COBURA AT WAR
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ISSUES DECLARATION OF WAR AGAINST ZARDIC GOVERNMENT
A couple minutes before midnight, he Coburan House of Representatives declared war on Zardugal yesterday. The declaration was the result of a twelve hour long debate requested by the Social-Democratic wing of the ruling Prosperity and Justice party.
In the debate, both representatives and experts shared their views on the latest developments regarding the Zardic situation. Zardugal, a founding member of the Majatran Alliance and former key nation in West Majatra, fell under Augustan supremacist rule after the collapse of communism in the country. Following the change of government there, the Augustan government started ethnic cleansing of the Mallan population. This led to international criticism, with neighbouring Cobura being its loudest voice due to the large Mallan population there. Recently, the Zardic Imperial Assembly claimed the Coburan governorate of Egato belonged to Zardugal, thus denying Coburan sovereignty there. Next, Kostandia sent a declaration of war to the Coburan Prime Minister in Sharba. As a result, the Coburan House of Representatives initiated a long debate that finally led to a quick vote that issued the declaration of war addressed to the Zardic Government.
The declaration puts in motion the Defence of the Coburan Nation (DEFCON) protocol. The military branches are now expected to be in full equipment and ready to strike at all times. This means all staff of the Coburan Armed Forces (CAF) must be present at their stationed army base and should be available at all times. The CAF now also possesses the mandate from the House to take military measures to ensure the safety of Coburan citizens by all means. The use of lethal force is permitted, provided that there is reasonable grounds to suspect the danger of Coburan citizens and assets.
Together with the declaration, a state of emergency is declared. After quick consultation by the Prime Minister, His Majesty Emperor Sebek- em- Saf X declared a State of Emergency that will be effective until further notice from the government. This grants Prime Minister Sidhom exceptional powers in combination with the supreme command over the CAF. After the vote, he spoke:
Today is a difficult day. Not only for Coburans, but also for Majatra and Terra. We call upon our Majatran Allies to aid the Coburan Government with military equipment for the sake Coburan citizens, and the preservation of democracy and fundamental freedoms in West-Majatra.
Now, Cobura calls upon its allies of the Majatran Union for support against the Zardic threat.