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First Minister denounces foreign Intervention
First Minister Masood has decried New Derusmian lawmakers following a resolution by the government's legislature to support rogue general and warlord Nekhtou in his warpath across Clysperis. The motion announced by Derusmian President Ebston Feish calls for military aid  by the Derusmian Military to be sent to the Nekhtuo's forces which would bolster the Warlords numbers and strength.  First Minister Masood has criticized the motion as “jingoistic in nature”, citing the Administration of President Feish's seemingly military oriented policy. The First Minister has also voiced the need for concern of Derusmian support, calling it a possible faux-front to spread its own socialist ideals into Clysperis. Socialism was enforced upon Midarayne in Clysperis and Abuqiya during the Soviet domination of the two countries.     

Terrorist Forces led by Nekhtuo currently control four major regions within Clysperis, with the most notable being along the northern border of Abuqiya, which incorporate the Clysperi cities of Torfu & Hesiken. In response First Minister Masood has called for the deployment of military forces to reinforce the border and contain the possible spread of violence into Abuqiya. Although no motions have been made to intervene in the conflict, the Government has labeled the so called “Clysperi Confederation” as a false state, recognizing Pharaoh Akasha Di-nh-mi-Re and her government as the sole legal political entity in Clysperis. Despite this opinions remain mixed within the fatherland with a survey's showing a majority of Qiyadi seeing the conflict as one which does not concern Abuqiya.             

Refugee centers established in Khasut
Tzanjuk (governor) Sekhemre Djehuti and the people of the Khasut Federal Administrative Region praised the benevolence and mercy of Hakim Mujahid following a royal decree which would  establish the creation of Refugee Centers in Khasut and a temporary ease of access for refugees fleeing from Clysperis to enter into Abuqiya, specifically the FAR. Three refugee centers are planned to be established near the city of  Tjensyris and meant to take in an initial flow of refugees who have gathered near the northern border  hoping to escape the violence that plagues their homeland. The refugee centers are equipped to provide housing and basic medical care, while talks of implementing education opportunities are underway. Some among the State Congress have voiced disapproval of the action, citing a great deal of problems accepting refugees would cause. Most predominant being concerns of over burdening the national healthcare system. Others are opposed to incorporating foreign nationals into the Qiyadi education system, lastly there are major concerns of  rebel fighters utilizing the refugee situation for their own aims. First Minister Masood has been among critics calling the motion “Noble but naive, and certainly problematic”                     

King Heydar proclaimed “Eagle of Midarayne”
Hakim Mujahid and the State Congress have praised King Heydar Soter of the Seleucid Emirate proclaiming him an “Eagle of Midarayne” and defender of Midarayne. The motion was made following the King's announcement that foreign military vessels and aircraft would not be permitted to pass through Seleucid Airspace. The Hakim likened King Heydar's actions to an “Eagle standing against Vultures”, while the State Congress has proclaimed open support for the King's actions as an example for all of Midarayne to follow, in resisting foreign incursions in the region. Although the move comes unexpected as Pharaoh Akasha and King Hedyar have been seen to openly disagree with one another on various matters. It is a sure sign that Midaranye is indeed capable of cooperation something the Hakim has stated is “Paramount for the welfare of Midarayne”.

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Progress on Refugee Centers Stalled
Two of the three planned refugee centers established in  the Khasut Federal Administrative Region have been completed with final necessities such as water and proper furnishings continuing to be installed. Together these Refugee Centers are predicted to accommodate around 1,500. Despite this progress on the final of the three planed Refugee centers has been drastically stalled causing alarm among some that the influx of refugees will overcrowd the two finished centers before the third can be completed, a goal that does not seem to be in the near future.

The Primary cause of this issue stems from a lack of funding, something that has now been openly stated to be “underestimated” by  officials of the State Commitee of Finance. The decree originating with the Hakim had passed the Supreme State Congress in a vote of 70-68 with six abstentions and was  outlined to be a joint effort by the Federal Government, Khasut Federal Administrative Region, and private entities. However when factors not taken into account surfaced, the Supreme State Congress announced its intention to draw support from the other Federal Administrated Regions.

Upon the announcement each Federal Administrative Region, was to address the motion in their respective governments. However contrasting to expectations the Kamyarmuj Federal Administrative Region has been the only of the three to approve of the motion. In a narrow vote the Jericho Federal Administrative Region has ultimately opposed the motion with Governor Plenipotentiary Yocheved Kafni (of Jericho FAR) addressing the results:

“While a grave situation, one the people of Jericho can  understand, the people have made their decision. Know however, that the Clysperi people have our  condolences as they endure in these trying times”. The Governor's remarks make it clear that Jericho will not be supporting the Refugee Project, while also referring to the situation of 2014 in which the Kaiju virus caused a similar refugee situation within Abuqiya.

