1982

## International

### AIS Mission Proposal in Duadan Fails

After months of planning, the proposed AIS peacekeeping mission failed to reach an agreement after a series of disagreements between FVRC and Adamari representatives about the extent of the mission and recognition for states in Southeastern Azul and the extent of Duadanian territory. Coalition representatives expressed disappointment in the failed mission, and international observers have warned that the humanitarian situation will continue to deteriorate without security assistance. In the absence of the AIS mission, FVRC officials announced a smaller COVEC observation mission in the region, though lacking the authority, funding and equipment that the AIS mission would've provided. Similarly, Adamar has sent small numbers of peacekeeping forces to Bazna and the PBEA, nominally for the purposes of domestic security, the peacekeepers have accompanied both Baznan and PBEA forces in seizing territory and mining facilities in Northern Duadan, promoting international condemnation.

### Lalian Conservative Prime Minister Forms Government

After weeks of negotiation, Conservative Leader Giovanni Cossiga successfully formed government and assumed the role of Prime Minister. Forming a coalition made up of Corinite Democrats, the Brotherhood of Lalia, Gods Will, along with a confidence and supply agreement from the Golden Spear. Giovanni is considered a competent administrator and technocrat, with a priority on economic development, and good relationships with many Peronosti government officials, he is well liked internationally, and is in favour of further cooperation with the coalition. However skeptics are unsure of how long he will be able to maintain his fractured government, especially when the support of the Golden Spear is needed during critical votes, as Golden Spear members have already stated they will not vote in favour of extending Coalition military bases.

### Kalmo President Augustus Goudjil Sweeps Reelection

In an unsurprising result, given his national popularity, Augustus Goudjil has won reelection in a landslide, with his Sacred Union Nation Party similarly increasing their majority within the Chamber of Deputies and Federal Senate. While his opponents have criticized his religious nationalist rhetoric and party policy, and suppression of democratic values and minority rights, he has presided over a period of dramatic economic growth and development. This has been both a result of domestic mobilization, and foreign investment from COVEC and the Vanguardist Development Bank. The collapse of colonial Tisorzag has also sparked nationalist fervor across Kalmo, and the 1981 terrorist attack by the Accen Liberation Front rallied public support in favor of the government.

### Contoso PC Enters Market

Developed by Getzi CEO Gideon Wells, the Contoso PC has entered the market, with sales mostly in Getzi, but plans to expand to markets in Sorbia, Ardenica and Revachol. Heralded as a revolution in the field of personal computing, the computer has generated excitement from computer hobbyists and programmers, though many within the business community suggest that it is nothing more than a toy, with no real practical use.

## Coalition

### Aveen Officially Joins the Coalition

Following on her campaign promise in the 1981 election, Prime Minister Michelle Roland has filed a formal request for Coalition membership, which has been accepted by Perinost, Kenshi and Dytov. While Aveen already have strong bilateral security and economic arrangements with Perinost, Coalition will increase their presence in international affairs.

## FVRC

### Rousuf Al'Rakia - State of the Commonwealth

In this post-election State of the Commonwealth address, Chairman Al'Rakia has promised three major points for the next five years: One; contain the spread of religious and monarchist extremism around the world, Rakia assures the nation that Bh'Mata will not be allowed to fall into the madness of religious terror and monarchist oppression, he promises Victory in the Bh'Matan war, as well as a from committment to confront religious extremism wherever else it exists (with some not at all subtle insinuations about Esmeld). Two; a new renaissance of economic growth coming out of the Great Oil Recession, the economy will be more efficient, more prosperous, and more resilient than ever, with greater diversification at home, and greater trade with allies abroad. Three; the standard of living in the FVRC will rise significantly, new technology including the VicNet will expand the standard of living for FVRC citizens, also for the first time ever, the government will guarantee the union rights of the working class, and the state will ensure that no FVRC citizen goes hungry or homeless.

### COVEC Observer Mission Launched in Duadan

Following the failure of the AIS mission following the dispute with Adamar, FVRC officials have instead launched a COVEC based observation mission in the Southeast Duadan, and territory claimed by Rosnov and Marshall Molvok. While significantly smaller in scope than the originally planned AIS mission, and lacking the force capacity to engage with hostile forces, the Observer mission, primarily supplied by Kalmo and led by FVRC commanders, has taken a presence in the region, documenting severe human rights abuses and providing limited humanitarian assistance to fleeing civilians. The Rosnov government has issued a diplomatic protest to the COVEC for an infringement of their territory, and accused the mission of espionage and aiding terrorists. While Rosnov authorities have largely denied entry to Rosnov territory to mission personnel, they have not fired on any COVEC members thus far.

