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Mar 21 2014, 08:22 PM
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EDITORIAL - IMMIGRATION: SHOULD IT WORRY US? by Guest Writer Robert Romando ~ 5th March 2024 | | Immigration is an important thing to pay attention to in today's world. Between asylum seekers from troubled nations such as Battlion and Thalamore and legal immigrants from across the globe, they pose the possibility to cause significant demographic dilution of majorities in ethnonationalist nations such as the Arrese Imperium. You may wish to cry out against this but think first. Our nation is of course going to be a destination for people across the world. We are rich, prosperous, democratic. All these qualities you enjoy so much, so why should others not covet them as well? Many people fear that immigrants would destroy this life, but if they are coming to the Imperium to experience this life, why would they destroy it?
So taking this point to heart, I ask you; is immigration really a good thing or a bad thing?
I am far from one to jump to conclusions when answering this question, and I certainly don't believe that other ethnic groups aren't able to act with responsibility and lawfulness, as some extremists would try to claim as an excuse to push racist agendas. There is nothing different about other ethnic groups that makes them prone to crime and hate, they are humans the same as us even if they speak another language or believe in a religion other than Kalorism.
However, in saying this, there is always going to be the fact that our nation is built on stating the Arrese people are superior. It is called the Arrese Imperium after all, the name of which suggests we are superior. Immediately this shows we consider ourselves superior, if not overtly than certainly subconsciously.
This is the wrong way to go about things. We are not superior. You can't compare ethnic groups in such a simple way - we are unique, like all ethnic groups are, and none can be compared equally as they are all so different.
It is fine that are like to show this uniqueness off, but we should also know that our version of society is not the best. There is always going to be things we need to learn and for this reason the very best nation is not built on ethnic stagnancy but ethnic growth. The merging of cultures and languages over the ages; if knowledge is power, then the most powerful ethnic group is one that is built from the merger of knowledge of many groups.
"Take the best from everything, and leave the worst to rot" is a famous quote by Sir Arthur Ascot, the 19th century explorer. It sums up my thoughts here very well; the Arrese Imperium should capitalise on its immigration, which has given us one of the fastest growing populations in the world. Being Arrese is not so special it should be the end of natural evolution of culture; it should be the beginning of us becoming a melting pot - a crossing of worlds, gathering the best qualities of all societies.
So, is immigration good for us? Yes and no. It is only good for us if we handle it the right way, if we do it with the intent to see our society grow and change. It is bad for us if we try to keep ourselves the way we are and brainwash immigrants into becoming like us. Only violence and hatred can come out of that path.
Sir Robert Romando, OC is a Professor of Demographic Study for the University of Isonia and last year was a recipient of the Order of the Crystal for his contribution to understanding of demographic patterns and his study of demographic change in Isatia Province. He is additionally Vice Chairman of the Society for Demographic Integration. |
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Mar 21 2014, 08:23 PM
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ALVINO I SHOULD HAVE HIGHER HONOURS, SAYS MDC by Georgia Bax ~ March 10th 2024 | | | ISONIA - Member of the Daoine's Comhairle Julia Sanworth, 4th Representative for Isonia, has today proposed to the Comhairle a petition she wishes to see the Comhairle present to the Regent of the Fayvian. The petition would request Alvino I and his wives Alessia II and Duchess Isaria all be made members of the Most Ancient, Noble and Grand Order of the Fayvians of the Mirovian. The Order is the highest honour in the Imperium, and is awarded for "exemplary services of worldwide significance", which Miss Sanworth argues fits no one better than the royal triad of the Pacium Union.
Presently, Alvino I is the only one of the three with an honor from the Imperium, as a member of the Most Noble Order of Narr, awarded for "services to the state", which in this case refers to his handling of the Ninsk Hostage Crisis in Kalonia where he saved the life of the Count Everberg after the Prime Minister of Ninsk attempted to hold hostage the guests of a dinner with the then Empress of Kalonia.
Alvino, then simply the son of the Speaker of the Ikariun Parliament, was a guest at the dinner and together with a young cadet of the Kalonian Officers Academy, Nina Verota, miraculously managed to save the lives of the guests, including the heir to the throne of Sovreignry (now King William) and his brother Nicholas (Cahan I's father), Prince Lukas - brother of the Emperor of Lanlania - and the Vice President of Sainam.