The Krušezevac Federal Administrative Region, similarly, has rejected the motion in a landslide vote. However the message from Krušezevac is starkly more frank. Governor Plenipotentiary Veljko Grgurović made a statement following the results:

“The people have spoken in a clear message. One that comes with no surprise. What we have here is quite simply an issue that does not concern Abuqiya. Is it a sad state of affairs? Yes. However  it is also one that could have been avoided. Why must Krušezevac be burdened with a solution forged by the failure of foreign powers?  Why should Abuqiya have to pay for the incompetence of the Clysperi government? Would we in Abuqiya stand for the intervention of foreign powers in our affairs? Then why should it be any different with Clysperis? This issue is one for the people of Clysperis to address and, so far, it seems they have made their concern's quite clear.”

Though frankly spoken words by the Governor, his message seems to resonate across Abuqiya with many openly demonstrating against the expected entrance of refugees. Concerns range from the bloating of the national healthcare system, to the negative impact an influx of  non-citizens will have on the economy. Representative Munisa al-Zadeh has made the concerns of her Qadaa heard within the Supreme State Congress:

 “Say'ufal is not a large town, indeed it could hardly be considered a town at all, perhaps the term village is more suitable. Despite this, Say 'ufal has its purpose, it like many villages, Qiyadi villages,  comprise a fundamental component of our beloved country.  The people of Say 'ufal live simple lives. They wake up, attend the day's chores, come home for prayer and meal, and then retire to the night's activities. They do this with confidence that their children will be provided with stable education. That they can readily seek medical attention when needed. That Food will always be on their table. They live in confidence and content because Abuqiya serves Abuqiya.

How must I tell these families that this will no longer be the case? That the comfortable, albeit, simple and most importantly stable life afforded to them by our Abuqiya will simply...vanish? That the government they have trusted their hopes and lives too has now abandoned them, to serve others. Foreigners. People who are not even Qiyadi nor will contribute to our country, will be granted all of the luxuries of a stable life at their expense?....”

Just one of similar statements it paints a clear picture: The Refugee issue is a divisive one in Abuqiya. With both Krušezevac Federal Administrative Region and Jericho Federal Administrative Region refusing to assist in development in the Refugee Centers it is clear that the final of the planned Centers will not be completed anytime soon. Despite this the Kamyarmuj Federal Administrative Region has voted nearly unanimously in support of the Refugee Centers. Kamyarmuj is comprised of Qiyadi-Tamorans and holds the largest Manist population within Abuqiya.

No statement has been made by the Hakim or Shura Council.

The Clysperis conflict continues to wage on with no clear end in sight. While progress has been made by forces loyal to the Pharaoh, the number of Refugees flocking to Abuqiya's northern border continues to grow.

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Border is Further Armed
The Conflict in Clysperis continues with steady fighting, between forces loyal to Pharaoh Akasha and rebel groups collectively known as the Clysperi Confederation. With the Rebels holding firm ground in what is known as the Southern Regions of Clysperis, while the northern reaches of the country are firmly under the hold of Loyalist Clysperi forces. The conflict has largely been contained thus far, with Safrean, Vanora, and our own homeland continuing to bolster defenses along the Clysperi border. Despite this the Conflict has managed to garner the attention of outside forces. Something which the First Minister has stated as “becoming an increasingly troublesome and concerning development. A development which threatens the security of Abuqiya and Midarayne.”

The Socialist State of New Derusmia was the first of said foreign powers to openly announce their involvement in support of rebel forces. This was a move Decried by the government as a forign power seeking to re-implement socialist rule in Midaryane through proxy of a victorious Confederation.   However a new development in the conflict has seen a coalition of foreign powers involve themselves in Clysperis. The arrival of foreign military assets in Midaryane originates from an unexpected move by Pharaoh Akasha Di-‘nh-mi-Re. While a seemingly desperate plea to garner support the move has not been seen kindly in Abuqiya.  First Minister al-Nour has made a harsh statement criticising this development:

“Through out its history Midarayne has sought fervently to break free from the chains of foreign powers.We have done so with the aggression against Abydos, we have done so in the Great War, we have done so against the Soviet domination. Even in the modern age we have endured the hostile temperament of foreign powers against our region, be it the economic sanctions against Tamora, armed occupation in the Seleucid Emirate, or dictating domestic policy in Slava Lavosk.   

