NRE

Sep 22 2015, 05:21 PM

"Ambassador I don't doubt that your government has done a great deal to help the Sundanese people" Nuru stated, leaning slightly backwards in her chair. "I don't think that any of us are here to dispute what your government has done for the area. Terrorism is a dangerous tool utilized by the cowardly in order to perpetuate fear in order to get what they desire. It is an unfortunate side effect of what poverty and hopelessness can bring to a people and a region. That your government has taken upon itself to fight such things is commendable and were that all they had done in recent months and weeks indeed I imagine this conference would be going quite differently."

"However, again you fail to address the one underlining fact of what our governments have shown such great concern for your actions in the Sudanese badlands, an that is freedom. You say that a great portion of these people have emigrated to your country, but what proof do we have that this event happened freely of their own will and not because your troops invaded their lands under the pretext of fighting terrorism? You say that your government has provided these people homes, but what proof do we have that these homes are not restricted zones, that they people are not being forced into ghettos and having to live as second-class citizens while your own people take their lands and homes in the Sudanese region? In the end, what proof do we have that your government has been given consent, by the Sudanese people, to take this region and integrate into your Caliphate?"

OOC: Was hoping to give Cape a chance to comment first since his nation is hosting this conference but didn't want the story to stall either. If I'm the only one to comment in the next few days to your post GCU, I'll try emailing Ben and GC

Greater Cape

Sep 23 2015, 07:40 PM

Dr. Shabangu offered a polite smile to her guests before beginning her commentary on Secretary Nuru's and Mr. Aro's statements. "First, please allow me to echo Vice President Kagame's sentiments by saying that objective and factual data regarding the refugee situation in the Caliphate as well as beyond the Caliphate's sovereign borders are much more important than ideological or political discourses. As such, Secretary Nuru's questions of agency and individual freedom of choice have yet to be addressed. Your administration has not presented any objective data to support the understanding that these refugees would have otherwise come to the Caliphate before or without the Caliphate's intervention in the Sudanese badlands. What is more, although my government does not discount the great strides the Caliphate is making within its own borders to secure and provide for the influx of Sudanese refugees, we are troubled by the lasting presence of Gaedic military forces in Sudanese territory. It would be of great benefit to the peoples of the badlands as well as the Gaedis and the citizens of the Federation that a multilateral and multinational peacekeeping force take the place of the Gaedic military in the badlands. Given that this continent remains constricted in the historical grip of colonialism, we as a continent of diverse peoples must remain ever vigilant and sensitive to the lasting effects of colonialism as well as the possibilities for future threats of imperialism, be they from beyond Africa or within. I can strongly affirm that my colleagues present here from the honourable Libyan Republic and the Federation of United African Nations would agree with me in advocating for multilateralism so as to prevent the threat thereof.

"You have presented some very interesting evidence, Mr. Aro; however, such information is easily misunderstood, especially within the confines and frame of a crisis. Furthermore, you are absolutely right in saying that photographs can act as powerful means of communication; rather, it should be clearly understood that, as with all forms of discourse, photographs and individual ethnographic analyses bespeak a deeply contested debate between the validity and reliability of data.

"We have no doubts, Mr. Aro, that the Gaedic Caliphate is doing what it can to the best of its ability to best serve the Sudanese refugees within the Caliphate's borders. In spite of this, the Caliphate's continued military presence beyond its borders is what remains most troubling to my government. Would you be able to better clarify your government's long-term plans in the region? How does the Caliphate intend to not only assimilate those many thousands of refugees within your borders but further negotiate the riddled infrastructure of the Sudanese badlands that your government's incursion has likely contributed to?"

OOC: I vehemently apologize to everyone for not being as active as I was over the summer. I've since begun my PhD program and I find myself much busier than I had imagined I would be. I'll do my best to be on and active as much as possible but please know that the frequency of my participation here may indeed be much lower as compared to before August.

Greater Cape

Sep 26 2015, 09:05 AM

"The Capetonian government fully supports a referendum to be held in the Sudanese badlands so as to provide a subjective voice to the residents of the occupied lands. Thank you, Secretary Nuru, for proposing such a motion. The African Continent has continued to proposer in progress and peace with the successful administration of referenda over the course of our modern history so there is a strong precedent justifying the use thereof. We believe that a referendum citing the specific nature of the Gaedic military and official governmental presence in the Sudanese badlands be called within 30 calendar days.

"Allowing the Sudanese themselves to speak to their experiences under Gaedic influence and control will speak greater volumes than the various data you have provided, Mr. Aro. To be quite honest and very frank, my government refuses to believe that the Sudanese badlands, which were previously a barren, sparsely populated and quite underdeveloped piece of land, now possesses such strong economic, political, and extra-political clout within so many weeks. These claims are, frankly, farfetched. This is even greater reason to allow the Sudanese to speak for themselves.

"A multinational and multilateral peacekeeping force sent to the badlands immediately will ensure stability, equity, and objectivity as well as an unbiased referendum."

