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Re: Istapali

Postby Rogue » Fri Sep 03, 2021 3:32 pm

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Kalibaka: Former president Fandika is former no more. In a tv speech, watched by millions of Istapalians, Fandika announced that he would reassume the office of President with permission from a new to be formed military government. Fandika cited the, "unlawfull removal of a duly elected president", as the reason for the coup, which has plunged Istapali in chaos rarely seen in its recent history. The constitutional and political crisis culminated in the removal and later reinstatement of Fandika and is now seeing Istapali fall prey to economic hardship, general instability and terrorist advances. The states of Palinata, Balikoro, Imores and Jamiku have completely fallen to UFHF fighters, with their local governments fleeing to neighbouring states and the governor of Imores being beheaded and shown on display in its capital. Other groups have also taken the opportunity to take up arms. One of these has taken over Ugwu and Arimoru, calling themselves the "Istapali League for Revolutionary Socialists" or ILRS. The group, identifying themselves as revolutionaries, took the chaos in their region to their advantage, swifltly taking over control in the two northern states of Istapali with help of anarchists and several citizen militia's. The tribes in the middle of the country have also taken up arms once more, booting out some of their army garissons and mobilizing their own militia's. In some cases the army has actively been fighting the tribes, breaking the almost centuries old unwritten agreement between the two sides not to involve themselves in eachothers matters.

For better or worse, the coup has resulted in a almost civil war like state in Istapali, with the military struggling to maintain control anywhere except for the main cities. As a result of the situation and the, "increasingly authoritarian and anti-human rights regime taking hold in Istapali", the Vanukean Prefect Sumrak, in discussion with the king, has announced the withdrawal of over half of all Vanukean forces in the country, including half of the unionfighters stationed in the Kalibaka military airsport. All remaining forces will be withdrawn to the logistical base in Imores, with the KVJ ordered to maintain a hold on the base and surrounding areas. The Istapalian Army has abandoned most positions in rural Istapali, instead focussing on defending major economic and urban centers as well as certain "cash crop" regions.

Fandika, who has now assumed the presidency once more, used the speech to announce a new military government. The constitution will be disbanded and nullified, with martial law being applied accross the country. A new organ, named the Military Council for Public Affairs or MCPA, will be formed and will act as the ultimate decisionmaking body, consisting of 150 high ranking military officials. They will pass decrees and edicts, which will serve as the basis of law in the country, "until martial law is suspended and calm returns in our streets." according to Fandika. Martial Law also allows the new regime to use the military for policing tasks and ban the right to gathering, right to freedom of press and assembly and more. The chaos has now consumed Istapali, with observers noting that the country has moved on the brink of civil war in a matter of weeks.

The Istapalian economy has crashed during all this, with exports nearly all halted and financial markets falling apart. The Central Bank reported a growthrate of -10% and unemployment skyrocketting to 32% as bussinesses close or go bancrupt and the inflation rate skyrockets. Currently it sits at 110%. The fighting going on in the country increases the problem, with more bussinesses closing and the domino's falling bit by bit. The country has furthermore been renamed the "State of Istapali", with the federal constitution and all local governments officially disbanded as of now, being taken over by the MCPA and local military councils. Will the international community respond? And what will this mean for the fight against terrorism in Istapali?
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Re: Istapali

Postby ChitinKal » Sun May 08, 2022 1:19 pm

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Re: Istapali

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Re: Istapali

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Re: Istapali

Postby cm9777 » Mon Jul 31, 2023 5:45 pm

Institute of Dovani Affairs

July 5340

Country Brief: Istapali

Background:

Istapali is a multiethnic state in Eastern Dovani. Previously a colony of Hulstria, the Dundorfian language serves as the main linguia franca given the reluctance of the different ethnic groups to favour one language over another. Despite a desvastating war with neighgbouring Nsanlosa/Suyu Llaqta a few centuries ago, it remains one of the larger economies in Dovani.

Ethnicities
Dovani Majatran: Though originally descended from their Majatran ancestors, the Dovani Majatrans have called their continent home for millenia. Cultural links to their heritage-homeland are largely nonexistent. The ethnic group is the smallest of the groups forming about 5% of the entire population.

Kitembo: As age old inhabitants of the region, Istapali`s second largets ethnic group has a significant influence on the direction of the country. Generally, Kirembo politicians and voters push for more decentralization and autonomy from the larger and more dominant Douwu. They make up about a quarter of the population.

Douwu: The largest ethnic group and most influential, Douwu figures were instrumental in the establishment of an independent Istapali. They have been largely successful in continuing to centralise Istapali as a nation state and keeping political divisions along ideological rather than ethnic lines. They constitute approximately 33% of the population.

Watembo: As the third largest ethnic group, the Watembo are often seen as the swing vote in Istapali politics when it comes to such issues. In practice, their political voting patterns are the most split with the vast majority voting for big-tent ideological parties. They constitute around 20% of the population.