Following that night, Alvino and the Empress fell in love and as they say, the rest is history.
Miss Sanworth told the Comhairle in reality Alvino's appointment to the Order of Narr was made for the wrong reasons - for saving the life of a man like the Count, an act no one in the Imperium could say was a service to the state. However, she said that for bravery shown that night he should have already been awarded the Order of the Fayvian, saving the world from a bloody war by saving the other dignitaries at the dinner.
Miss Sanwroth continued, saying "His Imperial Majesty's and both his wive's actions since in restoring peace and prosperity to Pacium, democracy to their countries, and acting as an icon showing that friendship between Nekki, Darcsen and Humans is possible are far and away the people most deserving of this honour that I have ever heard of."
The Regent is not legally bound to award honours to people who the Comhairle request receive awards, as the Imperial honours system leaves knighthoods entirely to the discretion of the Fayvian or their regent. However, the royal household has stated they will probably accept the petition - the media release made by the royal family stated "who are we to deny an request from the democratic representatives of our people, when made with a pure heart such as the proposal made by Miss Sanworth." |
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Mar 27 2014, 08:26 PM
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MILITARY TO BE EXPANDED by Andra Danste ~ Issue 7, Edition 1789; 2024 | | | ISONIA - The Minister of Defense has today approved the expanded navy and army budgets proposed by the respective military branches, a move he has hailed as "bettering our capability to defend the motherland and promote her interests." The move comes as the Imperium begins what some are calling an "expansionistic agenda", and which they are worried other states will react to negatively.
The press conference, attended by the Foreign Minister, the Minister of Defence and the Forseti discussed this issue after announcing the budget, with the Forseti ending the conference by saying "no one should be worried by the Imperium's actions. It is simply our nation coming to age and finally beginning it's mission to bring rights to the world. Is this not why the Pacium Union invaded Suomus or Nova Ikaria? It is no different."
The new military expansion will see the military budget go up by 3.1 billion, and involves the construction of one Aircraft Carrier, two new Frigates, and the expanding of the army by five thousand combat personnel. It brings the final budget to 3.71% of GDP, or sixty five billion dollars. The expansion of the armed forces will see the army eclipse the marines as the 2nd largest arm of the military, though they will still sit behind the navy by twelve thousand combat personnel.
The pay for the military expansion, it is understood the government will permanently cut it's 29.9 billion foreign aid budget by 900 million, and freeze the originally planned four hundred million dollar refunding of the National Spy Agency after the cuts required to build the new metropolis in Amber City. The police force, quarantine and customs will suffer a joint cut of nine hundred million in 2026, while grants to provincial government will drop by another billion in the same year.
Education's planned expansion by 1.4 billion will be dropped to 1.1 billion instead, while 2025 infrastructure investment will lose seven hundred million. On the other hand, transport and communications will gain two hundred million dollars of funding.
OTHER NEWS: - Forseti meets with Governor of Ildyn to discuss reintegration plans. - War in Monroe continues unabated. - Man dies after power relay explodes in Isonia. - House collapses in Rosia City, killing two. |
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Apr 5 2014, 02:41 AM
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EMPEROR SOREN TOURS NYSA by Andrew Jusin ~ Issue 2, Edition 1790; 2024 | | | LOCHWAY - Emperor Soren of the "Holy" Lanlanian Empire has begun his historic tour of Nysa this month, making his way around the major powers of Nysa to discuss relations. He has been accompanied by his recently acknowledge biological daughters, identical triplets Sarah, Emma and Megan Humphrey.
Soren is the controversial leader of what is generally considered Caprecia's most powerful nation, and is perhaps one of Caprecia's most influential men in it's history - bringing Lanlania from a minor state to one of the world's most powerful. He has however raised controversy for his personal life - now possessing four acknowledged children born out of wedlock, considered a grievous scandal in the conservative Hadarist heartland of Zaroca. In addition to being bisexual, also a controversial practice in the backwards Hadarist religion.
Soren has been compared favourably to a Kalorist, with the gossip magazines claiming he would've been more suited to life in Nysa with it's liberal religions.
