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The Emperor announces new powers for the Imperial Security Service
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The Emperor has announced today the details of the new powers given to the Imperial Security Service. The reforms are meant allow the Imperial agents the necessary room for actions in various undercover operations greatly increasing the chances of success of those operations as well as eliminating some of the risks involved for the agents in the field.
The strengthening of the Imperial Security Service is seen as a measure taken by the Emperor to tackle what some have called a growing unrest in some elements of our society. The Imperial press officer was adamant that this is not a restriction of the long established rights of the citizens of the Empire and is instead a reform meant to adjust the Imperial Security Service to the rapid changing environment.
"The Emperor remains committed to preserving the centuries old diversity of the Empire, whether is our customs, religions and languages. The Empire has expended and included many peoples and numerous faiths and will continue to allow for those traditions to flourish. Imperial citizens need not worry about these changes as they will not be felt but will instead benefit from them as they are meant to tackle the problem of various exclusionary ideologies. These ideologies have no place in our diverse empire, enjoy no local support and are merely the product of foreign meddling in our internal affairs."
The Imperial press officer chose not to answer questions about the source of these foreign involvement saying that now is that the time for such discussions and reiterating willingness of the Tamoran Empire to engage in negotiations with any foreign governments so that the issues can be resolved peacefully.
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Emigration on the rise in Tamora, top destination remains the Ecclesiastical State
The latest figures from the Imperial Institute of Statistics(IIS) show a 10% increase in the number of citizens choosing to emigrate from Tamora. The total number for 2017 was 102,564 and marks the 12th consecutive year we see an increase in emigration. Just as we've seen the previous years, the Ecclesiastical State remains the number one destination for Tamorans, with almost a third of those choosing to emigrate picking the theocracy as their new home. On the other hand, the IIS reports that 9,876 chose the Empire of Tamora as their new home, the number is almost the same with figures from previous years. As expected, over two thirds of our new citizens come from our neighbor, the Emirate of Royal Seleucid. We invited today the Imperial press officer to give us more details about this worrying trend and what can be done about it.
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Imperial press officer
R: Thank you for being with us today. As we've already told our viewers the statistics do not look very good. Not only are people leaving in increasing numbers but those that do are among the highly educated and young. In fact, over 60% of those leaving the country are under the age of 35. What can you tell us about this.
IPO: We have been monitoring the situation for some time now. It is a phenomenon of concern for the Emperor.
R: Can you tell us more about the reasons why people choose to emigrate.
IPO: According to a survey we have conducted, the main reasons Tamorans choose to emigrate are: work, study, family reunification and the "political climate" in the country. As the emigrant Tamoran communities aboard have become more established, family reunification is becoming more of a reason for Tamorans to emigrate as they start to bring their families in the new adoptive countries. That and the steady drop in remittances is a clear indication that more and more Tamorians are choosing to leave the Empire for good, with no intention of ever returning.
R: That's a bleak prospect.
IPO: It's a fact.
R: That aside, while it has become an established fact that Tamorans choose the Ecclesiastical State as their main destination, it is not always clear why that's the case. Why do emigrating Tamorans choose the Pope over the Emperor?
IPO: There three main reasons. One is the permissive immigration laws that the Ecclesiastical State has, this allows easy access for Tamarans who want to work there. The second is a cultural affinity, or more specific the focus the Theocracy puts in promoting religion is something that appeals to many Tamarans. Poll of after poll shows that at least two thirds of Tamorans consider religion to be very important in their lives. So it makes sense for Tamorans, at least the Christian ones, to choose the Ecclesiastical State and not a secular society. The third reason is the very generous welfare state in the Ecclesiastical State, combined with very high salaries and extremely low unemployment. That alone has attracted many Tamorans.
R: Your analysis, although probably correct, seems rather detached as if there's nothing that can be done about it.
IPO: Let's address the elephant in the room. You want to suggest, and you are not alone in this, that the Emperor should do something about it?
R: Well, yes. That seems reasonable.
IPO: Not to me. That is a loaded question in my view.
R: How so?
IPO: The Tamorans who wish to emigrate are not choosing the Pope over the Emperor. They are not just leaving the land of Tamara. They are leaving behind their extended families, the places where they were born, where they first went to school and had their first friendships, the cemeteries where their ancestors are buried, their language and customs. They leave behind everything that makes them Tamorans and everything their forefathers have fought, and in some cases died, to defend and protect. What you, and many in the reformist camp, are suggesting is that the Emperor should somehow change the Tamora to be more like the Ecclesiastical State or any other country. The Emperor cannot make a man that is willing to leave all that behind change his mind regardless of the laws he passes.
R: What about economic reasons, don't those matter?
IPO: Again, you are phrasing it wrong. But no, they do not matter.
R: That seems hard to believe.
IPO: The Empire of Tamora does not enjoy the same level of prosperity as the Ecclesiastical State, that is true and obvious to anyone. The reasons for that are numerous and are not the subject of this discussion. But Tamora is not poor and the standard of living has been increasing, although at a somewhat slower rate. In the 1950s Tamarans were a lot poorer and people didn't emigrate in the numbers we see today. Now the reason I said you're phrasing the problem wrong is because just as Tamora is not the richest country in the world, neither are our parents the most well off in the world. We don't choose where we are born or our parents. However, just as we do not abandon our parents or our family because there are other families out there that are richer or smarter or whatever, so we don't abandon our country because one or another happens to be better or richer. The question is what has changed that makes Tamorans look at their country and believe it is okay to abandon it.
R: Some would say were Tamora is turning its back on emigrant Tamarans.
IPO: Not at all. But while it pains us to see them go, our focus should be on the millions that day after day choose to stay. I am not a Christian but a phrase that I saw on the entrance of the Cathedral in Djerb stuck to me " be glad, for this, your brother, was dead, and is alive again. He was lost, and is found." I never really grasped what it meant it until a much later day when my second child was born. The Emperor and Tamora as a whole hopes and prays they will return but until that day comes our duty is to preserve Tamora just as our ancestors have given it to us, so when these Tamorans decide to come back they will still have a home.
R: So what are you proposing we do?
IPO: It up to each of us to better teach our children why they should love their country just as it is, with its flaws and but also with its many strengths. It is up to ours priests and pastors to explain in their temples how grateful to God we should be for being born here. Our schools and especially our universities should focus more on explaining to students how can they better their country rather than leave. I mentioned universities especially since those who leave seem to be the young and educated. If each of us does his part, the emigration problem would return to normal.
R: Well dear views, he have to stop here now. I thank my guest for accepting the invitation and to you for watching.
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Tamoran living in Slava Lavosk banned from displaying the Tamoran flag
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TINS news anchor
Yesterday, in the small town of Medak in Slava Lavosk, close to the border with Tamora, a high school student was suspended for wearing the Tamoran flag. Reports says the student showed up at school wearing a T-shirt with the Tamoran flag. She did it to show her Tamoran identity on the national day of Slava Loska. Our local reporter in Medak got a chance to talk to the girl, Dilara Haghighi, that was suspended and here is what she had to say:
"I was shocked to hear from a teacher that in my own country I can't wear the flag I identify with, that is part of my culture and my heritage. Although, I knew the teacher made a mistake, I was sure the principal would correct the error. So seeing him taking the teacher's side made me feel as if the world around me started to crumble. I was so outraged when the principal said the Tamoran flag was "inappropriate" that I was speechless."
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Dilara Haghighi - high school student in Medak, Slava Loska
Our team here at TINS asked viewers to comment on our social media page and tell us if they find the Tamoran flag inappropriate or if they also wear the flag proudly on any occasion. Here are some of their replies:
"I can't believe there are people out there that think the Tamoran flag is inappropriate for Tamorans. I too wear the flag proudly on every occasion and I will wear it when I'm on vacation in Slava Lavosk #Metoo"
"I'm a high school student myself and I wear the flag or see the flag in school every day. I can't imagine the outrage I would feel to be forced to take it down because it's "inappropriate". #Metoo"
"As a widow of a Tamoran veteran, the flag means more to me than just the country and its people. It's a daily reminder that my husband died for something greater than himself. I wear a pin with the Tamoran flag everyday as a tribute to my husband. Nobody ever told me it's inappropriate and I dare anybody to tell me that. #Metoo"
"What do you mean the flag in inappropriate in school? I use to pledge allegiance to the flag back in the days when I was a student. Are we now required to be ashamed we're Tamorans? #Metoo"
We have contacted the Imperial press office and asked them to comment on the incident. Although, the Imperial press officer was not available for comment, the office did issue a statement asking the public "for calm and restraint", mentioning "that this is an isolated incident and not a general practice" and that "the Tamoran Empire has full faith in the Slavan authorities to correct any potential misunderstandings that may have caused the issue".
We here at TINS proudly wear the flag and show our support for the brave student in Medak. So if you are watching this Dilara , we want you to know that you are not alone, there are almost a quarter of a billion Tamorans who feel and do the same way as you.
God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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TINS news anchor
Today, the Emperor of Paracambi has issued a series of statements criticizing our Empire and isolating themselves by putting tariffs on oil and gas from Tamora and any goods which were manufactured using them "regardless of where they are manufactured". Paracambi went even further in their measures threatening to treat any Tamoran vessel going though Paracambi territorial waters as a potential criminal subjecting them to searches.
We invited, Majid Farahani, an expert on foreign affairs, to better explain the recent international incident.
"So Mr. Farahani, please tell us why did the Empire of Paracambi resort to this rash measures against our country?"
"In order to better understand the reasons, you need to see things from their perspective. So imagine you are a small nation, without any significant achievements throughout its history, a nation that many cannot even locate on the map. It would make sense then for such a nation to try and gain international recognition and popularity by using Tamora as a black sheep. All while being far away from Tamora to make sure we cannot do anything about it."
"So it's just posturing on their part?"
"Absolutely."
"What can Tamora do about it?"
"The best thing it can do is ignore the Paracambi and any other naive nations joining them. That and continuing to invest in Tamora's two main allies that have never let it down."
"By that you mean?"
"Our land and air forces. As long as those braches of the armed forces remain strong, these formal protest remain just... barking in the wind so to speak. "
"What do you make of the formal statement issued by the Imperial office?"
"It's a calm and reserved response. Also, allowing rapists and murderers to apply to asylum to Paracambi is a wise decision. I'm sure it will provide for an interesting cultural exchange in their communal farms. "
"Thank you for being with us, Mr. Farahani. So dear viewers, if you're planning any trips to Paracambi I suggest you either cancel them or prepare for a long waiting in line.
God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora! "
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Thousands of Tamorans stand in line in front of the Rokkenjima embassy in Djerb
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TINS news anchor
Following the announcement that First Empire of Rokkenjima will give asylum to any Tamoran who presents themselves at their embassy, thousands of citizens have decided to take on Rokkenjima's offer. Furthermore, the Queendom of Lodja has also decided to join in on the embargo of Tamoran goods. The Imperial press office has declined to comment on the actions of the two countries. Most experts of foreign policy in Tamora have explained the recent actions as displays of actions guided by emotion rather than reason as the HoS of these two countries are women.
Our local correspondent in Djerb is near the Rokkenjima embassy and had a chance to talk to the Tamoran asylum seekers and here is what he got on tape.
The first person interviewed is a man in his late 40s maybe early 50s:
"Peace be with you! Tell us please, why did you decide to apply for asylum? I assume that's why you're standing in line."
" And unto you peace! The moment I heard the news that the wife of the Emperor of Rokkenjima decided to accept any Tamoran in their country, I decided to check it out. I know Rokkenjima is rich so maybe I can have my oldest wife move there and maybe get an allowance. It would hurt our family budget to have an extra income after all."
"What about you? Planning on moving to Rokkenjima?"
"No, not yet at least. I'll wait to see how it goes with my wife and then decide."
"Thanks you so much for your time!"
The reporter approaches a middle age man:
" Peace be with you! Tell us please, why are you standing in line here today?"
" And unto you peace, brother! I plan on moving my 3 wives and children to Rokkenjima. I hear there are great opportunities there and I don't miss them. Who knows when the wife of their Emperor changes her mind and stops giving us asylum?"
"So what will you do there?"
"Preach the word of Mani. With so many Tamorans moving to Rokkenjima, they will need guidance and support. Also, it wouldn't hurt for the locals there to hear about the word of profet. God only knows they need from what I heard about the place."
"I wish you all the best!
The reporter then moves to a young man standing in line:
" Peace be with you! Please tell our viewers why you're here at the Rokkenjima embassy."
"I've decided to apply for asylum in Rokkenjima. I am sick and tired of what's happening here and this is once in a life time opportunity to leave this place. I can only hope the Empress of Rokkenjima will keep her generous program long enough for me and my wife to get out of here. "
"I'm sad your heart feels that way. Where are you from, brother?
"Attica"
"Good luck!"
As you can see dear viewers, people have various reasons for applying for asylum to Rokkenjima. The imperial press office reports that the first convicts from our prisons have already been allowed to apply to asylum in Paracambi. Their criminal records will of course remain confidential as to not influence the decision of the Paracambi authorities when granting asylum. It remains to be seen if this merciful program will be extended to allow the convicts to also choose Rokkenjima as a destination. We will provide you with more info on the story as it develops.
God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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As the Empress of Rokkenjima changes her mind on asylum, crowds begin to protest
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TINS news anchor
In a dramatic twist, the First Empire of Rokkenjima has done a perfect 180 degrees turn putting even experienced gymnasts to shame. Now the asylum program is no longer for every Tamoran. In fact, according to the latest press release available on our site (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=174.msg7255#msg7255), if the applicant is not escaping slavery or servitude will likely have his application denied. Many of those standing in line did not take kindly to this change of heart of Rokkenjima and have began protesting, shouting "liars" or "down with Rokkenjima". As a precautionary measure, the count of Djerb has increased police presence around the embassy in case the protests turn violent. So far no incidents have occurred. While some of those standing in line have decided to return home others are still arriving at the embassy. Reports say they seem more interested in protesting than apply for asylum. We have invited today our foreign affairs expert Majid Farahani to better explain the current developments:
So Mr. Farahani, what happened in Rokkenjima?
The Empress has evolved on the issue.
But why?
Reality hit her, very hard. Joking aside, the guys of their foreign office have decided to intervene and fix the blunder made by their Empress. They effectively ended her program.
The program is still opened for slaves and serfs, right?
Technically yes. However, unless those persons in bondage present themselves at the embassy and wait in line, they have little way of benefiting from it. With the risk of being rejected by Rokkenjima or asked for IDs by the police while waiting in line, few will even try to benefit from the program. Which is precisely the intention of the new rules, make it as hard as possible but not impossible. Allow a couple of cases a month for publicity and feeling good.
What about the people protesting outside the embassy right now? How can Rokkenjima handle this and what advice do you have for the protesters?
Actually I have good advice for both groups. First, the Empress should focus more on her family, it's clear that statecraft is not for her and should leave that to her husband.
As far as the protesters are concerned, they should have learnt by now that there is no free lunch. They've been tricked, shouldn't have trusted foreigners, they should just go home.
Thank you so much for being with us.
As crowds continues to protest at the Rokkenjima embassy in Djerb, we would like to end in a positive note by telling you how to tell the difference between day and night in Rokkenjima: laws that are passed during the day are repealed by nightfall.
God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Slava Lavosk opens detention camps for Tamorans and Mundus is fine with it
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TINS news anchor
In a shocking development, Slavan authorities have began to detain, question and send to detainment camps (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=838.msg7226#msg7226) people of Tamoran decent living in Slava Lavosk. It has been reported that Dilara Haghighi, the student whose only crime was to be proud of her Tamoran heritage, is among those detained. Perhaps more shocking was the statement of Slavan President Kravec which called our beliefs "inhume" and defended the measures taken.
News about the incidents have spread quickly over social media in the empire and many NGOs and religious organizations have organized protests across Tamora. Manist temples across the Empire have held special prayer services with other major religions of Tamora having similar services. Over one hundred people took to the streets of Djerb to protest against the internment of Tamorans living in Slava Lavosk and to demand their release. The imperial press office has issued a statement (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=907.msg7273#msg7273)demanding that Slavan authorities cease all hostile actions against Slavan citizens of Tamoran decent and to allow Tamoran observers to check the wellbeing of those detained. Furthermore, the imperial authorities have launched an investigation regarding the systematic abuse of Tamorana living in Slava Lavosk.
The other nations of Mundus have not issued any statements on the issue. The human rights "guardians" Rokkenjima, Lodja and Paracambi are apparently too busy processing asylum applications and harassing our ships to bother commenting on the issue thus proving once more that their concern for human rights is little more than a pretext to attempt to sabotage our economy because of their anti Tamoran bias.
God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Latest economic report shows the effects of the recent tariffs imposed on Tamoran goods
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TINS news anchor
The Imperial Institute of Statistics released the latest date on the economy, it's the first report following the recently imposed tariffs by the nations of Paracambi, Rokkenjima and Lodja. The reports show business confidence is down, manufacturing sales down, inventories up, consumer confidence unchanged, retail sales steady. We invited today, Masoud Nili, leading economic analyst to better explain what this means:
-So please, Mr. Nili, tell us what's the overall picture.
-It means the manufacturing and extraction industry have been affected by the recent tariffs. New orders are down, inventories are up which most likely means that some of the existing orders have been canceled. We have yet to see the export data but I expect to see a drop there, too. On the other hand, so far consumers are holding steady.
-So the sanctions have had the desired effect?
-If the desired effect was to weaken the Tamoran economy then it would seem so, at least on the short term.
-Just how much more can our economy be affected?
-Well, the situation is complicated and still developing. The three countries which have announced the tariffs make up some 15% of the Mundus' GDP. So they are an important chunk of the world's economy. The Tamoran export sector can handle these sanctions and quite a lot more. The major issue is uncertainty, after the Paracambi announcement which was followed by Rokkenjima and Lodja, a lot of speculation was started about which other nations would also join in and more importantly, businesses, both foreign and domestic, started fearing a total embargo on our goods. The feeling in Tamora is that foreign businesses are reluctant to issue more orders for the fear their governments could escalate the sanctions and they end up with inventories they cannot sell. So far the attitude is more of "wait and see".
-What more can we expect to happen?
-Depends on what happens next. If nothing new happens then this quarter GDP might still finish up, just barely up but still up. However, if we start to see outright bans on Tamoran goods then we will certainly see a drop in GDP.
-How likely are we to see more nations imposing tariffs or even outright bans on our goods?
-There's no way to tell. I believe more nations will impose tariffs on our goods but I don't believe many will go for an outright ban. Tamora is an important exporter of oil, gas and agricultural products. Not many politicians are willing to see spikes in prices for those commodities.
-Worst case scenario: what happens if we start seeing outright bans on Tamoran goods?
-If a significant part of Mundus starts banning our goods, then Tamora will enter a recession. I expect it to be quite severe but I believe that in a couple of years we would recover. Until we would see the recovery, I expect we would see a drastic rise in unemployment, a sharp increase in the number of people who won't we able to pay their debts so they end up in slavery and we might even see some social unrest. If that turns violent then a new wave of enslavements would follow. But as I said before, I believe we would manage to turn things around.
-Any advice for our viewers?
-I always advice people to put money aside and Tamorans do that diligently since we don't have any form of public welfare in Tamora. So my advice is to double down on that: work more hours, spend less, don't go on vacation and save as much as possible. Better safe than sorry.
-Thank you so much for being with us.
Dear views, while the coming weeks and even months might be challenging, we will weather the storm together as we've done many more times in the past.
God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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First victims of the tariff war against Tamora
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TINS news anchor
Just moments ago we learned that Karapetyan family was declared insolvent by the courts. It seems the creditors filled a motion to the court requesting that the Karapetyans be declared insolvent. The court quickly agreed and instructed for all their assets be placed under the control of an independent administrator tasked with managing the orderly liquidation of their assets. The speed with which the courts moved seemed to suggest the family net assets were deeply in the red. The family was also detained and is expected to be sold along with their assets. The news came as a shock to many, as the Karapetyans were one of corporate noble families* and have seen a meteoric rise to becoming one of the richest families in Tamora.
Masoud Nili, a leading economist and a distant friend of the Karapetyan family , is with us today to give us an insight on what happened.
-So Mr. Nili, some of our viewers might not have heard or remember the Karapetyans. Tell us again who they were.
- The Karapetyan were what we informally call a corporate noble family, basically a family with a net worth of over $1bln. They've made their fortune in the IT sector by starting a business and developing a search engine. While the global market share of their search engine always remained small and mostly niche it was enough to make them a fortune as owners of by far the largest IT company in Tamora. We all know that the IT sector never really took off in our country, so the Karapetyans were well known in the business circles and those interested in finance as one of the few success stories in this sector.
-Ok, so what happened? How did they end up where they are today?
-When the "tariff war" started and Tamora got a lot of bad publicity because of the slavery issue, Karapetyan's business was severely affected. They basically saw their advertising income, which was over 90% of all their income, dwindle to almost nothing. Literally overnight, business partners with whom they had been collaborating for over a decade unilaterally suspended their partnership. Even worse, their users , most of whom were foreigners, started a boycott campaign against the company accusing them of being slavers and other nonsense. Not only did their users switch to using another search engine but started online campaigns pressuring advertisers not to deal with Karapetyans anymore. I just happened to be at their HQ in Attica just after the crises started, I can tell you that the Karapetyans were shocked at the outrage against them that started out of nowhere.
-So they couldn't do anything to turn it around?
-They tried, they used all their available funds and scrambled an expensive online campaign trying to explain to users that the company engaged in ethical business practices but that backfired and only made things worse by enraging their users as they interpreted as "propaganda".
-Ethical business practices?
- The Karapetyans, being from Attica, were opposed to slavery on religious grounds, I won't comment further on that out of respect for them. What I will say is that they never hired or used slave labor. They even refused to hire serfs. They were the standard bearers of this concept of "ethical business practices".
- I take it that their stance on slavery didn't matter to those boycotting them?
-That's right. They were naive to believe that foreigners will see them as anything other than slavers no matters what they did. They also lacked prudence, going for a business model that relied so heavily on foreign sales, especially to end users. The large Tamoran companies are always looking to export their goods and services but they are prudent enough to not become reliant on foreign markers. The Karapetyans disregarded this and paid a heavy price.
-So what will happen now?
-The usual procedure will take place, since they are insolvent the couple and their three children will be enslaved and sold to the highest bidder.
-What about their business and their employees?
- Not much is left of the business, the search engine brand is now worthless as it is labeled as a "slaver engine" or something like that and as an IT company they didn't have much in terms of assets. The employees will likely be fine though, most of them were highly skilled and I assume they'll emigrate to the Ecclesiastical State as the IT sector in Tamora is too small to be able to hire that many people in a short time. The low skilled workers though will have a hard time finding a new job in the current environment but should be fine in the medium term if the economy doesn't significantly deteriorate.
-What about the Tamoran economy as a whole, will there be an impact?
-Not a noticeable one, while the company was huge for its sector, the Tamoran economy is too big for the bankruptcy to have a notable impact. The IT sector as a whole remains a niche sector in Tamora. However, the local community in Attica will definitely feel the impact, the Karapetyans were known to be very generous donors and helped everything from schools to medical clinics and retirement homes. Some of their beneficiaries will struggle at least in the short term without the Karapetyans helping them.
-Last question, what can we learn from this?
-That you shouldn't trust foreigners. That regardless of how friendly they seem and how well you think you know them, they will turn on you when given the chance. Also, to avoid becoming over reliant on foreign markets.
-Thank you, Mr. Nili for the insight.
That's all for tonight, dear viewers.
God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
*OOC: Corporate noble families is an informal term referring to rich families that own businesses and have a net worth of over $1bln. They have no relation to the nobility of Tamora. Also, Imperial law explicitly forbids nobles from marring with rich non noble families like the corporate nobles.
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God works in mysterious ways
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TINS news anchor
In a turn of events few could predict, Rokkenjima businessman, Patricius Bateson, made a bid (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=8.msg7365#msg7365) of 1.5 mil dinars (USD) for the Karapetyan family outbidding all others bidders. More surprising still, he had pledged to free the family and even offered Mr. Karapetyan a job as assistant Vice President of the Information Technologies Division. The Rokkenjima Imperial treasury approved the transaction and once the independent administrator of the assets confirmed that the money was received, the local authorities escorted the family to the Rokkenjima embassy in Djerb. Once the Karapetyans had reached the embassy and passed through the gate, the head of the family kissed the ground as a sign of gratitude. The crowds gathered outside following the asylum debacle cheered and clapped as a sign of support for the family.
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Mr. Karapetyan kissing the ground at the Rokkenjima embasy in Djerb
The Karapetyans refused any contact with the press and have not issued any press statements. Masoud Nili, a distant friend of the family, is here today yet again. Mr. Nili had the opportunity to visit the Karapetyans while they were in detention in those critical days.
-Mr. Nili, thank you for coming on such a short notice. As said before, you had a chance to visit them at the detention facility just before they set off for the embassy. I understand they had a message they wished to relay.
-Mr. Karapetyan asked me that should his children reach the embassy, that I should publicly relay his gratitude to Mr. Bateson for his "incredible charity that he would never be able to repay or properly thank".
-He was worried that they would not make it to the embassy?
-It is perhaps hard for us sitting here to understand what the family went through. When I talked to Mr. Karapetyan the couple was worried sick that something might go wrong: the payment might be canceled, the authorities might dismiss the bid because of the recent tensions between the two nations etc. They constantly prayed for their three children to make it safely to the Rokkenjima embassy.
-So what now? Do you think they will go to Rokkenjima?
-I have not talked about this with the Karapetyans. I think you can understand that it was hardly appropriate given the circumstances. We have all seen in Mr. Karapetyan gesture which shows, that for them, Rokkenjima has become in a short time a synonym with freedom and hope. There's not a doubt in my mind that the Karapetyans will go as soon as possible to Rokkenjima to first thank Mr. Bateson for literally saving them and then to settle there.
-Well, it seems we have a happy ending.
-Yes, indeed. Although, I am confident that this will not be the last we've heard of them. The Karapetyan are talented, I have no doubt they will do great work at the Rokkenjima company.
- Thank you so much for your time, Mr. Nili.
- My pleasure.
That's all for tonight, dear viewers.
God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
Security measures taken at East Moreland's embassy in Djerb
The Imperial (federal) enforcement agency has been sent to provide extra security to East Moreland's embassy in Djerb. The authorities mentioned that extra security will also be provided 24/7 for the embassy staff. All Tamorans citizens are encouraged to postpone any activity they might have with the embassy for the next 5 days. Furthermore, all non staff employees entering the embassy will have to pass an extra security check at the embassy entrance. The Imperial authorities have informed the embassy of the measures, are in close contact with the staff and will provide exceptions to the security checks for any individuals that the ambassador chooses. The Imperial press office issued a press statement calling the measure "precautionary" and adding "that everything will be done to ensure that the temporary extra security measures will not disrupt the regular activity of the embassy".
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Lodjan envoy admits that Lodja is harassing our ships and attempting to sabotage our economy
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TINS news anchor
This week, Princess Anfisa Naumov, Lojan envoy to CNN, has attacked (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=108.msg7276#msg7276) our network,"urged" us to stop reporting fake news and gave the example of us reporting that Lodja is processing applications for asylum. We here at TINS would like to apologize for our mistake, we should have used processing applications or harassing our ships instead of AND. I think it's only fair for us to acknowledge this as Ms. Naumov proved to be honest and has indirectly admitted that Lodja is harassing our ships and trying to sabotage our economy. We invited Majid Farahani, an expert on foreign affairs, to help us understand how things work in Lodja.
-Mr. Farahani, thank you so much for coming. Please tell us if Lodja has freedom of the press because the envoy didn't seem used to criticism.
