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Re: Kazulias Nyheter

Postby Maxington » Tue Nov 14, 2017 8:44 pm

Vaccines produce positive results.
Trial vaccines produce positive results; combination of vaccines confirmed to suppress Wolfsheim Symptoms.
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The Folkehelsevesenet (Public Health Protection Agency) building in Skalm.
22nd November, 4302

Detailed results from the Prime-vaccination clinical trial involving around 400 persons showed that the vaccines were safe to use and effective at reducing the lethal strain of the Wolfsheim Disease and further suppressing its various symptoms. The results were presented by a team of medical practitioners of the Folkehelsevesenet (Public Health Protection Agency) to various government officials and researchers who had collaborated on monitoring all three vaccines and their effects on the various volunteers. Director of the Folkehelsevesenet praised to various vaccines which had varying effects on the patients but had positive results at the end of the trial. According to the researchers from the military science corps, the vaccines were futile during their standalone trials, however, through combining the vaccines it had been discovered that the joint capabilities of the combined vaccines proved to be effective in suppressing the disease's symptoms and could possible prevent its spread.

Researchers are interpreting the results and planning additional studies to maximise knowledge and understanding of information gained from the studies conducted. The trial results had been kept a secret from the general population due to ambiguity. It is assumed that assistance in suppressing information leaks pertaining to vaccines and their various results had been obtained through the Royal Communications Centre and the Police Security Directorate. The Folkehelsevesenet had been given special access to the Information Curation system of the Government Information Service, an information storage system exclusive to government and military information, mainly state secrets, to store information and documents compiled during the trials as a means of preventing the leaking of information.

Earlier this morning, the Folkehelsevesenet thanked the 400 individuals who had participated in the trials, citing that due to their contributions a vaccination for the Wolfsheim Disease had been discussed (however, it needs more work). It had been stated that the 400 participants had been granted 200,000 Krona by the Folkehelsevesenet for taking the risk to be apart of the trial. The Folkehelsevesenet has sent the vaccine report to the Terra Health International Authority for review, finding a name for the combined vaccine and possible certification for mass production.
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Re: Kazulias Nyheter

Postby Maxington » Sat Nov 18, 2017 10:02 am

PHPA distributes Wolfsheim vaccine.
Folkehelsevesenet distributes Wolfsheim vaccine to 400,000 infected citizens; stockpiles for possible future return.
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State Secretary for Health and Social Services, Margrete Lonning.
11th August, 4304

Earlier this morning the Folkehelsevesenet announced that it had launched a vaccination/immunisation campaign aimed at the 400,000 infected victims of the Wolfsheim Disease currently residing in contained areas throughout Kazulia. The Folkehelsevesenet mandated that persons diagnosed with the infection report to public clinics and hospitals to be administered the vaccine which had been tested by the Folkehelsevesenet and transferred to THIA. The Wolfsheim disease had infected more than 90 million persons worldwide, with the largest concentration of infected persons being in Dovani. Nations in the international spectrum have launched similar vaccination drives including Istalia and possibly Malivia, however campaigns for the latter are yet to be announced.

The vaccination to be administered coined, Actemtate 141 was tested by the Folkehelsevesenet for its effect on human beings seeing that the vaccine was originally oriented around being tested on animals. Posterior to months of research, a combination of vaccines from Hutori and Malivia had been cleared as being safe for human use by the Center for Drug Regulation and Research. Actemtate had been cited as being a qualitative suppressor of the symptoms associated with the disease, which with time could lead to the complete eradication of the infection. It is uncertain that the various vaccines offered by Hyperion had been cleared by an international body for being safe for human use, nonetheless the Folkehelsevesenet advised persons to express caution when using said vaccine, citing their presence in Kazulia due to private pharmaceutical companies bringing in the product.

A 10.5 Billion Krona vaccination and monitoring programme had been launched to tackle the disease throughout the region, mainly focusing on nations which have not received the vaccination due to financial reasons. It targets nations such as New Verham, Degalogesa and Utari Mosir (nations within the immediate range of citizens from Ostland, Hulstria and Kazulia). The Department for Humanitarian Affairs and the United Developmental Assistance Programme are expected to be the personnel tasked with assisting local government services in the nation's previously mentioned with administering the vaccinations and monitoring their development. Folkehelsevesenet stated that since Actemtate 141 had been tested and certified as being a plausible vaccine for the disease, they will be sending it to New Verham, Degalogesa and Utari Mosir with UDAP and the Department for Humanitarian Affairs.