It is expected Soren will visit the Imperium later in the year, with a visit with the Forseti rumoured to be in the planning. It is unknown at this time any further details, however it is known most of Soren's visits are aimed at trying to defuse cross-Nyca Ocean tensions. As the Imperium is one of the members of the Trilateral Alliance, it is possible Soren may call on the Forset to try and defuse tensions in the Zaroca between the United Jinkitian Republic and Lanlania over Trilateral Alliance bases and Falsea activity in the area.
The people will look forward to stunning ceremonies whatever the purpose of the visit, if arrivals so far in Falsea and Antova are anything to go by - with the former including an aerial display ending in the drawing of the Lanlanian flag in smoke. The government is certain to try to top such ceremonies. |
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Apr 7 2014, 09:59 PM
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FORSETI ATTENDS CANARY REMEMBRANCE CEREMONIES by Georgia Bax ~ Issue 4, Edition 1791; 2014 | | | NUA MARCO - The Forseti has today attended the 7th remembrance ceremonies in Nua Marco for those who died during the Liberation of Isatia. The Forseti was joined by the Archon of Isatia and Princess Keena of the Isles for the ceremonies; during the whirlwind visit, the Forseti and Princess Keena were given a tour of Isatia by the Archon, visiting various memorials across the province during the course of the day.
 PHOTO: Part of the ruins Royal Palace of Isatia. SOURCE: JalinImages
They started the trip by visiting the Royal Palace of Isatia, which lays as in ruins as a memorial to the war victims. They then attended the Juliana Children's Hospital, followed by a five minute walk through the Nicholas Barton Remembrance Park. This was followed by a visit to the ruins of the Fortress of Annet I in Lu'Anne, where during the war rebels holed up in the ancient fortress that once formed the cities heart ignited a thermobaric missile, killing nearly ten thousand when the destruction wracked the city.
They then returned to the capital for a dinner with the Archon, attended by various provincial businessmen, dignitaries and charity workers. The dinner was marred by the presence of anti-Arrese protesters outside the Archon's Manor, led by a group of conspiracy theorists who claim that the genocide committed during the war was the fault of the Imperium and not the forces of Gregory Romanov.
To end the day, the Princess and the Forseti laid flowers at the Memorial Wall in Liberation Park, where the names of the twelve million victims of the war are engraved. The Forseti made a speech on the war, condemning the "disgusting actions" of the "international criminal known as Gregory Romanov". He reiterated the word's of Chief Justice Ander Pandals, the man who announced to the nation seven years ago the sentence of Gregory Romanov following his trial in-abenstia. "Gregory Romanov is an immoral, hateful man, who committed one of the worst crimes in history - comparable to the actions of the Thalamore Reich or the Ikariun Reich in their mass murder, and it is the duty of the Imperium to hunt down this man and see justice served." |
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Apr 11 2014, 08:57 AM
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FORSETI CANCELS STATE VISIT by Andrew Jusin ~ Issue 24, Edition 1793; 2024 | | | ISONIA - The Forseti has cancelled a state visit with the Emperor of Lanlania today, announcing the last minute decision. He told media gathered at the Tower One Isonia that "there is no reason for Lanlania and the Imperium to meet; Lanlania has shown only hostility to the socialist movement, and it has no significant interests in Nysa - a situation we would like to see continue. Our region is unstable enough with natives, never mind foreign empire's trouncing around."
The Forseti has stated this is just the first of possible steps the Arrese Imperium may take if the Zarocan Situation is not resolved, especially the controversial issue of the islands of Kama and Krule who have in the world's of a foreign dispatch sent today "illegally declared unilateral independence from the Galandrian State." The Imperial government alleges the illegal independence declaration was supported by Lanlanian interests in the area, who oppose the communist revolution that recently overtook Galandria.
Sources inside the Ministry of Foreign Affairs have told the Isonia Inquiry the next step may be the expulsion of the Lanlanian Ambassador to the Imperium and the recall of the Imperial ambassador in HAlvadag should the issue not be solved soon. Further steps could include anything up to embargo's or forces being sent to assist the situation, but the Forseti made sure to state that "the Imperium will only respond, and we do not seek to cause further problems in this situation. However we will protect our Trilateral brothers if it comes to the crunch."
