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Re: Kalistani Republic

Postby Doc » Sat Feb 27, 2016 4:28 am

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Republican Dispatches: News from the Front
Indrala Invades Dah Delta: Aims for Dahriel

Deltaria dispatches Infantry Reinforcements to Kaliburg, Mainland

Kaliburg Ananto
September 12, 3939


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Indrala Consolidates positions in North, Invades in the South

In an effort to pincer Ananto, Indrala launched an invasion in the Dah Delta, in Ananto's South. The land, known as wild and swampy land, seems like an odd choice, but reports point to Indrala's attempt to fully pacify the population centers of Ananto. The Celestial Empire therefore moved rapidly though the agricultural settlements in the Dah Delta, famous for the local cannabis strain "Dah Gold", and developed a front just outside of the city of Dahriel. But Dahriel does not promise to be as easy as Dulnerstaad. Renowned 2-Star general Henry Englebert Allen, who is one of the youngest Major generals in the Regular Armed Forces, has been preparing defenses since the start of the war, and the civilians have been removed to safer environs near Xanadu. As a result, Dahriel has been transformed into a fortress, and the 2300 defenders of the city man their stations awaiting the arrival of the Indralans. Observers report that a mere 12 miles separate the two forces, as Indrala moves slowly across the wetlands in the Delta. They are expected to arrive at Dahriel in a week.

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The first few members of the Advanced Unit of the 5th Deltarian Field Army land in Sulari

In other news, the first advance units of the Delatarian 5th Field Army have begun arriving at Sulari in Suldanor. Removed far from the battle of Ananto, the advance team will set up LZ's on the mainland, and will eventually reinforce Regular forces in Ananto. The Deltarians are arriving in waves, given their limited transport capacity from across the world. Deltarian deployment to Ananto is being made significantly more difficult due to the near complete cordon that the Indralan Navy have established around the Island, though a small window still exists through which refugees are flooding back to the mainland. There is no telling when Indrala will shut this door too, completely cutting off Ananto from the rest of the world.

Lastly, it has been reported, though these reports have been unsubstantiated, that diplomats have been dispatched to Mikuni, Hulustria to discuss the war. Mikuni is a long time rival of Indrala and Kalistani negotiators may be shift the balance in the Ananto Sea. Mikuni entrance, combined with Deltarian presence may be enough to counter the hegemonic force brought by the Indralan Tortoise Fleet.
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Re: Kalistani Republic

Postby Doc » Sat Feb 27, 2016 6:00 am

Kalistani Republic
Brethren on the Mainland call for Settlement

"War is not the Answer", says Protesters

Vrassa City, Vrassa District
September 18th, 3989


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Member of the Society of Brethren Call for Kalistani Government to settle with Indrala

Members of the Vrassa Yearly Meeting of the Society of Brethren called on the Government of Kalistan in Kaliburg to settle with the Empire of Indrala. Olman Diego del Toro, the YM clerk, said, in a brief statement,
"This minute asks the members of the Yearly Meeting to write to and meet with their Assembly members, calling on them to find a way to settle with the Indralan Government in a way which promotes peace and understanding, and which ends the unnecessary bloodshed that is threatening our Nation's capital. We recognize that this war is not in the interest of humanity. As long as the war is prosecuted, innocent people continue to die. Innocent people continue to be displaced from their homes and their lives. Our society is decimated. We need peace. Kalistan must stand up as one and call for peace."


The protesters are viewed favorably among most of the citizens on the mainland, and recent polls demonstrated that there is growing sentiment toward settlement with Indrala. Thomas Jones, the Leader of the Peace Caucus in the Assembly, argued, "When we call for settlement with Indrala, we recognize that Indrala still occupies our National Soil, and obviously, we could not possibly offer peace until that situation is reversed. But we also recognize that the events which led to war are, for the most part, something that Kalistan could have avoided. There is a growing movement in Kalistan, and we join the Brethren in saying, the Government of Kalistan needs to make offers to Indrala for negotiations."

