Ikradon

[theoriginaltrotka]

Front for Popular Deliverance Begins Insurgency in Ibutho
August 18 4021

Pictured above: Farmers and workers from the Amahlathi Province rise up in the provincial capital, eMahlabatini

After centuries of royal ineffectuality, and ever widening income and class disparity, as well as political corruption and tyranny, Ibutho's people are rising up across the country in demonstrations. These demonstrations are manifesting most strongly in the Amahlathi Province, the province which is known to be one of the most friendly and open to socialism and economically leftist thought. As a place devoid of much significant industry and suffering from comparably lower standards of living, Ibutho has long been a country the colonial powers pitied, and the people of Ibutho resented this pity and scorn. The Amahlathi province, in particular, is home to farmers who are often cheated by a particularly reckless nobility.

Today, these tempers have reached seemingly critical mass. A group known as Iphambili Esemkhululile Athandwayo (the Front for Popular Deliverance), a broad-spectrum leftist group, has organized an army, known as the iButho Lempi Esemkhululile Athandwayo (Army for Popular Deliverance, or iBLEA). They of course, hope to deliver Ibutho from a largely feudal and backwards way of life, where the vast poor majority serve the needs of a wealthy landowning class. The number of small military incidents and skirmishes has been on the rise since around March. However yesterday, the Army for Popular Deliverance, and a large cadre of farmers and townspeople who sympathize with them took the estates of a local count and are holding him and his family in custody indefinitely in eMahlabatini. Today, the situation has escalated, with the iBLEA alliance of insurgents, farmers and workers fighting against government forces and military in the streets and countryside. Within the past few hours, the rebels have secured the city's marketplace, and their leaders, Mnqobi Nsele Khubisa (a former student of politics and Canrallaise language) and Ayize Nale Masendu (a General in the iBLEA) have publicly declared the "People's Republic of Ibutho". This declaration was affirmed by telegram by the General Secretary of the Front for Popular Deliverance, Matthew Zenzhele NaDabengwa, who is currently speculated to be in a safehouse in Isizinda. Provisionally, Khubisa has been declared the President, and NaDabengwa has been declared the Chief Minister. The signatories on the declaration reportedly number in the thousands, with some signatures dating back months, suggesting that this insurrection has been a long time in the making.

These latest events indicate a probable and groundbreaking turning point in the history of Ibutho, however, with a Left which is both agrarian and in favor of expanding industry, encompassing many schools of ideology, it is likely that there will be much more conflict to come in the future.

[theoriginaltrotka]

New Government takes Power in Ibutho
December 4021

Above: New Provisional Chief Minister Matthew Zenzhele NaDabengwa Celebrates Victory, with Defense Minister Ayize Nale Masendu (left) and iBLEA Colonel Maputo Nkendi (right)

Above: Provisional President Mnqobi Nsele Khubisa was a leader of great significance in the revolution

The August capture of eMahlabatini, which many political analysts throughout Terra had predicted would amount to nothing, has led up to the liberation of mostly all of the provincial and rural areas of the Ibutho land, and within the past month, Bokufika and uMgungundhlovi fell to the Front for Popular Deliverance and their army, iBLEA ( iButho Lempi Esemkhululile Athandwayo). However, last week marked a turning point in the war. The fuedal regime gave up, without formal surrender, and the Emperor Unathi Musa Makaya fled by helicoptor out of the country, and his members of his regime and court have either followed suit, committed suicide, or decided to cooperate with the rebel forces.

Consequently, with their Emperor turning his back on them and retreating, a largely demoralized the inenthusiastic police force in the capital of Isizinda surrendered to iBLEA, under the command of Ayize Nale Masendu, Mnqobi Nsele Khubisa, and Maputo Nkendi. Citizens waved banners in the streets, but for the most part, life continued. The Provisional Government has drafted constitutional reforms and taken up residence in the former Imperial Palace. In a statement to the press, Matthew Zenzhele NaDabengwa said the following:

Socialism has finally triumphed, the Ilanga, Inyanga, and the uXitu smile down and shine brightly day and night on the Ibutho people, and have answered their prayers, sacrifices, and curses with validation. Now we are delivered to the halls of power, all of us, the people, the peasantry, miners, soldiers, women, men, Ahmadis, and Sizwe, and we shall rebuild our ancient brother, the land of Ibutho all care it deserves, for Ibutho will give to its people what its people give to him. We had fair elections, we had a glorious fight, and now the Front for Popular Deliverance has succeeded in its mission to deliver the people of Ibutho from the hands of feudal tyranny, the oppression of the nobility, starvation, and constant persecution and ethnic prejudice.