This situation has the possibility to spiral out of control should the parties involved not soon resolve the problems. |
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Apr 13 2014, 03:36 AM
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IMPERIUM CONDEMNS MILITARY INTERVENTION IN PODJAZE by Emelia Ritern ~ Issue 6, Edition 1794; 2024 | | | ZTOLOWO - The Imperium has joined the People's Republic of Falsea in issuing condemnation of the military coup of the people's government of Podjaze. The government told reporters in a media release that "the people of Podjaze did not ask for the military to intervene, and if there was a true desire for change, they would have used the systems in place. In the view of the Arrese Imperium of the Isles, we can do naught but issue condemnation of this outrageous behaviour by the Podjazen Military. When the armed forces overthrow the government, then you must be very careful to avoid anarchy."
The Ambassador to Podjaze has reportedly been recalled to Isonia, the government stating "there is reasonable belief he would be in danger, given the Podjazen military's disturbing discrimination against communists and socialists."
In addition the Ambassador of the former Podjaze communist government has been offered asylum in the Arrese Imperium, and shall continue on as representative of the government-in-exile. It is understood the Forseti has offered to host the government in exile of Podjaze in the Imperium, which would be the second government to take up residence in the capital - with the Government-in-Exile of Perentium presently operating out of their Isonia embassy
The Forseti has called the elections in Podjaze a "sham", stating "the only way a true democratic election could take place is if outside observers were allowed in as this military run election is far from free, as immediately shown by the lack of variety in partis elected." The heavily Hadarist nation is understood to be 'considerably conservative', and according to briefs obtained under Freedom of Information requests, the Isonia Inquiry understands the Foreign Ministry "fears a possible Hadarist attack on the significant Kalorist minority in Podjaze, similar to those caused by the Conservative Hadarist Party of Canary which led to thirteen million deaths."
It is understood the Imperium may request Trilateral Member the Hahklallian Democratic People's Republic, under who's sphere Podjaze falls, to discuss intervention to restore the legitimate government. |
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Apr 17 2014, 02:38 PM
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FORSETI BLASTS ABERIAN HATE LAWS by Andra Danste ~ Issue 7, Edition 794; 2025 | | | ISIONIA - The Forseti has blasted the Kingdom of Abere today in a fiery speech from the steps of the national library in Isonia, where he was attending the exhibition of an ancient copy of the Book of Kalor.
The Forseti interrupted the tour of the national collection to make an impromptu speech on the matter of Abere, which today passed laws criminalising "the distribution of information about homosexuality to children" and punishing "anti-moral attitudes". It further bans individuals from countries who allow same-sex marriage from adopting from Abere, which in the word's of the Forseti "includes every sane nation in Nysa." Further it will allow the government to "refuse visa's to foreigner with a history of anti-moral behaviour", which would by their definition include every citizen of the Arrese Imperium.
The Arrese Imperium is well known for its ultra-liberal stance due to the existence on Kalorism as the majority religion, and has since time immemorial allowed gay marriage. It is enshrined in Kalorism that all shall be able to marry any other sapient they wish, regardless of gender, race or nationality, and it has led to anational backlash against Abere for their hateful laws.
The Forseti told reporters about the range of methods it will be undertaking to "punish Abere for their heinous crimes."
"The Kingdom of Abere is a state of hatred. These laws are beyond disgusting, and we will not give them any second chances in this; as of today the Kingdom of Abere is an enemy of the Arrese Imperium. Their ambassador has twelve hours to leave the country or he will be detained as an foreign spy, and the Imperium will be organising to freeze the assets of all Aberian government officials in our world-wide banking network. We further will be withdrawing our ambassador for fear of his and his husbands safety, and we will be announcing an embargo on all Aberian goods."
"Flights from Isonia to Lazhe will be suspended as of tomorrow, and a travel warning has been placed on Abere for the danger it's anti-social 'morals' pose to our citizens. We will be formally requesting the Hahklallian D.P.R intervene in this hateful state as soon as possible. It has also been indicated to the Trilateral Alliance we will withdraw from the alliance if Abere is granted observer status on the end of voting this week."
"We hope our Kalorist, Universalist and Almanist brothers and sisters and the members of every other sane religion worldwide, including those without a religion, will join us in saying this is a step to far. First they elect fascist, and then they criminalise human nature."
