Department of Prosecutions and Investigations launches investigation into misconduct within Security Services; Vows to reassert public trust in Security Services.
Special Investigators of the Beleco Police Service posterior to the arrest of several NCOs in a bar in the eastern portion of the city.
2nd November 4209, 4209
The Department of Prosecution and Investigations has launched an investigation into misconduct within the security services. The investigation is aimed at weeding out corruption and insubordination within the various security and law enforcement services. The Investigation is currently being jointly conducted by the Department of Prosecution and Investigations and the Bureau of Criminal Investigation of the Zardic Armed Forces and is expected to target all branches of the Armed Forces and most levels of the law enforcement and security services. The investigation was given the "go-ahead" by both the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Ministry of Defence, with Minister of Home Affairs, Cauho Filoksenido calling the investigation "a necessary step towards the Reconstruction and re-institution of stability and peace within the nation," and also came to the podium to discuss the investigation with the media.
As it is already known by the masses, the Department of Prosecutions and Investigation, in collaboration with the Bureau of Criminal Investigation of the Zardic Armed Forces and the Federal Police Service, has launched an investigation into corruption and misconduct within the armed forces and security services. It is the share opinion of both the Home Affairs Ministry and the Defence Ministry that the Armed Forces and the Security Services have been at the master-point of corruption and misconduct. As of recent times, around one hundred NCOs and law enforcement officials have been arrested over charges relating to espionage, high treason, financing terrorism and corruption, with around fifty high-ranking military and law enforcement personnel being arrested under similar charges. It is imperative that a level of secrecy of the investigation be upheld, as such this Ministry does not intend on releasing any more information pertaining to this.
The move is an extraordinary risk given how corrupt the armed forces have become giving rise to a concern about a possible coup against the government. While not commenting on the matter, the government appears to be relying heavily on local police and state police for the time being with Kostandia police out in increased presence across the city as if to reinforce civil control. Across the nation, National Defence units were activated and surrounded federal military installations in order to prevent any serious backlash as heavily armed federal agents, backed up by local authorities and rapidly increased "deputies" moved in to arrest and detain the officers. There were no comments from the Presidential Palace or from the Prime Minister's Office.
National Assembly passes Ĥristoforido-Saranteno Plan and Critical Industrial Investment Programme.
President Diogeno Radomirido to approve legislations aimed at combating effects of international economic crisis on Zardugal.
President Diogeno Radomirido addressing the National Assembly posterior to the passing of the Ĥristoforido-Saranteno Plan.
2nd November 4209, 4209
The National Assembly has recently passed the controversial Ĥristoforido-Saranteno Plan (a government strategic guideline in which the repair of the economy against the effects of the economic crisis can be introduced through), handing Chief Minister Domiano Ĥristoforido and Minister of Finance Maksentio Saranteno significant victories against the economic crisis. The monetary investment plan is estimated to be worth around $800 Billion ZAR, and would encompass a series of government investment programmes. It is estimated to save around 1.5 million jobs and could possibly create 3.4 million jobs. As previously mentioned, the plan is encompasses a series of government investment programme, which include Increased government support for smaller businesses in the form a 2 year period of tax exemption for start-up businesses, specifically those in the area of infrastructure, medicine, education and technology as well as Government implementation of a credit based welfare system, by which pensioners are able to receive a formidable pension amount. This welfare system should be established in a manner which allows corporations/companies both public and private to invest in (under the guidance of the Central Bank).
Apart from the implementation of Ĥristoforido-Saranteno Plan, President Radomirido is expected to spearhead the Critical Industrial Investment Programme, which is a government act aimed at insulating the domestic economy from large influxes of revenue, as from commodities such as oil (a major trade resource of the country). According the legislation's content, it intends on forming an expenditure fund which would act as the balancer of the Federal Budget. It intends on accumulating the necessary finances through Export Duty for Oil and Petrochemicals (which a Duty Fax of 25%), Oil Mining Operations (As apart of the Trans-National Oil Mining Taxation Act) and taking 12% of the Government Surplus (Every Two Fiscal Terms). This would bring about a payout of around $25 Billion ZAR and $8 Billion ZAR respectively (with the 12% of the Government Surplus being dependent on government expenditure). It is expected that the implementation of these economic stimuli would come with time, but many advise that if this were to succeed, the Government should immediately move to exercising the provisions of the Economic Stabilization Fund Global, which would allow the fund to act as an international investor, investing into various industries and businesses across the world. Although President Radomirido his intention of doing so, he has stated that he would like to centre his attention on internal matters and once said matters are resolved, then he intends on focusing on exercising the global provisions of the Economic Stabilization Fund.
Re-engaging Majatra: Foreign Minister discusses communism and foreign policy.
Foreign Minister outlines Zardic stance on regional communism and outlines foreign policy objectives.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Kalistrato Limpidaro outlining the Federation's foreign policy before media reporters.
2nd November 4209, 4209
After multiple years of diplomatic and political silence, the Federation of Zardugal is making a return to the international stage. It has been years since diplomatic word has come from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, with the most recent dating back to the times of President Mozby. Recently appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs, Kalistrato Limpidaro in a media brief earlier this morning in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs told reporters that he does intend on ushering Zardugal into a new era of diplomatic activity. During the briefing he spoke on the many policy reforms which will come to the foreign policy where he had this to say:
We have many reforms planned to be implement, one of the most are the revisions of all diplomatic treaties which we are engaged in with other nations. Specifically the Official Establishment of Embassies and Consulates in Zardugal Treaty and the various "one-on-one" treaties between Zardugal of other states. We have noticed that we are not benefiting from Consulates and Embassies Treaty, so we would rather have "one-on-one" agreements with nations such as Egelion, Istalia and Yingdala. With those "one-on-one" agreements we believe that we could center them on trade and cooperation rather than simply on setting up embassies and consulates.
With regional tensions increasing daily due to the internal situations in both Jelbania and Kalopia, in which both countries have shift from casual ideologies into extremist political views. According to media outlets from across the region, both nations have slipped into the communist cesspit as they are both currently governed by communist governments. It has been the traditional policy of the Federation to never tolerate extremists sentiments within its borders and in the vicinity of its borders. When asked to comment on the topic of the gradual rise of regional communism, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Kalistrato Limpidaro has this to say:
The supposed threat of communism within the region is a pressing matter and should be a topic of great discussion throughout the political pillars. However, it is imperative to remember that this is a legitimate political ideology and should be respected. This means that the various governments in this region should focus on quelling the extremist sentiments of this ideology and avoid quelling the democratic rights of the less extremists and more discussion/debate friendly supporters of the ideology. This government is prepared to work with other governments on ensuring the growth of communist/left wing extremists does not grow into an uncontrollable conundrum. This government is also prepared to ensure that the democratic rights of the peaceful supporters of this ideology are protected and it does not intend on compromising on this principle.
So it appears that Zardugal is coming back to the International stage swinging. We do hope that this break of silence could mean the raise of Zardic participation in World Events , especially those which will truly benefit the nation as a whole. History is unfolding and the Zards are not waiting until the very end to capitalize on this.