Kafuri Majatran News Agency
June 5137 Edition
Kafuri Military Enters Northern Solentia
Military sources say that Lieutenant General Husain al-Mansouri has ordered the Kafuri military to enter Northern Solentia for the first time since the incursion some years ago. This comes after forces loyal to the United Ahmadi Salvation Front have largely pulled back from the Abadi tribesmen to the north, and have focused on taking the capitol of Oda. The capitol reportedly fell shortly after December of last year. Sources within the Defense Ministry claim that the Defense Ministry, let alone the Prime Minister, did not authorize the sending of Kafuri troops into Solentian territory. This comes after allegations that Mansouri has used his fame and power, in the wake of the coup and the incursion, to keep a hold on the military. Some analysts are even concerned that Mansouri may be utilizing his control over Northern Solentia as his own "personal kingdom". Neither Defense Minister Saami al-Amber nor Prime Minister Sahl el-Shariff have commented on any of these allegations. However, the Prime Minister has stated that Kafuri intends to defend the Abadi tribesmen from genocide, and to prevent foreign influence from overtaking Solentia.
According to journalists in the area, the Kafuri military seem to be remaining behind the Abadi tribal forces, as if in a more supporting role. The Kafuri air force has become much more active in the skies, though it appears in more of a show of force than for actual operations. It is unclear of Mansouri intends to launch a counterattack, or if they will serve as a more defensive, reactionary role to any UASF attacks. Mansouri held a rare press conference, albeit without a Q&A session, where he explained to reporters that the Kafuri military entered to support our Abadi allies and to safeguard humanitarian efforts to the tribes.
Foreign Minister Sadeeqa al-Farag has repeated her calls to the government in Oda that Kafuristan is not seeking war, and will accept "a peaceful cooperation with a peaceful government."
Solentian Refugees and Aid
As the situation within Solentia escalates, refugees are pouring into neighboring countries, in particular Kafuristan and Istalia. Ikram al-Yousef, Minister of Internal Affairs, has declared the camps will be set up along the border with Solentia, and that a vetting process will begin among the refugees. Those who wish to stay in Kafuristan may do so, and will receive government assistance in securing positions within the industry. In addition to this, aid packages in the form of food and medical supplies will be shipped into Northern Solentia, under the guard of Kafuri troops, to prevent a complete societal meltdown.
Some sources claim that some of the Solentian refugees, in particular men, are being drafted by the Kafuri military, in cooperation with Abadi activists, to return to Solentia to fight the UASF. Abadi cleric Masood al-Younan has himself declared the formation of a so-called Army of God, which will consist in Solentian and Kafuri nationals of the Abadi faith, who will assist the tribesmen in fighting the UASF. No direct information related to this organization has been revealed, and some believe it exists only on paper. The Kafuri government continues to advise nationals not to join militia groups, and yet have not directly banned such a venture.
The Kafuri Foreign Ministry has stated that they are willing to work with other Solentian neighbors to alleviate the refugee crisis and help stabilize the region.