-It's good to be back. To better understand why Lodja reacts the way it did you need to analyze the how their government works. Let me explain: the country is run by an 18 year old bisexual queen that...
-An 18 year old bisexual queen?
-Wait, it gets better. Their Queen has made it one of her top priorities to lunch a crusade against plastic (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=108.msg6103#msg6103).
-Plastic? That sounds something that only a teenager would say.
- Exactly. And now it gets interesting. The Lodjans have for quite some time surrendered part of their sovereignty by allowing East Moreland's army to train and review the Lodjan army. So great is the subordination of the Lodjans to EM that when the EM have issued an unfavorable review of their armed forces, the queen, in a typical teenager rage, had the commanders of the army, navy and air force arrested (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=108.msg6975#msg6975). Men who have served their country for decades, arrested overnight, at the orders of a 18 year old, because foreigners issued an unfavorable review.
-That is awful.
-It is, the humiliation endured by their armed forces is heartbreaking. Lodja is now in my opinion, and I admit that others might disagree, a failed state. It is a state whose political system has become so weak that the government is no longer in control. Lodja is in such a poor condition from a political point of view that they can hardly be blamed for blindly following Paracambi's lead in the boycott against us.
...
-It is for this reason that I think the Imperial press office did good in not commenting on the boycott issued by Lodja or give in to pressure to enact reprisals against them. They have enough problems as it is.
-Indeed, it is a bleak situation in Lodja. Let us move to a more positive note. They did well in supporting Tamora on the Slava Lavosk issue by adding their voice in asking for inspections of the detention camps. What impact will their support have?
-None. Don't get me wrong, I welcome their support as any Tamoran should. But the men in charge of Slava Lavosk know just as well as we do that Lodja is powerless to do anything. Should Slava Lavosk refuse what can Lodja do? Issue a condemnation? The Lodjan navy is in such a poor state that there's even a saying among their sailors: Lodja always sends navy ships aboard in numbers multiple of three. That's because one sinks on the way there, another breaks down and just one reaches its destination.
-That's horrible.
-That's what happens when you lose control of your country while you prioritize fighting plastic.
-Let's end on a more positive note, it can't be all bleak.
-It is not, I believe that EM will eventually move in, make Lodja a protectorate and put their house in order. We can only pray that happens before more people in both Lodja and Tamora will suffer because of their reckless leadership.
-Indeed. Let's end the day in that positive note.
God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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The Imperial press officer talks about the recent trade war against Tamora
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Imperial press officer
The Imperial press officer gave a lengthy interview to our network about the recent boycotts and tariffs imposed on Tamora because of our commitment to preserving one of the oldest institutions in human history. The official reiterated Tamora's commitment to trade with all nations and has excluded the possibility of imposing similar sanctions on Paracambi, Lodja and Rokkenjima "not because these nations are without sin or hold the moral high ground but because our citizens are free to engage in trade with whomever they choose. Tamora respects the rights of its citizens and will continue to do so in the future." When asked whether the sanctions are motivated by more than "humanitarian reasons" the official said " slavery has existed in these land even before Tamora was founded, it is hard to believe that stopping trade between nations is somehow meant to change that. Perhaps other more recent developments like the continuing growth of Tamora's commercial surplus can better explain the recent measures. "He then further added" that it is hard to understand their motives since they unilaterally decided to impose sanctions without prior consolation with us."
During the interview, the Imperial press officer has also touched the issue of Rokkenjima's offer to Tamora to"come together, in order to educate one another (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=8.msg7309#msg7309)". The official said that he received "mixed messages (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=845.msg7266#msg7266) from Rokkenjima which have left many in the Foreign Office puzzled", he then further added" that while Tamora can understand how the situation in Slava Lavosk has somehow changed Rokkenjima's perspective on the many complications surrounding the issue of slavery, the Foreign office would like to see a more substantial commitment to diplomacy from Rokkenjima before setting up any meeting in order to be certain that this is not done just for the sake of the Empress' public image." When pressed on what could be considered a "substantial commitment to diplomacy", the official said "since Rokkenjima has acknowledged that the situation is more complicated then they first assessed, then it would make sense to lift at least part of the sanctions before engaging in a meeting meant to better understand one another."
The rest of the interview focused on the Slava Lavosk situation and the worrying developments there. The official was reluctant to comment much because of an ongoing investigation by the Foreign office on the reported abuses and detention camps. He has also thanked all the nations of Mundus that have showed support and put pressure on Slava's government to accept inspections of the detention camps.
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Tamora changes course on the Principality of Northern Borland
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Ayatollah Ramin Rafsanjani, Head of Foreign Affairs
We interrupt our regular program to give you a live transmission from the Foreign Office where the Head of Foreign Affairs, ayatollah Ramin Rafsanjani, is giving a statement regarding the recent tragic events that have shaken Mundus:
"The horrors witnessed in the last 24 hours are the result of what is essentially a never ending internal conflict. Unfortunately, the violence of this conflict affects more and more nations that aren't even remotely connected to it. Tamora has waited patiently for decades for the self proclaimed the international community to crush those that call themselves the Borlanders. Despite the large force and almost unlimited resources at their disposal, the international community not only has failed to defeat the Borlanders but hasn't even managed to halt their expansion.
In 2016, the President of Zimalia ceded control of an enclave to Kyle Barren and thus created a new sovereign state. Understandably, no other Mundus sovereign nation except Zimalia has recognized the new state. The nations of Mundus hoped that if they put enough pressure, that if they drop enough bombs the new state will go away. We can see today that this route is not yielding results.
It is for these reasons that the Emperor of Tamora has requested that his Foreign Office begin the process of formally recognizing the Principality of Northern Borland as a sovereign state. We have informed the embassies of Zimalia ,East Moreland and Royal Seleucid about our intentions a short while ago.
We would like to emphasize that this is not an endorsement of Borlanders' activities and their methods or support for any of their claims on East Moreland. The Empire of Tamora has only started the process to recognize the de facto situation: the enclave in Zimalia is a sovereign state under the name of the Principality of Northern Borland.
I would also take a couple of questions on the subject:
-R1: When will the process of recognizing the Principality of Northern Borland be complete?
-FO: I believe it won't take too long.
-R2: Some will interpret today's decision as giving in to the demands of terrorists. What does the Foreign Office have to say to such allegations?
-FO: Tamora is not interested in this conflict, Tamora in general does not concern itself with international affairs. Also, the recent tariff war has shown that Tamora does not give in or bow to foreign powers. What we are doing today is merely acknowledging a fact. This Borland -East Moreland conflict has been dragging on for roughly a millennium. Tamora has lost any hope that any side will soon prevail over the other.
- R3: The Borelanders are a terrorist organization that have just targeted kids in their recent attack. Is Tamora now sponsoring terrorism?
- No, Tamora does not sponsor terrorism. Acknowledging a country exists is not equal to sponsoring terrorism. If we look in Mundus history there have been quite a few murderous regimes, that doesn't mean the nations that recognized those regimes were supporters of those regimes or their policies. It will remain to be seen what relations if any will Tamora have with Principality of Northern Borland.
R4: Does that mean Tamora and the Principality of Northern Borland will engage in negotiations?
FO: It's much too early to talk about this.
Thank you, that will be all. God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!"
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Recession now looming in Tamora; Tamorans have begun bringing their money home
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TINS news anchor
The recent terrorist attacks have significantly affected the Tamoran economy, adding to an already not very favorable situation because of the boycotts and tariffs. There's is now almost a consensus among economic analysts that Tamora will enter a recession, with opinions divided on how severe or prolonged that will be. While Tamora lacks a stock exchange and thus it is perhaps harder to take the pulse of the market, those close to the corporate nobles (OOC: those that own the large companies in Tamora) all report a growing concern that foreign demand for their goods will drop, more draconian laws and security checks will be implemented by foreign countries thus making shipping more expensive and that the terrorists will begin targeting oil and gas tankers. Furthermore, the business community seems unwilling to trust Kyle Barren's commitment that Tamora will be spared from terrorist attacks following the Emperor's decision to begin the process of recognizing the Northern Principality.
A particularly hard hit sector is foreign tourism, Tamorans have been canceling their reservations aboard en masse for security reasons. Local resorts are hoping that at least some Tamorans will choose to spend their money here, at home.
Local banks have reported a large increase in transfers from aboard, billions of dinars (USD) have been transferred home as individuals and businesses have been liquidating their investments aboard from Heyra and Rokkenjima and bringing their money home. Analysts say that Tamorans fear the terrorist attacks aboard will continue and the Mundus economy will rapidly deteriorate. One financial analyst has said that "a worldwide stock market crash is imminent and that Tamorans were wise to sell now rather than wait and risk losing everything" while another claimed "that a military intervention in Zimalia is imminent" and has speculated "Rokkenjima will lead the LISA alliance into a full scale military occupation of Zimalia and maybe even other countries that Rokkenjima considers are aiding and abetting terrorists".
In other news, the Foreign office has released a statement confirming that no Tamorans have been killed or injured in the terrorists attacks, thanking God and our security agencies for keeping the empire safe.
"God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Celebrating ten years since Kadyrov Regional Navigation Satellite System (KRNSS) became fully operational
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TINS news anchor
Today we celebrate 10 years since Tamora's satellite navigation system (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_Regional_Navigation_Satellite_System) became fully operational. The system which we now take for granted has radically change Tamora's economy and security in ways we never imagined and is one of the main tools that guarantee the Empire's defense. While Tamoran's companies and consumer could enjoy limited service from foreign satellite navigation systems, there was always the threat of being cut off because of "international sanctions". This is why businesses were reluctant to invest large sums of money for equipment that relied of foreign GPS. The decision to begin building such a system started in the early 1990s when the Emperor organized an auction for Tamoran companies to build the system. The imperial treasury would provide a large grant for building the system, the company will retain sole ownership of the system and would keep all income from it but Imperial authorities were to be allowed to use the system at discretion, free of charge, for military use. Kadyrov Industries, the large arms manufacturing conglomerate, won the auction. However, the project proved to be a much bigger challenge than initially estimated. The project quickly ran over budget and missed target after target for release, the Imperial Treasury refused to offer any increase in funding and even threatened to withdraw entirely from the project and ask for a refund. Things were so tensed at one time that there were even rumors the Imperial Armed Forces would no longer buy any equipment or services from Kadyrov Industries effectively bankrupting them. Still, in 2008, after countless delays the system with its seven satellites became fully operation at a total cost of 1.5 bln dinars (USD), three times the amount initially estimated.
Spoiler: Kadirov spaceport • show
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As said before, the system drastically changed Tamora in a span of just ten years. Our impressive agricultural machinery industry made full use of the system, offering both our farmers as well as foreign ones tractors and combines with KRNSS(GPS) locators and self steer programs greatly reducing the waste of fuel, fertilizer and seed. And there is even talk of future driverless tractors!
Another major benefit of the system was greatly increasing the mobility of women. Husbands and fathers who were always worried to let their women out of the house for fear of unnecessary temptation or danger could now monitor their movement and thus were more inclined to let their women go to school, work or even drive. In the Tamorans kingdoms where women have men as legal guardians, we have seen a steady increasing in school enrolment and labor force for women after KRNSS(GPS) system was launched.
Spoiler: KRNSS(GPS) tracking system commercial • show
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The benefits didn't stop here, KRNSS(GPS) also allowed better tracking of slaves and management of their movement. In the urban areas where the tracking has been implemented for almost all slaves, we have seen a drop to almost zero of successful attempt at escaping. This has freed some of the resources of our law enforcement agencies which could now be used on other vital missions meant to keep us safe.
So happy birthday KRNSS! Thanks for keeping us safe and prosperous!
God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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As the Borlander terrorist attacks continue, panic begins to spread in Tamora
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TINS news anchor
As Borlanders launch yet another series of attacks against the civilian population, panic seems to have gripped parts of Tamora. The Borlanders have reportedly used soda cans as means to hide bombs from unsuspecting shoppers. Even more insidious, the soda cans when triggered can very easily hit children that happen to be the vicinity when bombs blow up potentially causing horrific injuries and even death. Although there have been no reports of any such attacks taking place in the Empire, many citizens took precautionary measures and avoided supermarkets all together. In facts, corporate nobles with businesses in retail report a sharp drop in customers in the last 24 hours. While Tamorans avoided supermarkets, they have not abandoned shopping and have switched to online stores. The demand online was so high and so sudden that businesses now promise to deliver the ordered goods in one or two weeks instead of the regular 24 hours. Tamorans who are better off than most and have their own slaves were the least affected as they sent their servants to do the shopping as before.
Supermarkets were quick to react to the news and immediately restricted the handling of cans to slave personnel only and removed all soda cans from their shelves . Furthermore, businesses put out signs informing customers that they have temporary removed all soda cans from their product offer and attempted to entice customers with generous discounts.
The fact that no Borlander attacks took place in the Empire did not stop some Tamorans from becoming seemingly consumed by irrational fear. Police report a tenfold increase in violent incidents with many quarrels turning violent as some individuals were convinced that any cans, no matter when purchased or their content pose an imminent threat. Police say these incidents are caused by irresponsible reporting of alternative media which claim that all cans could in fact carry explosives and that governments are colluding with the corporations in order to protect profits. The police vehemently deny these allegations are have issued numerous calls for calm and respect for the rule of law.
The authorities (ooc: noble ruling class) offered a divided response to the crisis. In five of the six federated kingdoms, authorities have issued appeals to calm and have encouraged citizens to carry on as before stating that the likelihood of such incidents happening in Tamora is small and that we "shouldn't bow to any foreign pressure". The count of Djerb personally went shopping in a supermarket together with his three wives and nine kids. Similar gestures were done by various dukes, religious leaders and even the First Wife of the Emperor, Alya Safavid (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg6796#msg6796).
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Queen Arpine Saroyan after announcing the recent security measures
However, in the southern federated kingdom of Attica, Queen Arpine Saroyan (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg6910#msg6910) has issued a kingdom wide state of emergency, a royal decree suspending all non vital services (public or private) and closed all supermarkets until the police can check the merchandise for any potential explosives. She has also mobilized the reserve army and has introduced drastic security checks for cargo containers coming to Tamora. The measures seemed to have been well received in her kingdom, with many in the local press and commending her for "doing something to keep the people safe". However, in the rest of the Empire she drew heavy criticism from all corners. Some analysts have called her measures "useless and meant only for show", while others focused on her ability to lead saying that "emotional responses like these are why women shouldn't be allowed to lead kingdoms in the first place". Perhaps the harshest critiques came from a security analyst that has long been a supporter of Rokkojima's foreign policy in regards to terrorism, he claimed the Queen's actions" are a deliberate sabotage of the economy and are meant to spread panic among the citizenry" and went further to even claim that her actions "constitute aiding and abetting the terrorists" and asked for the Queen" to be investigated for treason".
While the business community has used a less alarmist tone, they have indeed stated that Attica's security checks for cargo containers will greatly hinder trade and increase overall transportation costs. They went further to state the situation of the global economy is fragile at best, with some insurance companies now refusing to provide insurance for cargo containers transported by sea. "In such a difficult economic environment, we ask the nobility in charge to consider the economic implications of their decisions and not further burthen local businesses which have already been severely affected by the terrorist crisis".
Queen Arpine Saroyan (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg6910#msg6910) has not directly responded to critiques but has issued a statement mentioning that "all concerns of the business community are considered" but "for now the measures will remain in place".
While the current situation leaves little room for optimism, it's best to remember that the Empire has been through much worse in its long history and each time has come out on top. Until tomorrow, we encourage all viewers to stay safe.
God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Every day she spends on death row is a day closer to martyrhood for her and a step closer to hell for us
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The Supreme Ayatollah
The Supreme Ayatollah held a special impassioned sermon today touching a wide range of issues and criticizing some aspects of our society. He began his sermon with a harsh critique of the way we, Tamorans, have reacted to the terrorist attacks saying that "a ragtag bunch of rebels " managed to "instill so much fear in us that we are turning one against another" and has urged "not to worry about what cannot be changed or stopped" adding that stores and authorities did a good job in dealing with the crisis. He added that he had personally went shopping with his wives at a local supermarket and the employees there had already removed all soda cans from sale, adding that he sees little use in fretting about what cannot be stopped when there is a crisis just a few miles away from the border, referring to recent decision of the Slava's government to intern Tamorans in detention camps. He continued by saying that he is disappointed with the recent rallies in Djerb and across Tamora that gathered some 200 thousand people in Djerb alone, to protest the persecutions happening in Slava (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=838.msg7324#msg7324), stating that while "the strength of their message was powerful, the numbers were pathetic for a country that is as God fearing as ours".
The Supreme Ayatollah then went on to say that:
"I cannot understand how we have become so weak and distracted as to allow a godless monster to grow and settle on our Eastern border. Even now when this monster attacks our own people we do nothing! Our authorities talk about investigations and commissions, about inspectors and reports. What's there to investigate? Dilara Haghighi (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=845.msg7069#msg7069) has been sentenced to death (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=838.msg7324#msg7324) because of her faith and love of country! Have we all become so anesthetized that we no longer care what happens to our daughters? Every day she spends on death row is a day closer to martyrhood for her and a step closer to hell for us for standing idle in the face of Evil.
But perhaps I am most ashamed by the actions of some of our members in our community. I have had wives and daughters come to me saying that their husbands and fathers would not allow them to leave the house to protest. They have asked me why we no longer protect them and if they should be ashamed because they cover their hair and keep true to our faith. So let me make this clear to all: starting today, no Manist (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=844.msg6774#msg6774) would be allowed religious services, expect for funerals, if he or at least his family doesn't go out to protest. I don't care if they are poor or rich, serf or noble or even the Emperor. You will come to the protests or our temples are closed to you. And for those of you asking how long do you have to protest, I answer with this: as long as you would be willing to protest if your daughters were in a foreign detention camp, alone, sentenced to death for following the teaching of our Prophet Mani. I hope next Sunday I will see a crowed outside that will restore at least part of my faith in our community."
The sermon was well received by regulars people and nobles alike, who have praised the clear and galvanizing message.
So dear viewers, we hope to see you at the protests. Please pray for Dilara for as she spends yet another night on deathrow.
God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Empire of Tamora provides aid and support to Zimalia in an effort to save peace
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Ayatollah Ramin Rafsanjani, Head of Foreign Affairs
Ayatollah Ramin Rafsanjani, Head of Foreign Affairs of Tamora, went on short working visit to the Republic of Zimalia. During his short stay, Ayatollah Rafsanjani had the pleasure of meeting the President of Zimalia. At the press conference there, Ayatollah Rafsanjani had this to say:
"It was a both a pleasure and an a honor to meet His Excellency (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=947.msg7536#msg7536), President for Life, Field Marshal, Head Physician and Doctor Binyamin Elwes Hero of the People, Lord of All the Beasts of Mundus and Fishes of the Seas and Conqueror of the unjust and protector of the people. During the short talk we had, I relayed to him our willingness to provide help in this turbulent times. His Excellency was kind enough to agree to our modest offer of sending a squadron of 24 -SU 35 to Zimalia as a precautionary measure. I have just been informed that His Imperial Majesty, the Emperor Tamora, upon hearing of His Excellency's confirmation, has ordered for the squadron to be dispatched to Zimalia as soon as possible as time if of the essence. The generosity of His Excellency was further confirmed by agreeing to our request to expand our embassy here in Mogebbe. "
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A squadron of 24 Su35 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sukhoi_Su-35), manned by Tamora's finest, will be standing ready to protect Zimalia against foreign agression
When asked about a potential military intervention in Zimalia, Ayatollah Ramin Rafsanjani has strongly dismissed such a possibility now "that the Tamoran Air Force will son arrive in Zimalia and will most likely be followed by the Nya Aland's Air Force and perhaps others. " He then continued saying that he has" full faith in the First Empire's (Rokkenjima) ability to see that causing further bloodshed and economic mayhem would be doing exactly what the terrorists want."
When asked if the private talks between the two officials also addressed economic matters, Ayatollah Ramin Rafsanjani was quick to reply that "Such discussion would be inappropriate. The Republic of Zimalia has other concerns right now, after these troubled times have calmed down, we will perhaps talk about such matters if His Excellency agrees, of course."
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Tamorans answer the call of the Supreme Ayatollah
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TINS news anchor
The days before Sunday
The call to protest made by the Supreme Ayatollah has influenced many in the Empire. It started with the Manist Temples explicitly mentioning Dilara Haghighi and the plight of Tamorans in Slava Lavosk in their regular daily services. The other major religions of Tamora soon followed: Islam, Anahitaism, Yazdânism and even Catholicism eventually started mentioning Dilara in their church services. As days passed, and regular daily protests began, Manist temples, following the command of the Supreme Ayatollah, started putting notices on their front doors shaming the heads of the families that had not allowed their wives and daughters to protest. Prestigious names of nobles and moguls appeared on the lists and they were quick to publicly apologize. Outside Djerb, the imperial capital, Manist parishes organized pilgrimages to Djerb to hear the sermon of the Supreme Ayatollah this Sunday. By Friday, there were no available rooms to book in Djerb whether in hotels, motels or even on sites like airbnb.
On social media, hashtags like #FreeDilara, #TamoranandProud, #IloveHijab were top trenders. Tamorans taking part in the protests posted pictures of them encouraging others to protest.
Spoiler: Tamorans protesting in the Imperial Enclave • show
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Many women were seen at the protests, especially young ones whom deeply resonated with Dilari's plight
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Other high school students chose to "wear the flag"
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Nicknamed "Tamora's most secluded kingdom", Akkar had a presence at the protests
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But women were not alone in displaying the flag
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And of course the local police were present too
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One thing is clear, Tamorans were united in one voice
During the week, many public figures had showed support for the protests. The four kings of Tamora each sent messages of support for the protests. Their wives, despite being of different faiths, were seen wearing the hijab as a sign of solidarity. The Queen of the federated kingdom of Attica sadly choose not to follow a similar gesture stating "that's not part of Attica's culture and customs" but has issued a statement in support of the protests.
During the week, various VIPs were seen at the protests, among them where the wives of the Emperor and his children. A rare occurrence since the Second and Third wife are rarely seen in public. The First wife, Alya (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg6796#msg6796)said" Like all faithful Manists, we answered the call of the Supreme Ayatollah. We are here to show our support for Dilari (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=845.msg7069#msg7069), her family and all Tamorans in Slava".
Perhaps unexpectedly a message of support came from as far as way as Rokkenjima, with Mr. Karapetyan (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=845.msg7398#msg7398), who had only so recently moved there, sending a message via Youtube:
"While my decision to turn my back on Tamora and choose Rokkenjima has not wavered, I find it impossible to pretend that I do not care what happens to Tamorans. I am familiar with Dilara's tragedy and that of her parents as we were still in Tamora when the incident took place. After going through a tragedy of my own which probably many of you know about it, I can say I understand what Dilara's parents are going through. To have a child trialed and sentenced to death as an adult is something that should cause outrage to all. I have written and personally delivered two letters protesting Dilara's arrest, trial and sentencing to death, one for Slava's embassy here at Rokkenjima and another at the government of Rokkenjima. I do not expect a reply anytime soon, what I do expect is to make it harder for them to ignore this. Me and my family continue to pray for Dilari and for the Tamorans that are now in Slava's detention camps."
Foreign help was not limited to messages of support, the Seleucid embassy in Djerb offered travel cards to Tamorans so they would be involved in protests, as well as head scarves in the Tamoran flag (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=349.msg7557#msg7557) for women in attendance. The king of the federated Kingdom of Western Seleucid and other officials thanked the embassy for their support proving once again the saying "a friend in need is a friend indeed" is true for the true great nations.
Spoiler: more Tamorans protesting with Selucid souvenirs • show
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The head scarves provided by the Seleucid embassy proved very popular
Tamora's most popular company shows its support in a powerful way
The federated Kingdom of Attica (ooc: one of the kingdoms of Tamora) was at the center of national news and beyond, as the soccer team owned by John Deere company, Ararat Patriots, put on a show for the fans in their home match against New Zion City FC in the Mundus Champions league.
The modest stadium, of 15,000, was packed full as Tamorans came to support their team. Many of them had the Tamaron flag on their clothing as well as banners with "Free Dilari" on display. The moment that made history however was when the Patriots, in the 85th minute of the game, scored against New Zion City FC. Once that happened, the captain of the team removed his shirt putting on display his "Free Dilari" undervest and then went as close as possible to the gallery, saluted the fans, put his hand over his heart (a gesture symbolizing pledging allegiance to the flag) and then encouraged the fans to shout "Free Dilari", the other players of his team quickly did the same, and each had undervets with similar messages. With such encouragement, the already excited crowd went wild, virtually all attendees stood up and chanted "Free Dilari" making hard for the game to continue. After several protests by the referee, the Tamoran team members eventually put their Tshirts on and resumed the match. The spectators however continued their chanting until the end of the match which ended in a 1-0 victory for the Patriots.
Spoiler: In the federated kingdom of Attica the flag proved just as popular • show
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Sadly, Attica is not known for modest dressing...
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... but the flag is still popular
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and their support for Dilari was just as great as in other parts of the Empire
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The whole stadium chanted "Free Dilari"
The owners of team showed their support for the players' actions saying they "we take the name Patriots seriously, we wouldn't be Tamorans if had we acted any different" and adding that "whatever sanctions we'll get from the international Soccer Federation, it will be worth it." They also issued their own statement in relation to the detainment of Tamorans in Slava:
"John Deere (agricultural machinery) is a company that was founded by a farmer and has strong links to farming communities across Tamora. Over 80% of our customers live in towns of less than 20,000 inhabitants and the overwhelming majority of them value three things in life: family, God and country. By having Dilari undergo trail as an adult and sentencing her to death (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=838.msg7324#msg7324) for displaying the Tamoran flag, Slava Lavosk has managed to attack all the values our customers hold so dear. We urge President Kravec to respect due process, release all Tamorans currently in detention and return the assets that were unlawfully confiscated."
And Sunday comes...
Sunday saw a record number of protesters: over 4 million on the streets of Djerb alone, with another 20 million in the other (federated kingdoms) capitals and major cities. Estimates say that around half of those protesting in Djeb came from outside the city, with people coming in from all the federated kingdoms of Tamora. The count of Djerb and the local authorities did their best to handle the massive crowds. They suspended all non emergency traffic in the city with emergency services like ambulances relying on helicopters to transport patients. Public transport except for the underground was also suspended as Djeb became mostly a pedestrian city. Since some protests could not find accommodation in the city, some of them chose to sleep in streets. In order to avoid incidents, local law enforcements were instructed to temporary halt enforcing the vagrancy laws and allow people to sleep in public spaces. The local authorities did their best to protect the Slava Lavosk embassy during the week but on Sunday, in order to avoid any indents, they were replaced with soldiers from the Imperial army. Hundreds of soldiers established a perimeter around Slava's embassy in order to block protesters from getting to close to the embassy. Several helicopters were always in the air monitoring the situation. There have been no reported incidents of violence.
In the main square of Djeb, the Supreme Ayatollah gave the long awaited speech:
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The Supreme Ayatollah
"Dear brothers and sisters. Last week I told you that I feel shame for the weak way we have reacted so far and that I deeply fear for our souls. Seeing the crowds gathered here today I can say I'm beginning to restore my faith in our community. Let's remember that today is not about us but for the Tamorans in Slava Lavosk. This is why I have invited today the mother of Dilari to tell us a couple of words. I cannot begin to tell you what she had to go through to get to us with the border being closed and the authorities constantly harassing Tamorans . While she will not be allowed by the Slavan authorities to go back, her husband chose to stay behind to fight for their daughter".