Information had been revealed that the Folkehelsevesenet are currently stockpiling the vaccine as a means of preparing for a future return of the disease. A report by the Department of Infectious Diseases and Research on the government's response to the Wolfsheim disease in Kazulia highlighted government unpreparedness and recommended that the government do more to be prepared for public health panics similar to the Wolfsheim disease and possible greater-more resistant infections. State Secretary for Health and Social Services, Margrete Lonning stated that she intends on streamlining infection disease awareness exercises throughout the nation in an attempt to educate the general public and prepare them for a possible uncontrollable infectious disease.
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Re: Kazulias Nyheter

Postby Maxington » Thu Nov 23, 2017 10:59 pm

An Intercontinental Kazulmark: FM outlines Foreign Policy.
Recently appointed Foreign Minister outlined Foreign Policy for reformed approach to Kazulian Foreign Policy.
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Minister of Foreign Affairs Annette Brodersen announces the government's renewed foreign policy before members of the media.
13th May, 4307.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Annette Brodersen recently announced the shift in the nation's foreign policy. Posterior the isolationist government policies of the previous fascist government, Minister Brodersen intends on turning back the hands of time and launching a major foreign policy initiative aimed at re-engaging with the nation and its long-term allies. Minister Brodersen stated that the shift in foreign policy of the nation is necessary as the diplomatic image of the country is gradually deteriorating as it is becoming evident that the fascist policies of the previous government were becoming increasingly frequent and could possibly lead to instability within the nation. In response to this, Brodersen launched a review of the nation's foreign policy agreements with the aims of updating and ensuring a functional approach to the nation's renewed foreign policy approach amid the declension of the fascist party from the seat of government.

Amid the isolationism and destructive policies introduced into the nation by the previous government, we must now move forward in a progressive and permissive footing as a means of returning the image of our nation. Due to the previous government's decisions, our nation's economy has taken a beating and our foreign policy has been crumbled. Thus we launch this select review to now re-engage with the international community and our allies after a period of isolationism and political silence.


Minister Brodersen revealed her renewed foreign policy approach for the nation before reporters. It spoke about three core principles: Diplomacy, Development and Cooperation. These were the principles by which the foreign policy of the nation and the government were to flow through, if it wanted to re-engage with the international community posterior to an isolationist undertaking. She stated that due to previous foreign policies and government decisions, it now significantly harder for the government to champion multilateral agreements due to the fact that the nation has been forever branded as a fascist state. She stated that with this she intends on rebuilding international confidence into the Kazulian foreign policy through promoting diplomacy and cooperation. Minister Brodersen stated that she intends on pushing the envelope when it comes to Kazulia's contribution to international development. She highlighted the presence of the Critical Investment and Stabilisation Fund - Global which she intends on intensifying its investment into international development. She also stated that the nation's involvement in the World Congress would be extremely beneficial. She also stated that she intends on pushing the state-owned companies into having a more proactive role in development internationally.
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Re: Kazulias Nyheter

Postby Maxington » Fri Nov 24, 2017 11:16 pm

Coming Storm: Defence Force calls up reserves amid increased tensions.
Amid formation of international intervention force into Hulstrian genocide Kongeforsvar prepares for second conflict with Hulstria.
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SPV-60 Infantry Fighting Vehicles of the 15th Armoured (Reserve) Brigade race towards the border with Ostland.
11th December, 4307

Earlier this morning, Defence Command enacted the emergency war procedures, increasing the nation's wartime readiness to imminent. The move comes amid the formation of an international intervention force into the genocides perpetrated by the Imperial Crownlands of Hulstria. In the World Congress, Istalian Ambassador to the World Congress Claudio Parmesan, revealed to the international community images confirming Kazulian intelligence of the possible execution of Gao-Showan minorities under the government's drive towards a homogeneous dundorfian-Hulstrian speaking nation. In the World Congress General Assembly, various personalities and government representatives chimed in on the discussion, coming out in condemnation of the Hulstrian government's occupation of New Verham and Ostland and in condemnation of their human rights abuses. Nations such as the Kingdom of Vanuku, the Kingdom of Hutori, the Kingdom of Kazulia and the Republic of Istalia condemned the Hulstrian government's action and called for an immediate international response.