The Isonia Inquiry attempted to reach Prince Cian, the well known gay half-brother of the Fayvian, for comment on the matter but he told us he had "nothing to say other than that I support the Forseti fully." |
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Apr 19 2014, 01:23 AM
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ABERE CRISIS HEATING UP by Georgia Bax ~ Issue 8, Edition 4; 2025 | | | ISONIA - The Abere Crisis is heating up, with clashes at the Aberian Embassy in Bucharest and the Carpathian Embassy in Lazhe breaking out. In addition the government of Abere has struck back at the Arrese Imperium by announcing a nationalisation of Arrese businesses operating in Abere.
It is being reported by Aberian media that their Ambassador to Carpathia and Moldova has been killed by a local militia, and are possibly alleging the militias may have connections to the Carpathian government. In response to the death of the Aberian diplomats, a terrorist organisation stormed the Carpathian embassy in Lazhe, injuring members of the Carpathian diplomatic staff as they attempted to leave the country. It is understood the Ambassador of Carpathia and other members of the staff have been taken hostage by the terrorist organisation calling itself "Traditonalist Volunteer".
The Arrese ambassador to Abere has been successfully evacuated according to a media release given by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The ambassador and his husband, as well as senior staff, were collected by a private government jet from Lazhe's major airport, while the rest of the ambassadorial staff left on an Isonia Air flight chartered for the purpose.
It is understood the Imperial government has chartered a Mz777 passenger jet to collect Imperial citizens in Abere, arranging to evacuate sixty tourists from Lazhe within the next hour. Individuals who were missed or are in other parts of the country are encouraged to catch the next flight to Hahklallah and return to the Imperium from there, as Isonia Airlines shutdown flights from Lazhe to Isonia last night as part of the embargo.
The Forseti met another round of media this afternoon to discuss the crisis, at which time the Forseti told the media that "the malevolent actions of Abere have not helped its cause." The government of Abere has announced the nationalisation of Arrese companies operating in their country, and the Forseti told reporters "the Imperium will not back down. This is not negotiable. Mr Gjoke Shqipere shall back down, or the Imperium will take action." It is understood that the Imperial People's Navy has been placed on high alert, in preparation for "possible military action to protect Imperial assets."
As of today, the Supreme Court has received a petition from the Alliance for Liberty, which alleges Mr Shqipere, the Prime Minister of Abere is "an international criminal." It claims he has violated the Bill of Rights, which the Supreme Court considers to be "universal", granting itself world-wide mandate which has precedent based on the trial of Leonardo Sparrow, former President of Arkiania.
The AFL claims that Mr Shqipere has violated section 4, article two, chapter six of the Imperial constitution, which reads
"All sapient beings shall possess the right to freedom of choice in who they marriage and may not be compelled by another party to marry any individual or individuals for any purpose. They shall also have the freedom to marry any sapient they may wish and may not be restricted from marrying any individual because of gender, species, ethnicity, or nation of origin."
Additionally, there is a request for charges based on violations of section nine, article two, chapter six, which reads; All sapient beings shall have the right to conscience objection and the right to freedom of expression, thought, speech and peaceful assembly and association through any medium.
The People's Supreme Court has yet to comment on whether or not it will hear the case. |
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Apr 19 2014, 07:37 AM
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ROYAL FAMILY CALLS FOR PEACE by Georgia Bax ~ Issue 8, Edition 8; 2025 | | | ISONIA - In a rare intervention by the royal family, the ill Regent for the Fayvian Princess Abaigael of Treon Pai has released a statement from her sick bed, calling for "peace on this occasion". The elderly ninety nine year old matriarch of the royal family told reporters via her release that "this situation must be calmed down. The people of the Imperium do not need to lose their lives worthlessly because the people of Abere are idiots fooled by evil men."
Princess Abaigael has been hospitalised for two weeks after a fall at the royal palace, where she fractured her nose and a finger after falling down a flight of stairs. She has made her rare intervention in national politics due to what she claims is her "conscience."
"I cannot let this war proceed and waste young lives fruitlessly half-way across the globe, when we should be enjoying our peace. We have fought to many wars recently, and Abere is none of our business. The people of Abere have saddenly shown that hate has been ingrained within them, and we will never be able to change that - only they can see the light themselves." She told the media.
It is understood the Princess bypassed the Forseti this morning, with the witness of the Supreme Court's justices envoking emergency procedures to suspend the Forseti's powers of diplomacy, granting the royal family for one month full control of the Imperium's foreign affairs under the justification that such a war would endanger the nation.