Dilari's mother went on stage and began addressing the crowd:
"We had a normal life in Slava. I was always careful to teach my daughter about our customs and religion, about the Prophet Mani and the commandments of our faith. My husband agreed with this. Dilari was always proud of her Tamoran heritage, she went to temple every week, prayed daily and always wore the hijab.
One night the authorities took her away... I still can't believe they sentenced her to death. My baby, what am i going to do?" the mother couldn't hold her back tears and started crying. The Supreme Ayatollah hugged her before resuming his speech to the protesters:
"You did everything you could do and even more. Now it's our turn as Manists and as Tamorans to help Dilari. I will not rest until your daughter is brought back safely to our Great Temple where we will pray together. To the President of Slava Lavosk I say this: release Dilari now, free all Tamorans from your detention camps and God may still spare you yet!"
We here at TINS also want to add our voice to that of the Supreme Ayatollah and call for President Kravec to release our brothers and sisters from the camps.
God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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First official comments of the Seleucid visit to Tamora and the announcement of OPEN
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The Imperial press office held a press conference shortly after King Akakois of the Royal Seleucid had announced (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=349.msg7702#msg7702) the formation of OPEN. The Imperial press officer called the formation of OPEN "a necessary step for stability and prosperity" adding that "with the recent terrorist attacks across Mundus, the ongoing crisis in Zimalia and other events, stability and predictability is what the world economy needs right now." Furthermore, the Imperial press officer also touched briefly on the visit of the Royal Seleucid couple saying that being a private visit the personal space of the Emperor should be respected but added that visit" shows the excellent relation between the two heads of state that goes beyond just the affairs of state."
The corporate nobles with businesses in the oil and gas issued statements informing they will comply in full with the requirements of OPEN. There was an obvious lack of enthusiasm among them and while no public criticism was offered, behind closed doors some expressed dissatisfaction with the deal calling it an unexpected intrusion in the affairs of the industry by introduction price controls, some called the organization not suited for Tamora's private O&G industry and more geared to the interests of foreign state companies, with others expressing concern about regulations and fearing that Tamora's traditional isolationist policy would now be reversed with more regulations and burdens to follow as that happens. There were some that welcomed the move but said that the timing was bad with a recession looming and the terrorist threat still ongoing.
Nevertheless, the Kings and Queen (ooc: state level of government) of Tamora were informed that they will oversee that Tamoran companies implement the requirements of OPEN.
Other international news: Fifty dead after ferry capsizes in river, in the Republic of Noobia
The sub secretary of the Foreign office issued a public statement offering condolences to the families of the victims following the tragedy (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=948.msg7572#msg7572) that took place in the Republic of Noobia saying that "tragedies like these humble us by reminding just how fragile and short human life is" adding that "a strong faith in God is what can helps us overcome all obstacles".
Until next time, dear viewers: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Shadows looming in the Kingdom of Vojvodina as it celebrates 120 years since joining Tamora
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Celebrations took place in the capital of the federated Kingdom of Vojvodina marking 120 years since the kingdom was annexed by the Empire. The Royal family of Vojvodina took part in the event with the king, as is the tradition, giving a speech about the progress achieved by Vojvodina since it had joined the Empire. He said "while the first decades were plagued by sectarian violence, the kingdom of Vojvodina is now a strong and loyal member of the Empire". Tens of thousands took to the streets in a march celebrating the event but among those marching there were people holding signs which could only be described as unTamoran: "Freedom for Slavs!", "Slavic Brotherhood!" and there's even been reports of people having the picture of Bishop Vasic (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=838.msg7607#msg7607) on display.
We invited the political analyst Javad Seyyedi to tell as a bit about the history of Vojvodina and what's happening now:
- Thank you for being with us. So please tell us what's happening in Vojvodina? Are these isolated examples or signs of a much deeper problem?
-Thank you for inviting me over. The issue is more complicated but the short answer is that the recent incidents with Slava Lavosk have awaken some dormant sentiments in Vojvodina.
-Dormant sentiments? What do you mean by that?
-Integrating Vojvodina was no easy task. It took decades and in proved to be the most problematic of Tamora's annexations to date. Not many people know it today, but in the first decades after the annexation, Vojvodina still had a Slavic King and Christian Orthodoxism as the official religion of the kingdom. Their constant rebellion against the Imperial authority eventually led to the unprecedented move to remove their royal family and replace it with the current Parthian (ooc: Persian) and Manist one(ooc: the main religion of Tamora). They managed to pacify the kingdom in ten years by incentivizing immigrants from the rest of Tamora to come to Vojvodina as well as a brutal crackdown by enslaving those with any connection the rebels. So while the measures proved successful, it didn't solve the problem completely. A good part of the Slavic speaking Tamorans still felt us outsiders in their own kingdom, some probably still do.
-But why "awaken" now?
-Well the Slavic part of Vojvodina always retained a cultural connection to Slava Lavosk. There hasn't been much of a cross border migration but Slavic speaking Tamorans living in the Eastern Vojvodina tend to watch TV stations from Slava Lavosk, they share the same religious holidays, the same language and there was always a sense of nostalgia, of what could have become of Vojvodina had it not been annexed by Tamora. This is why they resonate more with bishop Vasic than they do with the current president of Slava Lavosk. Slavic speaking Tamorans are stuck in time when it comes to Slava Lavosk, they still see it as that great country that went head to head with Seaforth and not the unremarkable country that it is today. Bishop Vasic fits well in their image of Slava, a president not so much.
-What can the authorities do about it?
-Changing hard and minds is very hard. As long as the current crisis does not continues to escalate and ends soon, time will do the job for us. Each passing generation of Slavic speaking Tamorans is smaller in number than the previous one.
-We'll leave it on that positive note then. Thank you so much for being with us.
-Thank you.
To all Tamorans from the kingdom of Vojvodina: happy celebrations!
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Triple homicide shocks Tamora
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Less than 48 hours ago, a 35 year old Parthian (ooc: Persian) male was involved in a horrendous triple homicide. The local police reports the suspect shot dead his wife and two children during the night. The neighbors called the police and ambulance but it was too late for the victims. Local witnesses report that the suspect was acting very strange with some claiming he was possessed. The suspect later confessed to killing his family claiming he had an episode of temporary insanity. As an ex military officer he asked to be judged by a military tribunal and the local baron quickly agreed to his request. The tribunal convened as soon as possible and after a two hour trial during which the defendant confessed to killing his family and the prosecution presented evidence attesting to the confession, the tribunal issued a guilty verdict . Because of the defendant's spotless military service he was sentenced to death rather than enslavement. The execution took place two hours later by firing squad. Since the local Manist temple refused to bury him because of his crimes, his body was cremated and his ashes scattered above the resting places of his family.
OOC: the event is a consequence of the latest Borlander terrorist act (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=936.msg7802#msg7802).
Slaves escape to Slava Lavosk
Three slaves escaped this morning to Slava Lavosk. Two adults and their child drove a truck through the border checkpoint and entered Slava Lavosk where the Tamoran authorities could no longer follow them. The male adult was a truck driver for a local transport company and the woman was a factory worker. Authorities have yet to figure out how the escape was possible since the three slaves were all carrying tracking devices like all urban slaves and were monitored nonstop via the KRNSS (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=845.msg7511#msg7511) (ooc: Tamoran GPS) system. Their departure from the scheduled route should have alerted security almost instantly and make the escape impossible. No public statements were issued so far with the local police claiming an "investigation is ongoing".
The incident is likely to add further tensions to the already strained relations with Slava Lavosk.
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Tamora announces joint navy patrols
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The Imperial press office has announced the Imperial Navy and the Royal Seleucid Navy will begin to jointly patrol the EEZs of Tamora and Royal Seleucid. The joint effort will increase the effectiveness of the patrols helping to combat smuggling and piracy. Furthermore, the press office has confirmed Tamora's commitment to cover half of the costs of developing a new missile boat announced (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=349.msg7876#msg7876) earlier before by the Emirate of Seleucid.
The federated kingdom of Attica gives refuge to the persecuted Christians of Nya Aland
Earlier today, Queen Arpine Saroyan (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg6910#msg6910) of Attica, has issued a royal decree allowing any Christian citizen of Nya Aland that was convicted of religious crimes (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=194.msg7941#msg7941) to be offered immediate asylum and a swift path to citizenship. Furthermore, the decree also provides that any Christians of Nya Aland applying for asylum will have their applications processed with top priority. In her brief statement, the Queen said:
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The Queen of Attica giving a statement shortly after issuing the decree
"While Attica does not comment on the actions of Nya Aland's government or its judicial system, we do however find the Christians in those lands are severely affected by the actions of their government. Our prayers go the brothers and sisters in faith imprisoned in Nya Aland for their religion. It is my belief that the decree issued today will provide the Christians there with an alternative to their life in Nya Aland."
The Imperial authorities of Tamora have not issued any statement regarding the incidents in Nya Aland nor have they provided any comment on the actions of the Queen.
Tamoran pharmaceutical companies see increase in orders following the Osmantech scandal
The Morelander pharmaceutical company, Osmantech, was forced to admit (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=150.msg7850#msg7850) this week of been infiltrated by the Borlander terrorist group which have managed to add LSD in some of their products. The scandal was so severe that Osmantech's CEO was forced to go public and "urge members of the public to throw away any OsmanTech Imodium immediately". Many customers have followed her advice and have switched to products of the more reliable Tamoran pharmaceutical companies.
It remains to be seen if Osmantech will be able to recover after this blow, so far the prospects do not look good with its shares having plummeted on the EM stock exchange.
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The desperate CEO of Osmantech trying to calm the public following the LSD in Imodium scandal
Attica Crusaders qualify for the next round of Mundus champions league
Soccer, a local women's sport very popular among foreign men, has made headline lines today in Attica as one of the local teams there qualified for the next round of Champions league. We here at TINS wish the Attica Crusaders team all the luck in the next match!
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Local news: CEC Bank sees major boycott campaign
TINS notice to viewers: This news report is done by our local partner in the federated kingdom of Attica.
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Attica Chanel 1- news anchor
This week the small local bank CEC Bank has been the target of boycott initiated by the Manist minority here, in Attica. Last week the bank started a new ad campaign on TV promoting their new product: a low interest, high grace period loan aimed at micro and small business activating the textile sector. The ad proved to be extremely controversial among the Manist community because the ad showed the money was provided via a grant from Rokkenjima. Upon further investigation it was revealed the bank had indeed asked and received (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=884.msg8131#msg8131) a grant from International Development Grant Program funded by Rokkenjima. This further enraged the Manist community which saw the action as untamoran because of its perceived lack of patriotism and the implication the bank had basically "begged to foreign powers" for funds.
The Manist community launched a boycotting campaign, encouraging all Tamoran to no longer work with the bank and withdraw any money they had there because of the bank's unethical practices that have brought shame to Tamora. The boycott proved successful, with the press reporting many of the bank's customers were withdrawing their funds in the first days of the week. Only the intervention of the Queen of Attica, Arpine Saroyan (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg6910#msg6910), had managed to stop the boycott and basically save the bank.
We invited in our studio, Rita Sargsyan, CEO of CEC Bank to answer a couple of questions about the incident:
Spoiler: Rita Sargsyan • show
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Rita Sargsyan, CEO of CEC Bank during an interview with Attica Chanel 1
-Thank you so much for coming. Now before we start, I think we should first watch the clip that started it all.
The TV station presents the following clip:
The TV station played the clip below:
At the end of the clip there was also the following message with the logo below: "Funded by"
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-So my first question would be, why put in your commercial info regarding Rokkenjima's grant?
-Because they provided the funds that made this possible. We applied for a grant so it's natural that we present information regarding the source of the money.
-Still, in such a tense international environment, where relations between the two Empires (Tamora and Rokkenjima) are "complicated" to say the least, was it wise to launched such a campaign?
-We had no idea this would be interpreted they way it was. We should have considered the implications and for that I apologize again to the Manist community, we meant to disrespect and our campaign was in no way political.
-Many in the Manist community have asked you to return the money, why didn't you?
-Because we couldn't! The loan proved extremely popular and the demand was almost ten times higher than the funds available. By the time talk of the boycott started, most of the money were disbursed to our customers, with the rest being scheduled for in the next days.
- Critics have said they doubt that, saying it was just an excuse for you to keep the money and that's why they had no choice but to boycott you. So please, maybe you can tell us a bit about this program and why it proved so popular.
-Certainly. As you know and I assume many of your viewers do already, we are small bank from on the traditional textile hubs in the Northern part of the kingdom (Attica). The small city we are based in has always relied on the textiles industry for its survival, as that was the main industry. Textile manufacturing has a long tradition there, it's a sector dominated by women both as a workforce but also in terms of company ownership. Unfortunately, the industry was struggling for years to keep up with the competition from the other parts of Tamora which use slave labor and thus had much lower production costs. So when the international boycotts were started by Paracambi and quickly followed by Lodja and then sanctions were imposed by the massive Rokenjima economy, the small companies in our city were severely affected by them. Almost overnight confirmed orders were canceled by companies from Lodja and Paracambi but also some companies from other countries. If that wasn't enough, international payment through banks based in Rokkenjima became extremely difficult which also affected the local businesses as they rely heavily on exports. These are small business, with a turnover of less than 4 mil dinars (USD), they don't have the tools to go around such sanctions nor can they afford consultants to help them.
-There was also the issue raised that although your bank got a grant, which means you won't have to return the money, you are giving your customers loans which means they will have to pay back the loan. Now I understand the loans are given under very favorable conditions, but the issue remains. Why not give the funds to the affected companies instead of giving the loans?
-For several reasons, one of them being that we want to help more people in the long run. The funds we got will always be used for low interest loans for the textile industry. So as our clients pay back their loans, we use the funds to give other loans and so forth. Another reason was that we had to make a selection and choose only those companies that were viable, had confirmed orders, not too much debt and had prospects of improving their turnover. The selection was extremely difficult as there were many companies for the limited amount of money we had. We also couldn't ask for too much money because we are a small bank and also because a too large amount could have been deemed suspicious by the Rokkenjima authorities and lead to a longer period of review or worse, a rejection of our application. We did everything possible avoid that.
- So how many businesses did receive the funds and how exactly did those loans help people?
-38 small business got loans from us, employing more than 750 people. The loans were used to pay suppliers and employees, some of which who weren't paid for months...
-Months?
-Yes, as I said, it's s small community. People know each other and business owners were reluctant layoff people since they knew there were little jobs available elsewhere and knew employees had kids they had to provide for. There were drastic cuts in wages, averaging around 25% but that still wasn't enough to balance the major drop in orders.
-Leaving that aside, tell us how the boycott felt from your side. Our network covered the issue in detail but we cannot know how it was from your perpective.
-It was by far the most stressful period of my life, in a couple of days we've seen how everything we worked so hard to build was melting away under our eyes. We had customers whom I knew for years come to me and say: "Rita, you're a wonderful person, I have nothing against what you did but I'm scared other people will withdraw their monies. I'm too scared to leave my savings here. If I lose those that I lose everything." What can you say to something like that?
-And them what happened?
-Just as things were about to get very bad and we were exploring all possible options, we got an unexpected customer at 9:00 AM sharp. The Queen of Attica herself came to our small city, went to one of our branches and asked to open an account and deposit some money. Naturally that in such small community, people quickly learned of her visit. Before she got a chance to finish opening her account, a couple of dozen people were already waiting outside the bank to greet her, see what she was doing etc. Her coming that day really turned the situation around, we had to keep several of our branches open until very late in evening as to allow people to deposit back their money.
-And what about the Manist community supporting the boycott?
- Once the Queen herself showed she had faith in us, much of the opposition against us faded away the same day.
-So what are your future plans? Will you be applying for further Rokkenjima grants?
-I don't think so. We were lucky to weather this storm but I personally wouldn't want to go through something like this ever in my career. We are grateful to Rokkenjima authorities for their program and for the trust they placed in us, we worked well with their Imperial treasury liaison and hope he did the same with us. We will continues to support the local businesses in our community but will look for other means to do so.
-Thank you so much for being with us today.
-Thank you.
That will be all for today, dear viewers. Good night and God bless!
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Local news: Protests in Attica
TINS notice to viewers: This news report is done by our local partner in the federated kingdom of Attica.
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As the Pope's visit draws near (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=822.msg8192#msg8192), tensions are high. The local Manist community, through the voice of Imam Masoud Larijani has expressed concern and anger over the visit claiming it to be "nothing short of a covert proselytizing mission" saying the Pope aims to change the religious demographics of the kingdom. He went further adding that: "He does what all Catholics do: conversion through backdoor deals, bribery and corruption instead of coming down in the streets to debate us".
Almost two thousand people turned up to protest in the evening. Hours later, during the night, the protests turned violent, with some resorting to destroying public property. The police intervened and over fifty protesters were arrested.
Day two
In the morning, the procurators asserted the damage done in the previous evening at over 3 million dinars (USD) and the amount plus fines was to be paid by those arrested. However, the Manist Association of Attica (MAA) came forward and paid the entire amount, including the fines and the police released the detainees immediately. The Manist Association of Attica (MAA) released a short statement afterwards saying the protests were "morally justified and thus we were duty bond to intervene to help our brothers in faith".
During the evening the protesters gathering again, this time more than three thousand people showed up. Yet again, late in the evening, the protesters destroyed public property and clashed with the police though there were no reported injuries. The police arrested around sixty individuals with many of them having been arrest in the previous evening.
Day three
In the morning, the procurators issued a new assessment of the damages from the previous night and the Manist Association of Attica(MAA) again paid for the damages. However, the police chose not to release forty of those arrested claiming that because of their repeated offenses they will be kept under arrest for a period of thirty days until they no longer pose a threat to public order. This sparked outrage in the Manist community with MAA calling for a new wave of protests for the following day.
Day four
Following the call of MAA, many Manists chose to go on a symbolic strike by wearing red hand bands to show disapproval of the way the authorities handled the issue. In the evening, fifty thousand gathered in the capital of Alaverdi, in support of those arrested and to protest the coming of the Pope. One protester said: "The Catholic authorities put our brothers of faith in jail while inviting the Pope here to proselyte. It's hard to believe we are living in Tamora!"
As the authorities refused to release those still detained, the MAA had publicly stated that they will ask the faithful for a general strike in the coming day.
Day five
In the morning, the Emperor took many by surprise and made the following statement live:
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Emperor Abbas
"I have seen the troubles brewing in Attica and the manner in which the authorities there handled the issue. I have instructed the Queen of Attica to immediately release those under arrest, they shouldn't have been detained in the first place. I have also invited Imam Masoud Larijani and several other leaders of MAA to the Imperial palace for a debate on the teachings of the Prophet, they will be staying until the Catholic summit in Attica ends. To those protesting, I would like to remind them the Pope is my guest and as such he is welcomed in Tamora. We will pray, we will display our faith publicly for all to see but we will be hospitable toward our guests.
God bless Tamora! "
Following the message of Emperor Abbas, the forty protesters that were still detained by the police were quickly released and the protests died down.
That will be all for today, dear viewers. Good night and God bless!
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First arrests in the case involving the escape (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=845.msg7810#msg7810) of slaves to Slava Lavosk
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Enforcement authorities in the federated Kingdom of Vojvodina have announced they will be pressing charges against three individuals for facilitating the escape of last month, when three slaves have made their way to Slava Lavosk despite the strict security protocols in place for monitoring slaves. The incident raised many questions about how could something like this happen and it seems this first step of in answering some of them. According to procurators, the individuals were part of a covert extremist group with sympathies for the anti Tamoran President of Slava Lavosk and the Bishop Vasic (of Slava Lavosk). During the search of their homes the procurators have found numerous anti Tamoran and pro abolitionist propaganda materials. The individuals worked for two security companies in charge of monitoring the movement of slave labor in Vojvodina. The trial is set to begin next month, the procurators have stated they have found no evidence to suggest the families of the accused were complicit in their actions so, should they be found guilty, the likely sentence of enslavement will only affect them. When asked if the investigation has reached its conclusion, the procurators have said it is still ongoing which have led many to speculate that the individuals charged are just the tip of the iceberg.
The High court in the federated Kingdom Vojvodina issues opinion regarding religious freedom
The extremist messages of President Kravec of Slava Lavosk keeps resonating with some disaffected Tamoran Slavs in Vojvodina, leading some of them to show their support by putting on display, in their courtyards, the portraits of President Kravec and Bishop Vasic. This has lead enforcement agencies of various local jurisdictions to seize those portraits as sedition material. Several Christian Orthodox parishes of as well as the extremist group Slavic Brotherhood have challenged the actions of the police in court, claiming those actions are a breach of their right to exercise their religion. The first two lower courts of have refused to handle the issue stating "its potential far reaching implications require the decision of a higher court" and instead have quickly moved the case to the High Court which was issued their opinion stating "while in no way can the portrait of President Kravec be interpreted an exercise of religion, the display of the portrait of Bishop Vasic however can be interpreted as such and constitutes an infringement on the religious freedom prescribed by the book of the Prophet Mani." Shortly awards, the king of Vojvodina has issued a statement saying he concurs in full with the opinion of the High Court and has issued a royal decree making the court's opinion law in Vojvodina. The police have announced they will begin to return the portraits of Bishop Vasic to their rightful owners, give back the monies taken as fines and pay the standard settlement to each owner as reparations for the breach of their religious freedom.
The Slavic Brotherhood organized an ad hoc marsh in the capital of Vojvodina, with almost a thousand people participating and having on display the portrait of Bishop Vasic. The group went further asking for Slavs on both sides of the border to unite under one state.
Unfortunately, protests and messages like these are a further sign of just how much strength President Kravec's message has with Tamorans of Slavic descent.
Imperial authorities issue warning about religious freedom in Kataine
The imperial authorities have issued a series of recommendations following the confirmed hosting of the Mundus Games by Kataine. The recommendations ask Tamorans traveling to Kataine in support of the athletes, to observe the very hostile environment for religion and to not wear the niqab or burqa, to not pray in public (outside the Olympic village),to not proselytize, to make no prostrations (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prostration) in any of the daily prayers while in public and list goes on. The Imam of the High Temple of Djerb has called the restrictions "suffocating" and "forcing Tamorans to choose between our faith and not going to the Games to support our athletes". He further added that it would be a much shorter list if it were mentioned what Tamorans ARE allowed to do in respect to their religion. However, he add that he will be going at the games and encourages Tamorans do the sameo because "our athletes need our support more than ever considering the country they will be competing in" but also as a sign of support for the people of Kataine who are under the rule of such an oppressive atheistic regime. He went on to condemned the government of Kataine for the brutal suppression of religion and has said the regular people are nothing but victims of the regime. However, he went on to say that the rich countries of Mundus are also to blame for the situation we are in as" they were reluctant to foot the bill to host the Games" and as such were are now forced to compete in one of the most "hostile countries" when it comes to religion. He also added that we will do his best to start a debate in Tamoran society about the Mundus games and whether it is best for Tamora to apply to host the games when only "godless oppressive countries" offer to host.
The federated Kingdom of Attica bans abortion
Queen Arpine Saroyan (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg6910#msg6910) of Attica has issued a royal decree announcing that starting January the first- 2020, no abortion will be permitted in the federated Kingdom except for the cases where the life of the mother is in danger. Current law allows for abortion in the first trimester. The Queen has motivated her decision by saying the Catholic Families Summit that Attica will be host, had given her and many in the community an opportunity to better reflect on the Catholic Church's teachings.
Not all have welcomed the decision, with women's rights activists calling the decision "ill advised" and "a curbing Attica's long history of respect for women's rights and a bow to religion oppression".
Imam Masoud Larijani, a member of the Manist Association of Attica, has stated that while " he welcomes the Queen's decision to join the rest of Tamora in the 21st century" he couldn't help but notice " that all our attempt at reasoning with her so far and asking for a ban have been ignored, and yet it takes only the mention of the Pope coming and she's quick to turn Attica into Catholic colony. We can only hope her Pope comes to Attica before she decides to adopt all the laws of the Ecclesiastical State."
After the change of law will take effect, the Imperial Enclave will remain the only place where abortions are legal in Tamora, but only with the consent of the male guardian. Sadly, since women in Attica, like many in the other federated kingdoms of Tamora, lack a male guardian, they won't be able to benefit from the forward-looking laws of the Imperial Enclave.
The Empire and Zimalia are building bonds of friendship and business
Following the visit of our Head of Foreign affairs to Zimalia, which has been described as "ground breaking" and the President "as deeply rooted in his conviction to better his people, increase the country's prosperity and root out corruption", the first signs that Tamoran-Zimalia relations are growing have began to appear. The Tamoran embassy in Zimalia has began to move to a much larger ten acres location, with the Foreign Office saying it is the second largest embassy after the one in Royal Seleucid. The numbers of flights between Tamora and Zimalia has skyrocketed as businessmen and missionaries go to Zimalia for opportunities there. The Tamoran company Machal Mining has won the mining rights that used to belong Rouletta Mining Company because of a much better offer when it came to "long term investment and preserving the environment". Sources close the Foreign office say that there's even talk of a potential lifting of Zimalia's tariffs for Tamoran goods but Foreign office has dismissed this claims as "premature", stating that Zimalia has a complicated and complex democratic system that will require " vigorous debate" and that the Foreign Office is preparing arguments for such a case but things take time to make the necessary reports. "The Zimalian Parliament is interested in facts and solid reports before considering any issue, simple opinions are not relevant when the prestigious legislative body handles debates on such matters".
The Imperial palace in Dejrb has began to make extensive modifications to its courtyard to accommodate the lion cub which the Emperor has received as gift from the President of Zimalia. The representative of the place has said that they are considering several options to accommodate the lion cub including bringing it "friends of its kin" to play with.
The Morelander Hate group Freestone tones down its rhetoric while it launches halal campaign (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=150.msg8171#msg8171)
The Freestone organisation, classified as a hate group according to MIACHD (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1002.0) has announced a plan to issues marks for Tamoran companies that do not use slave labor. The hate group seems to have tone done its previous racist rhetoric and has opted for more a more constructive approach. One of the founding Imans from MIACHD (a Manist organization fighting against Racism and hate) explained that the toning down of their rhetoric might be explained in part by the campaign initiated by MIACHD which aimed to show the negative effects of the policies they are promoting on the people of Tamora and change the hearts of those leading the organization bu having them set aside their prejudices and hate. He said the mark initiative started by Freestone is benign and is just a more pompous name for what Tamora had since the day of the Prophet: halal goods and services. "If their religion has requirements and they want specific good according to their religion, we can understand that." He nevertheless added that the hate group remains hypocritical in its priorities saying "We see Morelander citizens committing horrible acts of terrorism as their government is either incapable or unwilling to stop them. Hundreds of foreign citizens have died or have been greatly injured by their latest attacks and yet this Freestone organization is focused on Tamora. They should be apologizing for the damage their citizens are doing to Tamora's and world's economy, as well and ask Mundus countries to embargo East Moreland until their government either contains the Borelanders or allows the international community to intervene in East Moreland and do it for them. Not that this will ever happen since rich people from rich countries take great satisfaction in lecturing poor nations about they perceive as problems while ignoring the grave harm they are doing to those countries. Think about it, how much economic harm has the terrorist campaign done to poor nations? We see mentions of how many people have been killed in rich countries and yet no mention of the harm its causing to poor nations." When asked what he thinks the leaders of FeeStone should do in the future, he was quick in saying that: "This man Carpenter should convert to Manism while that Lusk woman should marry and start a family. That will be better for all of us."
While there's no official report on the matter, it seems the mark program is proving popular with businesses in Tamora that do not employ slave labor, with thousands applying for the bronze level. There have even been reports of some religios organisations raising funds in their communities to help small local business owners cover the cost of applying for such a mark. It remains to be seen if the mark will help these businesses in the long run or if customers and governments will make no distinction between Tamoran goods.