General Reidar Valebrokk, the nation's foremost military commander second-only to Sigve Aagard, after being reinstated as Chief of Defence ordered the Kongeforsvar to make preparations for large scale operations against the Imperial Crownlands of Hulstria. Citing Hulstria's recent mobilisation of troops, General Valebrokk called up the reserves of the Royal Army. It had been reported that the Home Guard placed an additional 10 Skjǫldr-2 missile defence batteries on the nation's border with Ostland and in Skalm in preparation for a possible conflict. Apart from this it had been reported that the Defence Force had increased its patrols along the borders, with increase aerial patrols to ensure that Hulstrian aircraft, both civilian and military do not enter Kazulia's aerospace. Lt. General Martin Magnussen, Inspector-General of the Royal Kazulian Air Force, warned the Hulstrian military that the Royal Kazulian Air Force will not hesitate to shoot down Hulstrian aircraft if they are to enter the nation's aerospace without permission.

Currently, the Kongeforsvar is conducting various training operations aimed at testing their effectiveness in possible conflict. Combined operations, a doctrine which had been promoted since the reformation of the Kongeforsvar, will have an increased emphasis placed on it as defence command moves to completely integrate all units under the combined arms doctrine, which would allow for them to progress to the provisions outlined in the Bjornstad Doctrine. Since the reformations of the Kongeforsvar command has been decentralised, with junior commanders receiving broad authority within the context of mission-type orders. Kazulian junior officer training has emphasised the need to make quick decisions in battle to prepare them appropriately for manoeuvre warfare, a warfare strategy promoted through the Bjornstad Doctrine.
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Re: Kazulias Nyheter

Postby Maxington » Sun Nov 26, 2017 1:25 am

Construction of autonomous carrier begins.
Government confirms construction of nation's first autonomous carrier based on lessens learnt from AAS.
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HKMS Queen Annette class artist impression.
7th June, 4308.

In response to the changing geopolitical landscape in which enemy states of Kazulia are no longer within the immediate range of the nation, as apart of the nation's Transnational Rearmament Programme Phase 3, construction on an aircraft carrier has begun in order to grant the military the increased range not capable with its Queen-Ingrid class amphibious assault ships. An announcement had been made by both Asvald Gruppen Maritime and Viserby Defence Solutions Nautica, that the two companies had received the government contract to construct the aircraft carrier. The two companies have cooperated on various defence projects for the Kongeforsvar in the past with this being no exception.

The two companies intend on pooling their technological resources towards producing the most technologically advanced carrier which would provide for an improved combat effectiveness and capability of the military. A Defence Ministry spokesman stated that the ministry intended on placing 10 billion Krona into the construction of the carrier. The official added that the aircraft carrier will be able to operate Z-35 aircraft as the Kongeforsvar ordered and increased 46 Z-35s from the Zardic Defence Ministry, and that the carrier will also have a ski-jump take-off. For the past 40 years, the Kongeforsvar had used the Queen Ingrid class amphibious assault ship as quasi-aircraft carrier, using them on international deployments. Chief of the Defence Staff, Admiral Kristen Pettersen, an a former commander of the HKMS-Queen Ingrid, stated that the amphibious assault ships could have only went so far on an independent footing. Pettersen also confirmed that the carrier will be constructed with a heavy influence on issues and concepts learnt from the Queen Ingrid class.