Fellow children of the Ibutho homeland, we no longer till our lands for archaic overlords, we are no longer stuck in place, with our many fates tied to one tyrant. We are now all the leaders of Ibutho, and our fates are tied to one another. Consequently, in the manner prescribed by Metz and Leonid, the greatest revolutionaries of history, and taking cues from the democratic success of Cildanian and Beluzian socialists, we shall bring about national growth and construction. The assets of the rich will go to our future, they will go to building factories and schools and universities, they will go to collectivizing agriculture, assuring fairness of elections, and protecting our homeland.

And in conclusion, to the Terran community, I must say, Ibutho is reborn, roaring like a lion pouncing on the jackals which attack their cubs, we have pounced on the jackals of feudalism who have stolen our children and controlled our destinies for millenniums. We are here and we are proud to be Ibutho, a democratic Ibutho, an Ibutho of equality, and Ibutho where villagers and farmers are our true monarchs, and where the leaders will serve the revolution steadfastly and firmly, comrades, our Ibutho, will once again be the pride of Terra, as it once was at the dawn of human civilization. We have thrown of feudal and bourgeoisie oppression, and we are letting Terra know that the people of Ibutho have achieved popular deliverance from their struggles, for our own good and that of all Terra.

Long May we Protect our Struggle for Deliverance!

[theoriginaltrotka]

Ibutho Revolution Has Succeeded, But Her Struggles are Far from Over
September 4022

Above: President Mnqobi Nsele Khubisa looking somewhat troubled over issues facing Ibutho
Although the Revolution led by Iphambili Esemkhululile Athandwayo (the Front for Popular Deliverance) succeeded with quite some ease, and a government has been formed successfully, there is still lack of total concord within the People's Republic of Ibutho. Although the new government has succeeded in passing many reforms which further socialism and equality within Ibutho, including union rights, worker's rights, and a massive overhaul and nationalization of most industries, they have encountered many problems. These include the difficulty of bringing industry to the primarily agricultural nation. In spite of an increasingly thriving and prosperous mineral extraction industry, it has been a great struggle to bring more manufacturing and services into the newly socialized economy.

To add to the troubles of reform, outcry has recently arisen over the new government's ways of coping with and answering dissent. This became especially clear when this September a major journalist was arrested over charges listed as "treason" and "Undermining the will of Ibutho people through Deception". This journalist, Inyalza Umshayo Mabena, primarily wrote for foreign publications and some national newspapers in a manner highly critical of the new government and the Front for Popular Deliverance. In addition, he mercilessly went after socialist ideals and perceived injuries he claims they brought about on the people they were supposed to benefit. In a largely publicized trial, the state prosecution, dressed in iBLEA uniform and applauded upon entry by a supposedly purposefully selected jury, made a case by villainising the Mabena Clan as bourgeoisie and feudal pseudo-intellectuals, and furthermore they attacked Umshayo Mabena's character in a manner many perceived dubious. The prosecution accused him of drug smuggling, corrupting children, and cooperation with foreign sabouteurs. However, the judges on the bench only convicted Umshayo Mabena of treason and undermining the will of the people. Representing himself in the defense (the state refused to provide Umshayo Mabena an attorney), the defendant claimed that he had been severely beaten in prison, subjected to brutal interrogation, and thrown into general prison population in one of Isizinda's most brutal prisons, renowned for housing Royalist regime leaders and common murderers alike. Umshayo Mabena attempted to show the jury and the bench injuries sustained from torture and maltreatment, but the prosecution and bench refused to do so.

Umshayo Mabena has been sentenced to 20 years in prison, the maximum sentence currently allowed by the law of Ibutho, and he has been refused the opportunity to appeal his sentence. Furthermore, the prosecution announced their intent to retry Umshayo Mabena once his sentence was complete. In a highly controversial statement, the President, Mnqobi Nsele Khubisa referred to the trial as "a great triumph of justice for the people of Ibutho and the revolution which has been brought about for its deliverance. Destructive and malicious dissent has been discouraged and all are free to live the utmost of lives!"