The Spokeswoman for the Premier, Karen Svensdattir, responded, "The Brethren have a point but as long as the Indralans menace Kalistani sovereignty, on the high seas OR on our national territory, we fight to defend ourselves. And we have the capacity and the will to continue to fight." The Government's position is supported by polling in Kaliburg, which suggests that support for the war is nearly universal. Similar sentiment is expressed in most places on the mainland, with the exception of those areas which have born the brunt of the refugee crisis. The Brethren themselves are also split, but nearly all of them call for peace. The Ananto Yearly Meeting, however have dubbed themselves "fighting Quakers" and have publicly stated that in the case of self defense, protection of life and family is a higher moral good than standing down before aggression. Over all, 87% of all Kalistanis expressed support for some aspect of the war, and this number is significantly up from the beginning of the conflict.
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Re: Kalistani Republic

Postby Doc » Sun Feb 28, 2016 4:53 am

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Republican Dispatches: News from the Front
Kalistan Demures at Internationalization of Conflict

Regulars hold at Dahriel: Indrala bogged down at outskirts of the City

Kaliburg, Ananto
March 17, 3990


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Defense Minister Grognard calls for limiting the violence in Kalistani Waters

As the War drags on, nations around the globe are rushing to Kalistan's Aid. But the Defense Minister issued remarks on the gradual internationalization of the conflict which betray both Kalistani Confidence as well as their somewhat pollyannaish commitment to the cause of Peace. Minister Grognard said, at a news Conference, following a review of Kaliburg defenses:
"Look- We are confident that Kaliburg will not fall. We have promising reports from the Dah Delta, and we are confident that our positions in the mountains are secure enough to prevent a full scale attack. The approaches into Kaliburg itself are treacherous enough that the Enemy has not yet tried them, and so we are not in much danger from the sea. And yet- first Deltaria and now Trigunia have offered massive naval and land support commitments to Kalistan. Those units would have certainly been helpful before the Indralans landed, but I am afraid that now, they will serve only to spread the violence that Ananto is suffering, out across several nations. We have asked the Deltarians to deploy to the mainland, to augment regulars and Partisans there, but this should serve as a deterrant to Indrala. If Trigunia wishes to deploy a massive fleet to Kalistani Waters, we are not really in any position to oppose their arrival, but we would hope that they will not put themselves in harms way for a conflict that they don't have an active stake in. We also still officially support the demilitarization of the Anantanese Ocean- such deployment will violate our Policy there. This said, Trigunia has been a friend to Kalistan, and we hope they will use their fleet to deter Indralan invasion of the mainland. If we may limit the violence to Ananto, we will do more for the people of Kalistan than we would do if we allowed Indrala to take positions on the mainland."


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Cpl. Lance Jones-Congalka, along with half of his "firesquad", takes a break from patrol downtown Dahriel to pose for this picture

The Defense Minister's comments about good news from Dahriel were substantiated by embedded reporters. Though Dahriel has suffered a tremendous shelling by Indralan Artillery, the city's defense have held. Kalistani regulars have fought off attempts by Indralan forces to cut the city off from the overland supply routes to Xanadu, and have held strategic positions outside the city, which has kept the burg free of Invaders. What was supposed to be a quick capitulation has turned into a series of small but decisive victories for Kalistani Regulars. The Kalistani Propaganda bureau has wasted no time playing up the Defense of Dahriel. General Henry E. Allen, the commander in charge of the City's defenses has been called "A National Hero" for his brave defense of the city. Dahriel may fall yet, but for now, as the rainy season kicks into high gear for windward Ananto, it appears that the Indralans won't be going anywhere anytime soon. Their zone of control in this area is the Marshy lowlands which are prone to severe, unpredictable and deadly floods, and Dahriel is the first higher and dryer land in the region. Unless Indrala finds a way to move out of the swamp, their pincer offensive might be doomed.

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Partisan positions, known as "Mountain Fortresses" dot the ridgeline between Mt. Su and Mt. Shmee

Finally, reporters at this Newspaper have heard unsubstantiated reports that Indralan Forces, which have spent much of the last year consolidating their strength and resupplying are beginning to move out of the city to the south into the Blue Grass Plain. They move freely throughout the Plain already, but signs point to an imminent move into the mountains between Mt. Su and Mt. Shmee. While Kalistani Partisans control most of this territory, Indralan forces appear to be determined. If there are any moves into the Mountains, we will carry the report.
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Re: Kalistani Republic

Postby Doc » Mon Feb 29, 2016 1:37 am

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IZQUIERDA-THE VOICE OF THE KALISTANI LEFT
President Smith gives rare Interview from Partisan positions