He cited the fact that when on international deployments, the amphibious assault ships would have to be accompanied by a refuelling tanker, which dramatically reduced the speed of transit. Admiral Pettersen stated that he was considering the idea of a nuclear power as a means of propulsion but stated that an improved version of the gas turbine used on the replenishment vessels, however he stated that he will be considering other options when he meets with the Defence Advanced Research Agency (DARA) on how the agency is going to integrate its systems onto the carrier. According to the Director of DARA, Morten Bratt, the agency had developed a radar detection system capable of detecting some stealth aircraft used by the enemies and allies of the Kingdom. It is expected the DARA will work with Asvald Gruppen and Viserby Defence Solutions on integrating the automation combat suit fitted onto the Bolstad-class (Absalon-class) support vessel. This would in return enable the carrier to possibly be the most high tech vessel ever built.
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Re: Kazulias Nyheter

Postby Maxington » Tue Nov 28, 2017 8:20 pm

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Kazulias Nyheter: Dispatches from the Front.
Hutori and Kazulia invade Ostland; Opens door for conflict.
Kongeforsvar launches Operation Bone Bust.
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Pansretkjøretøy 60 Infantry Fighting Vehicles advancing from Kazulia into Ostland.
18th November, 4309

Defence Command announced the commencing of the long anticipated coalition intervention into Ostland. Coined Operation Bone Dust, the operation's sole aim is liberating Ostland from Hulstrian occupation through a joint assault with Hutorian and possibly Istalian forces. Chief of Defence General Reidar Valebrokk announced the commencing of the operation before members of the Stortinget. In his address which he timed with the movement of Kazulian forces across the border into Ostland, General Valebrokk said:
As of 0600 hours, the Kongeforsvar contingent to Ostland has crossed into Ostland. Our aim is simple: Alleviate pressure placed onto the Ostland people by the Hulstrian occupation and drive Hulstrian forces back to their original borders. Our move was timed with the Hutorian advance which came posterior to the announcement of the Hulstrian army in Ostland that they will be withdrawing from the Kazulian border and will be moving further into Ostland into "dug in and secure positions". This is not our first dance with the Imperial Hulstrian military. Our success in the Hulstro-Kazulian War and the War for the Emperor's Protection will be echoed. We do not intend on waging an attrition war with Hulstria in Ostland. Speed, force and tactics is the name of the game.

In a move similar that executed during the Hulstro-Kazulian War, the Royal Kazulian Air Force's HF-16's and AV-13 Fiskeørn's moved to establish air superiority over Ostland through missile strike against surface to air missile systems (SAMS) placed throughout the Hulstrian occupied territories. Although the air force has not immediate gone to cripple the Hulstrian air-force once more, officials within Defence Command state that the air force intends on "giving the Hulstrians a fighting chance", citing the skill of Kazulia's combat pilots. There were cases of Hulstrian combat aircraft attempting to enter Kazulian aerospace from Ostland however, through the integration defence system at NORDIC, the Kongeforsvar's Skjold-2 defence systems denied them the ability to hinder Royal Kazulian Air Force operations.

It is but only assumed that the intense efforts of the Royal Kazulian Air Force were aimed at ensuring the safety of the paratroopers which followed their destructive path. Around 10,000 paratroopers were dropped into Ostland, ahead of the Hutorian advance to soften the armoured corp's advance. It is expected that they will be receiving considerable opposition from retreat Ostland Armed Forces troops and reinforcing Hulstrian troops. The paratroopers and their respective equipment are expected to intensify their push once the Hutorian armoured corps catches up. For now they are fighting off resistance to clear the path for the Hutorian contingent. It is uncertain whether Defence Command intends on committing more troops to the airborne assault, nonetheless, General Valebrokk stated that he will force to deployment of additional forces once he is satisfied that the Paratroopers have delivered the spearhead and whether other coalition partners do not commit their promised forces to the operation.

Reports are stating that apart from airborne personnel, an entire special forces brigade had been deployed to Ostland. Eyewitnesses claim to have seen special operations vehicles and personnel advancing with the airborne troops. One person stated that she saw troops wielding "special weapons" and being armed to the teeth in comparison to the paratroopers. When asked to comment on the presence of kazulian special forces in Ostland, General Valebrokk could not confirm nor deny the presence of kazulian special forces in Ostland.