The Emperor rumored to be among those that preordered (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=507.msg8230#msg8230) the latest Bugatti Divo
The Imperial press office have released a statement saying the rumors are inaccurate and that while an order was indeed been placed by the Emperor, the car is not meant for him and will instead be a gift. The Imperial press office did not want to say who the gift will be for.
later edit: changed the name to Machal Mining.
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New opinion poll released today shows which nation is most dear to Tamorans
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A new study was released today showing the opinion of Tamorans towards other countries. Unsurprisingly, Royal Seleucid is the country that Tamorans have the most positive opinion of with a 40% net positive rating (70% favorable to 30% unfavorable) . All other countries in Mundus are seen in a negative light confirming the old saying that when push comes to shove, Tamorans can only rely on themselves for help. Among other countries the Ecclesiastical State has a 20% net negative opinion showing that Tamorans have not forgotten their long history of meddling in our internal affairs, they are followed by Rokkenjima with 30% negative view explained mostly by the aggressive stance shown by their government in relation to trade and the needless harassing of our ships. East Moreland has a 50% net negative opinion. It seems that attacking our friends, the Royal Seleucid, starting a vile hate group (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=993.0) bent on ruining our economy and persecuting our citizens is not something Tamorans appreciate. A 60% negative opinion is reserved for the tragic nation of Lodja and the small state of Paracambi which have chosen to boycott all Tamoran goods after launching a moral crusaders against us. It comes no surprise that Slava Lavosk has a 80% net negative opinion, the only surprise is that after their government has put Tamorans in internment camps (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=838.msg7226#msg7226) and sentenced a minor to death (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=838.msg7324#msg7324) for being Tamoran, still 10% of Tamorans hold a positive views of this country.
New signs indicate the economy is deteriorating in Tamora: emigration and enslavement numbers are up
The previous month has seen a spike in emigration with a 30% increase compared to the month of the previous year. Furthermore, there’s also been an increase in the number of people moving from small cities to rural areas. Analysts say this is a sign that Tamorans are preparing to weather the coming recession as best as they can. Those that have the opportunity, generally more affluent or at highly skilled, choose to emigrate while the poor of the small towns choose to sell whatever they have and move to the rural areas where they buy some land and leave off it.
Another indicator for the state of the economy is the personal bankruptcy numbers which have also seen a spike in the previous month. Almost eight thousand people were enslaved because they were declared bankrupt by the courts at the request of their lenders. Analysts say that most of those enslaved are families with 4 children or more as those are the most vulnerable to economic downturns. They often rely on only one income and if bread earner loses his job then the risk of bankruptcy increases exponentially. However, analysts say the increase in bankruptcies is mostly due to a change in attitudes of the lenders rather than an increase in unemployment which has yet to increase significantly. Since lenders now have a negative outlook for the economy, they are less likely to give customers with overdue installments a reschedule of payment and instead opt to use foreclosure to get their money back. One analysts said “Lenders just like other people are reacting to the prospect of a recession and they are becoming much more conservative and adverse to risk taking. When they see a borrower is struggling with payments they prefer to cut their losses and ask the courts to declare them bankrupt rather than wait and hope the borrower recovers.”
Princess Afroditi (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=348.msg2028#msg2028) of Royal Seleucid named most beautiful foreign princess by national magazine
The national magazine, Tamora Promises, has named Princess Afroditi as the most beautiful foreign princess in Mundus. The magazine featured her on the cover as well as an an extensive article about the life of the princess. She is a strict adherent of Anahitaism and devoted to her father and her family. She has recently been delegated to lead (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=349.msg7876#msg7876) the Seleucid diplomatic envoy in the unfortunate nation of Lodja where she will undoubtedly bring grace, modesty and hope.
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The magazine shows the contrast between the expectations of a immodest society like Lodja’s (where she is currently staying) and the calling of her heart
Avian flu wrecks havoc in the federated kingdom of Akkar
Initially the Avian flu had affected only several rural areas in kingdom of Akkar. However, the virus seems to be spreading outside the rural areas with at least two industrial farms reporting cases of Avian flu. The authorities reacted by ordering the killing of any poultry in the affected farms as well as within a 10 mile radius. So far it was been reported that almost then millions poultry have been killed. The royal authorities of Akkar have banned exports of poultry to the other kingdoms of Tamora as well as foreign countries. So far the losses incurred because of the avian flu are arrested to be at least 50 million dinars (USD) and rising fast. In some rural areas residents were reluctant to give up their poultry to the authorities to be killed and have resorted to using arms to protect their farms. They say they rely on poultry to feed their families and have called the authorities measures extreme. In some cases the standoff between authorities and residents lasted almost 24 hours but so far all incidents have been resolved peacefully as local imams have managed to convince residents to cooperate with the authorities and have promised financial compensation for their losses.
Manist National Association host 120th annual debate contest
Following a long tradition, the Manist National Association will be hosting the 120th annual debate contest. Debating remains a very important skill for those seeking to preach or defend the word of the Prophet Mani and the temples host events like these with the hope that preachers, imams and all people of faith will benefit from improving their ability to defend their faith and convert others. As one of the Imams in charge of hosting the event said: “Theology is important but only for the few, winning an argument is more important but not vital. What is vital is changing the hearts of the audience. This is what we hope to teach and learn ourselves at the event: how to convert the hearts of the people to the word of the Prophet.”
Mahta Sassani named mother of the month
Mahta Sassani, a 56 year old woman from the a village in Akkar, was given the honorary title of mother of the month by the Supreme Ayatollah of Tamora. The woman, now a widow, is the mother of twelve: six boys and six girls. All of her children have come of age and are strong pillars of the community with various professions: from welder to miner, from iman to farmer and in the case of one of her daughter: a judge. The imam of her village said he proposed her for the honorary title because throughout her life she had shown a love of Tamora and of the Prophet that was an inspiration to many in the community: “she never complained about hardships and instead thanked God for being born in Tamora, she never skipped Temple service saying it’s as important and natural as waking up. She has managed to build a beautiful and strong family. It’s women like her that make Tamora great. I am fortunate to have her a member of the community and I hope that sharing her story with the rest of Tamora will inspire other women to follow her footsteps.
Mahta Sassani will be given the highest privilege a Manist can hope to achieve: she will lead the Sunday prayers in the Great Temple of Djerb, having the Supreme Ayatollah by her side. This Sunday all those in attendance at the Temple whether serf or noble will follow her prayers and their strength will be added to hers.
We here at TINS are deeply touched by her story and look forward to her leading the prayers this Sunday.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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OOC: I manage to delete this post by mistake, so i have posted the rough draft that I had saved for it.
Donations to religious organizations surpass 10% of income for the 20th consecutive year
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The latest data shows that Tamorans continue to support their religious organizations by beeing very generous when it comes them donating, giving approx 10.1% of their income. As in previous years, the Imperial Enclave leads the way with 13% of the income earned in this kingdom going to religious organizations, the federated Kingdom of Altai is second with 10.9%, followed by Akkar with 9.9%, West Seleucid with 9.5% , Vojvodina with 8% and Attica with 5.5 %.
Although Manist tradition asks that believers donate a tenth of their income to the Temple, it seems many Manists choose to donate in excess of that, with those living in the Imperial Enclave being an example for the whole of the nation. It comes to no surprise that the latest kingdom to join the Empire and to fully integrate into our culture, the federated Kingdom of Attica, didn't manage to reach, on average, half of the level of generosity seen in the Imperial Enclave.
More businesses apply for the Freestone mark
Businesses continue to apply for the halal campaign launched by the Freestone Group. While there's no official report on the matter, estimates say that businesses continue to apply to receive the bronze level mark offered by the Freestone group. Initially almost all of these businesses applying for the mark seemed to already have in place a no slave labor policy. That seems to be changing somewhat as some of the businesses that sell most of their goods on foreign markets and use little slave labor to begin with are now selling their slaves and applying for the bronze level. It remains to be seen if the Freestone group has the necessary logistics and infrastructure to process all these applications for the mark.
Minor scandal surrounding the Queen of the federated kingdom of Attica
A local newspaper from Attica has done an investigation on the royal suppliers of the Queen of Attica. It seem all of them have the Freestone mark or have applied to get the mark. The investigation went deeper and uncovered how those close to the Queen pressured the suppliers to apply for the mark or risk losing contracts with the Royal House. The press office of the Attican monarchy has issued a statement saying "it's a coincidence that all royal suppliers are holders of the Freestone mark or have applied to get the mark ". Furthermore, they added that the employees responsible for putting pressure on suppliers were acting on their own agenda and the Queen had no idea about this and that she strictly favors competition when it comes to her suppliers. The official statement said that those responsible for acting outside the laws of the Empire will be punished.
Musaevna Kadyrov (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg8447#msg8447) opens a new maternity hospital
Musaevna Kadyrov, one of the most famous corporate nobles of Tamora, inaugurated a new maternity hospital in Delfan , the capital of the federated Kingdom of Akkar. The construction of the maternity was funded entirely by the Kadyrov family and upon completion was donated to the local Manist temple parish. Furthermore, the Kedyrov will continue to cover the running costs of the hospitalfor an indefinite period of time. The maternity, according to Manist teachings, will have an all female staff.
At the inauguration, Musaevna held a brief speech:
"I am happy to be able to follow the teaching of the Prophet and take care our people and our community. Family is at the core of our values and children are the future of Tamora. Our community is strong because our families are strong and numerous but in order for our families to be strong, those of us who can, need to do whatever we can to help."
At the sermon, the Iman of the local Manist parish thanked Musaevna and her family for the generous contribution and constant support and even joked saying:
"A long time ago, when I asked lady Musaevna for help to build a school I used all my powers of persuasion and the best quotes I could find in the Book of Mani and I was pleased to see that I had managed to convince her to help. By the second and the third time I asked her for help and she went out of her way to provide it, I began to suspect there was something more than just my power of persuasion. By then 10th time, I was sure that she just cannot say no when fellow brother of faith asks for help. I do not know if it's because of the education she received from her parents or if it's the word of the Prophet that had touched her heart so deeply. What I do know is that we are bless to have her as part of our community."
Continuing the sermon, the Imam talked about the threats that Tamora constantly faces from outside naming Slava Lavosk, Paracambi, Lodja and UC among the greatest of threats. He also pointed out:
"What I also want to say is the Kadyrovs are not to be thanked just for their generosity but also for their great service they are doing to the Empire for they provide the means for us to defend against the wilderness that is the land outside our borders. They provide the weapons that help make Tamora's military the force that is today. And for that I mention them in my daily prayers".
Donations to religious organizations surpass 10% of income for the 20th consecutive year
The latest data shows that Tamorans continue to support their religious organizations by beeing very generous when it comes them donating, giving approx 10.1% of their income. As in previous years, the Imperial Enclave leads the way with 13% of the income earned in this kingdom going to religious organizations, the federated Kingdom of Altai is second with 10.9%, followed by Akkar with 9.9%, West Seleucid with 9.5% , Vojvodina with 8% and Attica with 5.5 %.
Although Manist tradition asks that believers donate a tenth of their income to the Temple, it seems many Manists choose to donate in excess of that, with those living in the Imperial Enclave being an example for the whole of the nation. It comes to no surprise that the latest kingdom to join the Empire and to fully integrate into our culture, the federated Kingdom of Attica, didn't manage to reach, on average, half of the level of generosity seen in the Imperial Enclave.
Vojvodinan court sentenced defendants to enslavement
The three defendants that were charged with helping a slave family escape to Slava Lavoskwere found guilty on all charges and were issued the standard fines for their crimes. As the defendants lacked the money to cover the victims for their loss as well as the fines and expenses relating to trail, they were sentenced to enslavement to the owners of the escaped slaves. However, the local procurators have used the preemption right to buy the three convicted individuals in order to be able to continue their investigation. The head procurator in charge of the case said that "now that the three have been convicted and are in our possession we can use all available tools to extract information from them. We believe that by the end of the week they will give us all the information they have. Once that part is completed, we can then offer to sell them back to their previous owners or should they decline, sell them on the open market".
Rumors abound about the possibility that Princess Thekla (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=348.msg2028#msg2028) of Royal Seleucid will be coming to Tamora to perform
The last few weeks has seen a lot of speculation about the possibility that Princess Thekla of Royal Seleucid could perform at the annual festival in the federated Kingdom of West Seleucid. While no official representative of the organizers has said anything public, sources close to them say they are trying to arrange for her to come but, as a princess of her status, her schedule is extremely busy and it far too early to tell if she will indeed attend the festival.
Royal Seleucid and the Ecclesiastical State remain the two most popular tourist destinations
While Tamorans in general are not fans of travelling abroad, those that do choose to travel aboard do so mainly for religious reasons and business. So it comes to no surprise that last year the Royal Seleucid and Ecclesiastical State topped the tourist destinations for Tamorans, with over 50% of our conational choosing these two countries as destination. As expected, there were large regional differences among our federated kingdoms, with the citizens of West Seleucid preferring overwhelmingly to travel to Royal Seleucid while Vojvodina and Attica choosing the Ecclesiastical State. The other federated kingdoms chose Royal Seleucid over the Ecclesiastical State by a small margin.
This can best be explained by the fact that West Seleucid has a large number of adherents to Anahitaism (the official religion in both West Seleucid and Royal Seleucid) who choose to go on pilgrimage to the holy shrine at the Royal palace of the Soter dynasty. On the other hand, the mostly Catholic federated kingdom of Attica along with the ex majority Orthodox Christian federated kingdom of Vojvodina choose Celestis, the Capital of the Ecclesiastical State, as their destination for their pilgrimages.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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A nation divided: how a Muslim woman inadvertently managed to divide a nation
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The latest case to reach the High Court of the federated Kingdom of Altai is the one that has manage to attract the attention of the entire nation because of the implications on what religion freedom means for Tamorans and some say even what religion itself means. The case is about a Muslim woman which was denied access to a regional government building because she was wearing the burqa (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burqa). The women then tried to enter another government building from another region of the kingdom and not only was denied access again but she was also fined 50 dinars (USD) for protesting. In the end she managed to find a government office in a different region which, although did not allow her to enter the building, was serviced by a public employee in the street as a compromise. The woman wanted to pay her property tax as he had done in the previous years but some regional governments in the Kingdom of Altai no longer allow the burqa in public buildings because of security concerns relating to Borlander terrorist attacks which have wreaked havoc among in Mundus.
The case sparked much heated debate in the federated kingdom and after a couple of weeks has reached national stage. The women sued the regional governments but so far all lower courts refused to decide on the issue claiming the case has far reaching implications and have moved the case to a higher court. Now it's up to High Court of the federated kingdom of Altai to decided on the case.
Tamorans remain sharply divided on the issue along religious lines. Manists, overwhelmingly at almost 90% support religious freedom over security concerns, this is despite the fact that burqas are not used at all by Manist women. Muslims support religious freedom at 50%-40% which is even more strange considering the woman who sued is a Muslim herself and burqas although rare are used in the Muslim community. The other major religions of Tamora all favor security, with Anahitaists supporting security by 60%-30%, Orthodox Christians 70%-20% and Catholics with 80-10%. The outliner remain the Yazdânists of which 80% say they have no opinion or do not care.
The Manist National Association, most corporate nobles lead by Musaevna Kadyrov, all Manist dukes of Altai as well as several Muslim organizations all files amicus brief at the High Court in support of the religion freedom of the women.
Catholic Bishop of Alaverdi, federated kingdom of Attica, sparks outrage with his comments
The Catholic Bishop of Alaverdi, a well known anti anti Tamoran and anti slavery activist on the watch list of MIACHD (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1002.0) for his hateful rhetoric, criticized Heyra's decision (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=507.msg8507#msg8507) to use in vitro fertilization in their latest plan to increase its population by saying it was "playing God" and "manufacturing humans in laboratories". he went to say "Heyra is slowly slipping into darkness by pursuing a amoral policy that devalues human life and family." He ended his sermon by saying that "while the slow move towards darkness might not be obvious at first, by going on this route Heyrans will one day wake up and find themselves in Tamora". Which was no doubt an attack on Tamora for its preservation of the institution of slavery.
The local Manist association was quick to reply by saying that sadly such anti Tamoran sermons are a common thing for the Bishop and that comparing Tamora to a bunch of peddlers with no moral compass shows, in the case of the Bishop, how hate can cloud ones judgment. He further added that it would be better if the Bishop "would one day wake up in the Ecclesiastical State and stay there."
New military exercise hints of a change in military doctrine
The Tamoran military held its annual military exercise which involved more than one hundred thousand men, one thousand tanks, over two hundred planes and various other equipment. The mammoth exercise is a regular yearly occurrence in Tamora. However, military analysts were quick to point out that unlike in previous years, when the Tamoran military had the exercise play out that the country was attacked by all its neighbors at the same time, we have now seen an exercise where the Tamoran military has to defend only against Tarrokh, Slava Lavosk and an international coalition invading by sea. Military officials say that Tamoran's military doctrine remains unchanged but analysts speculate that the close relations between Tamora and Royal Seleucid are moving to such a close level that the military no longer sees an attack from Royal Seleucid as a possibility.
Kadyrov couple took part in a private religious ceremony in which Morad Kadyrov pledged to remain monogamous
The Kadyrov (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg8447#msg8447) couple, the richest of the Tamoran corporate nobles, had a private ceremony at the Great Temple of the federated kingdom of Akkar where, after twenty one years of marriage, Morad Kadyrov pledged before God, with the Grand Ayatollah as witness that he will never take another wife. Those close to the Kadyrov family have said unofficially that Musaevna was greatly troubled by various people who urged her husband to take another wife as her child rearing days are over.
The ceremony was private and the couple had only one guest attending: Alya Safavid, the first wife of the Emperor and long time friend of Musaevna. The couple along with Alya Safavid (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg6796#msg6796) gave no statement regarding the event.
But the story didn't end there, while the couple did their best to keep the event private, the Iman from Musaevna's temple parish had other plans. While the couple was attending the ceremony inside, the Iman lead thousands of faithful in a prayer just outside the temple. The Iman gave a short statement saying "That just as lady Musaevna cannot say no when we ask for help. We, her community, couldn't stand away at this crucial moment and had to show our support for the couple".
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Musaevn and Morad Kadyrov during the ceremony in the Great Temple in the federated Kingdom of Akkar
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Alya Safavid, the first wife of the Emperor and long time friend of Musaevna, was the only guest who attended the ceremony
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The Imam and thousand of faithful gathered outside the Great Temple to show their support for the couple's decision
Ceremonies like the one undertook by the Kadyrovs remain rare in the Manist community and tend to carry a certain stigma as they are associated mostly with foreign religions and are considered makruh (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Makruh) (disapproved) . Nevertheless, the Iman and the thousands of faithful that gathered in support for the couple have given any potential critics of the Kadyrovs a hard time.
It has been confirmed that Princess Thekla (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=348.msg2028#msg2028) of Royal Seleucid will be coming to Tamora to perform
The federated kingdom of West Seleucid in general and the members of the Anahitaism religion in particular are delighted that Princess Thekla of Royal Seleucid will be performing soon in the capital of West Seleucid. News of the confirmation led to the event being sold out almost immediately which is an indication not just of how great of a performer the princess is but also of the popularity the Seleucid monarchy enjoys among the citizens of West Seleucid, especially those of the Anahitaism faith.
Remittances sent by Tamorans immigrants and their descendants in the Ecclesiastical State have surpassed 2bln dinars (USD) last year for the first time
The 1.9 million Tamoran community living in the Ecclesiastical State has a history of at least sixty years and began its history when around one million Atticans left the country after Tamora annexed Attica. In recent decades some Tamorans have chose to emigrate for economic reasons and their number one destination was the Ecclesiastical state. The Tamoran diaspora living in ES has sent over 2 bln dinars (USD) last year alone with over 60% of it going to the federated Kingdom of Attica and the rest being spread among the other five kingdoms of Tamora. While the Tamoran diaspora remains deeply divided over their opinions regarding their home country, with more than 70% having a negative opinion of Tamora and harshly criticizing the Tamoran government for the annexation of Attica and the perpetuation of slavery, the diaspora as a whole has not forgotten their relatives back home and they continue to send money to them.
Could the Shahdom of Tarrokh (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1051.0) join OPEN (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=970.0)?
In recent weeks there have been rumors in the diplomatic Tamoran community over the prospect of an application by the Shahdom of Tarrokh to join OPEN. While officials have denied the rumors as baseless, some sources within the Foreign Office say the government is considering how to react should Tarrokh decide to apply to join the organization.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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The word of the Prophet reaches Zimalia
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In this special editions of TINS news we will give you a glance of Tamora's missionary work in the nation of Zimalia and what it has achieve there. When the nation of Zimalia was threatened by the enemy of peace, Tamora was among the nations that stood by Zimalia and help defend the nation. While the threat might have been avoided, the problems that Zimalia has continue to persist. So the Manist National Association started a mission in Zimalia with the hope of helping Zimalians by providing what they need the most: the word of the Prophet.
In one Afolayan (a Zimalian tribe) village, the Manist mission has manage to establish a presence and gain the trust of the local community. It started small, first helping them better organize their agricultural land, providing much needed aid and a relation of mutual trust. Once that was established the parents felt comfortable allowing their children to go to the village school that was established by the Manist Mission.
The local Manist school teaches children from an young age the word of the Prophet giving them stability and purpose:
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The students start the day by reciting the pledge of allegiance as all Manist do in their schools: "I pledge allegiance to my flag, and the empire for which it stands. I pledge my head and my heart to God and my country. All countries, all languages under one flag."
The local school started a campaign called one million letters of thanks. A campaign which aims to have the students of the Manist schools in Zimalia each write a letter of thanks to the Zimalian President at least once per month. It teaches students to think about the what they should be grateful about: the peace in the country, the family they have, the aid they receive, the education they get at school. All of which couldn't not have happened if it weren't for the current President of Zimalia, a man of vision, a strong leader that managed to unite the nation and keep the foreign wolfs at bay.
So if you like what you see and want to support spreading the word of the Prophet to Zimalia, please contact you Imam and ask what you can do to help. They are our brothers of faith, they face many challenges and they need to see that while they might have lost friends because of their conversion to our faith, they have gained a large family.
We here at TINS at did our best to practice what we preach and aside from making a donation for the Manist Mission in Zimalia, we are also proud to inform you that will be opening a local station there to help bring our perspective to Zimalians.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Tamora goes to High alert status as Emperor leaves the country
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TINS news anchor
The Emperor has announced that he will be attending a very important meeting in Royal Selucid which will also involve the nation of Tarrokh. His personal presence being necessary. According to traditions dating back hundreds of years, the country has raised its alert status and the Emperor has delegated his powers (for the time he is abroad) to his Fist Wife, Alya, during a public ceremony. So for the short while that he will be away, the entire Empire will be lead by Alya Safavid (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg6796#msg6796). Aside from respecting a tradition which has provided useful in our long history , the event is also important because it tells us the Emperor has yet to decide who among his sons will be his successor as he would have delegated his powers to him had he made his decision.
The ceremony was transmitted live in the Empire with millions watching the ceremony in which the Emperor handed down his powers temporary to his wife, Alya. The elaborate ceremony was done at the Great Temple, in Djerb, in the presence of the Imperial guards, the Chief of Staff of the armed forces and the Supreme Ayatollah.
The main part of the ceremony was when the Emperor asked his wife:
"Do you swear on the Book of the Prophet to protect and defend the Empire against all enemies, both from within and especially from outside?"
"Until you return, Your Imperial Majesty" answered Alya.
The Chief of Staff noted that the transfer of power had been done and then gave the order to raise the alarm state in the Empire. The tradition dates back to the early days of Tamora and is a testament to the importance the Emperor plays in defending the country. Without him in the Empire, the armed forces are vulnerable and thus the need to raise the alert.
After the ceremony was over and the Emperor had left for his convoy which would lead him to the airport, the biggest surprise came when the Supreme Ayatollah addressed the faithful in the temple and invited the Fist Wife, Alya, to come next to him. It was then he announced that he is bestowing upon her the greatest of honors, the title of Mother of the Nation, for her total and absolute obedience to the word of the Prophet.
The title has only been given to three other women in Tamoran history and is a reference to the venerated Mother of the Nation (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1021.msg8651;topicseen#msg8651) from the XIV century. Many in the nation were shocked at the announcement with those in the ultraconservative circles been the most pleased. Alya has seen her reputation and popularity grow steadily in the Empire as she had avoided any scandals, showed support for her husband in all his decisions( both of state and personal), and has educated her children to the highest standards of Manist teachings. As Abbas' wife for almost 25 years, she has stood in the shadows for most of this time and only started making regular public appearances in the last few years as her childbearing years were over and the Emperor has gradually given her more positions in the Imperial administration (treasurer and High Commissioner of the Kingdoms of Tamora). She has captivated ultraconservative circles with her constant promotion of the strictest interpretation of the Book of Mani as well as her total support for her husband. The only criticism of her has been given in relation to her decision to attend the controversial [ur=https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=845.msg8515#msg8515l]ceremony[/url] of Musaevna Kadyrov (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg8447#msg8447). But many were willing to overlook that as it was solidarity with a friend that lead her to attending rather than a disagreement with the millennium old tradition of polygamy in Tamora.
Spoiler: Alya, after receiving the title of Mother of the Nation • show
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Alya Safavid humbled after recently being given the title by the Supreme Ayatollah. Furthermore, the competition for the next successor of the Emperor has been greatly reduced. As Mother of the Nation, one of her sons will lead the Empire as the next Emperor.
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A rare occurrence in Tamora(for a noble): Alya has has allowed regular Tamorans to take pictures with her. Thousands of women waited for hours for a chance to take a picture with her and congratulate her.
While she will lead the nation for barely a day(until the Emperor returns home) she will remain Mother of the Nation for life. It remains to be seen how she will use this new title and what mark she will leave on the Empire.
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Mesmerizing performance by Princess Thekla (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=348.msg2028#msg2028) of Royal Seleucid
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TINS news anchor
The federated kingdom of West Seleucid, had the honor to receive Princess Thekla of Royal Seleucid which came to the kingdom to perform at the royal concert hall. The royal family of the federated kingdom was in attendance as well as the High Priestess of the kingdom together with other notable members of community. The Mother of the Nation, Alya, was also in attendance for the show.
The 19 year old princess performed in front of a booked full hall and managed to mesmerize the attending guests with her performance. After the show, the Princess also took the time to answer a couple of question from the press which wanted to know more about her future career plans, how important religion is for her and when is she getting married considering her age.
After the conference, the High Priestess of federated kingdom of West Seleucid asked the princess to join her in saying a public prayer along with the rest of the people in the press-room. In their prayer, the High Priestess mentioned Royal family of Seleucid but also Dilara Haghighi which is still on death row (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=838.msg7324#msg7324) in Slava for her faith.
Spoiler: Princess and High Priestess • show
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Princess Thekla of Royal Seleucid at the conference after her performance
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As the Emperor returns home, he announces his successor
The Emperor of Tamora has returned from his trip to Royal Seleucid and has assumed back control of the Empire. After the formal ceremony in which he canceled the delegation of powers to his wife, which ruled the country in his absence, he announced that he will name as successor his and Alya's eldest son thus ending the competition for his succession. Furthermore, according to tradition he also delegated to his wife the judicial power which and she will now also have the title of Supreme Justice of the Empire. The changes come as his wife, Alya, has been named by the Supreme Ayatollah as Mother of the Nation and as such it was expected that one of her sons will be chosen as successor and that she will begin to assume more functions of the Imperial administration and government.
