her mouth froths at the thought of blood. After years of hibernation, the previous conquest was little more than a Sunday walk in the park. She is stilled primed for attack, and could strike at any moment—the Bear of the north is unpredictable.
The threat of the northern Bear is real. The Bear does not take kindly to those who overthrow the Bear’s way of life and seek a different direction. The Bear does not appreciate those who seek to subvert Her influence.
The Republic is on the firing line. The Bear knows Her next target; she knows where she seeks to expand her territory. We must do more to prepare for the eventual attack of the Bear—it is not a question of if She will attack but rather when. It is up to the Republic to stop the spread of the Bear. Every citizen needs to do his part in the preparation and defense of the Republic.
The day of reckoning for the Republic and sub-continent is coming. We must do more.
OPINION
The Bear of the North
For many decades, a Bear slept in the north. She lay dormant for years after expending significant energy consolidating her territory. She lay dormant for many years after vicious battles with the white whales of the Thuamantic Ocean. She lay dormant, hibernating, building strength, waiting for the right opportunity to emerge from her slumber.
Last year, the Bear awoke. In a vicious fashion, the Bear tore across Gallia, ripping flesh from the skin. Anyone who faced Her stood no chance. She was too strong. After years of sleep, She was primed for conflict; primed to claim what She felt was Her’s; primed to assert dominance over the lesser animals of the forest. She took no mercy.
Hundreds of thousands, if not millions, fled the Bear’s advance, contributing to chaos and turmoil across the southern sub-continent. They had no choice but to run as their property was destroyed and their loved ones were raped and killed. Now, their country sits smoldering under the Bear’s grasp.
Today, the Bear stalks the forest in the north, showing Her ferocious fangs as Her mouth froths at the thought of blood. After years of hibernation, the previous conquest was little more than a Sunday walk in the park. She is stilled primed for attack, and could strike at any moment—the Bear of the north is unpredictable.
The threat of the northern Bear is real. The Bear does not take kindly to those who overthrow the Bear’s way of life and seek a different direction. The Bear does not appreciate those who seek to subvert Her influence.
The Republic is on the firing line. The Bear knows Her next target; she knows where she seeks to expand her territory. We must do more to prepare for the eventual attack of the Bear—it is not a question of if She will attack but rather when. It is up to the Republic to stop the spread of the Bear. Every citizen needs to do his part in the preparation and defense of the Republic.
The day of reckoning for the Republic and sub-continent is coming. We must do more.
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The Imperium is also keen to examine and explore the future bilateral juncture between our two states and we are desirous of arranging a suitable rendezvous in order that this can be fulfilled. The offer to attend Christiansborg for talks is open though we are equally pleased to visit the Republic if suitable.
UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE KING
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HR. HENRIK JOACHIM WESTERVELD
FOREIGN MINISTER OF THE GREAT DANISH IMPERIUM
The Federation
Established Nation
DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
UNITED REPUBLIC OF SYLVANIA
UNITED REPUBLIC OF SYLVANIA
Last year when hundreds of thousands of souls were extinguished from the globe and a entire nation of people where subjugated, many Sylvanians wept silently as four nations, who many of our fathers and mothers immigrated from burned. Yet those of us Sylvanians who can claim a heritage to Montelimar cried out in anger as was slowly and violently absorbed into the Engellexic Empire. We were tied down by the very policy of non-aggression that has kept our republic free and at peace for one hundred years while the homelands of our forefathers waged wars against each other. The pain was indeed great, but I think that the pain we experienced was nowhere near the pain the people of the Ardennes felt. Indeed, at this very moment the threat continues persist not only to those we share heritage and language with, but to Republicanism itself. The imperial monarchs continue to violently expand their empires at the expense of their people and look at free republics of Europe as a stain on the face of this planet.
As Director of Foreign Affairs I have been granted to extend an open invitation to the leaders of the Ardennes Republic to meet in Charleroi and speak on the topic of how Sylvania can help ensure that in the next chaotic storm of war the people of the Ardennes can stand in defense of their nation and live to see the blue skies of peace once again. We would also invite a closer bond between our two nations, not only in our chosen form of government, but through trade and culture as well. Please consider our invitation, we shall excitedly await your response.