According to statement from Defence Command reserve units (in the event that other coalition partners do not commit forces) for possible deployment contain the 2nd Territorial Division and the 4th Armoured "Kapp" Division.
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Re: Kazulias Nyheter

Postby Hooks » Thu Nov 30, 2017 9:45 pm

The Coronation of King Markus I of House Rørvik.
Kazulia's next monarch is welcomed into office with a coronation on the 25th of November, 4210, a month after the death of Queen Annette.
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King Markus' Coronation.
26th November, 4310
Just a month after our beloved Queen Annette's death, Sir Markus of House Rørvik has now been officially coronated and crowned King of Kazulia. The House of Rørvik will be replacing the longest reigning house of Kazulia, the House of Rongstad. The House of Rørvik has existed for many generations in Kazulia, although has not been extremely prominent until recent history. The House of Rørvik was brought into the public's eye when Sir Markus was the first noble to be named by Queen Annette after the re-legalization of nobles and their rights. After becoming a noble, Sir Markus engaged in many public activities, such as providing funds for new housing development and a new school in the town where the Rørvik estate is located. Sir Markus has also been seen many times traveling across Kazulia and helping towns and their local governments better govern their citizens, both through advising local governments and through financial aid. Sir Markus also served as a senior aide to Queen Annette herself, most likely strengthening his claim to the throne and possibly the main reason for his ascension. Overall, King Markus is seen as a popular new King, favoring devolution and more power to local governments. The world awaits what the new King may be able to do for Kazulia.
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Re: Kazulias Nyheter

Postby Maxington » Sun Dec 24, 2017 1:58 am

HKMS Queen Annette aircraft carrier to begin trials.
Autonomous carrier commissioned, expected to begin intense sea trials in coming days.
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The HMS Queen Annette leaving the Port of Gna.
2nd June, 4322

On the background of the domestic push in support of the modernisation of the nation's military, the HKMS Queen Annette was commissioned with a second carrier currently in the development stage. The 70,000 ton autonomously developed and constructed carrier left the Port of Gna, where it spent its time during the construction phase and used its own turbine engines to manoeuvre its way out of the dense and busy port. The carrier's development began in 4301, and it's construction was officially announced in 4308. The carrier is said to be "an example of the technological prowess of the Kazulian military and a demonstration to the international community of what it is capable of". The carrier takes many of its technologies and components from instances learnt during the Royal Kazulian Navy's extensive use of its Queen-Ingrid class multi-role amphibious assault ships. It possess a ski-jump decks and a gas powered turbine engine.

The vessel's sea trials is expected to begin in the coming days and will see the vessels conduct a series of exercises in the Anantonese Sea, the Green Sea, the Sea of Vorona and the White Ocean. Due to the nation's geographical location, when conducting its trials in the White Sea, Naval Command has stated that it intends on pushing the carrier to the limit to test as to whether the carrier is primed for cold-weather naval combat. The vessel's commanding officer, Vice Admiral Mads Tandberg said: "If it cannot operate at the highest degree of effective in cold-weather conditions, it will not operate effectively in "hot weather" warfare." The companies responsible for the carrier's constructions (Asvald Gruppen Maritime, Viserby Defence Technologies Nautica and Asterotech) has stated that they are currently awaiting the results of the sea trials to begin (1) fixing the highlighted errors and (2) making improvements to the HKMS-King Magnus which is currently in the technological development phase).

The procurement of the HKMS Queen Annette and the King Magnus, according to officials from the Ministry of Defence, are one of several steps towards modernising the military in accordance with the White Paper published by former Defence Minister Tormod Reinertsen of the National Worker's Congress (the nation's foremost labour/socialist party). It is unknown as to whether the Ministry of Defence is considering to phase out its Queen Ingrid as it was not mentioned in Reinertsen's white paper, this leads to the conclusion that there is still a much larger purpose for the amphibious assault ships.
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Re: Kazulias Nyheter

Postby Maxington » Sun Dec 31, 2017 1:59 am

CSIF Invests 20.5 Billion into Malivian Education.
CSIF announces 20.5 Billion investment into Malivian Education to promote a better equipped population.
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Chief Executive Officer of the Critical Investment and Stabilisation Fund (Global), Helene Enevoldsen announcing the fund's investment into Malivian education.
14th December, 4325