Archeologists have discovered what they believe to be an ancient Rosary (http://rokkenjimatio.jcink.net/index.php?showtopic=3) temple
An archeology group funded by the Manist Association of Attica has uncovered an ancient temple in the federated Kingdom of Attica. The group were hoping the temple would be a Manist one however it seems the temple is older than the Manist faith dating back at least to the IXth century AD but could be much older than that. Since Attica has acces to the sea and has a long history of commerce via Sea of Kyne some have speculated that it might have been built by foreign merchants who traded with the local population but all of this is speculation at this point. Since the mission of the archeology group is to search for artifacts relating to the Manist faith, they have stopped working on unearthing the temple and are searching for potential partners that are willing to take over the project. If none are found, they will abandon the site as they have limited funds and their main mission is to better understand the history of the Manist faith. So far none of the religious organizations or philanthropists in Tamora have shown any interest in the find.
Four airforce pilots serving in Zimalia have been sanctioned
Four airforce pilots that were stationed in Zimalia have been sanctioned for behavior incompatible with Manist teachings, three of the men who missed daily prayers multiple times, skipped Sunday service and have been reported for consuming alcohol while off duty have been reassigned to other positions in the Airfoce and will never be allowed to pilot again. The forth man has been dismissed from the Airforce for having committed adultery. The press officer for the Airforce has said:
"Our Airforce maintains a high moral standard and our pilots are required to respect the highest standards of the Armed forces. No matter where they are stationed the same standards apply. These sanctions do not affect our operations in Zimalia as all four pilots have been replaced already."
The Imperial Airforce has a squadron of 24 SU35 fighters stationed in Zimalia to help defend the Republic against foreign aggression.
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Khayami company released its new model: the Dena
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TINS news anchor
Ten years after launching their current sedan, the Tamoran Khayami car manufacturer has launched its new model, the Dena. The new sedan features an up to date design, new improvements in safety, two new engines and five colors to choose from.
The new model was presented in the showroom at the company's HQ where most of the press and quite a few regular Tamorans was eager to hear the latest regarding the new model. As expected, the new Dena will have the standard price of ten thousand dinars (USD) , the same as the previous model.
Our local correspondent there had the chance to interview the company marketing director, imam Halami:
-So Mr. Halami, the long awaited Dena is finally out. How do you feel?
-We are cautiously optimistic, it's been a tough year for us working at the company but if the new model sells well we should be fine.
-Tell us Mr. Halami, why should Tamorans buy the new model? Especially when considering foreign competition.
-As I always say during the sermons I give or whenever people ask me, Tamorans need to be conscientious about the choices they make when they buy a car or any foreign product for that matter. When buying foreign goods you are basically importing unemployment. You are choosing to give ten thousand dinars, the price of a car, to foreigners instead of giving them to fellow Tamorans. It's really that simple. And it's not the Khayami, who own the company, that people should think about but the tens of thousands of workers the company employs.
This presentation that we organized here isn't just about the car but the community behind it" he stops and points to some of the panels showing medical facilities, schools and temples "during the over sixty years of company history, we have built over a dozen temples, two hospitals, seven clinics and nine schools. We have done this together, as Tamorans. The foreigners will simply take your money, give you the car and leave. They don't care about Tamora and why should they? They aren't Tamorans.
Spoiler: presentation of the new Dena • show
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Tamorans seemed interested in the new Dena (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IKCO_Dena)
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Some of the stories of the thousands of Tamorans working in the company factories were featured at the presentation
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Also presented at the launch were the staff working for one of the women only hospitals built and funded by the Khayami family
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A regular class from one of the schools funded by the Khayami family
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All the temples built by the Khayami family are in rural areas of Tamora
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Our local corespondent gave a big thumbs to the Dena up after a drive test
-You mentioned you went through a tough time this year. Could you please explain a bit more about what happened?
- As you know, the company has had some issues for some time now and when the Lodjans and Paracambi stopped buying from us literally overnight, we lost a lot. We had to return down payments for the ordered cars, all the money we invested in building a network of dealerships was gone and we lost our two main export markets which, although only have some ten percent of our total sales, mattered a lot when you're not in the best of shape as a company.
-I noticed you didn't say anything about Rokkenjima and their sanctions. Why is that?
-That's because we never sold cars there. Rokkenjma, East Moreland and other very rich countries have very sophisticated and demanding customers as well as an incredibly high standards imposed by their governments. We couldn't even dream of entering those markets with our previous models. Now Paracambi and Lodja have definitely more demanding customers than us but they aren't as demanding as the very rich countries of Mundus.
-So tell us a bit about who ordered the car so far? Who bought the first Dena?
-Unlike in previous models, the first Dena won't be going to the Supreme Allyatolah but to our Lady Alya (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg6796#msg6796), the Mother of the Nation. She made the first pre order as soon as it was available. We have also had Lady Musaevna (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg8447#msg8447) preordered some 10 cars as did quite a few very important people of Tamora.
-Ten cars?
-Yes, from what i understand she wants to start a program to help bring our elders, who have trouble moving around, to temple service on Sundays. Since both me and you are quite young it's hard for us to imagine the sadness some of our elders feel because they cannot attend temple service, so I am very grateful she has thought of this.
-You told us a about your rough times, what was the best moment you experienced while working on the model?
-By far the moment that touched me the most was when the employees of the factory contacted me and said that they found a way to help sell the car. So every week, for a moth now, every Sunday, after temple services thousands of employees and their families distributed leaflets advertising the new model. After a year of very hard work and long hours, after taking a pay cut following the embargoes they still pulled together to help the business and make the new model a success. It is acts like these that make me proud of being Tamoran.
-Any chances the new model will be sold aboard?
-I don't know, I am reasonably optimistic that Zimalia's legislature will remove the tariffs on our goods and thus open the market for us. A market which i believe is more interested in affordability than fancy gadgets. However, after taking such a loss with Lodja and Paracambi I don't know if the company can afford another venture aboard. I guess it will all depend on how well the new model will sell.
- Talking about fancy gadgets. It's no secret that the new car, although a good choice for Tamorans, is one which offers little thrills. Can you tell us some of the complaints you got about the new Dena.
-"Oh, wow. I could talk a bit about that" he says smiling "It's not the perfect car that's for sure. One potential customer complained the car doesn't go faster than 120 miles per hour. So I retorted by asking where do you need to go with that speed? You have a wife and kids or at least you should if you're old enough to drive , think about their safety but also about not leaving your wife a widow. But the funniest of criticism was from someone who complained we don't have some fancy yellow color that he saw on some expensive Morelander car. So I told him that I am more than willing to help him to paint the car yellow after temple service. Lack of yellow is hardly a reason to give foreigners your money I would say.
-How has the public reacted to news of the car so far?
-So far everyone was very supportive, the press and I like to thank TINS here but also others from the press, my fellow Imans which helped spread the word but also regular people who kept sharing the news on social media and tagging our products. To all of you, I thank you for doing what the Prophet has thought us.
-Thank you for being with us.
-Thank you.
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Nation in shock as the High court of Altai upholds burqa/niqab ban in government buildings
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This morning, the High court of the federated Kingdom of Altai has issued its opinion of the government ban (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=845.msg8515#msg8515) of the burqa/niqab in government buildings. The 5 judges ruled 3-2 that the kingdom and its constituent subdivisions are allowed to ban the burqa/niqab in government buildings. The three Muslim judges of the court all ruled in favor of the ban while the two Manist judges dissented. This despite the fact the plaintiff was a Muslim woman and the burqa/niqab are not used by Manists. The judges argued that in an increasingly globalised Mundus, security concerns outweigh the religious freedom of the woman. The court cited the Borlander terrorist attacks as a prime example of the new type of threat the government now faces and have said that wearing the burqa/niqab is an individual choice and since it is not mandatory , the government does not need to make accommodations for it.
Despite the fact that the official religion of federated Kingdom of Altai is Islam, the Muslim community remained sharply divided on the issue. Some prominent members of the Muslim community supported the court's decisions while others called it an unfortunate development. The Manist community of Altai was however united in its support of the woman who was fined for wearing the burqa. All Manists dukes have issues statements saying that in their dukedoms the burqa will be permitted in government buildings and have urged the king of Altai to not make the decision of the court binding.
The whole day the kingdom and the whole nation waited for the decision of the King of Altai on the matter. Later in the evening the King has issued a statement that because of the ample implications of the case he has decided not issue a decision and instead has moved the case to the Supreme Judge of Tamora, Alya Safavid (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg6796#msg6796). The move is most unusual as kings rarely ask for the highest of Imperial judges to issue opinions on cases relating to the internal affairs of the kingdoms. All Manists ministers of the king's government resigned in protest of the decision, calling it a failure to take responsibility.
The nation now waits for the ruling of the Supreme Judge of the Empire. We can only pray that our newly named Mother of the Nation will uphold the traditions of the Empire.
Unfiltered internet still a problem in Tamora: almost a third of Tamoran households use the unfiltered internet
After decades in which the Manist Church and other religious organizations have promoted the use of various internet filters, still 30% of households choose to use the internet without any filters at all. While the percentage has dropped from the 33% that used to have unfiltered internet ten years ago, many in the Manist Church say that there needs to be a double down on the efforts to convince regular Tamorans of the harm the internet can do when leaving it unchecked.
The most popular filter households choose remains the one that bans inappropriate and deviant content from the internet with 35% of households choosing this option. This remains unchanged from then years when the same percentage of households also used this type of filter.
The other, more strict variant of filter, that blocks deviant and inappropriate content from the intent but also content that is unTamoran, consisting of attacks on our values and traditions, has seen a sharp drop in usage to 10% of households from the 20% it had ten years ago.
Tamorans in increasing numbers are choosing what has been called the Tamoran Internet. A national network which in closed off from the regular internet. 27 % of the households use the Tamoran internet now compared with 10% ten years ago. The Tamoran Internet has taken off in the last few years as it was heavily promoted by the Manist Church and Tamoran businesses have adapted many of the popular social networks to it.
As expected, the preference for the filters varies greatly across the Empire, depending on religious affiliation as well as urban vs rural residence. The Manists are by far the most likely to choose filtered internet as are the rural areas. A major exception to this is Djeb, which although is the Empire's largest city, the residents have opted for the filtered internet well above the average, with almost 50% choosing the Tamoran internet and less than 10 % going for the unfiltered version.
Minor corporate noble leaves his entire fortune to the Manist Church of the Imperial Enclave
Hassan Rouhani, a minor corporate noble, which recently passed away has had his will opened and the lawyers have confirmed that the testament provides for 90% of his wealth , estimated to be worth some 1,2 bln dinars (USD), to be given to the Manist Church of the Imperial Enclave. Hassan, a devout Manist, which never had any kids or married has also provided in his will that all his slaves, numbering some 500 souls, are to be freed and are to share among themselves assets worth over 100 million dinars. This is the largest single donation the Manist Church has received in more than ten years.
Spoiler: Hassan Rouhani • show
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Hassan Rouhani, who died at the age of 82, also served in the Imperial Armny and took part in the War for the annexation of Attica, sixty years ago.
Hassan 's Imam has said that the Manist Church will build a temple and two schools which will bear his name. Furthermore, the schools will have a mandatory one hour per week of studying the life and family history of Hassan Rouhani as well as praying for him. The Imam said that this way the memory of Hassan will leave on forever.
Rosary Church to fund the archaeological operations at the newly discovered (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=845.msg8672#msg8672) Rosary (http://rokkenjimatio.jcink.net/index.php?showtopic=3) temple
The Manist association of Attica has confirmed that they will be leasing the archaeological site to the Rokkenjima Embassy for a period of ten years for a sum of one hundred thousand dinars (USD) which are meant to cover the costs associated with the works undertaken so far. According to Imperial law foreigners are not allowed to own property in Tamoran and therefore the leasing was used as an alternative. A new local archeology team will take over the project which sources say has already received funding from the Rosary Church to continue their work until presumably Rokkenjiman archaeologists will take over the project should they find the initial findings promising. The local government has issued no objections to the operations calling them a matter outside of the jurisdiction of the government and of such have no interest in it.
The Manist association of Attica has chosen its first Grand Ayatollah
The Manist temple parishes of the federated kingdom of Attica have chosen their first Grand Ayatollah signaling the a new phase in the growth and maturity of the Manist Church as an established institution. The new Grand Ayatollah will be a member of the Supreme Council of Djerb alongside the four other Grand Ayatollahs and the Supreme Ayatollah.
Tamora dominates the shooting competition at the Mundus Games
Tamora's long tradition of owning guns and having some of the mot permissible guns laws in Mundus has allowed our athletes to dominate the shooting completion. A fitting example of the was the men's 50m Rifle Prone where Tamoran athletes won all three medals.
70 year old Imam walks 200 miles to ask for the release from serfdom of one of Tamora's gold winning athletes
A 70 years old Imam from the federated kingdom of Akkar has traveled by foot more than 200 miles to meet the master of Yalda Karimi, a Tamoran woman that won the gold medal at the Mundus games. Yalda was born a serf and has made headlines in Tamora after winning gold at shooting competition at the Mundus Games. The 70 years old imam said the Yalda was a daughter of Tamora and as such felt the need to appeal to her master for her release from serfdom. Yalda's master agreed to release her saying he was moved by the gesture of the Imam and Yalda 's achievements .
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Sanity returns to Tamora: the burqa/niqab ban is overturned
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Yesterday evening the king of the federated kingdom of Altai had asked (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=845.msg8743#msg8743) Alya (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg6796#msg6796), the Supreme Judge of Tamora (SJT), to review a law banning the burqa/niqab in government buildings and this morning the STJ had already issued her ruling stating the burqa/niqab ban contradicts the Book of Mani and the system of government left in place by the Prophet.
The fact that the ruling came so soon shows the level of gravity of this case and its implications for the wider society. In detailing her opinion, SJT explained that religion and public display of religious symbols are at the core of what it means to be Tamoran. She also went on the criticize the decision of the lower court, which stated that security concerns outweighed the religious freedom of the woman who wore the burqa, by arguing that the freedoms and government prescribed in the book of the Prophet are "eternal and unchanging". She further argued that the idea that somehow kings can infringe on the established religious freedoms of Tamorans is a foreign influence that should be cast aside in Tamora's justice system.
SJT didn't stop there and went to say that the High court of Altai was wrong in ruling that just because wearing the burqa is an individual choice that somehow diminishes the responsibility of the government in accommodating her and argued that while it is an individual choice one cannot choose to take of the burqa without greatly disturbing her conscience as well as her place in the family and her community, as "one cannot take of the burqa off as if taking off a hat when entering a public building".
The opinion also delved into the moral implication of the ruling of the lower court by saying they have mentioned "security" over twenty times in their opinion, often emphasizing the need for security in the current global environment. The Supreme judge however said that such overwhelming preoccupation with security is a sign of lack of faith because for a religious person, death, although undesirable, is not the end but a new beginning. Security, although a very important aspect, remains a secondary concern to pleasing God and worshiping Him.
At the end of her written opinion she also lambasted the king of Altai for failing to rule on the issue saying that had shown the meekness of a slave rather than the leadership expected of a king of Tamora. Adding that it is hard to believe that he is the descendant of the once great kings of Altai that fought toe to toe with Tamora in the times of the Prophet.
SJT's ruling also carried the signature of the Emperor making it immediately binding in the entire Empire. It also provided for an unprecedented one million dinars (USD) to be provided as compensation to the Muslim women for the trouble she went through.
Political analysts lauded the decision on the SJT as well as the arguments presented by her with one analyst saying that "one could almost feel the frustration of SJT having to explain why water is wet, Mundus round and why Tamorans can and always will be able to express publicly their faith."
The Grand Ayatollah of the federated kingdom of Altai was quick to point that the "Muslim woman didn't win now but when she chose to follow God by wearing the burqa rather give up. The ruling of today simply sets things straight."
Spontaneous demonstrations in support of the ruling took place all over Tamora, with the largest taking place in the Imperial Enclave. In Djerb alone 150 thousand people took to the streets to celebrate the ruling with many chanting the name of Alya (the SJT) and as way to thank her for her ruling.
Spoiler: Tamorans celebrating the overturn of the ban • show
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In Djerb (the capital of Tamora) around 150 thousand took to the street to celebrate. Many choose to shout Alya's name to thank her for the ruling. Also, as usual, the Tamoran imperial anthem was sang many times thought the say.
Those in attendance chose to celebrate and show their support in different ways:
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Some by taking a selfie.
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Others by praying.
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But most just by being happy for the victory.
But the shortest and most powerful message came from the Supreme Ayatollah which in just four words explained what many Tamorans including us at TINS felt:"Sanity returns to Tamora!"
Huge increase in traffic at the border with Royal Seleucid
Ever since Paracambi, Lodja, Rokkenjima and others have sanctioned us, we have seen a substantial increase in traffic at the border with Royal Seleucid. Border control agents says that more and more Tamoran goods are being sent to Royal Seleucid. Extra personnel has been hired and existing employees have worked overtime but still can't cope with the increase in traffic. Border control is also in talks with the Royal Seleucid border control to open two new check points and so far it seems they would be willing to do that as they understand the situation and the need for them.
New focus on infrastructure coordination announced at the first council of kings meeting of this year
The kings of Tamora were summed by the Emperor for the first time this year. After consultation, the Imperial press office has announced a new coordination strategy for infrastructure. The aim of the new strategy is to better take advantage of Tamora's geographic position in the center of Cotf Arange continent by shortening the time it takes for goods to be transported form Nord to South and vice versa. The press officer said:
"Tamora is in the middle of the continent. If goods need to be transported from the Gulf of Safraen to Sea of Kyne is only needs to go through Tamora and Vanora,with roughly two thirds of it being in Tamora,rather go around the continent by sea. The first phase is for Tamora to identify what it can improve in its infrastructure so that Tamora can be transited as fast and as easily as possible.After that is done we can then maybe coordinate with Vanora on the matter so that the whole route is adequately served. Only after we put our house in order we can talk to others. We would are also interested in contacting Royal Seleucid and see how we can coordinate with them on the matter."
Sources say that the initial plan is not to engage in new massive construction projects but rather identify solutions to reduce traffic congestion, extend existing roads where necessary, increase speed limit where appropriate and maybe designate a lane for the transporting of cargo.
DJerb Fashion show took place this week
Djerb Fashion show, the most important fashion event in Tamora, took place this week. The show was organized and funded, as in previous years, by the Manist Temple Association of Djerb and hosted in the complex of the Great Temple of Djerb. The women only fashion show saw designers from all the kingdoms of Tamora present their creations with those designed by Musaevna Kadyrov (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg8447#msg8447) being reserved for the main event.
The show had over a thousand people in attendance, the wives and daughters of some of the most important people in Tamora. Without a doubt the most attendees were Alya (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg6796#msg6796), the Mother of the Nation and Princess Tekla (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=348.msg2028#msg2028) of Royal Seleucid which attended such a show in Tamora for the first time.
Spoiler: DJerb Fashion show • show
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Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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New movie release Silence set to break all attendance records
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Samira Hanifnejad (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg8833#msg8833)'s latest movie, Silence, has touched a nerve in Tamoran society with millions waiting in line to see the movie. The movie details of the plight of Slavans of Tamoran decedent that are now detained and had their assets seized by the Slavan government. The movie has been released at a time of great tension between the two countries as the Slavan government has yet to show any sign of compromise on the issue despite massive protests in the entire Tamoran Empire.
Samira said she felt the need to make such a film to help spread the word about what's happening in Slava and that ever since the Slavan crisis started she can hardly sleep at night. The movie was funded by various patrons among them being Alya Safavid (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg6796#msg6796), Musaevna Kadyrov (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg8447#msg8447), but also various Manist Religious organizations. A large part of the money from the sale of tickets will go to MIACHD (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1002.0) in order to help combat anti Tamoran hate and discrimination.
We will show you now a short trailer about the movie:
Spoiler: Silence movie trailer • show
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The movie starts by presenting life of Tamorans living Medak, a town in Slava Lavosk, near the border the Tamoran border that has a large minority of ethnic Tamorans. Dilara Haghighi is shown going to school, praying and keep true to her Tamoran heritage when all hell breaks loose.
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Literally overnight, the 16 years old high school student is thrown in prison. The movies shows the detention center from afar, in the background can be heard the authentic voices of Slavans screaming "Prosecute, prosecute! (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=838.msg7324#msg7324)" and then the Slavan tribunal judge condemning Dilara to death (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=838.msg7324#msg7324) for " insurrection, treason and human trafficking". The movie now switches to black and white to better transmit to viewers the feeling of the complete change Tamorans in Slava experienced as well a feeling of bleakness and desperation.
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The trailer then proceeds to show the father of Dilara,Khalid Haghighi, which after clearly having been tortured for days gives a statement (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=838.msg7632#msg7632) condemning his daughter.
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The Slavan President is shown in the movies giving his famous speeches and having the stern, merciless, anti Tamoran determination and even admitting publicly about what Slava's government is doing (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=838.msg7324#msg7324):
"Some Tamorans are being held in clean, secure detention centers until the scope of the charges against them can be determined and criminal proceedings begun."
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The last 60 seconds sees the movies return to color and showing the real mother of Dilara saying one of the ancient women only Manist prayers. The prayer, as is prescribed, is a wailing to God for the hardships endured by her family, the reiteration to continue to submit to His will without question or exception and to promise Him that all the misery will stop once Tamorans rise as one against their enemies. The ancient prayer traces it roots to the early days of Tamora, when many families were constantly ravaged by the Kingdom of Altai. One thousand years later, the prayer is needed now as much as it was then since only the name of the enemies of Tamora have changed as their actions have remained the same.
The distributor of the film has said that foreign markets can use the movie without paying any royalties or assuming any other financial obligation on two conditions: to not have the movie interrupted by commercials of any kind and to not censor, cut or dubbed the prayer at the end of the movie.
The federated kingdom of West Seleucid celebrates Festival of Water
Anahitaists from all over West Seleucid, lead by the royal family and the High priestess there, celebrated the most important holiday of Anahitaism. It is a time when many pray and contemplate on the on the beginning of life and how to eradicate what Anahitaists call the Five Great Evils: poverty, hunger, thirst, homelessness and loneliness. Some chose to go on a religious pilgrimage to Royal Seleucid to attended the festival in Ipsus as well as make offering to the Shrine there.
However, not everyone in West Seleucid was happy about the holiday. As in previous years, in the more traditionalist dukedoms of West Seleucid, all running water was stopped for 24 hours and that annoyed the non Anahitaist communities. The speaker for the Manist Association of West Seleucid said that while he understands the importance the holiday has for Anahitaists in both countries and welcomes public displays of religion as a sign of a healthy society and an honest religion. He nevertheless, does not understand why Anahitaists here feel the need to be more Anahitaist than those in Royal Seleucid and cut off all running water for 24 hours. He said that he understand fasting, as Manist do it too several times a year but the lack of running water remains a major annoyance.
Report says most mixed marriages in Tamora take place in the federated kingdom West Seleucid
While marriages between Tamorans and non Tamorans are extremely rare, they do exist and most of them take place in West Seleucid. Unsurprisingly, Tamoran -Seleucid marriages are the most common of these marriages. This is explained by the fact that West Seleucid and Royal Seleucid share both language, religion and a border which helps create bonds across the border. Aside from that, it is also cultural aspects that make families from the two sides of the border decide to become relatives, for in both countries parents take responsibility and care of their children's future by arranging marriages from an young age rather than let inexperienced youth to their own devices to search for years for suitable partners wasting precious time that could be used to settle down and increase the family numbers. Also, since both countries are closed to foreign investment, these mixed marriages provide a "gateway" for parents to invest in the other country.
Some analysts predict that mixed marriages between the two countries will only increase in the future as the two countries develop ever closer relations.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Men need to do more to protect Tamorans in Slava Lavosk says Alya in her first sermon
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At the Great Temple in Djerb, in her fist sermon since receiving the title Mother of the nation, Alya (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg6796#msg6796) praised the women of Tamora for the strength of their faith and the determination with which they defend the faith, traditions and heritage in the face of great adversity adding that it is no accident that the Slavan government has sentenced to death (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=838.msg7324#msg7324) a Tamoran minor, Dilara Haghighi, for her unrelenting display and defense of her Tamoran heritage. However, the Mother of the Nation, said that the women of Tamora can only do so much and it's time for the men of Tamora to take a forceful stance if we are to see the Slavan government yield on the issue.
Alya also praised the Church's mission in Zimalia saying the Prophet would be proud his word has reached so far. She also mentioned that six Zimalian children and their families which came to the Great Temple to pray and has thanked for coming from so far away.
The last nightclub in Djeb closes its doors
The last nightclub that was operating in Djerb has finally closed. The club opened more than thirty years ago when two businessmen for the federated kingdom of Akkar had brought the concept to Djerb. The establishment proved to be very popular and in less than five years more than ten such establishments were open all over Djerb. The clubs were notorious for the use of inappropriate behavior, promotion and use of alcohol, lack of modesty and display of deviant behavior. It is for this reason that the many local parishes banded together to fight the malign influence of these establishments. It has been a long battle and initially it seemed like the nightclubs would never go away from Djerb but perseverance has paid off after more almost three decades of struggle.
The Imam that started the movement celebrated at his temple and said "It is a great day for Djerb and for Tamora." He explained that what happened today is the result of decades of hard work in raising awareness of the issue and the harm these establishment do but also boycotting, protesting etc. He further added that the recent advances in technology was the nail in the coffin for the nightclub as many young faithful monitored who was attending such establishments, tagging them of social media, especially on the Tamoran internet, and asking their families, imams and employers if such behavior is appropriate and accepted by them. "It was amazing to see how quickly the clubs lost their patrons once people posted online pictures of those attending" said the Imam.
Unfortunately, while the club closed its doors in Djerb it will not leave Tamora as the owners have announced they will be relocating to the federated kingdom of Akkar.
As Paracambi tries to exert control of a Bekkermayan island, economic analysts are worried of the impact on the Mundus economy
The small nation of Paracambi, after boycotting Tamora, now engages in terrorism in Bakkermaya by staging an armed revolt against the authorities and declaring independence. Considering the skill and bravery for which the Paracambi are known it is of little surprise that the Bakkermayan authorities have pacified the "rebels" in a couple of hours.
While Paracambi and their terrorist cells are unlikely to be much of a threat, economic analysts in Tamora estimate that on the short term the price of oil is likely to increase and some shipping lanes might be diverted from the region if tensions continue to escalate and further violence takes place. If the crises continues the same analysts estimate the Mundus economy is likely to suffer even further after being already hit quite hard by the Borlanders terrorists attacks. While a higher prices of oil will help Tamora, a Mundus economy that is further affected will likely affect our exports worldwide.
A new competition becomes viral on the internet: test the blasphemy tolerance
The unfiltered internet has shown its toxicity once again as this week a new "competition" went viral where viewers were encouraged to test the blasphemy tolerance in each country by doing the most vulgar and insulting acts to the most cherished religious symbols. While it is unclear where this insane idea started or what the purpose it serves, it has nevertheless polluted the minds of some Tamorans who, after watching such shows, have decided to try and test the blasphemy tolerance in Tamora. This was usually done by high school or university students who somehow thought it was fun and educational to do some of the most outrageous things to our religious symbols. Predictably, their actions did not go unnoticed and most of the students were expelled from their schools and parishes and in most cases their parents also lost their jobs. However, in one particular case( a man living on the federated kingdom of Akkar) all the pressure by the local community yielded no results as the man involved in the blasphemy act was a freelancer relying on work from abroad. No amount of protesting or even threats could make the man relent his constant blasphemy of the Prophet in the most outrageous way. The local duke himself visited the man but with little result.