The Princess has demanded a peace conference be held in Hahklallah or Falsea, and called on the ADA to meditate the situation. She however reiterated condemnation of Abere's behaviour, and its "hate laws". Additionally however she stated "both parties are at fault in this embassy hostage situation; neither protected the others diplomatic mission properly and the Imperium can only hope to see no more life lost." |
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REGENT ATTEMPTS TO CALM CRISIS by Georgia Bax ~ Issue 8, Edition 14; 2025 | | | ISONIA - The regent has again pleaded with parties involved to try and deescalate the crisis, despite the almost inevitable war brewing. Princess Abaigael told reporters that "this crisis is out of control at this point. No one wishes to meet to calm the situation, and all parties are provoking things further."
"The Aberian governments behaviour is deplorable in this situation, so we can hardly blame the Carpathian government for responding harshly. But at the same time, the loss of life that will result weighs heavy on my mind and I only hope we can save as many as possible."
The Imperial government has released a public notice that it will be "organising the safety and evacuation of members of the Kalorist, Almanist and Universalist communities in Abere, especially religious leaders who will be endangered by these hateful laws in trying to do their jobs." This suggests the Kingboroughian Secret Service has begun operations to smuggle them out of the country to Hahklallah, but nothing more has been stated to confirm it.
The government has further dispatched a supercarrier and a frigate from the Xa to the situation, joining Carpathian ships in heading to international waters off Abere's coast. The government has officially indicated it intends to "maintain the peace" in the situation and has dispatched the ships to "monitor the situation."
Meanwhile the Forseti has blasted the Regent in a media release, calling her attempts at peace negotiations "foolhardly and blind." |
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OLIGARCHY, FALSEAN GOVERNMENT IMPLICATED IN COVERUP OF GENOCIDE: WHO KNEW? by Neolita Jadron ~ Issue 19, Edition 2000; 2027 | | | ISONIA - Two weeks ago the Isonia Inquiry received an anonymous delivery to our Lai Island offices of a number of files. Like any other anonymous tip-off, the Inquiry treated these files with caution and did not accept them until independent verification could be made. It is for this reason it has taken us this long to reveal perhaps the most disturbing story of the decade.
The files we received have been confirmed as genuine by several independent experts through handwriting analysis, and verification of official seals and document numbers.
The files detail the disturbing coordinated coverup of a series of massive violations of human rights by the City of Kingborough and the People's Republic of Falsea during the invasion of the Most Serene and Graced State of Canary, including the total destruction of a city of seven million people and the indictment of Luchas I, last Princely Duca of Canary, on false charges of treason followed by execution by the Falsean judiciary.
The files tell of a story very different to the one the public and the world were fed by the Oligarchy, the People's Republic of Falsea and successive governments of Kingborough and the Arrese Imperium. It is not clear at this time whether or not the present government knew of these files, but it has to raise serious questions due to clear motive to withhold this information.
The files documents that in November 2016, the man known as Gregory Romanov (pretender to the throne of Falsea), who had become leader of the largest opposition party in Canary - the Conservative Hadarist Party - launched a military coup of the government of Luchas I and Giovanni I, the co-rulers of Canary.
Contrary to the claims made by the government, the files document how Luchas I never had any role in the coup and was an innocent victim. Giovanni, along with three ambassadors (of Falsea, Kingborough and Antova) were murdered in the following chaos. Following this coup, Luchas I fled to Iridella and requested aid from Kingborough and Falsea.
After the initial launch of an attempt to remove Gregory III, it further accounts of a secret meeting between the Falsean and Kingboroughian governments, where they agreed they would fabricate this story in order to let them divide Canary between themselves. It further includes files approved by the Oligarchy for the use of "unlimited force" against Canary, which resulted in the destruction of the city of San Marco - damage the government has claimed was caused by terrorist forces using scorched earth policies.
Based on a consultation with leading scholars of the Canariese War, it is estimated this behaviour resulted in the death of at least three million people in San Marco alone.
It therefore is required that serious investigation is undertaken. The Inquiry has now provided copies of these files to the Comhairle, and we only hope that between the democratic institutions of the Imperium and the international community, something can be done.