Autumn Viklund,
Director of Foreign Affairs
United Republic of Sylvania.
Office of the President
The Office of the President would like to formally accept the invitation to Christiansborg to discuss continental relations. We hope that a meeting can be arranged soon.
Office of the President
The Office of the Republic would like to formally accept to visit Sylvania. However, the President will not be able to attend. We would be happy to send a representative for the Republic. We hope that a meeting can be arranged soon.
Great Engellex
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An Extension of The Queen-Empress' Statement in Council.
DULWICH, MONDAY, 24th SEPTEMBER 1952
TO THE PRESIDENT, PARLIAMENTARIANS, AND COMMONERS OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARDENNES
I am instructed to EXPRESS on behalf of her Imperial and Royal Engellexic Majesty;
I am instructed to EXPRESS on behalf of her Imperial and Royal Engellexic Majesty;
Finding that it would be impossible in any way to carry on the present suspicions without giving cause for the greatest tensions between the Empire and Ardennes, I do see it as a necessary endeavour of Aldwych d’Evercy House to improve upon our diplomatic turmoil. Any difference, therefore, that might exist as to this point is, as her Majesty’s Ministers have said before, as to bygones only, and like many within the imperial metropolis I could not believe that between two nations bound together by more-so ties than few, blood and interest, and which had so long maintained amicable relations, such a question was not capable of an amicable solution.
With the judgements and tact of her Majesty’s Imperial Cabinet during the Great Continental War, the government of the Republic of Ardennes had very little reason, if any, to not be satisfied. It is difficult to suppose that the republic cannot be convinced that the Empire never had any intention of infringing, nor ever had even unintentionally and unwittingly infringed, upon the sovereignty and liberties of the republic, and if there was a cause for complaint or a belief of such infringement it was entirely without the knowledge or concurrence of Aldwych d’Evercy House, and entirely against the intention or wish of her Majesty the Queen-Empress and her Majesty’s Imperial Cabinet. Under these circumstances, therefore, I hope and believe that the question of Engello-Ardennes relations would be speedily brought to a satisfactory solution. At the same time I do not consider that that object would be promoted by making allusions to the subject in any grand speeches, in either capital, and thus prematurely inviting public discussion upon it.
There was an additional topic, in relation to this subject, to which, however, I thought it necessary to advert. Several governments maintain positions on the Great Continental War that allude to a gross misconception that Great Engellex had personal objects to serve in Preuti-Borussia, and was influenced to participate in the continental war solely for national interest. If the opinion obtained in Ardennes, or in any other disagreeable capital of Europe, that Great Engellex desired to carry on and expand the conflicts in Preuti-Borussia for the purpose of promoting Engellexic interests, I now give to it the most unqualified contradiction. In entering upon the continental war her Majesty’s Imperial Cabinet had in view only the general interests of Preuti-Borussia, and in support of these interests she was prepared to continue it if the aggressions of the European Defence Federation had not been tamed with a conclusion of peace. I need not scarcely add that her Majesty’s Imperial Cabinet, fully relying on the support of the Imperial Parliament and of the Crown Subjects of the Empire, was indeed prepared, if necessary, for the continuance of the war with even greater means than hitherto. At the same time the Empire had never at any moment been disinclined to listen to proposals of peace, in actuality, the Empire had been all along most anxious to bring the struggle to an honourable and satisfactory conclusion. Despite the consideration that it certainly was not for Great Engellex to make overtures to the European Defence Federation for that purpose, her Majesty the Queen-Empress commanded the Imperial Cabinet to exercise the wisdom of the Engellexic diplomatic services, of Aldwych d’Evercy House, and repeatedly submitted proposals for peace.
It is without reason that Great Engellex should bear the full hostility of the Republic of Ardennes opposition to the Great Continental War, and therefore I believe it prudent and good policy to endeavour to conclude such a practice and advance together, the Empire and Ardennes, toward continental stability and prosperity.