Midarayne has endured, for it is the Midarayne Spirit to be free of the dictates of outside powers. We are a people who strive to forge our own destiny.  For this is the fundamental foundation of the Tajdid Idea, of the Qiyadi Idea. Yet, once again our beloved Midarayne is under-siege by the imperialist mandate of foreign powers seeking to make opportunity of the Clysperi Conflict.

 The Pharaoh of Clysperis has been one to champion the sovereignty of liberation of Midaryane. To voice disapproval of foreign imperialism, to criticise the unwelcome intervention of foreign military assets. Indeed it had appeared as if Pharaoh Akasha equallly sought the liberation of Clysperis from the boot of foreign dictates. It is with this knowledge that now, with great regret, it must be admitted we are further from this goal than one could have imagined.

Pharaoh Akasha has done what many in Midarayne have opposed for years. She has gone against the very spirit of the Midarayne, taking action which challenges the very ideals of Tajdid, and the sovereignty of Midarayne. We now have foreign powers establishing military holds in Clysperi lands, and war navies parked in gulf of Safrean. All this at the discretion of the Pharaoh. It is an unfortunate reality that blind desperation has caused the Pharaoh to invite armed foreigners to our very doorstep. But it is one that Abuqiya and Midarayne must face.   

The question must be asked however is this something Abuqiya can truly support? Can we tolerate the violation of the Tajdid idea, and the Midarayane dream? The answer is no. This Pharaoh has betrayed the trust of Midarayne, but the Qiyadi State shall not comprise our values for a false sense of security, we shall continue to sucure the sovereignty of Abuqiya and promote the greater liberation of Midarayne. Even if the north has abandoned this dream.”

Despite progress made by Self-defense Leagues in Clysperis southern region's, in combating and retaking once Confederacy held territories. The Government has issued an new order to bolster defenses along Abuqiya's northern border as a means “to ensure the containment of violence and protect the homeland from possible extremist actions”. The mention of extremist actions is in reference to an increasing number of detentions in Clysperi Refugees and citizens in the Khasut Federal Administrative Region found to be smuggling weapons from Abuqiya to Clysperis. Some have claimed the further deployment of military assets to the northern border to be excessive, noting the deployment of mobile missile systems and heavy armour.


Abuqiya to “temporarily superintend” the Clysperi Free Trade Zone Corridor
The statement comes following a vote in the Supreme State Congress over the issue which would see Abuqiya officials temporarily take over operations of the Clysperi Free Trade Zone corridor located in the Khasut Federal Administrated Region.  The Corridor was established in agreements made between Abuqiya and Royalist Clysperis officials during the onset of the Clysperi Conflict. Established in Khasut the Corridor is meant to continue the flow of goods from Clysperis to the rest of Midarayne.   

Further Government statement has clarified that the measure is a temporary one which will continue until “the stability of Clysperis can be ensured”. Seen as one of the largest financial assets to Northern Midarayne, the government takeover has been stated to ensure the continuation of CFTZ's intended purpose while removing possible factors as dubious loyalties to affect the Corridors operations.

Some critics describe the move as a “desperate attempt, to preserve Abuqiya's economic situation” warning that the Government statement is vauge in what is considered a “Stable Clysperis”. Their criticism are not without warrant as the conflict in Clysperis has led to unintended consequences for Abuiqya. With tensions in the southern shores of the Kyne promulgated by aggressive action from the Empire of Paricambi and the Maori Terrorist State, the deployment of foreign military assets in the Safrean Gulf, and sanctions against Tamora, most of Abuqiya's avenues to international trade have effectively been severed. An increasing reliance on land trade has seen the government to take action in renegotiating trade policies with Vanora, Safrean, and Slava Lavosk. In addition a motion has been made to engaging in mining trade with Slava Lavosk which would include the development of, Krušezevac Federal Administrative Region's uranium industry.


Financial Assistance from Tamora sees Refugee Centers a Reality
Financial Assistance and cooperation with the Empire of Tamora has allowed progress on the Refugee project to progress seeing the completion of the third and final center for a swath of incoming refugees.

Imam Kamran Qanbari, Governor Plenipotentiary of the Kamyarmuj Federal Administrative Region, has praised Tamora for its willingness to support. Equal praise comes from Sekhemre Djehuti, Governor Plenipotentiary of the Khasut Federal Administrative Region, who has stated the cooperation between the Empire, Kamyarmuj, and the predominately Clysperi shows “once again the inseparable camaraderie of Manists, the Clysperi People, and Midarayane”. Its been reported a similar written statement was sent to Emperor Abbas of Tamora by the young Hakim thanking both the Emperor and his countryman's efforts in support for the Refugee project and the Tjadid idea.