Reports initial contact with Indralan forward teams

Near Little Kalistani Mountain, Ananto
August 12, 3990


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The President of the Republic, speaking to reporters today from her position near Little Kalistani Mountain

The President of the Republic, Poppy Smith-Bennots gave a rare interview to the Kalistani Press today. Below is a Transcript of her statement:

I have been asked by the Party to make a statement on behalf of the Partisan defenders of Northern Ananto. The Revolutionary Socialist Militia of Kalistan has begun receiving reports from our outermost Pickets just inside of the hills near to the Bluegrass valley of initial contact with Indralan regulars. The forward units report several probes in recent days, which ended indecisively. The 17th Column of Partisan Irregulars, known as "Gallegos' Radiers" and the 38th Column of Partisan Irregulars, known as "The Peacemakers" have been dispatched to the front lines and are taking up positions along the tree line. They have been informed to expect heavy fighting within the space of a few months, as the Indralan push is known to be imminent. The Indralans in the Blue Grass Valley cannot number more than 30,000, and while this is about 60% of their invasion force, Kalistani irregulars. including my own unit, the 45th Irregular Artillery Firebase, Also known as "The Finger of God," still hold all the high ground in the region and have spent the entire war thus far preparing fighting positions for rapid occupation and deployment. Our Irregulars have the reputation of being the finest Partisans on the face of the Planet, and we will not yield the Mountains of Ananto to Indrala.


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The President's Partisan Unit, the 45th Irregular Artillery, "The Finger of God" preparing for imminent invasion by Indralan forces

One further note: I would like to take a moment to commend the Prime Minister and his government for continuing to manage the Republic during this entire time. I have asked the government to remain in Kaliburg, and not flee the Island. I want to express our confidence in the ultimate victory of the People in defending the Republic from these foreign invaders. Kalistani Partisans have been instructed to not surrender, and if the Indralans desire to learn the meaning of mass death, they need simply move south a few more miles and they will be within range of our guns.


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Kalistani Partisans deploy from the Capital to join their comrades near Mt. Su

The President was asked a few questions about her health, to which she answered: "I am fine- I live the Partisan lifestyle. It is rough, of course, but only for the first few months. The Party had tens of thousands of men and women under arms, and it is no more or less difficult for me than it is for any of them." Asked about further deployments, President Smith confirmed that Partisan units were being reinforced from Kaliburg. When asked about the Defense of Dahriel, she answered that she hoped the Premier would appropriately recognize the regulars for their valiant defense of the City: "Without them, our right flank would be exposed here in the mountains, but it seems, for all intents and purposes, that they are turning the invasion aside, and will soon push the Indralans back into the Sea... We welcome those developments here in the Hills and are following them very closely." She then announced that she needed to return to her unit, and encouraged reporters to take it easy traveling back to Kaliburg. "We have received reports that Indrala has closed the narrow window that refugees have escaped through, and are preparing to begin shelling the city. I encourage all civilians who are left in the capital to find cover as soon as possible, because Indralan naval gunfire does not discriminate. Peace be with you, and until we meet again, Good luck to you all."

The President of the Republic, still charismatic as ever, then left the room, to a gaggle of additional questions from the pool.
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Re: Kalistani Republic

Postby Doc » Fri Mar 04, 2016 5:15 am

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Republican Dispatches: News from the Front
Partisans hold the Heights: Indralan Military finds crossing Mountains a "Slog"

Main road from Eveari to Kaliburg Nicknamed "Trail of Death"

September 3rd, 3992
Kaliburg, Ananto


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Indralan Forces push inland, Forward momentum slowed

Partisan units of the Revolutionary Socialist Militia of Kalistan have been successfully holding the heights of the Angry and the Constipated Mountains for a significant portion of the war. Indralan forces are regularly sniped at from unseen positions in the heavily forested mountains by Partisan snipers, and there are still regular skirmishes between the Socialist Militia and the Indralan Military, who has been trying to cross the range. There has been so many clashes between Indralan forces and Socialist militia units along the main road between Eveari and Kaliburg, that the road has been named, on both sides, "the Trail of Death." Hundreds of Kalistani Partisans have lost their lives in the constant battle over the wild terrain and most have been buried where they fell. The Militia also reports that hundreds of Indralans have been killed as well, but this number is entirely unconfirmed.