NRE

Sep 26 2015, 10:19 PM

OOC: Hey GCU, I don't meant to be pushy or anything, but your last post is a bit pushing what we generally consider polite RPing. It's not that we don't mind random or sometime, spontaneous actions from time to time, but generally its more acceptable when it makes sense. The problem with your last post is that A- You jumped forward in time without really consulting (in particular), Greater Cape given its his nation who is IC hosting this summit. B- I don't think that such an individual as this Dr. Abu-Ahraf Al-Ghazalli could just simply walk into an international summit such as the one GC is hosting for us. I imagine this meeting would be under high security given the various delegates involved. At best, Dr. Ghazalli could arrive and ask to be seen by a representative, who could then inform Dr. Shabangu that he's arrived and wishes to speak with the delegates assembled. GC could then RP whether or not to allow the man into the conference room.

Make sense? Again I'm not trying to be difficult, its just that its kind of hard to follow an RP when one player sets up the environment and then another takes actions that simply don't make sense. That all being said, I don't think you have to completely scrap your last post just make a few alterations to better fit with what's been previously established in prior posts, specially in regards to what GC has written about the environment in which this meeting is being held.

Encrypted Communique

 

To:
Secretary Nuru, The Federation of United African Nations
Vice President Kagame, The Northern African Republic of the Libyan States

Subject: Updates in Sudan

My dearest colleagues,

I must, again, offer my deepest apologies for cutting our meeting short. I hope you understand...do know, though, that I honestly felt that we weren't getting anywhere. We kept going in circles...I truly feel that every minute we wait, more and more Sudanese people are being subjugated and are possibly dying. This is what brings me to write you. My aide was doing some research during the summit meeting and found this video. The link is enclosed below. Please watch it and let me know what you think...it's really quite disturbing if true. After seeing it, I feel that there is more we need to do for the Sudanese people. Please let me know what you believe our next course of action should be. I'm quite concerned...

Best,

Faith

Greater Cape

Sep 27 2015, 07:09 PM

OOC: Well, just remember that this is not a summit at the ICON nor is it being held in front of the entire Capetonian National Assembly. This is an intimate, privately held summit meeting in an undisclosed location in the National Assembly building. The only persons present are the representatives from GCU, Libya, the Federation, and Greater Cape. Dr. Al-Ghazalli will have to be introduced to the RP in some other fashion as the summit is closed to all except those present. I appreciate the differing perspective but he'll have to come about some other way. If you want, I can give you the catalyst...

IC:

Dr. Shabangu had just voiced her support of Secretary Nuru's suggestion of a Sudanese referendum as her personal aide, whom had been sitting behind her, tapped her on the shoulder. Shabangu's aide handed her his phone, on which a recorded broadcast was circulating the regional news agencies. The Capetonian minister knew that if her aide had shown her the video, it was of pressing concern. "My esteemed colleagues, I believe that we may be speaking tautologically to no end. Perhaps it would behoove us to take a brief recess. Please, step into the next room for some coffee and tea, biscuits and sandwiches. If you'll all excuse me..."

Shabangu smiled at her guests as her aide led her out of the conference room and to a private office down the hall. "I'm sorry, madam minister but I really think you should see this," Shabangu's aide said politely.

"No, you're absolutely right. Please, let's see it."

The two Capetonians watched the video broadcast of a man who claimed to be a representative of the Sudanese people. His speech was passionate and moving, clear and concise. His words bespoke a terror and a plight that only those who have experienced true devastation would know. Having grown up during the wars of tribal dominance before the Republic of Greater Cape was established, Dr. Shabangu could sense the incensed honesty in the speaker's delivery. The video was not very long but it brought the Gaedic presence in the Sudanese badlands into an entirely different light.

The two Capetonians walked back to the small conference room and saw that their guests had begun to mill back in as well. Before her colleagues began to take their seats, Shabangu cleared her throat ever so softly, "My esteemed colleagues, my honoured guests, I must offer my sincerest of apologies. As much as I feel that this summit meeting had the potential to bring about understanding and change to the situation in the Sudanese badlands, I fear that something much more pressing has arisen. I must request that we adjourn this meeting, at least temporarily as I attend to some troubling matters. Your presence and efforts here have not gone unnoticed and I am confident that we will bring the situation in the badlands to a successful end. Please, get back to your respective homes safely and we will all be in contact again very soon."

Dr. Shabangu kindly shook the hands of all her guests and escorted them downstairs to the steps of the National Assembly where their respective cars and limousines awaited them. As soon as the last diplomat's car had turned the corner, Shabangu and her aide rushed back to her office. She immediately began drafting an email to Secretary Nuru and Vice President Kagame.

Encrypted Communique

 

To:
Secretary Nuru, The Federation of United African Nations
Vice President Kagame, The Northern African Republic of the Libyan States

Subject: Updates in Sudan

My dearest colleagues,

I must, again, offer my deepest apologies for cutting our meeting short. I hope you understand...do know, though, that I honestly felt that we weren't getting anywhere. We kept going in circles...I truly feel that every minute we wait, more and more Sudanese people are being subjugated and are possibly dying. This is what brings me to write you. My aide was doing some research during the summit meeting and found this video. The link is enclosed below. Please watch it and let me know what you think...it's really quite disturbing if true. After seeing it, I feel that there is more we need to do for the Sudanese people. Please let me know what you believe our next course of action should be. I'm quite concerned...

Best,

Faith