With all three Centers now open and operating as intended the process of admitting those seeking to flee the violence in their home country can now be carried out more effectively. However while the Project is fulfilling its intended purpose, accounts by those admitted paint a different picture to the Clysperi Conflict.  Yasmin Khouri is one such individual. Having arrived into the project three weeks ago with her two children aged four and seven, she says her reason for fleeing is not the violence of rebel forces nor the alleged tyranny of rebel leader Nekhtou. Instead Yasmin describes the rebels occupation of her small village as a “breath of fresh air, [a] feeling of true safety and liberty”. Something she says where absent under the banner of  Pharaoh Akasha:

“Under her [Pharaoh Akasha's] rules, my feeling of safety and especially of my children's were lessening. I'm a member of the Kemetic faith, and so are my children. We were targeted though because my husband voiced his disagreement with growing Manist influence. But that was it. He simply said he didn't agree with the the Manists, we never expected that would lead our family to become labeled as  racists or Manistphobic...”

Yasmin  continues to describe her experience explaining that armed men came to her families home setting it ablaze forcing her family to flee outside. Once outside the men brutally beat her husband and Yasmin as well. It was this and the subsequent brutal execution of Chaths Sarkis & Abasi Bahar, two Clysperi citizens accused of beating a Manist Practitioner, that led to Yasmin and her husband to flee to the south.

Other stories like this accompany the numerous refugees  each describing similar occurrences of Clysper Royalist's targeting themselves and their families. Umayma Malouf, another mother from the southern Regions of Clysperis tells her reason for fleeing being what she describes as the “Pharaoh's insane policies”:

“My husband's father served in civil-war. He [the father] worked with the soviets as a liaison to prevent unnecessary violence against civilians during the war. Civilians! He worked to protect the people who call that deranged woman Pharaoh! And despite his father now being dead my husband was accused of treason.” Umayma explains that local police without warning stormed their apartment complex on the orders of the pharaoh herself. Umayama's Husband was one of 527 people who were arrested on charges of collusion with soviet forces and sentenced to slavery. It wasn't until rebel forces took over Umayama's village that she was reunited with her husband. To Umayama the actions of the Pharaoh have struck wounds she can never forgive.

There are numerous stories like this from the incoming refugees once again calling into question how Abuqiya should address the conflict.   

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The Clysperi conflict
Rebel General Captured
A new dawn shines over the nation of Clysperis. A once war-torn nation split between Ideological differences, and instability of leadership, now sees a new era of potential peace in the land of the pyramids.  The rebel leader of the so-called Confederation of Clysperis, General and President Nekhtou, waged a bloody path across the nation calling into question the legitimacy of Pharaoh Akasha (Di-`nh-mi-Re) and the very foundation of the Clysperi political system. The conflict has raged across Clysperis of which the effects have been felt throughout the region. Through the efforts of a coalition led by the Pharaoh & the Royal Clysperi Army, with the support of the Tamoran military, and assistance of the by the Empire of Achkaerinese, Clysperi State Media now reports that the renegade general  and leader of the Confederation of Clysperis has been officially captured by coalition forces, effectively putting an end to the conflict.

The Future of Clysperis?
Though the prospect of peace is a comforting one the question remains. What will become of Clysperis, and what awaits the future of the nation? The long path of reconstruction is expected to begin with many new projects to recover lost infostructure expected to be among the top of priorities in the post war Clysperis. This news is to the relief of many displaced Clysperi who currently reside within Abuqiya, some of whom are more than ever eager to return to their now safe home a begin their life anew. However, others are less inclined to seek a path back to their home-nation.  While the end of conflict was met with festive enthusiasm across Abuqiya (particularly among Abydoni-Clysperi-Ibiaun communities), many among the Kemetic population are still divided on their views of the Pharaoh and the return to the status-quo. Some among the influx of Clysperi refugees, though fleeing the violence, welcomed the prospect of a new Clypseri political system and the ideals championed by rebel leader Nekhtuo, enshrined in the proposed Confederation of Clysperis state.

A new Pharaoh
Two months ago a new piece of the increasingly puzzling Clysperi situation was brought to light. An open address to the Clysperi people heralding the arrival of a new Pharaoh.  A young man around late 20 to 30 years of age known only by the name Ramose has proclaimed himself as the rightful Pharaoh of Clysperis in a public broadcast on social media.  Claiming to reside somewhere in Clysperis Ramose criticized current Pharaoh Akasha’s actions citing them as polarizing Clysperis into a negative light on the world stage.  Should he come to power Ramose also promises to enact political reforms which would see the transition of power from the autocratic Pharaoh to a division of equal authority between the monarch and an elected legislature. A similar system that utilized in Abuqiya.