In the Spring of this year, Indralan forces from Dulnerstaad launched a major flanking offensive through the Constipated Mountains, aiming to jar Partisan forces from their strong holds. Several Partisan units were over run fairly quickly, resulting in more than 200 Socialist Partisan Infantry captured or killed, as well as the loss of several important Militia batteries overlooking Indralan forces coming up from the Bluegrass Valley. The collapse of the Militia's left flank in the Constipated Mountains may spell trouble for the RSMoK, who have been forced to begin a defense in depth.

Militia Spokesperson Cpl. Gail Villariva said to Republican Dispatches that as Indralan forces push into the mountains and have more success, Kalistani Partisans will have to slowly move back toward Kaliburg, and will need to fight rearguard actions the entire way. Cpl Villariva also noted that the President of the Republic has been engaged in combat regularly, and is currently safe. "She's a good fighter, and has been promoted twice, though, her battery was one of the units that was overrun, and she has joined the Infantry. She has expressed interest in Leadership, and is currently being moved into command of an infantry column on Mt. Shmee."

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Socialist Partisans of the RSMoK 127th "Revolutionary Commandos" stand ready to go into Ambush during a day like any other in the Angry Mountains

With the Indralan blockade remaining solid, much of Kaliburg in rubble from Naval Bombardment, and Ananto cut off from any help, the situation will grow more acute around the capital. Partisan units which have yet to be engaged around Xanadu are being called to the Front to join the fight against a pending Indralan breech in the mountains, but it is already beginning to look desperate for Kalistani Partisans, and the regulars from other parts of the Island may be called up immediately to the vicinity of Mt. Shmee to shore up Militia defenses there. Mt. Shmee is the last strong point between the main Indralan force and the Capital, and if this area falls to Indrala, they will obtain the high ground.

Meanwhile, the Battle of Dahriel is nearly completed. Kalistani defense of the City has proved to be effective, and Kalistani Regulars there, under the Command of General Henry E. Allen have begun a counter offensive designed to push Indrala back into the Sea. Fierce fighting between the two forces has subsided, with both sides losing about even casualties in what is often times battles which last for several days each. Allen stated that his troops have the fighting spirit and have contained Indralan forces to the vicinity of the Dah Delta's swampy lowlands. Allen expects to finish the counter offensive by Spring. The citizens of Dahriel, much of which has been destroyed by artillery fire are thankful to General Allen for saving the city from certain doom.
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Re: Kalistani Republic

Postby Doc » Sat Mar 05, 2016 7:58 pm

Kalistani Republic
National Assembly Destroyed by Indralan Guns

Pressure mounts for Peace, Major Counteroffensive as War drags on

Kaliburg, Ananto District
July 4, 3993


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The National Assembly Building, completely destroyed by Indralan Naval Gunfire, joins the rubble of a demolished capital.

Kalistani Lawmakers have lost the last reason to remain in Kaliburg as Indralan naval gunfire has completely demolished the National Assembly building overnight. In the explosion, the Defense Minister, Millicent Grognard was gravely injured and was immediately evacuated to the St. Pentalarc Memorial Hospital in the Old City, which is one of the few public buildings still functioning. It is not clear whether Grognard will survive: Doctors have listed her condition as "critical but stable." The only other Kalistani Nationals injured in the bombardment were six security guards and two civilians who were on the street at the hour that the building was demolished.

National Assembly members communicated with one another by phone and have decided to relocate to Xanadu, in the Southern part of the Island, where they will convene an emergency session. In the meanwhile, The President has named Colonel Fredrika Current as Defense Minister. Current, a Socialist and aide to Grognard, will serve indefinitely. In her first statement to the Kalistani Press, Colonel Current said,
"The Government of Kalistan is in consultation with the leaders of Kalistan's Regular ground forces on the Mainland, and are considering a massive deployment from the mainland. So far we have maintained our positions on Ananto, and remain in control of the crest of the Mountains between Eveari and Kaliburg, but our hold on this landscape is slowly being eroded each day by a very determined foe. We will be working up contingency plans in case the Partisans and the Regulars lose any further ground which involve a massive influx of forces and materiel from the mainland, though they are currently being held in case Indrala or anyone else makes a move on our mainland Districts. On the good news side of things, we have reports from Dahriel that the Defenders of that city have pushed Indrala back into the mouth of the Delta and barring a significant change in that situation, are just weeks from forcing a conclusion to that battle."