His Grace, the DUKE of NONSUCH,
By the Grace of GOD, of the EMPIRE of GREAT ENGELLEX, CHARLOTTE, the QUEEN-EMPRESS,
through the FIRST of LORD of ALDWYCH D'EVERCY
Office of the President
The Office of the President would like to highlight that the above statements are mearly those of an editorial page of a newspaper, not the official position of the Republic of Ardennes. President Jean Lebrun-Millerand has personally rejected the position of Le Republique as that of his government. Surely the Empire of Great Engellex would not fault a government for the free expression of it's press?
That being said, the Office of the President would like to fully embrace the statement made by the Duke of Nonsuch. President Lebrun-Millerand has made it clear that he seeks nothing more then peace and prosperity on the sub-continent and looks toward Great Engellex as an eager partner in that endeavor. The Republic of Ardennes desires to increase cooperation across our borders as a way of promoting said stability, and we hope that this feeling remains mutual.
Le Republique
NATION
Outlook for Refugees Bleak
As winter quickly approaches, millions of Montelimar refugees are without adequate food or shelter, according to an advocacy group. The group, Montelimarans for Justice, released a report Tuesday that described tough conditions in refugee camps across the country and the poor future outlook as the cooler months come into season.
"The outlook for the numerous Montelimaran refugees in camps around Ardennes is incredibly bleak," the report said. "Without sufficient accommodations, young children and the elderly are expected to be hardest hit. We need more help."
In an interview with Le Republique, Andre Ferry, the head of Montelimarans for Justice and a refugee himself, said that the refugees are doing all they can to make due, but simply don't have enough resources for the tough winter months ahead.
"Last winter, we did our best to get by," Ferry said. "But we used so many supplies and our stocks have not been sufficiently replenished. If our supplies continue to run low, I fear for the worst. It could be a human catastrophe of a scale Europe has not seen. We hope that this can be avoided."
Several million Montelimarans fled to Ardennes after the Engellex invasion last year. An unofficial estimate from the government says around 2.3 million Montelimarans currently reside in refugee camps in various locations around Ardennes. The largest camp is in the capital, Charleville, and is estimated to have upwards of half a million residents.
Since the start of the conflict, the government of President Jean Lebrun-Millerland has struggled to cope with the significant influx of refugees. Coordination across several government agencies has been severely lacking, especially as tension started to build between the communities.
Requests for comment from the President's Office were declined, saying that President Millerland is working extremely hard to ensure the humane treatment of the refugees.
Ferry acknowledged the lackluster response from the Ardennes central government, but was diplomatic in his criticism.
"We do not care who's fault it is," he said. "We just want to make sure we can survive the winter."
NATION
Outlook for Refugees Bleak
As winter quickly approaches, millions of Montelimar refugees are without adequate food or shelter, according to an advocacy group. The group, Montelimarans for Justice, released a report Tuesday that described tough conditions in refugee camps across the country and the poor future outlook as the cooler months come into season.
"The outlook for the numerous Montelimaran refugees in camps around Ardennes is incredibly bleak," the report said. "Without sufficient accommodations, young children and the elderly are expected to be hardest hit. We need more help."
In an interview with Le Republique, Andre Ferry, the head of Montelimarans for Justice and a refugee himself, said that the refugees are doing all they can to make due, but simply don't have enough resources for the tough winter months ahead.
"Last winter, we did our best to get by," Ferry said. "But we used so many supplies and our stocks have not been sufficiently replenished. If our supplies continue to run low, I fear for the worst. It could be a human catastrophe of a scale Europe has not seen. We hope that this can be avoided."
Several million Montelimarans fled to Ardennes after the Engellex invasion last year. An unofficial estimate from the government says around 2.3 million Montelimarans currently reside in refugee camps in various locations around Ardennes. The largest camp is in the capital, Charleville, and is estimated to have upwards of half a million residents.
Since the start of the conflict, the government of President Jean Lebrun-Millerland has struggled to cope with the significant influx of refugees. Coordination across several government agencies has been severely lacking, especially as tension started to build between the communities.