So during the week tragedy struck as during the night an enlisted member of the Imperial Army broke into the house of the blasphemer and murdered him, his wife and their two children. The victims were all shot in the head. Afterwards the enlisted man turned himself in to the authorities and confessed his crimes. He was transferred into the custody of the Imperial Army which quickly organized a trial. During the trail the man confessed again to his crimes and showed no remorse for his actions, saying he was motivated by the blasphemy done by the victim. He was found guilty on all counts and sentenced to death by firing squad which took place the same day. Sources say the Imperial army handled the issue as quickly as possible as to not give a chance for the trial and conviction to become a reason for public debate.
The enlisted man was also dishonorably discharged and his family of one wife and five children will not receive any benefits from the Army. Furthermore, it seems that further hardships await his family as the local Imam has expelled them from the parish and has refused to accept the body for burial in the parish cemetery.
After such a tragic incident we here at TINS can only say this: use the filtered internet and do not slander the Prophet.
Silence breaks records in attendance and gross income in the first week
The Silence (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=845.msg8863#msg8863) movie written and direct by Samira Hanifnejad (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg8833#msg8833) has broken all Tamoran records of attendance: over 6 million people have seen the movie this week earning almost 20 million dinars (USD). If the trend continues it is likely to be become the highest earning domestic film and have the highest attendance. Film critics from all of the six federated kingdoms have praised the movie for the atmosphere it manages to create but also the message it carries. Some of those who were lucky enough to get a ticket and see it have said the movie has touched them deeply reminding them of what it means to be Tamoran: faith and solidarity.
The speaker for the Manist Association of Tamora (MAT) has stated that aside from the powerful message of the film, they also hope that this will further strengthen the domestic film production of Tamora. The movie industry has long been dominated by foreign movies and despite an increase in both number of attendees and number of domestic movies, they still only hold a 40% share of the market in Tamora. MAT hopes the new generation of film directors and actors will manage to offer the Tamoran public more movies so that they are less inclined to watch foreign movies that "do not promote our values, culture and religion and are often times hostile to them" and added "that our ancestors have left us a treasure of culture and traditions that are waiting to be put on screen and it is a pity that so much of our time and money are spent watching other nations' movies."
Spoiler: Tamorans waiting to see the Silence movie • show
No foreign movie, no matter how large its budget, can make us Tamorans to wait in line for hours to see it:
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Those who waited said the movie was worth it.
Why are our languages so rich and diverse?
Whatever our native language may be, whether it is Parthian, Seleucid, Lurish, Kurdish or any other. We know just how diverse our languages can be. It is often easy to tell from what place a person is just by the vocabulary he uses or the spelling he chooses in his writing. Parents take care in choosing schools for their children that adhere to the version of the language that they and their grandparents also used. But as much as we love our language particularities, not everyone is happy with them. Some from the foreign business community in Tamora, most of them from Royal Seleucid, have said they have a hard time adapting to so much diversity in language and often wonder why we do not have a more unified system for the languages we use.
So we here at TINS have contacted various experts to try and explain what makes us different. The answer was almost unanimous: the lack of a public school system, national curriculum, national exams and a formal institution to regulate the language. They compared the Seleucid of Tamora with that of Royal Seleucid and have determined that the public school system in Royal Seleucid is the main reason for the standardization of their language. They also noticed that our Seleucid language resembles more the Seleucid of rural RS which, because their public school system has yet to be enforced there, remains much more diverse and connected to the language their ancestors spoke.
So dear viewers, when you do your daily prayers you could also consider our beautiful diversity of language another reason to thank God you are Tamoran.
"The faith knows no borders"
"The faith knows no borders" stated Crown Prince Hadi of Royal Seleucid after appointing (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=349.msg8875#msg8875) the 28 year old Cassiopeia Vasilakis from Tamora as his personal spiritual adviser. Duke Nikos Vasilakis, from the federated Kingdom of Western Seleucid, has said that he is deeply honored to have his daughter serve at the RS Royal House. Adding that we he always tried to instill in his family a strict adherence to Anahitaism and that seems to have paid off nothing that once again "Faith brings us together, it doesn't divide us!"
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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As East Moreland's influence over Lodja grows, Lodja releases its grip on its business community
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We here at TINS have analyzed in detail the sorry state (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=845.msg7405#msg7405) of the Lodjan state and have presented the huge and ever growing influence of East Moreland over Lodja. We like to give credit where is due, thanks to that influence, Lodja had no choice but to cave in and relax (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=108.msg8926#msg8926) the restriction it put on their business community and allow their people to buy goods from us. Think of how sad that is, they have allowed their people to buy our goods. Of course they haven't given their people the freedom to buy what they want, the Lodjan government will allow their people to buy goods from Tamora only as long as those goods have the Freestone mark. Viewers will not be shocked to learn that the Freestone group is from East Moreland. The Lodjans have also indicated they will give preferential treatment to those goods that bear that mark giving them the same status as fair trade goods (lower tariffs).
Of course, the Lodjans couldn't resist criticizing our press and have said that they bear no ill will against us Tamorans. So if you work for a business that has been affected by their sanctions, remember: they did that even though they bear no ill towards you. Just imagine what they would do if they didn't like you.
So thank you East Moreland for easing the sanctions that Lodja put on Tamora. Your influence there is hardly a positive one, but when you do good, we admit and praise you for it, East Moreland!
Rokkenjima lifts sanctions on Tamora after state visit
OOC: This happened some time ago but i didn't have time to announce it. Rokkenjima did not lift the sanction now, in the middle of the current crisis.
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The Empress of Rokkenjima attended the parade alongside our Emperor and the kings and queens of Tamora
Empress Beatrice has visited Tamora ,assisted at a military parade and had a private meeting with the Emperor. After the meeting Rokkenjiman authorities have lifted all remaining sanctions on Tamora though all Tamoran goods exported to Rokenjima will have to have informed consumer label stating if the goods are made with/sourced from slave labor.
As per tradition, the Emperor did not comment on the visit. The Imperial press office gave a brief statement saying that the lifting a sanctions is a reset in relations and trust building is now the new aim which, for its part, Tamora will work towards it.
The business community of Tamora praised the lifting of sanctions but were also cautious of any potential "readjustments" what my come from Rokkenjima.
The Orthodox Bishops of the federated kingdom of Vojvodina issued statement about the recent announcement (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=838.msg8963#msg8963) of bishop Vasic
The eight Orthodox bishops of the federated kingdom of Vojvodina have issued a joint statement:
"We welcome Bishop Vasic's unprecedented unification of the Church. Bishop Vasic has been a voice of reason in a very confused world. We see the work of the Holy Spirit in his passionate sermons and it seems not just us, the Orthodox, have felt his calling but also the Catholics of Slava Lavosk.
Therefore, we, the bishops of Vojvodina, unanimously and under the guidance of the Holy Spirit ask with humility for Bishop Vasic to accept us in his Church. A Slavic Orthodox Church that will not be divided by borders".
The Catholic bishops of the federated Kingdoms react to the recent attacks (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=50.msg8972#msg8972) against Pope Peter II
The twelve Catholic Bishops of Attica have meet and issued a joint statement following the decision of the Catholic of Slava Lavosk to join Bishop Vasic. They have stated that their decision was a grave error which most likely was not motivated by moral or theological reasons but political ones. They have also urged the Catholics of Slava to not follow their bishops but the Holy See. Furthermore, in an effort to give hope to the Catholics of Slava that want to adhere to the " one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church" a campaign to reach them will be started immediately:
- A news radio station, a TV Station and social media channel will be launched in the Slavic language so that the Catholic faithful in Slava Lavosk can hear mass from Catholic priests and not schismatic ones.
- All Catholic priests of Slava that do not wish to follow their bishops and are afraid of reprisals are welcomed to Tamora. They are priests of the same Church and will be welcomed. There will be much need of them since Catholic priests who speak Slavan are in short supply and they are needed for the planed radio and TV stations.
- All Catholics of Slava are encouraged to resist the decision of their bishops and stay true to the Catholic Church of Celestis. The local Catholic Church of Attica will do its best to help them escape Slava Lavosk should they want to.
Furthermore the same bishops also addressed the "erroneous opinions of Cardinal Martin Deed". We here at TINS do not have that much interest in Catholic debates so we will give only a couple of fragments:
"Cardinal Deed has spent a lot of time talking about the unconditional love of God and none about His commandments, what pleases Him and what He asks of us. It seems he has forgotten that God is at the core of our faith."
"It saddens us to hear a member of our Church talk about evolving faith and antiquated texts while at the same time mentioning that slavery was accepted in antiquity, the Ardian Empire and Royal Seleucid. Surely, the practice of slavery was just as immoral then as it is now but using Cardinal Deed's reasoning one might be forgiven for thinking that is was morally right to advocate for slavery back then just because it was accepted by society."
"But perhaps what upsets us the most was that the Cardinal chose to criticize the Pope in public, in front of the world rather than debate the issue face to face, in private, with the Pope. While we in no way believe or suggest the Cardinal did this for personal gain or fame, others who have less faith in the Cardinal might be tempted to think so."
"We stand behind Pope Peter II and urge all Catholic around the world to do the same".
The Queen of Attica also issues a statement in support of the Pope, praised the Catholic bishops of Attica for the defense of the faith and has said that Cardinal Deed's sermon does not sound like what she was been thought by her church and what it is written in the Catechism of the Church which Cardinal Deed, as bishop, certainly adheres to:
""The Roman Pontiff, head of the college of bishops, enjoys this infallibility in virtue of his office, when, as supreme pastor and teacher of all the faithful - who confirms his brethren in the faith he proclaims by a definitive act a doctrine pertaining to faith or morals. . The infallibility promised to the Church is also present in the body of bishops when, together with Peter's successor, they exercise the supreme Magisterium," above all in an Ecumenical Council."*
We here at TINS, with all due respect, are glad we are not Christian and that our imams read and preach what is written in the Book of Mani and not their opinions or ideas.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
*quote from the Catechism (http://www.vatican.va/archive/ccc_css/archive/catechism/p123a9p4.htm).
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The King of Seaforth steals (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=793.msg8964#msg8964) the money of Tamorans and gives them to the Freestone Abolitionist Society(FAS (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=993.msg8018#msg8018))
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In a shocking move, the King of Seaforth has decided to punish Tamorans for living according to their laws and practices. Whether he was short on cash or just full of hate against us is unclear but the fact remains that he has frozen assets of approx 35 million dinars(USD) of Tamorans who were unfortunate enough to have business in Seaforth. We present below some of the damages the king thief has done:
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Arezoo Hadini holding her only child
Arezoo Hadini was in Searforth together with her son for medical treatment. Because Seaforth has better medical facilities than Tamora she thought that by going there she would give her critically ill son a better chance to survive. She and her husband worked long hours to raise the money for the operation, they sold everything they had and got as many loans as the banks would give them so they could raise the one thousand dinars (USD) for the operation.
She and her son where in Seaforth when King Andrew III froze her assets, the 100 hundred thousand dinars she and her husband worked so hard to raise. And if that wasn't enough, because she couldn't pay the hospital in Seaforth her son's operation would have had to be rescheduled, greatly lowering his chances for survival. Arezoo recalls the moment when she heard the news and said she was "devastated". She went to the bank and lady there informed her that she would have to provide proof the money were not from "slave origin". An impossibly since Arezoo was a teacher at a Manist school that owned slaves like many schoosl do in our country. Though Arezoo never owned any slaves herself she was now punished for being Tamoran.
It was only though the extra human efforts of MIACHD (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1002.0) and the Tamoran embassy in Seaforth that she could pay the doctors the next day. MIACHD immediately raised the funds and the Tamoran embassy made the necessary arrangements so the payment could be processed.
We are happy to announce that according to the recent information, the operation was a success and that Arezoo's son is likely to make a full recovery.
Arezoo said this about the whole ordeal:
"I thank God for giving me the strength to go through this thing. My son is well and that is all that matters. All I want now is for my son to get well enough so he can travel back home." She also stated she greatly fears that more punitive measure against Tamorans will follow in Seaforth and she is eager to get her son home safely. She also said that King Andrew III can keep her money if he just lets her and her son go back home.
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Kaveh Lajani student at the School of Engineering, in Eventide, Seaforth
Kaveh Lajani, student at the School of Engineering, in Eventide, Seaforth was also affected by King Andrew III decree. Kaveh had all his money in his account frozen. He has yet to manage to get the bank to reverse their decision. He said that after this incident he has decided to return home and give up on continuing his studies in Seaforth because of fear of further reprisals. "My parents were right, I should never have gone to Seaforth. Foreigners don't like us and sooner or later they will take actions against us." he said. Kaheh is not resentful towards Seaforth saying that King Andrew III, though loved and respected by his people, in the end does not necessary represent all of Seaforth and that he is grateful for being so close to seeing his dream come true: "I came to Seaforth in the hope of working in Rhodesia (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=799.msg6238#msg6238) underwater city. I was fascinated by the project the moment I read about. I know some people dream of going to space but for me, personally I always wanted to work and live in an underwater city. I guess I should be honest with myself and admit that even if I had graduated here I would still have had a very little chance to work there."
Kaveh will return to Tamora in the following week but in the meantime he walks around Eventide , a city that fascinated him ever since he arrived in Seaforth. "For me at least, Eventide is as breathtaking today as it was the first time I saw it. I so going to miss this place".
The small Tamoran community living in Seaforth has also been affected by the freezing of assets. Some of them are considering moving back to Tamora for fear of further hardships ahead. However, since some of them have already married locals and have kids, leaving Seaforth is no easy thing.
In case you were wondering what did King Adrew II aka Andrew the Thief did with he money he stole from Tamorans, we'll tell you: he gave them to the Freestone (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=993.0) hate group.
Alya (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg6796#msg6796), the Mother of the Nation, comes to the help of Tamorans that have been robbed by "King" Andrew III
The Mother of the Nation has announced that she will personally cover the cost associated with the freezing of assets declared by "King" Andrew III and has called his decision unprecedented, harmful for Tamorans and with long lasting effects.
However, while the Tamorans affected will get their money back thanks to Alya. The stress they endured cannot be compensated and the effects of the recently announced ban on Tamoran goods(expect for those bearing the Freestone mark) will be felt in the Tamoran economy.
Alya (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg6796#msg6796) Safavid issues stark criticism of Freestone Abolitionist Society (FAS)
In a short interview Alya gave to TINS, she talked about the unprecedented actions of Seafoth and how those relate to Freestone Abolitionist Society (FAS). We will present the highlights of that interview:
-And how would you describe King Andrew's decision to freeze Tamoran assets in Seaforth?
-Arrogant, rash and with no regard for the implications of such an act.
-Arrogant?
-Yes, it has the arrogance of rich, wealth nations telling poorer ones how to manage their internal affairs. It also has the foul of self righteousness in it, that he can do no wrong and that he's certain that he is 100% right on the issue and that we, Tamorans, are wrong in something that concerns us, our laws and our traditions.
-What advice would you give to Tamorans living abroad?
-Just as the government said, Tamorans living in Seaforth should strongly consider returning home. Furthermore, any Tamoran living abroad also should consider returning home. It has become increasingly unsafe for them in more and more countries.
-What is next? What is the government doing?
-We are currently monitoring the activities of the Freestone group. The reputable MIACHD has labeled FAS a hate group but we have continued to allow them to operate in Tamora because we believe in respecting religious freedom. But now we have seen a foreign leader give 1 bln dinars (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=993.msg8981#msg8981) to them. That raises issues. Is this still and non government organization when governments provide the overwhelming majority of the funds? Also, is this organization, that has been labeled a hate group, not also responsible for the hardships that are being impose on Tamora because of their propaganda? I mean the same day that King Andrew III announced he froze our assets he donated to FAS and they haven't said anything condemning his actions. In this light, we believe there is credible evidence that FAS is no longer an NGO but a government one. And if we have foreign governments messing in our internal affairs, telling our people what they should do and promoting hate here then our government will be forced to intervene.
-So what does the Tamoran government expect from FAS?
-We do not tell free people what to do. We do however tell people what we will do. If FAS does not delimitate themselves from aggressive actions as those taken by Seaforth and if they continue to profit from our misery, because make no mistake, taking 1 bln dinars(UD) in just one donation is personally profiting from it as it is impossible for them to justify taking so much money considering their operations and activities, then the Tamoran government will treat their actions as those of a foreign government. Not only will their members no longer be welcomed in Tamora but it is likely that we will also put an end to the freestone mark campaign. The government does not want to interfere in what it considers a religious issue: what foreigners consider haram or halal. However, if FAS is being weaponised by foreign governments against us then our government will not stand idle.
-We have talked at length about the Seafoth's actions but we have yet to approach the subject of the citizens of Seafoth that are living in Tamora or have business here. Sure, the numbers are miniscule but they do exist. Do they have reasons to fear our government will issue sanctions similar to what King Andrew III has issued?
-They have nothing to fear, we will not take revenge on them for the actions of their government. The way we treated citizens of Paracambi, Lodja, Rokkenjima, Slava Lavosk and others so far is proof of that. Our citizens are free to trade with them. We have no issues with them.
MIACHD (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1002.0) hopes to take "King" Andrew to court
The human rights organization, MIACHD, said they are doing everything possible to contest the sanctions adopted by "King" Andrew III :" We have little knowledge of the laws and the way Seaforth legislative process works but we are hopeful that we can team up with other local human rights organizations and help overturn (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1002.msg9025#msg9025) or significantly alter the assets freeze which have left some Tamorans penniless. We have faith in the people of Seaforth that not all of them think the same as their King."
We at TINS would like to send a personal message to "King" Andrew: stealing from poor people and giving the money to the rich Morelanders of FAS is not cool!
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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The Imperial Enclave buries its hero
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TINS news anchor
We presented last week the case of an enlisted man who killed (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=845.msg8919#msg8919) a blasphemer and his family. We also noted that after the enlisted man had been executed, his family was expelled from the parish and the Imam he was also denied burial in the parish cemetery. All this happened in the federated kingdom of Akkar. After our report, many in the Imperial enclave were quick to react and have made the necessary arrangements to bring the body for burial in Djerb, the Imperial Enclave. Furthermore, over one hundred Imams, and three dukes attended a public event where they each took a couple of minutes to present the family of the enlisted reasons for which they should join their parish. One imam promised the widow a teaching position at the local Manist school where she would teach at Manist studies about the sacrifice of her husband, one duke offered to raise a statue of the enlisted man, another imam has said he will name the first newborn baby boy in his parish after the hushed of the widow. One Imam explained the reason for the event:
"The family has been through an ordeal having been expelled by their parish. It is hard to believe that we read the and preach the same book. So this was our way to show they family of our hero, and he is a hero, that while one imam chose to expel them, over hundred us imams are "competing" to have them in our parish."
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Thousands attended the funeral of the enlisted man in Djerb
A fundraising campaign has begun on the Tamoran internet to raise funds for the family of the enlisted man since the Imperial army has denied all benefits to the family following his conviction ad execution. The campaign asks Tamorans to donate 1 dinar (USD) for the family with the purpose of raising funds but also to show just how many Tamorans support the act of enlisted man. So far over 750 thousand dinars have been pledged with the campaign having one week to go.
The tragic event has left the nation divided, with the Imperial Enclave and the Muslim federated kingdom of Altai being the only kingdoms where a majority of the people considered the act to be justice for the crime of the blasphemer while in all other kingdoms the majority was against it.
Alya (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg6796#msg6796) gives exclusive interview to the Voice of Seleucid political affairs magazine
Following the trip Alya Safavid and princess Thekla (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=348.msg2028#msg2028) of Royal Seleucid took to Zimalia, Alya gave an exclusive interview to the Seleucid magazine, Voice of Seleucid. We present the highlights of that interview:
-Why a tour to Zimalia and why a tour together with the Princess Thekla?
-Zimalia is the country where Tamora and Royal Seleucid are working together to develop and strengthen the mining sector there. It a great opportunity for Tamora, Royal Seleucid but also Zimalia. All parties benefit from the mining operations that are currently underway in Zimalia. Princess Thekla is well known in Tamora being kind enough to honor us with her presence some both in order to perform (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=845.msg8672#msg8672) but also to attend entertainment events like the fashion show (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=845.msg8817#msg8817) in Djerb.
- How does Tamora view the relation with Royal Seleucid?
- It is a close and special relation. One that is growing closer with each passing year.
- Some foreign analysts, and I emphasize foreign and not Seleucid or Tamoran, have asked if relations are so close between the two nations why there hasn't been a free trade agreement signed or something similar? We've seen similar arrangements signed between various nations, I won't name them here.
- That is because Tamora and Royal Seleucid are not like most other countries. We value our religion, traditions and culture. We want to preserve and protect these traditions. These free trade agreements that nations sign so easily are usually signed by nations that have lost much of what makes them unique. This is why they sign these treaties with so much easy, they have nothing left to protect and preserve. That isn't true for us.
Also, more specific in the case the Royal Seleucid there is the religious aspect that says the wealth of the country is a gift from the Gods and thus should not he shared with foreigners. While in the case of Tamora there is a need to be self-reliant. We need to be able to stand on our own and manufacture what we need so that should nations consider to boycott us en mass we'd be able to weather the storm.
Head of Foreign affairs, Ramin Rafsanjani (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg7774#msg7774), resigns and will take the position as ambassador to Zimalia
Ramin Rafsanjani has resigned today after eight years as Head of Foreign Affairs. He announced that he needed more free time to spend with his family but that he also wanted to focus more on developing a long lasting partnership with Zimalia. Unnamed sources form the Imperial government have said that his resignation comes after Alya, with her new influence as Mother of the Nation, has put pressure on him to resign following irreconcilable theological differences. Mr. Rafsanjani was prominent member of the liberal faction holding such extreme views such as advocating for equality of the sexes. His resignation leaves the Tamoran cabinet without any liberal members allowing the orthodox faction to have total control over the government. It remains to be seen who will be named as the new Head of Foreign Affairs, one thing is certain, extremists such as Mr. Rafsanjani are unlikely to be appointed.
Foreign Affairs transmits its regrets for loss of lives that took place in Paracambi
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For 24 hours the Tamoran flag at the embassy in Paracambi was flown in half-mast
Foreign Affairs and the ambassador to Paracambi have transmitted their regret for the loss of life that occurred in Paracambi following the terrorist attack (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=902.msg9040#msg9040) which has seen 23 killed, including the wife of the Paracambi Emperor.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Local news: The story behind foreign given names in Attica
TINS notice to viewers: This news report is done by our local partner in the federated kingdom of Attica.
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Attica Chanel 1- news anchor
We all know how important names are. They tell us something about our personal history, our relatives and our religion. Here in Tamora you can tell a lot just by knowing a person's name like for example ethnicity and religion. In some cases you can even get a good clue in which region of a federated kingdom that person was born. To have a foreign given name as a Tamoran is extremely rare so we set out to find out the reasons behind two such instances.
We set out to Northern Attica, in one of the small cities that are mostly Parthian in terms of ethnicity and Manist in terms of religion. As our viewers know Manists are even more reluctant than Catholics to adopt foreign given names, yet in this small city, one family named their third son Tim. We had a chance to talk to the mother of the child, here are the main highlights:
-So how did you decide to name your son Tim of all names? That is an unusual name for Manists.
-It is unusual. Our Prophet always thought us to expect the worse from foreigners and it's always been good advice but he also thought us that should a foreigner ever help us then to be eternally grateful and never forget.
- So a foreigner helped you here, in this small town?
-Yes and no. I met the foreigner in Attica's capital. He was coordinating a team to audit businesses for the Freestone mark. He was extremely busy and I hesitated to talk to him. I think he must have noticed me and approached me. I tried to talk to him but it was hard, he knew English and I spoke little but he agreed to help me to audit my business to get the mark. And that was despite the fact I had no money to pay. I was worried a bit since relations with their people aren't the best and I was also Manist, all the other people I know who applied for the mark were of different faiths.
- So I take it his name was Tim?
- Tim Carpenter I believe was his name. Our business was on the brink of bankruptcy and we all know what bankruptcy means in Tamora. So I had nothing to pay him. This was my way to honor his name and repay him in a small way.
-What happened to the business? Did it turn around?
- I wouldn't say turn around but we are staying afloat. The mark definitely saved it.
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Tim Parvin Aminzadeh and his parents
After the interviewed the first interview went to another Northern city in Attica. This was somewhat larger being a textile hub. Here the family we set out to interview named their daughter Beatrice, a most unusual name for Cahtolics of the Armenian rite. So when we took our interview, we knew what we should ask them first:
-So let us guess. You met a foreigner and that somehow left a mark on you, right?
-Well no. No foreigners come in this part on Attica, we are a small town and generally foreigners don't come to Tamora at all.
-Then how did you decide to name your daughter Beatrice?
-It wasn't really our choice of name. I work at a textile factory here and my husband is a truck driver. I was pregnant when the sanctions hit us we didn't get our wage paid for months. I had some heath issues and I couldn't afford medical care. I went to church I told my priest about it and he immediately got me in touch with a local member of the parish. A high lady named Rita, in charge of a bank (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=845.msg8144#msg8144) here in town. She immediately offered to help and took care of all the bills for my health care. I asked her how I could repay her and she said that she and her husband just wanted to be godparents for the child.
-And she picked the name?
-Yeah, tradition here says godparents get to pick the name and we expected it to be Rita but she wanted Beatrice. We asked why she wanted Beatrice and she said it was after a person of great power from over sees that helped her business and the local community. I didn't ask more, that was good enough for me.
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Beatrice Armavene Ohanjanyan and her parents during baptism
Dear viewers, it would seem that our names carry not just great meaning but also have a story to tell. That will be all for today.
Goodnight and Gold bless!
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Alya Safavid named Head of Foreign Affairs
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Alya Safavid (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg6796#msg6796) is the new Head of Foreign Affairs
Emperor Abbas Safavid has signed the decree naming his First Wife as Head of Foreign Affairs. The move came as a surprise to many in the Foreign Office and sources say her support came from the (Manist) Church which has a strong supporter of her. With her nomination the cabinet is composed entirely of orthodox faction without any liberal elements. It remains to be seen what changes in foreign policy will come from this new nomination but many analysts have said a more assertive foreign policy is to be expected.
The Empire of Tamora recommends that nations suspend all arm sales to the Commonwealth of the Unified Iwi
In her first important press statement as newly appoint Head of Foreign Affairs, Alya Safavid has commented on the recent incident in Iwi and the statement (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=349.msg9200#msg9200)of King Akakios of Royal Seleucid:
"The execution (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=104.msg9198#msg9198) of officer Imran Gamal by the Commonwealth of the Unified Iwi has created controversy over what some see as a brutal act. The Empire of Tamora will not comment on the method of execution since in our opinion that misses the point. As long as the Commonwealth of the Unified Iwi does not state clearly in law the permitted methods of execution and instead continues to rely on "punishments that fit the crime", we will see other incidents such as the ones we have seen in the past.
What worries the Empire of Tamora is that King Piripi II of Iwi has personally clubbed a Seleucid to death. Such an incident shows clearly that the government of Iwi has a deep seated hatred of Seleucids and that Seleucid citizens cannot expect to have a fair trial in Iwi. We also wonder of Mr. Imran Gamal was informed by the Iwi court that he would be garroted and then his body would be thrown in acid before he was given a chance to appeal. Nations that extradite Seleucid citizens to Iwi should recognize the responsibly they have for incidents such as this.