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Peace Protests continue on the Mainland, but protesters have begun to call for Kalistani victory in the war

Elsewhere on the mainland, vigils for Peace and resolution of the conflict continued, and have grown slowly over the years. And yet, the agitation for Peace on the Mainland is viewed stoically by Kalistani Citizens. "We would like for our Government to find a way to resolve the situation without bloodshed," said one Peace Activist. "But this is difficult, of course, given that foreigners control a significant portion of Ananto and have destroyed Kaliburg and Eveari. So we hope that the Government will find a way to remove this blight from our Island, once and for all, so we can get back to living!" The sentiment was echoed by other protesters, who have also said that the competing demands for peace and the exigencies of war have done much to strengthen their ties to the Society of the Brethren, rather than vice versa.
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Re: Kalistani Republic

Postby Doc » Mon Mar 07, 2016 12:48 am

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Republican Dispatches: News from the Front
Kalistani Forces react to near rout at Mt Shmee; President of the Republic reported dead

Regulars Flood in from Southern Ananto; Mainland Forces gear up for Deployment

Angry Mountains, Ananto
February 1, 3994


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Indralan Forces blast Kalistani positions in the vicinity of Mt. Shmee early during the battle

In an all or nothing battle for the heart of Ananto, Indrala met the fiercest fighting of the war on the slopes of Mt. Shmee. Kalistani Regulars and Partisans from Xanadu and Dahriel arrived just in time to fight off Indralan Forces. Over four days of attacks and counter-attacks, Indrala hit Kalistan with all it had, and still could not fully dislodge Kalistani Forces from the mountain, and instead of capturing the Capital, Indrala ended up retreating back to the Blue Grass Valley to regroup.

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The Late President of the Republic, Poppy Smith-Bennots, killed at the Battle of Mt. Shmee

In the battle, the President of the Republic, Poppy Smith-Bennots was reportedly among those who lost their lives on the slopes of the Mt Shmee. Her unit, set to defend a bridge over the headwaters of the Zappa River, fought a pitched battle, but eventually succumbed to enemy pressure and collapsed. President Smith's Fire Squad conducted rearguard fighting as the remainder of her platoon escaped across the river, and she was among those designated to blow up the bridge. Before she could detonate her explosives, an Indralan mortar landed in her position and she was killed immediately. Partisan forces returned to the site after the battle and held a funeral for the President, and her remains will be returned to the Capital as soon as the zone cools down. The Foreign Minister of Kalistan, Henrietta Allen, sister of the Hero of Dahriel, General Henry E. Allen, who was also killed in the Battle, has been named Acting President of the Republic.

Kalistani forces, though still in command of the ridge line, were nearly wiped out, losing 3700 Partisans and more than 6000 regular forces. The Kalistani Government, at Xanadu, has called the Mainland command, and will begin mobilizing the remainder of Army Group North, in Vrassa, and Army Group Central for deployment to Ananto. Advanced elements of Army Group Central began arriving in Kaliburg, by air from Odufaray, and the remainder of the deployed force should arrive within the year. The Government remains conservative about the deployment nonetheless, still expecting an attack on the mainland, and the inability to draw troops from the mainland by sea. For now, the units will serve as defenders in Kaliburg, while regular units are rebuilt and Partisan units are reorganized in the Mountains.

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The Remnants of the Kalistani Combined Forces survey the approach to Mt. Shmee, quiet now for the first time in years

The Acting Defense Minister, Colonel Current summarized the Pyrrhic victory: "We would have followed up the retreat of the Indralans back to Eveari, but our units themselves were shattered and disorganized. Years of strangulation by the INdralan navy have taken their toll on our defenses, and the proud men and women of the Combined Defenses really gave it their all. We lost nearly 10,000 combatants on that mountain in the last month, and the only reason that Kaliburg is still free is that Indrala has to be in the same shape as our troops. Our hope is that we can get our units together before reinforcements from Indrala arrive at Eveari, and they have a chance to regroup. If so, we can force a conclusion to this war."
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Re: Kalistani Republic

Postby Doc » Mon Mar 07, 2016 5:00 am

Kalistani Republic
Interim President Henrietta Allen Addresses Republic

"It will be time to mourn after Victory"