Huhoa: The Huhoa are the second smallest group with about 13% of the population. Like the Kitembo, they are firecly conscious of protecting their cultural and linguistic identity. They form about 10% of the population.

Other: The rest of the population consists of inhabitants from other Dovani countries as well as some senior business and political representatives from all of Terra.

Political Parties

Democratic Republican Party
Demokratische Republikanische Partei: The DRP is a big-tent centre right party and one of the two dominant forces in Istapali politics. It is relatively moderate ideologically speaking with a large focus on centralisation and maintaining a common Istapali identity.

New Labour Party
Neue Arbeiterpartei: The NA serves as the main left of centre party in Istapali. It normally competes with the DRP in the presidential elections to determine the direction of the country. It is more supportive of allowing ethnic groups to maintain their own identities, believing that focusing on economic ties and self determinaition are the key to keeping the country stable. The party is significantly more economically liberal than its counterparts in the rest of Terra.
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Re: Istapali

Postby cm9777 » Sat Aug 05, 2023 7:08 am

Institute of Dovani Affairs

Counter Brief: Istapali: Part 2

Foreign Affairs

Istapali’s foreign policy has largely been limited to Eastern Dovani. Relations with Suyu Llaqta/Nsanlosa have remained largely frozen since the end of the war. Since then, the country has largely remained isolationist. Relations with former colonial power Hulstria remain largely limited to cultural ties with tourism from Dundorfian speaking countries making up a significant part of its economy.
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Re: Istapali

Postby cm9777 » Sat Aug 05, 2023 7:36 am

Qadriyah Yousef wins presidential election for Democratic Republican Party
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Successful candidate Qadriyah Yousef declaring victory in this years presidential election
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The candidate for the Centre-Right DRP (Democratic Republican Party) handily defeated his rivals in this years presidential election. His policy platform focused on a new foreign policy approach aiming to expand economic ties in Eastern Dovani as well as the rest of the world. In particular, his calls for an "unfreezing" of the relationship with Nsanlosa which while peaceful, has resulted in the two neighbours having extremely limited ties. Additionally, Yousef called for more centralization in Istapali looking to move away from the country´s divided ethnic politics to a more uniform contest based on ideology. As a member of the Majatran-Dovani minority, critics suggested his policies aimed to curb the power of the larger ethnicities however with his election victory, it would seem the people of Istapali are willing to give him a chance.

In addition, Yousef promised to implement measures to prevent democratic backsliding and make the nation less prone to coups. These policies include curbing the power of the military to intervene in domestic politics and strengthening the judiciary.

In his victory speech, Yousef called for an immediate meeting with his counterparts in Nsanlosa to discuss reconciliation and friendlier relations in the longer term.
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Re: Istapali

Postby Rogue » Sun Aug 06, 2023 5:26 pm

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Re: Istapali

Postby cm9777 » Mon Aug 07, 2023 4:14 pm

President Yousef: “No Comment” to Oil Pipeline

Following a snap visit by Istapali President Yousef where he met with Nsanian Prime Minister Badessa, cooperation between the two countries has started with speed. In the Nsanian Capital, the two announced the creation of an Dovanian Economic Community (EDC). While Yousef campaigned heavily on normalising the relationship, few expected movement towards a partnership or bloc as swiftly.

Opinion polling done by the Dovani Institute of International Affairs suggests lukewarm support for the idea. Approximately 49% of survey participants supported the idea with 39% unsure and 12% against. Yousef may have some work ahead of him in truly bringing the public on board however opposition to the concept is not widespread.

As for the idea of an oil pipeline which has been a widely discussed topic, Yousef did not answers questions from the media instead emphasising he was overjoyed that the Nsanian side had accepted his gesture for rapproachment so quickly.

New Labour Party to decide stance on EDC

Panicked faces and a rush for information on the Istapali Nsanlosa leaders meeting were seen according to insiders at the headquarters of the NLP, Istapali’s main opposition party. While the NLP did not campaign against better relations—focusing more on ethnic autonomy rights, it did not openly support the idea either. The party is set to hold a closed doors meeting YL discuss its stance. Agreeing could make the opposition look weak and unable to be a credible alternative but given there is little strong opposition, the government could capitalise on their position for political gain.
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Re: Istapali

Postby cm9777 » Sun Aug 13, 2023 6:36 am

President Yousef announces oil pipeline to Nsanlosa

Spokespersons from the opposition NLP (New Labour Party) confirmed their support for the Dovani Economic Community (DEC), declaring it a positive step. The government was however urged to ensure fair competition to avoid undercutting from the Nsanian side and to release more details of the actual proposal. With bipartisan support secured, Yousef has already moved to the next big project, an oil pipeline connecting the two countries. A poorly kept secret, Yousef argued the pipeline would supply Istapali’s neighbour with cheap oil to power its economy while bringing in steady profits from an under exploited resource sector. Yousef also raised the prospects of a railway line connecting the two capitals awaiting more concrete studies as to the feasibility of such a project.
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