### FVRC WarCon Level 3 (National Ready Alert) Declared in Response to Esmeld Killings

Following the execution of five teenage boys from the FVRC by Esmeldi religious authorities, the FVRC military has been placed at WarCon Level 3, a heightened state of readiness. Divisions have been mobilized along the border, and air patrols have been frequent. Esmeld has thus far refused to issue any apology for the killing of the teenagers they still claim were spies, and instead demanded FVRC apologies for a blatant act of espionage and religious desecration. The Esmeldi government has also presented the FVRC will a bill for the cost of the bullets used during the execution.

### A Dozen Esmeldi Spies Arrested in the FVRC Under TRAITOR Act

In what is assumed to be retaliation for the execution of their citizens, FVRC security services have announced the arrest of a dozen men and women they claim to be Esmeldi spies. The government of Esmeld denies this, and calls for the rights of the prisoners to be respected and them to be transferred to Esmeldi territory.

## Adamar

### Bazna-PBEA Cooperate, Forces Push into Duadan

General Kadé Lee of Bazna and Administrator Alexander Denikin of the PBEA have agreed to recognize each others territory and cease hostilities. Both states have welcomed small numbers of Adamri peacekeepers, and conducted incursions into Northern Duadan, seizing villages, mines and other infrastructure in the region. Fighting has been sporadic with local militias in the area, one Adamari peacekeeper has been reported killed by enemy fire. President Alexis Cadero has expressed his outrage at the violation of Duadanian sovereignty, and has called for international support and an AIS mission to secure the country and expel foreign militias and invaders.

### Explosion in Skalan Kills 34

In a recent spillover of violence from the Helman civil war, Helmand insurgents detonated an explosive in a marketplace within the Skalan border city of Korenetshi. Adamari police from the Korenetshi Special Police DIstrict (KSPD) initially arrested a dozen local Skalan nationalists for the explosion, despite a lack of evidence, sparking significant anger from the local Skalan population. The men were only released, (with evidence of a heavy police beating), after the Helmand Liberation Front (HLF) claimed credit for the attack. The group has claimed the is retaliation for Skalan and Adamari support for the Southern Alliance. International observers have criticized the government for its heavy handed police policy, and the fact that it is predominately the Skalan minority population that suffers from the spillover of the civil war. The KSPD is made up of Adamari nationalists and veterans from the Skalan war, as hated by the local Skaln population as they are beloved by the growing Adamari community.

### Justice Minister Recants In Surprise Interview with the Emperor

After the shocking reveal of his anti-Monarchist sentiments in a leaked audio tape, Justice Minister Carl Falk has participated in a live televised interview with the Emperor himself. Throughout the course of the interview, a jittery and seemingly manic Carl Falk expressed his devotion to the emperor and his sincere apologies for his statements, which were taken out of context and in no way reflected his true feelings toward the empire. After a long but positive interview, Falk concluded that while other countries with weaker leadership might depend on corrupt and unreliable so-called representative government, the Empire of Adamar had been led ably by the Emperor and his father, noting the deep religious signficance they held, and the success the Empire has recently enjoyed, rising from a subservient state of Skallan to a predominant world power through the leadership of the Imperial dynasty. While some international observers and democratic advocates have expressed skepticism about this interview, despite his odd mannerisms, experts have found no evidence of torture or coerced behaviour during the interview. Falk seems to genuinely mean the things that he has said. Nationalists across the Empire praised the interview, and the wisdom of the Emperor for correcting Falk's misspoken statements.

## Headlines

### East Ardenican Pact

#### Pontus

- Chancellor Theonis Welfig announces $500 million in aid to Amar

- Corinite man lynched in Skophos for disrespecting the Emperor, international community raises concern over religious minority rights

#### Zarbo

- President Tav Yarrik wins reelection with 89% of vote after government arrests primary political rival, protests are suppressed

#### Ingenia

- Helmand Liberation Front militants stopped trying to cross border, 6 killed in gun fight with border security

#### North Abermia

- 12 soldiers are executed by firing squad for illegal smuggling of weapons to militant groups in North Helmand

#### Inner Abermia

- Prime Minister Roh Soon's liberal Abermian People's Party (APP) wins majority in parliament

- Trade deal with Noryeagar confirmed

### COVEC

#### Durania/Volta

- Governments hold joint summit to announce new border policy to avoid further accidents like the one that sparked last year's gunfight

#### Volta

- Troops placed on alert on Lalian border

#### Zheph

- Prime Minister Vjosa Rama survives government no-confidence vote, promises she will continue to serve

#### Savia

- Announces the sending of $1 billion worth of military equipment to Bh'mata, including volunteer forces

### Veras

- Coast Guard fires on United Alban fishing trawlers in contested waters. No casualties.