March 12, 3994
Vrassa City, Vrassa District


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Interim President of the Republic, Henrietta Allen

The New Interim President of the Republic, the former Foreign Minister of Kalistan and the sister of slain General Henry E. Allen, known as the Hero of Dahriel, was sworn into office today. She takes the place of the fallen President of the Republic, Poppy Smith-Bennots. She made brief comments to the Press, which are transcribed below:

"Comrades, we are deeply humbled to serve the Republic at this time of grave crisis. As I speak, the Indralan invasion has been turned back, but only for the time being. We have lost a Great President, who put her own life on the line for the defense of Kalistan. We have lost... excuse me... we have lost, my own Brother, who not only defended the lives of the people of Dahriel, but also lost his own on that mountain. Shmee will forever stand as a monument to our fallen comrades and brave defenders of the Republic. But now is not a time to grieve. We will have plenty of time to mourn our losses after we win and drive the invaders from our land. Kalistan must fight as if our lives depended on it. And we shall have the chance. The people of Ananto have given 10 thousand of their own to defend our Republic. And the People of the Mainland Districts must do their Part.

My own faith tells me to seek peace and reconciliation with my fellow man. Yes- even my enemies. Yes- even those who took from me my own flesh and blood. And yet, there is still something I can do, something we can all do. The people of Ananto are suffering. If you can, may we all pitch in to alleviate their suffering. I know- the crisis has taxed ALL Kalistanis. The refugee crisis here on the mainland has ground the economy to a halt as we try to alleviate the suffering of our brothers and sisters who have already come from Ananto. But we can, we must do more. Until this war is finished, and Kalistan is free from the terror of naval guns and advancing soldiers once more. If you have extra food this month, please send it to Ananto. If you have extra cloth this month, please, send it to Ananto. If you have extra metal laying around your house, send it to the scrap heap, so that the war manufacturers can produce more munitions. If you are unattached, please consider going to Ananto and helping us rebuild. All citizens are called to increased sacrifice, so that the burden of those who have been bearing it alone for so long may be a little lighter.

Kalistan will look for a way to end this war. But in the meantime, it takes an entire nation to fight it. Join with me in doing all we can: forego a little of your comfort, because the brave defenders, those who have sacrificed so much and have been entirely cut off from the world, may know that we are all in this together. We will do all we can, so that your President and my Brother may not have lost their precious lives in vain!"


Spokespeople for the President have stated that she will only stand for election until the war ends, and then will retire to allow the Socialist Party to pick a candidate of their choice to run for the office. In the meanwhile, they also pointed out that the President has appointed Davjeet Bhattacharya as the new Minister of Foreign Affairs.
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Re: Kalistani Republic

Postby Doc » Thu Mar 10, 2016 9:24 pm

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Republican Dispatches: News From the Front
Indrala to Leave Ananto; Emmisaries meet under flag of Truce

Last push from the Mountains "Barely Resisted"

Eveari, Ananto
January 17, 3996


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Kalistani Troops return to Eveari, and provide local security while awaiting the departure of the Indralan Forces.

For all intents and purposes, the War in Ananto is over. Last Fall, Kalistani Combined Forces under General Melanie Shepherd drove north from posts in the Angry and Constipated Mountains, and descended into the Blue Grass Valley. Soldiers noted the surreal atmosphere as very little resistance was met. Indralan forces kept few pickets very far outside the city, and when these positions were over run, the Indralan forces surrendered in the face of the massive onslaught. Soon, Kalistani Combined Forces arrived at the outskirts of the town and were met by an Indralan Flag of Truce.

The Kalistani forces halted in the plain, and quickly ordered the embedded Political Commissars to the fore, who subsequently accompanied the Indralans into the city. The Indralan Commander stationed there informed that Kalistani commissioners that they had not been reinforced from the Indrala as expected, and he hoped to avoid unnecessary bloodshed. The Commissars agreed that this was also the wish of the Kalistani Government, and presented the terms of armistice to the Indralans, who have provisionally agreed, pending formal agreement of Tian'an. The terms of provisional armistice between the two nations are as follows:

1. Indrala shall be allowed to leave Kalistan in peace. All prisoners of war shall be returned from both sides.
2. Kalistan and Indrala shall not indemnify each other for losses leading to or during the war. There will be no reparations due, nor shall either side be made to accept fault for the war.
3. When hostilities have ended, Kalistan and Indrala will participate in a joint conference concerning freedom of movement and transit in the Anantanese Ocean. Until formal negotiations are concluded, Kalistan shall not give up its claims, but shall not hinder, specifically, Indralan movement which is not directed at Kalistan through the Ocean in any way.
4. Kalistan shall insist upon neutrality in all other wars going on across the globe, and shall not participate in any further military actions in support of Indrala's enemies.
5. Both sides agree that, after Indrala is fully at peace, the Kalistani President will visit Indrala to restore the Kalistani-Indralan Fraternal Community pact.