Requests for comment from the President's Office were declined, saying that President Millerland is working extremely hard to ensure the humane treatment of the refugees.
Ferry acknowledged the lackluster response from the Ardennes central government, but was diplomatic in his criticism.
"We do not care who's fault it is," he said. "We just want to make sure we can survive the winter."
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VESPER, THURSDAY, 26th SEPTEMBER 1952
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VESPER, THURSDAY, 26th SEPTEMBER 1952
THE Friendly Confines offer up the traditional roost of our common friends in Great Engellex, Montelimar, and now Ardennes: the Grand Covenant of Cantignia. Snow Birds both rich and poor have sheltered here within these Implaric Confines for generations, and this one should be no different, especially when a cold desolate relief is all that welcomes them in Republican territories.
Provinces such as Madeline and the Pledge Territory shall not be lacking in space and friendly welcome in these upcoming winter months, for when the Higher Kingdoms and Republics are buried in snow, the Empire Down Under persists as a paradise for all friendly men, women, and children who are willing to make the journey.
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Le Republique
What's News-
! Foreign Affairs and Defense officials concerned, "monitoring" situation in the north.
! Health officials note an uptick in hospital visits as colder weather brings new boughts of sickness.
! Small contingent of factory workers conducts one-day strike to protest subpar working conditions, low pay.
What's News-
! Foreign Affairs and Defense officials concerned, "monitoring" situation in the north.
! Health officials note an uptick in hospital visits as colder weather brings new boughts of sickness.
! Small contingent of factory workers conducts one-day strike to protest subpar working conditions, low pay.
Le Republique
NATION
President Calls on Engellex to Take Lead Role in Peace
President Jean Lebrun-Millerand called upon Great Engellex to take a lead role in pursuing peace as the Northern Conflict escalates. The request came during a speech to Parliament yesterday.
"Great Engellex and the Imperial Cabinet have stated their desire to seek peace and prosperity on the Gallian continent," President Millerand said. "The Northern Conflict presents the Engellex Empire with an opportunity to prove their worth and stand by their diplomatic rhetoric. They should do all they can to ensure that peace, no conflict, reigns."
President Millerand was speaking of the conflict breaking out between Danmark, Miroslavl and other states in the north.
The Great Engellex cabinet had recently expressed their desire to seek cooperation in Europe directly to his government, President Millerand said. "It is convenient that they have an opportunity so soon after their statements to prove that they mean what they say," the president continued.
Observers note that diplomatic tensions between President Millerand's government and Great Engellex are at a heightened state following the Empire's invasion of Montelimar last year and the subsequent influx of millions of refugees into Ardennes. President Millerand said that the relations between the two states would improve "favorably" if Engellex pushed for peace in the conflict.
The president also used the opportunity to condemn the conflict, reinforcing Ardennes neutrality at this time. Non-essential diplomatic staff have been withdrawn for their safety.
NATION
President Calls on Engellex to Take Lead Role in Peace
President Jean Lebrun-Millerand called upon Great Engellex to take a lead role in pursuing peace as the Northern Conflict escalates. The request came during a speech to Parliament yesterday.
"Great Engellex and the Imperial Cabinet have stated their desire to seek peace and prosperity on the Gallian continent," President Millerand said. "The Northern Conflict presents the Engellex Empire with an opportunity to prove their worth and stand by their diplomatic rhetoric. They should do all they can to ensure that peace, no conflict, reigns."
President Millerand was speaking of the conflict breaking out between Danmark, Miroslavl and other states in the north.
The Great Engellex cabinet had recently expressed their desire to seek cooperation in Europe directly to his government, President Millerand said. "It is convenient that they have an opportunity so soon after their statements to prove that they mean what they say," the president continued.
Observers note that diplomatic tensions between President Millerand's government and Great Engellex are at a heightened state following the Empire's invasion of Montelimar last year and the subsequent influx of millions of refugees into Ardennes. President Millerand said that the relations between the two states would improve "favorably" if Engellex pushed for peace in the conflict.
The president also used the opportunity to condemn the conflict, reinforcing Ardennes neutrality at this time. Non-essential diplomatic staff have been withdrawn for their safety.