It was announced earlier this morning that the Critical Investment and Stabilisation Fund (CISF), the largest sovereign wealth fund in existence at $457 Billion LOD, would be investing around 20.5 Billion LOD into education into the Free State of Malivia, specifically educational institutions interested in developing and testing new approaches to teaching. Chief Executive Officer of the Fund, Helene Enevoldsen, announced the move as she confirmed to government officials that the fund needed to become increasingly active in the international community as a source of developmental aid not only for Kazulia but its neighbours and other nations in need of financial support for development. The fund has spent more than $100 Billion LOD on education within Kazulia itself, mainly in support of government policies aimed at streamlining the government's IT-focused educational programmes and the National Education Assistance Programme (NEAP). Enevoldsen stated that it was time that the Fund used its international provisions and invest into education in other nations which may not have the benefit of a government that is aiming to streamline the nation's educational system towards improvements and greater development.

Director for Economic Policy within the Trond Henrichsen Institute for International Affairs, Domaldur Franksson, stated that the Malivian economy, due to the "economic developments" of the Persad administration was on the verge of a major shift. Franksson stated that without the necessary financial support associated with development, Malivia's drive towards improving its economic standing would be slowed as the concept of government assistance would be non-existent. In a media release outlining the report from the Malivian-based Institute of Economic Growth, it was highlighted that Malivia boasted of its youthful population stating that nations such as Kazulia, Istalia and Vanuku did not have that. Before members of the Dovanian Economic Forum Franksson provided a counter argument to the statement.
A nation could have a youthful population with as many specialisation programmes as it wishes. However, as we have all learnt, without financing those same specialisation programmes would be worthless. Development and Finances go hand in hand. I support the CISF's investment into Malivian education for simple reason that it will provide financing for the Malivian government's educational programmes.

Chief Financial Officer of the CISF, Justiina Isometsä stated that 15% of the 20.5 Billion (3.075 billion) must be spent on supporting the needs of students with disabilities, as not much governments seem to focus on the fact that they cannot leave their disabled population behind as they move forward towards greater development. CEO Enevoldsen stated that the fund will consider to increase the threshold contribution by 25 Billion, however, this is being debated by the Fund's Ethics Committee who intend on monitoring the distribution of the 20.5 Billion LOD contribution. Isometsä, who is also on the Fund's Ethic Committee stated that if it is seen that the contribution is wasted on matters other than education and possibly healthcare, the fund will withdraw all contributions and will bar future investments from any Kazulian public/private entity in accordance with the Anti-Corruptions Act.

Kalopian Army to be trained by Kazulian troops.
Kongeforsvar troops being sent to Kalopia to train Kalopian Armed Forces.
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Paratroopers of the 9th Paratrooper Brigade during a training exercise in the fortress of Agatha.
14th December, 4325

Three hundred Kazulian soldiers will be sent to Kalopia to assist in developing the nation's to defend itself from Solentia and external threats as the government in Skalm prepares to introduce sweeping reforms within the nation's own armed forces, the Kongeforsvar. The announcement to sent advisers to the nation which Kazulia formerly occupied as an oversees protectorate, came amid concerns by the Kalopian Armed Forces as the nation's government braces for the return of the fascist, anti-Istalian and Kalopian political movements to retake the seat of governance in Solentia. Although the Kalopian Armed Forces had garnered experience underneath its period as a divided protectorate, this training is said to have been suitable for previous times but cannot be adopted for modern concerns. The mission is expected to last for about 3 months, which throws out the possibility of a long-term cooperative partnership with the Kongeforsvar and the Kalopian Armed Forces.