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With the Return of Peace, Kalistan may begin to Rebuild

With the Agreement of the Provisional Armistice, General Shepherd accepted the terms of the truce, and ordered several Kalistani companies to take up positions around the town with the aim of securing the city ahead of the departure of Indralan forces. To signal the desire to end the war, General Shepherd did not require the surrender of Indralan forces, nor did she disarm the Indralan forces, but requested that they relocate to the Port district of the City pending formal acceptance of the terms of the Armistice.
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Re: Kalistani Republic

Postby Doc » Mon Mar 14, 2016 1:26 am

Kalistani Republic
Kaliburg Rising: New signs of Life for the Capital

Socialists Name New Candidate for President

August 12, 3997
Kaliburg, Ananto District


The War in Kalistan is over, and war refugees are return to Ananto by the thousands. With them is returning the technical, academic and cultural expertise which evacuated the island when its major cities fell under Indralan Guns. In the wake of the return of the civilian population of Kaliburg also travels private capital who are looking for great deals on real estate. As former owners sell out, Kaliburg's developers now see a fantastic opportunity to create vertical growth along the Devon Bay shoreline.

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A New Skyline is slowly rising in Kaliburg from the Rubble of a decade of War

Concerned are those who held on, either out of choice or out of necessity, who were not able to escape with the well off and weathered out the conflict in their shattered capital. The poor and working classes of Kaliburg are responding to the return of the refugees by lobbying the National Assembly, still temporarily at Xanadu, to help them hold off mass gentrification in Kaliburg. To demonstrate their plight, the poor of Kaliburg staged a march to Xanadu last month to present a petition to the National Assembly calling for Immediate action. The petition was presented to Premier Estevez, who accepted it, and proclaimed an immediate moratorium on new land transfers within the Old City, pending legislation which he plans to advance after the upcoming election.

As a result, only commercial development continues in the Capital. Several major service industries are rebuilding their headquarters buildings in downtown Kaliburg, and some companies are skirting the moratorium by going in on joint ventures with the real estate's current owners to grab up prime territory before any legislation can be passed. For the most part, though, developers and speculators are honoring the moratorium. Of pressing concern, however, are housing opportunities for returning refugees, and these concerns will have to be balanced against the demands of the SP's constituency among the poor and working classes of the Capital.

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Thomas David Carrangus, the presumptive next President of the Republic will take over from President Allen in October

In other news, The Socialist Party has announced that Current President of the Republic, Henrietta Allen, who served before as the Foreign Minister and was the Sister of the now Legendary Hero of Dahriel, General Henry E. Allen, will retire at the conclusion of her term, in two months. The Socialist Party has therefore named the former Hip Hop Artist Thomas David Carrangus, as their next Presidential Candidate. Carrangus, related by marriage to the Carrangus Political Family and the outgoing Director of the Kalistani Republic Security Bureau, Twilla Carrangus, is not a political novice. He was in charge of the Refugee resettlement program on the mainland during the War and was widely considered a competent bureaucrat.

Carrangus will be the first Non-Brethren Presidential candidate from the Socialist Party since 3976, when the Late President of the Republic Poppy Bennots defeated sitting President Olaf Delgado in 3976. Party Leader and current Premier of the Republic Juan Carlos Estevez stated, "We went with Comrade Carrangus because what Kalistan needs right now is a competent Administrator. We face a number of challenges, not least the rebuilding of Kaliburg and Eveari. David has agreed to serve as the point person for reconstruction efforts, and has the support of the entire Party." Carrangus is widely expected to win the Election and then get down to business.
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Inactive:
Socialist Party of Kalistan (SPoK), 2591-
Hizb Al'Sultan حزب السلطان 4543-4551
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