[theoriginaltrotka]

Chief Minister Zenzhele NaDabengwa Fires Shots at Luthori
November 4023

Above: Chief Minister Matthew Zenzhele NaDabengwa sitting in the offices of government, Isizinda

After silence from the government following the Umshayo Mabena trial, the government of Ibutho has once again entered national headlines due to statements from the Chief Minister, Matthew Zenzhele NaDabengwa before the Popular Assembly of the country. The Chief Minister, in regards to a call for the institution of greater border control measures on the northern border between Ibutho and Luthori. He said the following:

The Holy Luthori Empire, a giant of anti-socialism, and known enemy of workers, is our northern neighbor, and this country has effectively attempted to squash political opposition by banning socialism in their laughable and heinous "Anti-Communist Pact". Furthermore, this country is a constant spewer of monarchist and feudal propagandas. Before we know it, they will be sending over soldiers to fight our revolution for popular deliverance. We suspect that the Luthori Capitalist monarchial powers are attempting to poison our people's clear minds with propaganda supporting our vile deposed Emperor, after all, look at how they swoon over their Prince of Orange on all their media. Brainwashing at its finest.

Furthermore, the Chief Minister called for the construction of new border posts along the Ibutho-Luthori border. He also said that any Luthoris fleeing from monarchy and capitalism will be welcomed with open arms in Ibutho. He went on to say that he was suspicious that the Luthorian government was conducting espionage against Ibutho.

[theoriginaltrotka]

Ibutho Celebrates New Friendship with Rildanor
-December 4024

Above: President Mnqobi Nsele Khubisa at a celebration of the treaty between Rildanor and Ibutho

Recently, a treaty of friendship was passed between the People's Republic of Ibutho and Rildanor. This treaty, with the stated purpose of "enforcing the friendship between the two countries" was met with no opposition in the OMkhandlu Wabantu (The Popular Assembly), and was welcomed largely by the people. As well as enforcing a friendship between the two countries, the treaty establishes a state airline, which will be owned in two equal shares by the governments of Ibutho and Rildanor. This airline will be called IbuRil Airlines, a portmanteau of the two nation's names, and its ensign will feature the symbols of both countries, the Ibutho Impi, and the laurel wreath of Rildanor. For the benefit of our reader's, below is a picture of the logo:


The airline will begin flights from Isizinda to Labonne, from Isizinda to Tiralle, from Isizinda to Sainte-Antoine, and from E-Mahlabatini to Labonne, beginning in January.

The treaty of friendship is widely speculated to bring forth a larger alliance, especially given the high public interest in friendship with Rildanor, and the wide governmental support of the Communist government in Rildanor. In his speech, President Nsele Khubisa, who was a student of Canrillaise, made a groundbreaking diplomatic development by offering a speech in Canrillaise about the treaty, as a gesture of friendship and amity between the two nations, an excerpt is below:

Que l'amitié entre la République de Ibutho et Rildanor populaire dernière pour tous les temps! Ce traité marque une nouvelle ère d'amitié et de compréhension entre les peuples Ibutho et le peuple Rildanor qui doit durer pendant une longue période à venir, alors que nous travaillons ensemble pour construire le socialisme et amener l'égalité et la délivrance à nos peuples. Nous allons travailler ensemble, et se défendre mutuellement, et nos enfants vont grandir à ne pas avoir peur de nos amis à Rildanor. Nous marcherons vers l'avant pour l'égalité, l'équité, les droits du prolétariat, et la compréhension mutuelle dans nos deux nations.

This is translated: "May the friendship between the People's Republic of Ibutho and Rildanor last for all times! This treaty marks a new era of friendship and understanding between the Ibutho people and the Rildanor people which shall last for a long time to come, as we together work to construct socialism and bring equality and deliverance to our peoples. We will work together, and defend each other, and our children will grow to be unafraid of our friends in Rildanor. We will march forwards for equality, fairness, the rights of the proletariat, and mutual understanding in both of our nations."