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Jun 15 2014, 10:53 PM
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COMHAIRLE PASSES UNANIMOUS MOTION FOR RECALL REFERENDUM by Neolita Jadron ~ Issue 1, Edition 2001; 2027 | | | ISONIA - The Comhairle has responded with disgust to the revelations made yesterday, motioning without delay for a referendum to recall the Forseti. The motion, brought to the floor by the 3rd Representative from Isonia, Robert Welton, passed with unanimous support which means that a digital referendum on recalling Lewis Alden will take place in three days time.
All members of the Cabinet of the Imperium today filed their resignations, with the Deputy Forseti Amada Tolburg stating in her letter presented to the Comhairle "we can not continue in operation of government due to this controversy and until answers have been given the cabinet has decided we cannot in good conscious continue in our positions when there was a systematic failure on behalf of all departments and levels of government to realise this conspiracy."
Lewis Alden has not been seen in public since the controversy erupted, only briefly visiting a session of the Comhairle before been seen driven back to the Forseti's Manor in Outer Isonia.
International condemnation has already erupted over the situation, with the Dictator of Carpathia calling for an immediate investigation into the conspiracy. At present no member of the government has been available to comment.
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Jun 17 2014, 04:02 AM
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LEADERS OF ISATIA AND ILDYN IN SECRET MEETING by Jenna Landwulf ~ Issue 6, Edition 2001; 2027 | | | ISONIA - The Forseti of the People's State of Ildyn, Jane Wilde, and the Chairman of the Collegiate of Isatia, Ledridge Welkon, have met today in secret discussion at the Hall of Government in San Paulo City, Ildyn.
The two leaders meet to discuss the leak of documents that indicate their present condition was caused by a high-level conspiracy between the now defunct City of Kingborough and the People's Republic of Falsea, after those two states cooperated to bring the destruction of the Most Serene and Graced State of Canary. Mainland Canary now lies split in thirds between the People's State of Ildyn, which is often criticised as a mere 'puppet state' of the Arrese Imperium, and then Noslaw Region in the People's Republic of Falsea, and Isatia Province in the Arrese Imperium.
No news has come out of Noslaw since the revelations, but the people of Ildyn and Isatia have shown their displeasure vigorously, with rallies and protests across both areas. Various 'conspiracy theorists' who led protests in Ildyn for the last months have been vindicated by the proof they were correct, helping spur movement.
Meanwhile the former autonomous regions of Canary, which now form Iridella, Bellan and Arroh provinces in the Arrese Imperium, do not appear to be phased. Arroh are and Bellan are ethnically Arrese, with closer ties to their new country than their old one. And Iridella was happy to throw off the jokes of its own oppressive oligarchy, which nearly mirrored Kingborough's own in brutality.
It is not sure what is on the agenda at the meeting, but independence and reunification will definitely be on the table.
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Jun 17 2014, 04:18 AM
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COMHAIRLE FORMS COMMITTEE OF INVESTIGATION; REFERENDUM KICKS OFF by Andrew Tinoto ~ Issue 12, Edition 2001; 2027 | | | ISONIA - The Comhairle has passed an emergency resolution forming a sub-committee of investigation, to be chaired by the 18th Representative for Isonia, Quentin Ladati. The committee will consist of three members of the Comhairle and two independent experts, chosen today as Larinna Pelsworth, Professor of Government Policy at the University of Politics in Lai City, and Dr Stan Mithesth, genocide scholar and author of the scholarly text book "The Investigation of Oligarchic Abuses, including Democide, Genocide and War Crimes."
The committee may begin to hear testimony from officials of the Isonia Inquiry, the Commission on Oligarchic Crimes, the Cabinet Sapient Rights Advocate and the Office of the Royal Family, among other groups involved, as early as next week due to the serious nature of the allegations. Other possible witnesses include the Forseti, his boyfriend and aristocrat himself Daniel Ascot, the Otiph of the Church of Kalor, Florence Naelia - the niece of disposed Count Ash and present archon of Andisaria Province. The committee has been granted a multi-hundred million dollar budget, and will execute parliamentary power to summon witnesses against their will. It will publish an official list of witnesses tomorrow.
Meanwhile, the emergency referendum to recall Forseti Lewis Alden will begin today, with voting lasting till midnight. All citizens may vote via the secure website. |
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