It is this proposal and more ‘tame’ approach to the international stage that has garnered Ramose, support within the Supreme State Congress (SSCRNI)[1]. Heralding the possibility of a more “grounded leader” and “less antagonizing of the world community” factions in the SSCRNI have formed in support of the new Pharaoh, disillusioned with current Pharaoh Akasha’s “mishandling” of the current situation in Clysperis. To what avail these factions will prove remains yet to be seen. What is certain is that Ramose has support within Abuqiya for his claim.

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SSCRNI: Potential recognition of Seleucid Cultist Enclave
The Supreme State Congress has been rife with debate and discourse over the past few weeks. The topic: Recognition of a Cultist State within the Royal Seleucid. For years Abuqiya has been staunchly opposed to the recognition of a legitimate cultist polity within the Royal Seleucid. The question of  Cultist legitimacy within Abuqiya (and to an extent the whole of Midarayne, from a Qiyadi viewpoint)  can attribute its origins to Ankub[2] scholar Khemsaibesheh. In his work “The Qiyadi Identity and Abuqiya Nation”, a socio-political and commentary piece which attempts to explain a common culture that cements the diverse populations of Abuqiya into a singular ethnic group.

One of the groups that was failed to be mentioned as apart of this common Identity was the Namist and Helusian Cultist population. Described as having an overwhelmingly xeno culture, unable to be reconciled with the rest of the cultural groups yet compatible with each other, Khemsaibesheh proposed the concept of focusing the Cultists populations into a self-contained region. The first concept of a FAR.

Though Cultists have a place within Abuqiya and Qiyaid history the community has often been viewed as the pariah of Qiyadi culture. However with the increasingly mutual relationship between Emir Heydar and prominent cultist officials both within the Royal Seleucid and abroad, the question has been brought up if it is time for Abuqiya to follow suit. With the consideration of future Seleucid-Qiyadi relations the SSCRNI has engaged in lengthy debate regarding the “Cultist Situation” cementing clear factions for and against recognizing the Cultist region of Royal Seleucid.

Split Views
Of note are an anti-recognition action lead by Ankub delegate Qibepet. Citing that recognition of the “Cultist occupation” gives legitimacy to the free will of foreign intervention within Midarayne, Qibepet and his faction have attempted to block any motion in favor of supporting recognition.  In contrast a coalition of delegates in favor of recognition, jointly lead by Helusian Marissa Rolande (delegate of the Cultist FAR) and Namist cleric Brother Caleb, cites the ability of Cultists to maintain their culture and achieve mutual coexistence in Abuqiya. Something the proclaim can be emulated within Royal Seleucid. They pro-recognition faction also cities increasing willingness of Emir Heydar, himself, to promote cooperation with Cultist nations.
Weather or not the recognition will be reality remains to be seen.

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Memorial erected in Northern Abuqiya
A memorial in the town of  Sasi-Mesu in northern Abuqiya has been erected to commemorate the Clysperis refugee situation that has affected much of Midarayne. Utilizing minerals imported from Waddan, the piece features three figures meant to represent Clysperis, Abuqiya, and Tamora. Together these three personifications raise up a flagpole with the de facto Pan-Midarayne flag displayed. Below these figures, on the base of the monument, is written in the three languages of Arabic, Parthian, & Clysperi,  “Three Horizons one Dawn”.

Attending the reveal of the Monument was His Majesty King (Hakim, Effendi, Ḥaty-a, Şehzade) Mujahid accompanied by members of the esteemed court.  The monument is meant to honor the three nations efforts with the refugee crisis. In particular the cooperation between Clysperi and Qiyadi officials for ensuring the security of the border and preventing unnecessary violence or deaths against fleeing civilians. The monument also commemorates the efforts of Tamora and the assistance of the Tamoran and Manist communities in funding and establishing the Refugee centers. Something which has been described as paramount to the success of the Centers.

Spokespersons of the esteemed court also conveyed His Majesty’s personal message of gratitude to Shah Abbas, Mother of Tamora Lady Alya Safavid and Ayatollah Azad Arak for their efforts in seeing the Refugee Centers become a reality.
 
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1. SSCRNI - Supreme State Congress of Representation and National Interest. The elected legislature of Abuqiya.

2. Ankub - An ethnic group of Abuqiya. Sometimes called "heart-landers" the Ankub are often seen as the original Qiyadi or "indigenous" people of Abuqiya prior to foreign influence and incorporation.