[theoriginaltrotka]

Industry Is Slowly Growing In Ibutho
- February 4025

Above: The State Rubber Refinement and Processing Plant, Isizinda, Ibutho

In accordance with the promises of the Front for Popular Deliverance (Iphambili Esemkhululile Athandwayo), state controlled industry is coming to the nation, with factory and manufacturing jobs having increased by 30% in only the past two years. However, it must be noticed that the People's Republic of Ibutho is a massively agrarian state, with 75% of its GDP still agriculturally based. Minister of Trade and Industry, Lukwenzi Harere (a former Professor at the National Universities, union activist, and well known socialist economist) said that "the construction of new factories and industries has brought enrichment to Ibutho, however we are facing challenges finding buyers for goods outside Ibutho. Yet, things look exceptionally promising, as we have increased economic sustainability and self sufficiency by about 45%, according to models of our creation. The Ibutho will soon be in the great pantheon of world powers of industry, on a socialist and equitable basis"

[Resurgence]

uMongameli Ihejirika Enacts New Plan
December 4039

uMongameli Sizwe Ihejirika and his party, the Ukusaelsha Ibutho (New Dawn for Ibutho), have sent three bills to the OMkhandlu Wabantu (Popular Assembly) in what uMongameli Ihejirika calls the Save Ibutho Plan. The first bill, Cultural Protocol for Ibutho, will protect Ibutho's culture from being extremely perverted by future parties if history were to so change the nation. The second, Cabinet Proposal of December 4039, has been sent in to propose an all Ukusasha Cabinet. The third, Ukusasha Opening Bill, will destroy the Communist/Socialist remnants that is left in Ibutho by changing the motto and the flag. This bill will also establish a Monarchy and change the uMongameli's title from uMongameli to Inkosi (King). The final thing this bill will do is combine the offices of the Head of State and the Head of the Government to fall into the Inkosi's authority.
A new party, The Federationist Party, has opposed the Cultural Protocol and the Cabinet Proposal. Officials inside of the Ukusaelsha Ibutho estimate that the Opening Bill will also be opposed by them. There will be more on the story when in August 4040.

[CCP]

Shelby Basks in Glow of Victory on Shattering Election Night Win

Rutanian Immigrant on track to be first (and possibly last) woman head of government

eMABHISHI -- Federationist Party Chairwoman Hermelinda Shelby powered her infant party to a resounding win in general elections last night, racking up overwhelming majorities in each of the country's five provinces. "This is a win for liberty, for free provinces, and for free markets," declared Shelby, claiming the win as an unassailable mandate for her Federationist Party's federalism-focused platform.

It's an astonishing win for Shelby, who immigrated to Ibutho only two years ago, fresh off a 14-year stint as president and COO of Johnson & Williams, the Rutanian reinsurance behemoth. If elected by legislators as head of government, she would be the only woman to hold that office in 500 years of Ibutho history. For some observers, her path-breaking win is a sign of the lightening-speed changes now seemingly characteristic of the East Artanian nation which once dubbed itself "the Army of Heaven." "The country has been heavily depopulated after repeated political crises, so Hermelinda as a woman won in part because there just aren't enough traditional Ibutho in the country anymore to vote against her," suggested a close associate of Shelby. Early exit polls challenge that argument however, showing Shelby performing strongest in Kwelakubo, the old monarchical capital which remains predominately Ibutho. "Like we are saying for you from early, Federationist Party very big, is being wide, and having everybody loving us in country from everywhere," emphasized Theomavris Sklavos, the party's legislative leader, who as one of the country's few remaining Ikradonian aborigines, may himself be a testament to the Federationists' broad appeal.

Central to the Federationist campaign platform, devolution has been a structural mainstay throughout Ibutho history. The country grew out of eight sovereign kingdoms banded together by the wily King Mlungisi the Orderer and his father Shabangu the Younger in a successful effort to the expel the Luthori occupation. The basic architecture of those historical kingdoms remained intact in Mlungisi's newly-amalgamated state and have heavily shaped Ibutho politics and public sentiment over five centuries. Last night's shattering Federationist victory seems to suggest that some things are unlikely to change, even as Shelby and her lieutenants in party leadership navigate an ongoing Constitutional Convention sure to test and likely reshape the country existentially.

-Boipelo Zola Mabena-Tewodros, OCTOBER 4041
Editor-at-Large, Izwe iButho

[CCP]

Federationists Continue Electoral Dominance

Ity ꜣḥwt xꜣdt cuts into Raaper districts taking 84% of the popular vote in first election under new Constitution

~Hawu Mumenhes Newswire Association, NOVEMBER 4045

[CCP]

Cabinet Negotiations Nearing Agreement

Ity ꜣḥwt xꜣdt is set to nominate Party Chairwoman Hermelinda Shelby as president; Queen Ribrete demands three ministries for the temple in exchange for appointing Shelby to presidency

~Hawu Mumenhes Newswire Association, SEPTEMBER 4045