The Kongeforsvar has perfected the art of defence after spending decades and billions on orienting itself towards being a formidable defencive and offencive force. Chief of Defence, General Christoffer Sundby stated that the Kalopian Armed Forces needed to focus on defending its interests, citing the looming threat posed by fascists in Solentia. The contingent being sent are expected to the elements of the 9th Paratrooper Brigade who intends on centring their training and advise on intelligence-gathering and infantry tactics. Kazulia's intervention into the situation between Kalopia and Solentia had been rather surgical. Ambassador to the World Congress, Sigbjørn Helgeland, urged the Istalian Republic to intervene immediately into the situation, citing that a Kazulian intervention into the situation would be heavy handed, the same heavy handedness associated with a Kazulian military intervention. General Sundby is expected to visit to the troops during their training session to determine whether the skill and experience of the Kongeforsvar was "just what the doctor ordered" for Kalopia.
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Re: Kazulias Nyheter

Postby Maxington » Thu Jan 04, 2018 2:28 pm

Breaking News
Kazulia stunned after Prime Minister assassinated after referendum vote.
Ministry of Home and Kingdom Affairs initiates nation-wide state of emergency as PSD launch manhunt for assailants.
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Amid the assassination, the Home Guard has been deployed to the nation's borders, towns and cities as the Government initiates Direktiv 46.
23rd March, 4328

"The coordinated attack perpetrated is tantamount to war," Director of the Police Security Directorate Endre Svendson told members of the media in front of the Ministry of Home and Kingdom Affairs, moments posterior to the Prime Minister's assassination. According to information disclosed by the National Police Service, the assassination had not only taken the life of the Prime Minister but also 16 other persons and injured 50 other, whom the police have refused to identify. The assassination of the Prime Minister and 16 others ended an evening of violence within the city of Skalm, which the police have stated as being "the most violent instance of terrorism in the nation's history". The National Police Service urged citizens throughout the nation to remain inside of their homes and called on eye-witness to come forward and disclose information to the police. A preliminary police report stated that the premise for the attack can be revealed by the attacks location. The attack took place outside the Stortinget in Skalm which had been responsible for the referendum vote for the nation's transition towards republicanism, which Prime Minister Alexander Kjøle was a stringent proponent of.

According to the Office of the Prime Minister, the Prime Minister's body had been transported to the Queen Annette Medical Centre were he died upon arrival. According to the Office of the Prime Minister a postmortem examination had been conducted on the Prime Minister and the 16 other persons with results still pending. The Police Security Directorate has stated that currently no official terrorist entity has claimed responsibility for the attack, however as outlined in the preliminary report, the suspect arrested by the police and his unidentified associates have monarchist sentiments. Eye witness reports stated that the assailants possessed high powered assault rifles, which according to the Firearms Control Act, cannot be obtainable by an civilian individual which brings the question of "Where were the weapons obtained" onto the table of discussion. Apart from this, eyes witnesses that they the assailants seemed too coordinated to be the unprofessional persons the police have made them out to be. One eye-witness, a former Home Guardsman, stated that the motion in which the assailants moved were similar to training he had learnt during his term of military service. This leads to the opinion that the assailants were nationals with former military service.

The Defence and National Security Council met in the Northern Palace, to meet with King Magnus to discuss the official government response to the incident. Although much information pertaining to the discussions held within the Palace were not disclosed to the general public, after the meeting, Minister of Home and Kingdom Affairs Torleif Amundsen, announced that the Government would be initiating Direktiv (Directive) 46. He outlined that the Ministry of Home and Kingdom Affairs had initiated a nationwide state of emergency and would be essentially shutting down the nation from the outside world. He stated that in accordance with Directive 46, the National Police Service will be given firearms and ordered to cease all firearms (both legal and illegal). All international flights in and out of the country will be derailed and nation's borders closed to immigration. The Kongeforsvar will be deployed to all borders and the Home Guard deployed to quash instances of violence and dissidence. With the nation as a state of alert mirroring that of a wartime footing, the intelligence community had gone completely dark. The nation grinds to a complete halt as the country moves to assess the situation.

The assassination has been dubbed a serious security failure by the Police, whose Protective Services branch were responsible for the Prime Minister's protection. Controversy had risen in response to the poor response of the Prime Minister's protective detail to the arms assailants. Many state that the Prime Minister's detail should have been more than capable of quashing the attack, citing their years of service and supposed technology. Others have made the parallel stating that a police-trained security detail cannot go head-to-head against a military (possibly special forces) trained group of armed terrorists. Many stated that the King's security detail would have done better, citing their derailing of several assassination attempts against previous monarchs. It is stated that the King's security details is provided purely by the King's Guard, the elite special forces trained brigade in defence of the monarch and Skalm itself.
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