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Whilst lesser and misguided entities in Europe harp on the familiar and disjointed refrain of self-aggrandised bigotry or follow the ever-popular faddishness of neutrality ~ a woe-begone policy that demonstrates an unwillingness to follow conviction and letting others provide their cover whether due to a lack of initiative or being muscled on by greater powers ~ I can state for one that at the very least my nation follows through in the proper fashion whilst others shirk, including the Ardenne which whilst a monarchy, has done next to nothing in defending its own integrity against those that seek to murder its monarch and those that support the regimes that wish to see this a reality. Neutrality in this regard is the cave to which the weak retreat.
My nation's doors are always open to ideas and cooperation lest what the propagators of the other inclination like to inflict upon the minds and policies of others and any proper examination of my nations policy is a proof in point. I adhere to the conviction that in the end result ' the truth will out'. Once the dust clouds of hubristic antagonism have cleared, this will be made evidently clear and the propaganda of others should be deemed in the proper context.
At a level of cooperation within the Great European Trade Pact, the stance of Ardenne vis-a-vis the Kingdom of Danmark is taken with a great degree of seriousness, though with a degree of circumstantial understanding. Nonetheless, we shall we considering our interactions with the Ardenne and if required placing restrictions of trade upon it.
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HR. HENRIK JOACHIM WESTERVELD
FOREIGN MINISTER OF THE GREAT DANISH IMPERIUM
Office of the President
I am surprised and, frankly, appalled by such the venomous response from the Danish Foreign Minister. To threaten trade sanctions against a regional partner over a simple call to allow peace to have a chance seems overly drastic for even a reactionary state, let alone one that is supposed to be on the leading edge of Europe. The strong response is even more surprising considering that it had little to do with the policies of the Danmark crown. The government of Great Engellex had expressed a desire to myself and my state to be partners in achieving peace and prosperity in Europe. I was merely calling upon them to stick to their word as another bloodly conflict unfolds before us.
Further, it is disappointing, and perhaps a statement on the politics of Europe's out-dated governing philosophies, that despite three wars in the past year, despite so much bloodshed across the European continent already, Europe's monarchies continue to sound the drums of war and march their young men off to their deaths at the slightest breath of aggression. I am not a pacifist by any means, but certainly the last year has wrecked enough destruction on our shared continent? Certainly Europe's leaders are ready for the opportunity for a new age of growth and prosperity that has not been seen in decades? This is what I am advocating; this is what I was calling upon the Engellex Empire to help implement.
To say that by choosing war over peace you are showing conviction is truly misguided. I have seen first hand, as surely the Danish Foreign Minister and his colleagues of the Cabinet have, the destruction that war brings to the people and Ardennes. Neutrality is not retreat - it is the higher road to prosperity. I am guiding my people and my Republic to achieve the best end result, and this cannot be achieved through another war. Clearly, the Danish crown disagrees. But one thing is clear: if Europe's leaders continue to use war as an excuse for "conviction" then we are truly doomed.
/s/ Jean Lebrun-Millerand
President, The Republic of Ardennes
Le Republique
NATION
Governing Lawmaker Concerned by Defense Preparations
Serge de Carne, a member of President Millerand's Rally for the Republic Party, said that "the Republic is woefully underprepared to meet the needs of our security and defense" during a speech before the National Assembly yesterday.
"As war rages to the North and we continue to feel an ever-present security threat, it is wholly disappointing to look at the state of our armed forces," de Carne, a leading backbencher in the Republican Party, said. "With no disrespect to our men serving in uniform--they are doing the best with what they have been given--but the second our territorial integrity is challenged, they will fold like a deck of cards."
"The President has not done nearly enough to ensure that our Republic is protected," de Carne said, before adding that he still had faith in President Millerland to keep Ardennes secure. "We just need to start doing more--right now."
The criticism on defense policy is the first chink in the government's armor. Both the Republican Party Office and the Office of the President were quick to remind the press that this is simply a backbencher stirring up trouble.
"We are committed to doing everything we have to do to protect the Republic of Ardennes from an external threat," a spokesman for President Millerand's government said.