But the most worrying aspect is that the nation of Iwi, lead by a king who, I repeat, has clubbed to death a Seleucid citizen, is now arming itself. Nations that arm the Commonwealth of the Unified Iwi are responsible for a potential escalation of violence in the region. We have seen in the past what (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=349.msg6097#msg6097) the Iwi can do with their current equipment. More advanced equipment will only embolden them to take more aggressive actions against Royal Seleucid and perhaps Tamora. I believe nobody will be surprised that if the military purchases (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1068.msg8698#msg8698) goes through that then it will begin an arms race in the region. However, while Royal Seleucid and Tamora are more than capable of taking care of themselves, I worry about the 2.5 million descents of Seleucids that are living in Iwi. They already face great hardships (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=104.msg2432#msg2432) in Iwi because Seleucid blood flows through their veins. An armed Iwi government, lead by a King with such obvious hatred for the Seleucid, realizing that they cannot do anything to hurt Royal Seleucid will likely resort to taking revenge of the Seleucid descents living in Iwi. It is for these reasons that the Empire of Tamora strongly suggests that nations stop all sales of military equipment to Iwi until the Iwi government shows that it can be trusted with having such weapons by cooperating with Royal Seleucid and also taking action to resolve the issues facing Seleucid decedents living in Iwi."
So far the Foreign Office has not announced any measures against the Iwi or CNN countries.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Freestone group(FAS (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=993.msg8018#msg8018)) and the Kingdom of Seaforth back down after pressure from MIACHD (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1002.msg8121#msg8121)
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TINS news anchor
After Alya Safavid has issued a sharp criticism of Freestone Group and the huge government donations they have received, the group has changed track and will now offer scholarships to ex slaves with that money. Also, the Kingdom of Seaforth has backed down after an educational campaign started by MIACHD and have started to unfrozen the accounts of Tamorans in Seaforth.
Early today, we had in our studio the spokesperson of MIACHD and we asked him a couple of questions about their recent campaigns and the wave of racism and intolerance that has been increasing against Tamorans. We will provide you now with the main highlights of that interview:
-So we now see the Freestone group change policy and starting a scholarship (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=993.msg9029#msg9029) program for ex slaves. What do you think of that?
-As with most things, the devil is in the details. Let's not forget that their mark campaign was advertised as giving the customers a choice of what products to buy and in reality it was a way for governments to ban Tamoran goods from their countries without the moral backlash such a measure would ensure. It was also a scheme for the FAS leaders to get rich of donations from governments. So it remains to be see how they'll develop the project and who will work with them in Tamora. They are rightfully seen more and more as hate group and naturally that individuals in Tamora will not want to associate with them in any way.
-One of the highlights of your campaign was exposing the corruption and hypocrisy of the FAS leader by creating the game "Aim for the billion (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1002.msg9026#msg9026)". Tell us a bit of how did you get the idea and the resources manage such a project.
-It's simple really, he had little to do with it. The Tamoran internet, as we call it, is responsible for it and we have been just the messengers taking all the credit for the work of anonymous volunteers that have cooperated and created such a game in a very short amount of time. I believe, and it's a personal opinion not the organization's, that the Tamoran internet is the most valuable resource that Tamora has and, with all due respect to our corporate nobles, the greatest innovation Tamora has produced. Tens of millions of people using a clean internet focusing of God, faith, family, country and cooperating to keep our society moral and help each other.
-We have also seen the Pretorian government applying to join FAS. What do you make of it?
-That the Tamoran authorities were right, FAS is so intertwined with foreign governments that some foreign governments are confused on why they can't join FAS directly. I am sure that FASs would have accepted their application if it wasn't for warning they received from our new Head of Foreign Affairs.
-You also scored a victory in Seaforth where King Andrew backed down and their treasury has started (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=793.msg9064#msg9064) to give Tamorans their money back.
-Yes, that was a difficult case to say the least. The lack of knowledge of our ways and customs in that kingdom is astonishing. It must be their public education system or something. Nevertheless, once their authorities were bombarded with emails and letters showing them that stealing isn't cool they started realizing their mistake and have began to give our people their money back.
-What about their accusations of shell corporations, hidden accounts, top 15% etc ?
-They are just trying to save face. It's a common thing in these rich countries. And they used the 15%, have no idea where they got that, to suggest that somehow stealing from richer people is good. They are free to keep those imaginary funds for all we care.
-Will you be appealing to the Seaforth's Supreme Court?
-No, we have no such plans.
-Why not?
-For multiple reasons. The primary one would be that we have achieved our main objective, Tamorans are getting their money back. The second is that going to the Supreme court isn't like taking a taxi. It isn't cheap and we have limited funds. Unfortunately, there is a lost a racism and Manistophobia in Mundus, we'd rather use our limited resources in other places.
Celebrating ten years since SafeVid was founded
It hard to believe that SafeVid was founded just ten years ago, that's how used we are to it. Before the company was founded it was difficult to watch a non Tamoran movie, not only were men and women immodestly dressed but there were often scene of gratuitous sex that added nothing to the movie yet made in unbearable to watch. That's where SafeVid came in removing the gratuitous sex scenes, nudity, profanity and the like allowing us now to enjoy a movie without having to worry about embarrassing moments. Understandably, SafeVid has had a massive success in Tamora, especially in the heavily Manist and Muslim areas where social mores hold modesty at great value. In the Imperial Enclave you'd be hard pressed to find a cinema that doesn't have its movies cleaned by SafeVid. It also quickly expended in the streaming service, customers have to purchase the movies from any streaming services and then Safevid technology allows you to skip any distasteful content. Furthermore, SafeVid allows you to customize the filters and thus get the clean movie experience that you wish. It is truly a remarkable company that cannot be praised enough.
Over one million pilgrims set off to Djerb to pay their respects to Alya at her Mausoleum
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Tamorans waiting to pay their respects to Alya, one of the greatest Tamorans that have ever walked the earth
The yearly Manist tradition of paying respects to Alya, the second most important religious figure in the Manist tradition, has began. More than a million pilgrims are expected to visit Alya's Maluselum to bring flowers and give thanks for her role in saving Tamora from one of the worse periods of our history. It is the only day of the year that the Mausoleum will be opened for both sexes as it usually reserved only for women. The huge crowds are an indication that the cult of Alya has not ceased to increase in our Manist faith. This holyday is also an opportunity for reflection. It may look like history is repeating itself once more, with so many Mundus countries targeting our citizines or waging economic warfare on us just as foreigners in centuries past have always waged against us. However, we need only look deeper at the life of Alya and other giants like her and realize the enemies of today are nothing but pygmies compared to enemies of their times. And if our great ancestors have not yielded neither will we under any circumstances. We owe it to them to keep Tamora as they have left it to us and not transform it as foreigners want it to be.
Jalal Deer Agricultural Conglomerate(JDAC) opens a meat packing plant in Royal Seleucid
JADC has announced they will be opening a brand new meat packing plant in Royal Seleucid in one of the industrial parks in the country. The plant will see some three hundred people employed and will process meat from Tamora. The factory will cater to Royal Seleucid domestic market but will also export to various Mundus countries. According to JADC, the investment was worth approx 50 million dinars (USD) and depending on how the sales go, the plant could be expanded further. JADS also noted that is has plan to continue investing in RS.
Others news in brief:
The Foreign Office upgrades the rating of Royal Seleucid from Safe to Recommended, the highest possible ranking, making RS the only country to have such a status. The rating considers risks relating to asset seizures and the hostility of the government towards Tamorans. Analysts were quick to point out a possible link between the fact that Alya Safavid (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg6796#msg6796) has become the new Head of Foreign Affairs and the decision of the Foreign Office. Nevertheless, it is expected that Tamoran investments in RS will spike following the upgrade in rating.
Could a new commodity market open in Midaranye? Rumors say that the corporate nobles of Tamora are in private talks with the business leaders from the oil and gas industry of Royal Seleucid for opening a new commodity market in the region. It is unclear yet if the potential commodity market will trade exclusively oil and gas or also minerals considering the mining exploitation in Zimalia of which companies from both countries are engaged.
Tamoran travel agency has started and international ad campaign promoting to foreign the three holy cities of Midaranye: Djerb, Ipus and Jerusalem. The region has more holy sites than entire continents and the travel agency hopes to attract tourists interested in seeing the vast religious and cultural heritage of the region.
The Manist Association of Royal Seleucid (MaRS) praised King Akakois of RS for his decision allow (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=349.msg9115#msg9115) a small section of the recently announced temple to be used by Manists. MaRS also praised the king for his vision and his decision to build such the "grandest ever" temple saying it confirms that Midaranye is the religious heart of Mundus.
Federated kingdom of Vojvodina: The Slavic Brotherhood was active in encouraging Orthodox faithful to go to mass in large numbers this Sunday as a show of support for the Orthodox bishops of Vojvodina who have asked Bishop Vasic of Slava Lavosk to join his Church. The Slavic Brotherhood have said that if the churches can join regardless of borders then so can the Slavic people.
Federated kingdom of Attica: Radio Maria radio station has started airing today in the Slavic language. The Radio station, funded by the Conference of Catholic Bishops of Attica, aims to address the spiritual needs of the Catholics of Slava Lavosk whose bishops have chosen to follow Biship Vasic and break away from Pope Peter II. The motto of the radio station is "Our faith is our life", a quote from Catholic Cardinal Iuliu Hossu who under immense pressure did not abandon communion with Rome. The TV station says it will feature programs "dedicated to the life of the martyrs of the Catholic church that have chosen to go to God rather than abandon Rome".
Lodja extends its influence in Royal Seleucid as Lodjan business magnate, Ekaterina Stasiuk, will build (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=349.msg9115#msg9115) a grand luxury hotel in Royal Seleucid. The Lodjan business magnate is growing in influence in Royal Seleucid following the marriage of her daughter to the King of RS. It will remains to be seen what the effects of such influence will have over RS. Lodja being one of the states that has engaged in economic terrorism against Tamorans and is under the political control of East Moreland.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Foreign currencies are becoming increasingly popular in Tamora
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TINS news anchor
For those of us that live in the Imperial Enclave it is hard to believe that foreign currencis are used much in Tamora. However, in the federated kingdoms foreign currencies are used quite a lot. The rule of thumb is that the closer you are to the border the more used they are. In the federated kingdom of West Seleucid for example, the Royal Seleucid drachmas are widely used in shops but also on invoices. It is not uncommon in the capital of West Seleucid to see prices in both dinars and drachmas. Though most shops only accept dinars, quite a few of them accept payment in drachmas. The reason for using the RS drachmas are many: raging from economic ties with the richer Royal Seleucid but also the cultural connection West Seleucid has with Royal Seleucid. However, there is one more reason that has led many Tamorans living in West Seleucid to choose the drachmas: the volatility of the dinar. With so many sanctions placed against us, the dinar was heavily affected and that was seen in the exchange rate. Not only did it depreciate when compared to other currencies but it has also entered a period of high volatility with major ups and downs. That has led some to seek safety in the drachma which is much more stable than the dinar. Banks have reported that millions of Tamorans have switch at least part of their savings from the dinar to the drachma in recent months.
In the federated kingdom of Vojvodina the story is pretty much the same. While tensions are high between Tamora and Slava Lavosk, that hasn't stopped many Tamorans in Vojvodina from embracing the Slavic dinar. While it can be argued that because of the political tensions the Slavic dinar was adopted less enthusiastically than the drachmas, as there is fear that in case of further tensions, exchanging Slavic dinars back to Tamoran dinars might be impossible, the Slavic dinar still enjoys widespread use though nowhere near that of the drachmas in West Seleucid. In fact, some shops in Vojvodina accept the drachmas rather than the Slavic dinars.While people in the Imperial Enclave have been reluctant to use foreign currencies in daily use, nevertheless. banks report that residents here have shifted some of their savings to the drachmas to protect themselves form the depreciation of our dinar.
But there is one currency that has seen an increase in popularity regardless of kingdom, or better said one type of currency: the crypto currencies. Many of us know that it becoming increasingly hard to receive money from aboard because of the sanctions foreigners have placed on us. So many of us have turned to virtual currencies in an effort to avoid the international banking system that is becoming increasingly more hostile to us. While medium and large business have little use for virtual currencies, they are a viable alternative for many freelancers that have clients aboard and even for some small businesses that trade with foreign countries. As usual, the Tamoran internet spearheaded this approach, there are many sites and forums providing support to Tamorans that are considering using virtual currencies but have little knowledge of them. One of our staff at TINS did a search on the most popular forum and there were dozens of threads about virtual currencies and how they can be used to get around the restrictions foreign banks have places on us.
So while our dinar is king and will continue to be so for the foreseeable future, more and more Tamorans are considering alternatives and diversifying when it comes to savings.
Nataliya Kozel of Lodja proposes an international court (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=108.msg9246#msg9246) lead by EM
The deputy envoy to the Ardias for East Moreland ( or Lodjan envoy as they like to claim it is) have suggested that the masters of Lodja, the East Morelanders, should lead a court to prosecute Seleucid citizens. Unfortunately for her, she even went so far as to say that the Iwi should agree since they are friends with the East Morelanders. So we can all imagine the justice the East Morelanders would bring to the Seleucid defendants. After all, we are talking about the EM that attacked Royal Seleucid not very long ago.
It is in moments like these that we now see what Lodja's role is in the EM ruled alliance: to say the most outrageous things that even EM representatives would be too ashamed to say in public.
In the end, Nataliya spoke about peace saying that if we do not give in to the demands of the Iwi, war will break out. So naturally nations should just agree to whoever the Iwi demand.
When you look at the Queen of Lodja, it's not hard to see why Lodja is a failed state
We here at TINS have explained in detail why Lodja can be considered a failed state (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=845.msg7405#msg7405) but perhaps we couldn't really identify the reason why. The events of this week have made things much more clear. A confused Lodjan Queen couldn't make up her mind (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=108.msg9269#msg9269) and decided to marry a woman and a man. She probably thought that at least that way she would be sure to find something that she likes. However, one political analyst noted that the Queen of Lodja can take many more spouses of whatever sex she wants and she still won't be happy since what she wants it the "leadership" of King David of East Moreland. "Lodja is become less a dominion of EM and more a province of EM with no autonomy whatsover. They are desperate to get attention and also to please their EM masters" said one political analyst. Of course, the Lodjan Queen said the date of the wedding has yet to be set since she needs King David of EM to escort her on her wedding day. Hopefully, King David will find the time otherwise she'll have to wait a while.
One Imam disagreed with those assessments and that Duke Leopold, the future husband of the Lodjan Queen, is already taking charge of the Lodjan Queen and demanding he also takes Roksana Pajari to be his second wife. "While on paper that cannot be possible, that is what's happening behind the scenes. The Queen of Lodja is marrying Roksana Pajari so that Duke Leopold can have a second wife", said the Imam. He went further saying that with such powerful leadership displayed by Duke Leopold he will get Lodja into shape in no time.
But the confused queen didn't stop there. She also said that Tamora doesn't belong in the XXI century. The exact quote was "Slavery has no place in the XXIst century". I guess Tamora is more of a XXth century kind of nation. She also said she treats slavery with the same level of care that she treats the other major causes like: fur, organic food and fairtrade coffee (we do not know what that is but we bet is more expensive than regular coffee).
So unless slavery becomes trendy again, Lodja will not embrace it again. We here at TINS thank the Lodjan Queen for her constant preoccupation with the affairs of Tamora. And while she is concerned that "slavery had no place in the XXIst century" we would be more worried that if Lodja continues to cede its sovereignty to EM at the current pace, it won't survive the XXIst century.
The Empress of Rokkenjima criticized (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=174.msg9300#msg9300) the international community on the double standard it uses when it comes to Tamorans
"Slavans of Tamoran descent face deplorable treatment and conditions only to be given the approval of the international community through their complicit silence and inaction." said the Empress in her speech and then asked rhetorically " What if it were Slavans of Achkaerinese descent, Morelander descent, Cennselaig descent? Would the world be silent as their plight plays out?"
It would seem that the Rokkenjiman Empress has learned quite a lot during her trip to Tamora. The most valuable lesson being that when you are Tamoran, international law and international outcry applies with a different standard. For this reason alone, the staff at TINS salutes the Empress of Rokkenjima.
Kadyrov Industries is accepting applications to send the first Tamoran in space via the Rokkenjiman ISEA
Kadyrov Industries has announced that they plan to send a Tamoran to space via the Rokkenjiman ISEA. According the agreement, ISEA will send one Tamoran astronaut in space at no cost for the Kadyrov Industries which will have to find a suitable candidate for the space trip.
Musaevna Kadyrov (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg8447#msg8447) spoke on behalf of the company saying this is a great opportunity for Tamora and that applicants' physical fitness or education backgrounds will not be the only requirements and that a impeccable moral background is also expected in order to be selected. Kadyrov Industries has started accepting applications, so those interested can begin applying today.
Others news in brief:
"God punishes the wicked" video is trending on the Tamoran Internet. The video features a young Manist preacher showing that the nations that have sanctioned us have been punished by God and gives the example of Paracambi which have seen their Empress killed (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=902.msg9040#msg9040), the Lodjan which have seen one of their ships burn (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=108.msg8080#msg8080) and the latest volcanic activity (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=793.msg9257#msg9257) in Seaforth. While we here at TINS disagree with the preacher and believe these are just mere coincidences, we are curious to see if any coincidences do strike the Freestone group (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=993.0).
Annual synod of the Manist Church is approaching soon. The annual synod of the Ayatollahs of the Church of the Prophet Mani will begin next month. So far no contentious issue has been announced on the agenda.
The speculated idea of opening a new commodity market of Midaranye is gathering steam. Sources say that corporate nobles of Tamora are pushing hard for the commodity to open and that business leaders of Royal Seleucid seem to indicate that they are willing to join the project. However, the sides have yet to reach any deal on the HQ of the commodity market, the exact commodities and other crucial details.
Tamoran internet is fighting back against the Freestone Group. Various anonymous groups are making a list of the business owners of the Imperial Enclave that have the Freestone mark and are posting details about their families, home address etc on the Tamoran internet in order to unmask those that choose profits over the community. So far the pressure seems to be working since at least half of the businesses that had the mark have said they will give it up or that have applied out of error. However, in the federated kingdoms there hasn't been any indication that businesses have renounced their the Freestone mark nor have any similar campaign been started. TINS is currently working on a detailed report on the influence and effects of Freestone group (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=993.0) activity in Tamora and will present it to our viewers soon.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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A new development project was announced in the federated Kingdom of Attica
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TINS news anchor
The federated kingdom of Attica issued a statement today announcing that it will create a new development area (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1C3mn8tmEKRdGaCJj4yKJrwuGiYIy1UQ2okt9XE2eL_4/edit) together with the Heyran Conglomerate that will boost growth of the Tamoran economy. The agreement with the Heyran Conglomerate (HC) stipulates that Tamora will lease 500 square km of land to the HC for one hundred years but authorities emphasized that, while Heyran law will apply there, the area will remain under the control of the Tamoran authorities who will be policing the area. Furthermore, the Heyran Conglomerate will fund the construction of a Manist Church and have also set aside 10 ha or land for the Church. Tamorans who will choose to reside in Elysium, as the area will be called, will continue to be Tamoran citizens.
The Queen (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg6910#msg6910) of Attica, has called the project a major step forward for the economy of the federated kingdom, one that will open many new possibilities.
Corporate nobles were very pleased with the announcement of the project, especially with the article that will give any Tamoran company that incorporates in Elysium equal footing under Heyran law. Furthermore, the Foreign Office has issued a statement in support of the project adding that the area is to be considered safe for investment.
The Supreme Ayatollah gave a fiery sermon this Sunday, harshly criticizing the decision to give away Tamoran land to foreigners
During the regular weekly sermon, the Supreme Ayatollah spoke on the recent Elysium deal reached between Tamora and the Heyran Conglomerate:
What we have seen this week is a total capitulation of the Empire. Make no mistake, this is not an Attican project, it carries the signature of the Emperor. And who did Tamora capitulate to? A bunch of peddlers! People keep repeating that Heyra will give us money to build a temple. Of course they will, we aren't Catholics. People give us money to build temples, we don't give money to people so they claim they are religious. Let me tell you why they are giving us money. It's because the fear us. The Heyrans fear what cannot be purchased, for a trader cannot comprehend a thing that is priceless.* And let me tell you two things that are priceless: our faith and our land. Those are not for sale no matter the price. So while some have chosen to give our land away for one hundred years, it is up to us the remind the Heyrans and other foreigners whose land it is. In this great temple lay the remains of Xerxes Safavid, the one also known as the Liberator, the last Tamoran king and the first Tamoran Emperor, the one who conquered the kingdom of Altai. Without him we wouldn't exist as Tamorans and we would all be Muslims. Dear faithful, his sword and his shield will be put on display in the new temple we will build in Elysium. And once a year, on the day we commemorate the death of Xerxes the Liberator, I invite you all to go there on pilgrimage so that foreigners will be reminded of whose land it is.
God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
Alya Safavid (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg6796#msg6796) who was in attendance during the sermon at the Great Temple, did not choose to give a sermon herself as she usually does and she made no comments after church service. Later that day, the Imperial government issued a short statement regarding Elysium saying that the project will continue as planned without any change whatsoever.
Others news in brief:
Sources say that Kadyrov Industries have chosen a candidate to be sent into space by the Rokkenjiman ISEA. The same sources say that the candidate, whose name has yet to be announced, is undergoing training at the Kadyrov Space Center. It is expected that Kadyrov Industries will soon be announcing the name of the candidate.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
*OOC: a direct quote (https://www.quotes.net/mquote/2336) from Alpha Centauri video game.
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Kadyrov Industries has announced the astronaut candidate surprising and also pleasing many Tamorans
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Fairuza Kuto, Zimalian born, naturalized Tamoran citizen
In a press conference at the Kadyrov Space Center, Musaeva Kadyrov has announced the name of the astronaut candidate that will become the first Tamoran to go into space: Fairuza Kuto. The 32 years old Fairuza, a mother of three, was born in Zimalia, has a bachelor degree in Mathematics from the University of Mogebbe (Zimalia) and she was also a teaching assistant there until last year. She and her husband work at one of the Tamoran mining companies in Zimalia. Fairuza and her family were among the first Zimalians to convert to Manism. She chose the name Fairuza after her conversion.
Fairuza Kuto said that she is honored to have been selected to represent Tamora on such a momentous event for the history of the nation.
Alya Safavid (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg6796#msg6796), the Head of Foreign Affairs, was also present at the press conference where she said that just a short while ago Fairuza Kuto was naturalized as a Tamoran citizen by imperial decree and that Fairuza had the "full backing of the Empire" adding that the "whole nation wants to see Fairuza in space".
Musaeva Kadyrov (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg8447#msg8447) for her part was more reserved saying that Fairuza will need to undergo training in Rokkenjima where she will need to pass another series of tests but that she is confident that Fairuza is ready for the challenge.
If approved by the Rokkenjima's ISEA, Fairuza Kuto will not only be the first Tamoran to go into space but probably also the fist Zimalian(ooc: hope i got this right) to go into space and one of the few persons of color to do so.
Members of Fairuza's parish in Zimalia were also excited and happy that one of their members was chosen for such an honor. The local imam that forwarded her application said "Where there is faith and one follows the Prophet nothing is impossible".
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Members of Fairuza's parish celebrated her selection
We here at TINS congratulate Fairuza Kuto for being selected and pray for her to also pass the final tests in Rokkenjima.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Millions watched as Fairuza Kuto became the first Tamoran to go into space
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Fairuza Kuto praying on board the Adora Space Station
The whole nation prepared to see Fairuza go into space and become the first Tamoran in history to do so. More than 120 million Tamorans in the Empire tuned in to watch Fairuza taking off from the Rokkenjiman Space Port. Our correspondents in Royal Seleucid, Ecclesiastical State and Zimalia, countries with a notable numbers of Tamorans, report that the Tamoran communities there also tuned in to watch in high numbers. Even in the rural areas of Zimalia, thanks to the Watly EM devices (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1071.msg8864#msg8864), villagers had access to internet and could see the take off.
Viewers were also anxious to see what Fairuza's first words would be once in space and could communicate. She moved many of us as with two simple words "Free Dilara (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg8930#msg8930)". Then, with a trembling voice, Fairuza continued to say the traditional women's prayer so familiar to many of us. Many Tamorans joined her in saying the prayer.
The Supreme Ayatollah briefly commented on the event saying: "Millions took to the streets (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=845.msg7630#msg7630) to ask for Dilara's release but the Godless Beast from the East pretended not to hear us. Now we have taken the message into space, it would have to pretend to be blind in order to ignore us."
Fairuza will be staying on board the Rokkenjima's Space Station Adora for at least 4 months. ISEA, Rokkenjima's space agency, has been at the forefront of space exploration counting among its many achievements putting the first man on Luna.
Spoiler: Adora Space Station • show
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The space station will be Fairuza's home for at least the next four months
We will return to you with a more detailed update about Fairuza's mission to the Adora Space Station and her work there.
The TINS staff congratulate Fairuza Kuto for becoming the first Tamoran to go into space and echo her message "Free Dilara".
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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As Mundus games almost draw to a close, Tamora counts its medals
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Two of our gold medalists: Yalda Karimi (shooting) and Mirhashem Tajik (MMA)
With only two more days until the Mundus games close, Tamoran athletes have won an impressive 41 medals of which 13 were gold. Our athletes dominated weightlifting, shooting and MMA bringing us great joy when we saw the Tamoran flag rise above all others and our athletes standing proud on the number one spot. But behind what the cameras showed, things were not always so happy. We talked with Yalda Karimi, one of our female athletes who has returned home with the gold won at the shooting competition and we asked her a couple of questions about how the whole experience at the Mundus games went. Here are the highlights:
-This was the first time you took part in the Mundus games, how was the experience?
-Not a pleasant one. There was a lot of animosity towards us coming from the athletes of rich countries.
- Why were they hostile towards you?
- The usual "reasons": that we are "slavers" and that we don't fraternize with them. Which was ironic since I am a serf myself and never owned any slaves.
- Was there any physical violence?
- No. In the first day there was one time where a group of athletes tried to gang up on me but I was fortunate that our men were close by and when they showed up they backed off. After that most of us didn't leave our rooms expect for training or for things that we really had to do. And even then we made sure to do it in large groups. I preferred to spend my free time praying and reading.
- Did you get to visit Arrakeen, Kataine's capital?
-No, not really. Our Foreign Office warned us of their hostility towards religion. Also, the imam that was with us also confirmed that assessment. What's the point of visiting the city if you feel locked up wherever you go?
- I guess it couldn't get any worse than that?
- It did. Halfway through the games, we got some leaflets (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=214.msg8450#msg8450) from their local religious group. Our entire delegation had a meeting with the Imam and he translated the leaflet to us. I was heartbroken, one of the points in the leaflet was, and i remember it clearly " the reinstation of the right to worship." Until that moment it never occurred to me that the entire population might be suffering. I just assumed that if the authorities hate religion then the population must hate religion too. That deeply troubled me, I just went to my room and cried. The idea that you couldn't even worship was heartbreaking. I couldn't imagine a life without religion, some of my early childhood memories are about me praying with my parents and grandparents. We pray every time before we eat, we ask your friends and neighbors who they want us to pray for, we all go to temple service on Sunday. To miss all that is to miss a large chuck of what it means to be human. So I felt bad for judging the Kataine people for being hostile to religion, they are just victims. Now I am back in Tamora, but they are still trapped in that prison. I pray for them every day now.
- But there were good moments too?
-Yes, winning the gold medal was for me the greatest achievement. It was worth all the effort and sacrifices. Seeing the Tamoran flag up there and knowing I played a small in putting it there humbled me. Such an honor it is worth everything.
-Ending on a positive note. We have seen your Imam walked 200 miles (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=845.msg8743#msg8743) to ask for your freedom and we understand that your family has found a suitable husband for you. So what are you plans for the future?
- Things have turned around indeed. I will have to talk with my future husband but if he agrees I would like to continue to compete. I love it and I like to believe that I can make Tamora be proud of me again.
Spoiler: Memorable moments at Mundus Games • show
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Our delegation at the opening ceremony.