Despite claims that this is an isolated incident, sources inside the Republican Party tell Le Republique that they too are becoming frustrated with the President's lack of action on defense policy.
"He has an excellent opportunity to use the current tensions in Europe to his political advantage," one unnamed source said. "He can use the conflict in the North as cover to build up our military and counter the Engellex threat."
"And he should take the opportunity before its too late," the source said.
NATION
Governing Lawmaker Concerned by Defense Preparations
Serge de Carne, a member of President Millerand's Rally for the Republic Party, said that "the Republic is woefully underprepared to meet the needs of our security and defense" during a speech before the National Assembly yesterday.
"As war rages to the North and we continue to feel an ever-present security threat, it is wholly disappointing to look at the state of our armed forces," de Carne, a leading backbencher in the Republican Party, said. "With no disrespect to our men serving in uniform--they are doing the best with what they have been given--but the second our territorial integrity is challenged, they will fold like a deck of cards."
"The President has not done nearly enough to ensure that our Republic is protected," de Carne said, before adding that he still had faith in President Millerland to keep Ardennes secure. "We just need to start doing more--right now."
The criticism on defense policy is the first chink in the government's armor. Both the Republican Party Office and the Office of the President were quick to remind the press that this is simply a backbencher stirring up trouble.
"We are committed to doing everything we have to do to protect the Republic of Ardennes from an external threat," a spokesman for President Millerand's government said.
Despite claims that this is an isolated incident, sources inside the Republican Party tell Le Republique that they too are becoming frustrated with the President's lack of action on defense policy.
"He has an excellent opportunity to use the current tensions in Europe to his political advantage," one unnamed source said. "He can use the conflict in the North as cover to build up our military and counter the Engellex threat."
"And he should take the opportunity before its too late," the source said.
Le Republique
NATION
Killing Spree Leaves Three Refugees, Many More Injured
A crazed killer left three refugees dead as a result of knife attack during a crazed spree over the weekend in Charlesville.
According to police, the killer, who has yet to be named, attacked over ten people at random during an afternoon market at one of the many refugee camps around the capitol. Three victims died immediately of their wounds, while eight others were taken to the hospital for treatment. Police say onlookers restrained and beat the man before police arrived.
"It is an unfortunate situation and we are doing everything we can to piece together what happened during the attack and possible motive," a police spokesman said.
A source inside the police department said it was likely just a refugee gone mad. "In those conditions, it is not uncommon for a man to go mad," the source said. "Frankly, there isn't much [the police] could have done to prevent it. While it is unfortunate, it is not a high priority."
Andre Ferry, the head of a refugee rights group, said the outbreak of violence was just another example of security lapses in the camp.
"People feel unsafe and are afraid to leave their makeshift homes," Ferry said. "What kind of life is this? We did not ask for this."
Ferry continued to say that the Ardennes government response continued to lack severely. "With more help from the government, we could see our lives improve," he said.
NATION
Killing Spree Leaves Three Refugees, Many More Injured
A crazed killer left three refugees dead as a result of knife attack during a crazed spree over the weekend in Charlesville.
According to police, the killer, who has yet to be named, attacked over ten people at random during an afternoon market at one of the many refugee camps around the capitol. Three victims died immediately of their wounds, while eight others were taken to the hospital for treatment. Police say onlookers restrained and beat the man before police arrived.
"It is an unfortunate situation and we are doing everything we can to piece together what happened during the attack and possible motive," a police spokesman said.
A source inside the police department said it was likely just a refugee gone mad. "In those conditions, it is not uncommon for a man to go mad," the source said. "Frankly, there isn't much [the police] could have done to prevent it. While it is unfortunate, it is not a high priority."
Andre Ferry, the head of a refugee rights group, said the outbreak of violence was just another example of security lapses in the camp.
"People feel unsafe and are afraid to leave their makeshift homes," Ferry said. "What kind of life is this? We did not ask for this."
Ferry continued to say that the Ardennes government response continued to lack severely. "With more help from the government, we could see our lives improve," he said.