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Our volleyball team after winning the bronze.
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Thanking God after a 10,000 m run.
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And just the overall joy of winning.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Nation is in shock as Slava Lavosk seeks to crucify Dilara (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg8930#msg8930)
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The faithful listened to the call of the Supreme Ayatollah and went out to pray for Dilara
The president of Slava Lavosk has announced that he will crucify Dilara Haghigh next month after she turns eighteen citing the methods of torture till death used by the Iwi in their executions as precedent. The news shocked all us to the core. Such a level of hatre and violence against us has not been in centuries. What started with the Paracambi boycotting us and then joined almost immediately by Lodja has later developed into a full asset grab by Seaforth which was fueled by the propaganda perpetuated by the Freestone hate group. Now Slava's president feels embolden by the actions of the international community and has decided to release his wrath on the Tamorans of Slava.
Alya Safavid (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg6796#msg6796), Head of Foreign affairs, has issued a statement urging the Slavan president to stop the execution warning that "proceeding with the execution closes the room for dialogue and opens all other avenues to resolve the crisis." adding that "President Kravec needs to consider the implications such an act will have on Slava Lavosk and its people."
In the evening, the Supreme Ayatollah gave a fiery sermon condemning Slava's announcement and saying that " The Godless Beast knows full well that Dilara is now a living symbol of our religion, she is sacred to us all. By threatening to crucify her, the Godless Beast seeks to condemn our entire faith. That is nothing less than blasphemy against our religion. It is not too late of the Beast to back down, let us pray that it does not cross that line".
We encourage all our viewers to keep Dilara and the Tamorans in Slava in our prayers, they need it now more than ever.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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The Imam of our delegation at the Mundus games breaks the silence
OOC: Since the Mundus games took a long time in RL, I will assume this happened before the Dilara execution announcement took place.
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TINS news anchor
The Imam that accompanied our athletes to Kataine for the Mundus games gave an interview about his experience in that country. We will show you now the main highlights of what we believe is a memorable interview:
-We have seen our beloved Yalda (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=845.msg9389#msg9389) say that her experience in Kataine was... less than positive.
-I am much too old to avoid telling things as they are. Kataine is a prison, the citizens are prisoners in their own country.
-That is a radical statement. Many would wonder why didn't you say something during the games?
-Because the government of Kataine would probably have kicked our athletes out of the games. Our boys and girs worked hard to get there and I didn't want to do something that will jeopardize their chance of receiving their well deserved recognition. Now that we are back in Tamora though and I am no longer constrained by that obligation I would have to lie to say anything else regarding Kataine.
-Just how bad are things in Kataine?
-Well I am no expert and I hardly did any visiting in the capital. Also, the government made sure to put its best foot forward. But even considering that, and I still found the place suffocating, there was law enforcement everywhere, I didn't see a single native pray while I was there and many other things.
-Yalda mentioned some leaflets (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=214.msg8450#msg8450) that their native religious group distributed.
-Yes, it was the first confirmation that what I suspected was true. The people of Kataine are religious they are just too afraid to show it.
-Those leaflets were distributed by the Bene Gesserit, is that correct? Isn't that a terrorist organization? The one who attempted to steal nuclear waste from East Moreland?
-Yes, it was distributed by the Bene Gesserit (BG). As to the nuclear waste incident, let's be honest here. East Morelanders lie as they breath, it comes natural to them. What could a couple of women do ? If it wasn't East Moreland, those women wouldn't have had a chance to do something like that. We are talking about East Moreland, the nation that cannot wipe out a terrorist organization after hundreds of year of trying and have allowed it to grow to a level that threatens the world economy. But let's assume that East Morelanders said the truth for once. Many in my parish asked me what I think of the BG terrorist attempt in East Moreland. And I answered them with the following question: imagine that in Tamora we would no longer we allowed to pray, to go to our religious schools, to publicly display our religion, to tell our children the word of the Prophet. Can you imagine that? Okay. Now I ask you this: what would you be willing to do so you can return things to the way they were before? If the answer is : anything, and I pray to God it is, then we Tamorans can understand the actions of the Bene Gesserit. I also believe, and this is my personal opinion, that we have some sort of responsibility towards them.
-Responsibility? What do you mean?
-You are too young to remember but there was a time, in the 90s (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=844.msg8752#msg8752), when Tamora associated itself with the godless USR. I will not comment on that but I will ask that if our association with them did not strengthen the USR and by tangent Kataine government.
-Just how powerful is the government of Kataine? Can they wipe out religion in Kataine?
-The government has already lost. It lost the moment it tried to suppress religion. It lost when after two hundred years of having the police, the secret service, control of the schools and of all public life and trying to erase religion and fail. I believe the government of Kataine is scared because it doesn't matter how much they will try they won't be able to erase religion from Kataine.
-Is there something that you are planning to do about this or will you leave things as they are.
-I will do what the leaflets asked of us: to petition and spread the word. As you probably know, our church will have a synod soon (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=845.msg9311#msg9311). As Ayatollah I am honored that I have been invited to attend. I will ask my brothers of faith to discuss the issue at the synod and see what conclusion we will reach.
Those were the main highlights of the interview. Once the synod of our church will begin, we will present in details their work, debates and decision. May God give them wisdom!
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Our Church holds its synod and debates on the suppression of the Bene Gesserit faith
OOC: Since the Mundus games took a long time in RL, I will assume this happened before the Dilara's execution announcement.
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The Grand Ayatollah of the federated kingdom of Altai (left) and the Grand Ayatollah of the federated kingdom of Akkar (right)
Just like in previous years, the Great Temple of Djerb hosted the synod of our Church. The entire leadership of the Church: two hundred and fifty Ayatollahs, the five Grand Ayatollahs and the Supreme Ayatollah attended the Synod. Our Supreme Ayatollah presided over the synod which lasted for four days. As we reported before, the Ayatollah who attended the Mundus game in Kataine had asked the synod to discuss the issue of the suppression of the Bene Gesserit in Kataine and if possible reach a conclusion. The Supreme Ayatollah granted the request.
Day one: The suppression of religion in Kataine
The Ayatollah who lead our delegation at the Mundus Games was the first speaker of the day and presented the dire situation in Kataine. Just as he said at TINS, but going in much greater detail, the Ayatollah described a bleak picture of Kataine: a prison state where the guards oppress the citizens and deny even the basic right to practice their faith. He went on to say how the oppressive atmosphere managed to induce a state of depression to the whole Tamoran delegation that attended the games. "It was unbearable to stay there less than three weeks, I cannot imagine staying there a lifetime. "
Afterwards, a debated insured in the synod, the orthodox and the conservative factions on one side claiming the issue does not concern Tamora in any way and should be dropped while the liberal faction claiming that the issue cannot be ignored. The debated lasted for hours without reaching a conclusion.
Day two: Bene Gesserit (BG) and the principles of its faith
As the request of the liberal faction, the synod started to debate on the beliefs and customs of the Bene Gesserit. After the Supreme Ayatollah announced the topic of the day, the Orthodox faction left the synod for the day in protest that in the Great Temple of Djerb the principles of another faith are discussed. Nevertheless, the synod continued its deliberation despite the fact that the largest faction no longer participated. Members of the conservative faction claimed that the Bene Gesserit are nothing but a cult since it is dominated by women which goes against the natural order. The liberals retorted that Anahitaism (ooc: the religion of Royal Seleucid) also has female priests and is a very established and respected religion in both Midaranye and Tamora. The conservative were quick to point out that such a preoccupation with women priests borders the pathological, a statement which created outcry in the liberal faction and lead to further heated debate. Eventually the liberal faction asked the Supreme Ayatollah to allow Musaevna Kadyrov (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg8447#msg8447) to speak before the council and to explain in brief about the BG faith. The conservatives protested the request noting that it is unprecedented to have women in the Synod adding that it was something which the liberals should have been aware of. The Supreme Ayatollah allowed for Musaevna to speak saying that she will not be a member of the synod but merely a guest speaker.
Spoiler: Musaevna approaching the Supreme Ayatollah • show
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Musaevna Kadyrov (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg8447#msg8447), a member of the liberal faction, thanked the Supreme Ayatollah for the honor to speak before the synod.
Musaeva detailed in brief the belief system of the BG and noted that the BG, while dominated by women, are desperately awaiting for a male savior to help them suggesting that they adhere in practice to the natural order of things when it comes to relation between the sexes.
After Musaeva finished her speech, the conservative faction also decided to leave the synod for the day since in their opinion the discussions were going nowhere. After their departure, the synod suspended for the day.
Day three: BG and terrorism
On this day the synod focused on the accusation that BG is a terrorist organization. One analyst presented before the synod the details of the attempt of the BG to steal nuclear waste from East Moreland. Both the orthodox and the conservative factions remained silent after the presentation raising no issue for debate. The liberal faction however attempt to argue that the actions of the BG have broken international law. It was at that moment that the Supreme Ayatollah asked for silence in the synod and gave the following speech:
Spoiler: the Supreme Ayatollah presiding over the synod • show
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The Supreme Ayatollah and the book of Mani
During the last days we have argued passionately about our values, the members were at times less kind to each other but we always remained within the context of our faith. I see for the first time that some of us have gone too far". He then pointed at the Book of Mani that laid open before him" This is the law we ask to be judged by and this is the law we judge others. This is the international law. Not what the Morelanders or whatever organization decides today it's the law, only to change its mind tomorrow and adopt another "international" law. So honorable members of the synod, let us not forget the basics. The book of Mani is wide open before us so as to remember us why we are here. I have not made my mind of the BG but please, I ask you to remember whose law we follow and judge them by those laws and no other. Thank you".
After the intervention of the Supreme Ayatollah no other members of the synod had anything else to say the and synod suspended its work for the day.
Spoiler: Ayatollahs discussing on the hallway • show
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On the hallways, Ayatollahs continued to talk about the nuclear waste terrorist attempt. One prominent member of the orthodox faction said "If this is what their women can do, then imagine what their men can do. "
Day four:
The Synod closed its door to the public. Behind closed doors, sources say the synod had other vital issues to debate which for various reasons did not want to make public. Later on, the same sources say that the synod had reached a conclusion on the BG issue and it will be made public by the Supreme Ayatollah during the Sunday sermon.
Sunday:
Religious service at the great Temple of Djerb saw in attendance the entire synod as well as prominent members of the Empire's nobility including Alya Safavid (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg6796#msg6796). As expected, during the sermon the Supreme Ayatollah also touched on the BG issue saying:
Spoiler: Supreme Ayatollah during the sermon at the Great Temple • show
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The Supreme Ayatollah at the Great Temple in Djerb. Behind him, the ever present Tamoran flag.
Let me quote the Prophet "I have nothing to give you but hardship and destitution but should you choose to follow me you will get the greatest of gifts, a solidarity like no other you have seen before. For what is forged in poverty, no man can break. "
One thousand years ago the Prophet said that to the people of this land. Tamora has changed a lot and I believe we now have something else to offer than just solidarity. Through the constant sacrifice of countless generations we now have the largest army in Mundus. So to the followers of the Bene Gesserit I say: welcome into the fortress that is Tamora!"
During the evening, the Foreign Office, issued a statement saying that the Empire of Tamora will now offer permanent residence to any BG members should they desire. They can apply at any Tamoran embassy or by coming directly to Tamora.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Midaranye Commodity Exchange(MCE) will open next week in Ipsus, Royal Seleucid
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The HQ of the soon to open Midaranye Commodity Exchange (MCE), Ipsus, Royal Seleucid
After months of negotiations (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=845.msg9311#msg9311) business leaders from Tamora and Royal Seleucid have announced that will launch a new commodity exchange market for oil, gas, mineral resources and agricultural products. The new commodity market will be based in Ipsus, Royal Seleucid and will have a spread out shareholder structure: 50% private investors from Royal Seleucid, 40 % private investors from Tamora (the Dabiri family and oil and gas corporate families) somewhat surprising 5% percent will feature private investors from Zimalia, with the remaining 5% reserved for the ZImalian government.
Negations between the Tamoran side and the Seleucid side have been going on for months. Sources close to the negotiation process say that the Tamoran side was interested mainly in the commodity exchange for the option of physical delivery (as opposed to offsetting tractions ) since that would give them access to a secure market to sell their products. A concern becoming more acute as more nations have sanctioned Tamora. For their part, the Seleucid were more interest in having their Drachma gain more clout on the FX markets since transitions will be done in the Seleucid Drachma. The same sources say the Zimalian side was mostly represented by Tamora in the negotiations and the their presence as shareholders is a sign of the importance of the Zimalian market for the Tamoran businesses. While there have been rumors that some of the private investors from the Zimalian side are individuals connected to the legislative process of Zimalia, there has been no official confirmation of this nor has there been any confirmation of a potential link between these Zimalian shareholders and the recent campaign in Zimalia to remove tariffs on Tamoran goods.
Gholam Dabiri (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg9495#msg9495), who is the leader of the Tamoran shareholders of MCE and has a 10%, said that: "Financial expert tend to overcomplicate things. The new exchange will simply allow us to sell our goods to anyone who wants to trade on the new market. This way we are no longer dependent on unreliable and untrustworthy foreign financial centers which use any excuse to drown us in paperwork and postpone giving us the money for our goods until a certain authorization comes from whatever ministry. The foreign financial centers that charge interest can keep their financial services domination position but as of today, Midaranye will have a say on the commodity market."
When asked if there are further plans for the MCE, Gholam Dabiri was clear:
"I want to see MCE become THE commodity exchange of Mundus. We are happy that our Zimalian partners are also interested in the project and that is one area where I see much potential but on the short term, I will ask the other major business families of Tamora that deal in the oil and gas industry to see if they can't have an OPEN (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=970.0) meeting or conference on the subject. The aim would be to have companies from the countries that are members of OPEN come and sell their products through this market. Not exclusively through MCE, but have it as one of the options. For my part, I will see if I can arrange a meeting with Mr. Dizon (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=383.msg9131#msg9131), the CEO of the Dizon Farms of Quintelia. They are colossus in the agricultural sector and if I can convince him to also use MCE as an exchange, among others, then I believe that will change Midranye on the map when it comes to the commodities market. We'll see what happens. Where there's faith, anything is possible!"
Book retailers report surge in sales of books about Bene Gesserit
The recent announcement by the Supreme Ayatollah that has said (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=845.msg9481#msg9481) Tamora will offer refuges to the members of the Bene Gesserit faith has not gone unnoticed by the Tamoran people. The Bene Gesserit religion is almost unknown among the general public and representative of book retailers say that people are traying to find out more about this faith. It remains unclear how many members of the Bene Gesserit religion will come to Tamora but people want to know more about their faith, their rituals and their beliefs. And it's not just curiosity that drives Tamorans, one Imam that we interviewed said that " Should Bene Gesserit members come in significant numbers to Tamora that is an opportunity for us to proselytize and bring the word of the Prophet to new people. In order to be able to do that I need to know what erroneous beliefs they hold so I can point them out to them. "
As expected, the Tamoran Internet is full of threads and discussions about the Bene Gesserit with topics ranging from their belief system to the alleged crimes committed by their members and their peculiar priesthood.
Others news in brief:
Federated kingdom of Akkar: The count of Delfan (capital of the federated kingdom) has announced that he will renaming one of the main boulevard as Kadyrov boulevard after the Kadyrov family (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg8447#msg8447) for their incredible support and generosity showed in the community: "I have lost track of how many temples, schools, kindergartens, clinics and even a hospital have been built in our city by the Kadyrovs. This is a small way for us to show our appreciation. May God continue to reward them for their generosity."
Spoiler: the Kadyrov boulevard • show
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Delfan (capital of the federated kingdom of Akkar) honors the immense contribution the Kadyrovs have done for the community.
The Department of War was announced that acquisition of Su-57 fighter will continue as planned regardless of the current recession saying that the acquisition is priority now more than ever. The Su-57 is set to replace the current Su-27 and are manufactured by Kadyrov Industries.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Sixty three Tamorans killed in Slava's detainment camps
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TINS news anchor
Slavan authorities have upped their persecution against Tamorans living in Slava. Not content with putting our people in detainment camps, the Slavan authorities have now resulted to killing Tamorans in detainment camps, 63 Tamorans have been killed (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=838.msg9621#msg9621) by Slavan guards in just one day. Meanwhile there has been no word from the Slavan authorities on our government's request on allowing Tamoran inspectors into those camps. It is now clear even for the most skeptic of critics why that was been the case.
Soon after the incident, Alya Safavid (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg6796#msg6796), head of Foreign Affairs, has announced that the Slavan ambassador to Tamora has been declared persona non grata by the Emperor in light of the violence perpetuated against Slavan citizens of Tamoran descent currently in detainment. The Slavan ambassador has been given 24h to leave Tamora. The decision marks a new low in relations between the two countries and is the first time that the Tamoran government has issued any form of reprisals since the crisis began. Sources close to the Foreign Office have stated that more drastic measures have been considered but it was eventually decided that they could potentially endanger the life of Dilara Haghighi (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg8930#msg8930) which is still on death row in Slava for her faith and has had her execution set for when she turns eighteen. The same sources say that Foreign Office is moderately optimistic that the Slavan government will not proceed with the execution.
The Supreme Ayatollah lead the evening service and gave a sermon where he talked about the recent incidents. He has named the 63 Tamorans who were killed by Slavans as martyrs for the faith adding that now Slava has Tamoran blood on its hands. Since the 63 killed Tamorans have been given the status the martyrs, the Supreme Ayatollah has said that he wants their bodies to be sent to Tamora to be given a proper and dignified burial in the Djerb Cemetery of Heroes. He has personally went to the Slavan embassy in Djerb to deliver a petition asking for the bodies of the 63 Tamorans to be sent to Tamora on the Church's expense.
Spoiler: The Supreme Ayatollah standing in front of the Slavan embassy in Djerb • show
After delivering his petition, the Supreme Ayatollah said a prayer in public. Many Tamorans joined him.
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Should the Slavan authorities agree to the request, the 63 martyrs will be burred in the Djerb Cemetery of Heroes:
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The moderate response offered by the Tamoran government and the leadership of the Church was not well received by many of the faithful. All social media platforms of the Tamoran internet have shared the insulting statements given by the Slavan President. Many of those sharing were asking how long will the Tamoran government tolerate his campaign of eradication of Tamorans in Slava.
Spoiler: how the Tamoran internet sees the Slavan President • show
Edited pictured of the Slavan President (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=924.msg7323#msg7323) are trending on Tamoran social media:
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And almost always feature his infamous statements (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=838.msg9621#msg9621):
Tamorans are "pack of wild animals, with subhuman intelligence and no moral or higher purpose...They should all be in chains, no better then a manged dog."
The killing of the 63 Tamorans by Slavan authorities has lead some foreign nations to take actions against Slava Lavosk. The Fist Empire of Rokkenjima has issued sections targeted at high ranking officials while the King of East Moreland has issued a ban on selling any more Smartwar military equipment to Slava or offer support to the equipments already sold. It remains to be seen if these sanctions will have any effect of the Slavan authorities.
While Slava Lavosk brings us misery everyday, Royal Seleucid gives us a reason to celebrate
The Seleucid Royal family has announced that the king's forth wife, Queen Oksana, is now pregnant (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=349.msg9625#msg9625). That will be the sixth child of the king of Royal Seleucid. Queen Oksana and the King have spent their honeymoon in Tamora and the Queen met the Tamoran Imperial family. Alya Safavid has offered congratulations on behalf of the Empire. Many Tamorans sent letters of congratulations to the Seleucid embassy in Djerb or posted messages on the page of the embassy on the various social media channels. The Royal family of the federated kingdom of West Seleucid also issued a statement congratulating the royal couple.
Other news in brief:
The Tamoran embassy in Lodja has issued a statement of support for the Lodjan government on the recent kidnapping of one if its members by the Borlanders. Furthermore, the embassy announced that during the Friday evening prayers, Anna Utkin's name will be mentioned alongside Dilara Haghighi. It seems that Tamorans are not the only ones who have noticed Lodja is effectively a failed state. Unfortunately for Lodja, unlike Tamora others have taken advantage of this.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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"The time for timidity has passed; it is now time for action"
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Dilara Highaghi (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg8930#msg8930)'s crucifixion will be forever remembered by all Tamorans
The nation is in shock following the execution (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1236.msg10533#msg10533) of Dilara and her father by the Slavan authorities. Despite repeated and sustained pressure which ranged from massive protests (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=845.msg7630#msg7630) in Djerb, to protest in space (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=845.msg9368#msg9368) or international pressure in which various world leaders, including those like King Andrew (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=793.msg9414#msg9414) which is not famous for liking Tamorans, asked the Slavan president to not cross that line, the Slavans proceed to execute her anyways. Their crime? Both her and her father were practicing their faith openly and publicly displaying their cultural heritage. To make matters worse, the manner in which the execution took place, the brutality displayed, the tremendous pain caused to the two and the clear symbolic message of mockery towards all of us has understandably enraged many of us. Mere minutes after news of the execution reached the nation, Emperor Abbas made an address to the Empire:
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Emperor Abbas delivering his speech to the Empire
“Dear Tamorans, we have seen today the brutal murder of a father and his daughter by the government which was supposed to protect them and defend their rights. Despite our protests, the Slavan authorities continue to persecute the citizens that have Tamoran descent. They have put them in detainment camps under horrible conditions; stole their belongings, tortured and murdered them. We have used all possible means to reason with the Slavans, all except for one. A couple of minutes ago I have instructed the embassy in Slava Lavosk to formally present to the Slavan authorities an ultimatum: they are to release all Slavans of Tamoran descent currently in detainment camps, return all of their belongings and cede control of Medak Pocket* region to Tamora by the end of the week. Slava Lavosk has demonstrated to the world that it is engaged in ethnic cleansing in the Medak Pocket and thus Tamora will assume control of the region to protect the Tamoran minority there. I have instructed the Imperial Armed Forces to make the necessary preparations to carry out that ultimatum. The time for timidity has passed; it is now time for action.
I would like to end by quoting our Prophet when he said that those who follow him will receive the “greatest of gifts: solidarity like no other you have seen before.” We will show our brothers and sisters that are now detained in Slavan camps that we have not forgotten them and that we will come to their rescue. Please pray for them to hold on a little longer until we arrive.
God bless Tamora!”
Immediately after the Emperor’s speech, the Ministry of War has announced that it has raised the threat level to the highest level, which is described as “attack imminent” and has canceled all leaves for military personnel indefinitely.
The Emperor has also decreed national mourning in all the empire until the end of the week. All festivities such as concerts will be canceled; all imperial institutions including embassies will fly the flag at half-staff. Tamorans are encouraged to attend religious services and pray for the souls of Dilara and her father.
In the following hours the Foreign Office has also issued a series of measures:
-All Tamoran embassy staff in Slava will be recalled and the embassy closed. All the staff of the Slavan embassy in Tamora have been designated personae non gratae and have been asked to leave the Empire in the next 72h.
-All flights to Slava have been cancelled indefinitely.
-All commercial activity with Slava (import or export) has been suspended indefinitely.
-All Tamorans living in Slava are urged to return home immediately.
-All Slavan citizens residing in Tamora are asked to leave the Empire in the next 72 h. Mixt families (Tamoran-Slavan) are to report to the nearest police station and, after a background check, will be granted Tamoran citizenship.
Analysts commenting on the situation have said that now Tamora has effectively ended all official channels of communication with Slava. Some have made a parallel with similar events that took place 1958 just before Tamora annexed the then independent kingdom of Attica. Sources close to the Ministry of War have said that during the afternoon, Morad Kadyrov, owner of the largest arms manufacturing business in Tamora has attended a private meeting with various high ranking individuals form the military and army. Kadyrov Industries (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg8447#msg8447) have not confirmed the information but have instead confirmed that they recalled all essential personnel from their vacations and their staff are expected work overtime in the manufacturing plants.
The Supreme Ayatollah has announced that he will lead tomorrow’s religious service in the Great Temple of Djerb. His sermon, which will broadcast live, is expected to surpass all previous records in viewership.
Today was a dark day in Tamora’s long and troubled history. Our team at TINS expresses our condolences to the mother of Dilara. We will pray for her and for the thousands of Tamorans detained in Slava.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
*OOC: "The area around Medak, commonly referred to as the Medak Pocket, has long been a zone of contention. Geogrphically, it is on the other side of the Lavosk mountains, and a natural continuation of the Tamoran lowlands. It has a high percentage of people who claim Tamoran heritage, as well. The city of Medak and the Medak Pocket, however, is still primarily Slavic. There has been a small but growing movement in the pocket for separation from Slava Lavosk over the last few decades." Source (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=838.msg7084#msg7084).
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The sermon of the Supreme Ayatollah
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The Supreme Ayatollah of Tamora
Yesterday was no ordinary day, Dilara's tragic end and the announcement of the ultimatum have reached all corners of Mundus. Some nations, like New Derusmia, chose to immediately react (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1094.msg10698#msg10698) and issue an embargo against Slava Lavosk for their executions. As the extraordinary events of yesterday started to sink in, more questions started to arise. Many of us wondered how their lives will change starting from next week, what can they do to help the war effort, what will happen once our forces liberate our people currently detained in Slava’s detainment camps, how long will the (almost inevitable) war last ? There are many questions, of course various analysts and experts did their best to present their opinion on the matter. During the day, TINS has also hosted several talk shows where military and foreign policy experts presented their assessments on the current situation. In the end however, it was the Supreme Ayatollah that gave us the clarity we needed. His entire sermon was focused on the current events:
Beloved followers of the Prophet, yesterday’s events have shocked all us to the core. Our beloved Dilara was tortured to death by Slavans. Despite months of ordeals and humiliation the Slavans could not make her renounce her faith and her allegiance to the Tamoran people. Having to choose between betraying her faith and torture, she chose to suffer every single day until her captors have given up and decided to brutally murder her. Though not even 18 years old, she understood that no matter how much one loves life and wishes to live it at its fullest, some things are more important than life itself: faith in God as prescribed by our Prophet and allegiance to Tamora. Her plight has made many of us to contemplate on what it means to be a believer in the word of the Prophet; it has united us and has strengthen our faith. So it should come as no surprise that our Church has delegated me to inform you all that Dilara will be elevated to the status of martyr of our faith. She is the first martyr of the XXI century and I fear she will not be the last. Though she is not with us any longer she will continue to be a guiding light for us, her sacrifice will be an inspiration and model for us to follow.
But dear faithful, now that we all know that Dilara is a martyr the next question should be who killed her, for she is not a martyr without a tormentor. We all know that she died at the hands of the Slavans. Their leader has recently even called publicly for a crusade against us (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=838.msg10478#msg10478), the Second Great War. Their crusade against us has started; the first victims were the Tamorans outside our borders that were powerless to defend themselves. Make no mistake, the Slavans and whoever joins them, dream of doing to all of us what they did to Dilara. It is for this reasons that during the last day of the Synod (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=845.msg9481#msg9481), when the doors where closed to the public, we have decided that should the Slavans execute Dilara, a jihad will be called. All those attending the synod, signed in blood, the written proclamation of Jihad and we will put in on display in this Temple for all to see. We signed it in blood just as our Prophet did a millennium ago when he called for the first Jihad.
As is our tradition, the Jihad had a stated goal: the conquest of Sarajevo (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=816.msg6323#msg6323) and bringing the leaders of Slava in chains to this great Temple where the Supreme Judge of the Empire will sentence them to slavery as punishment for their crimes and compensation for the victims. We have seen the laws of the Slavans in action; it is now time for them to see how our laws work.
Before I conclude, I would like to address one final point. Many have asked, now that the time for conflict is near, if they should show mercy to the Slavans. And my response is that all Tamorans are duty bound to show them the same mercy they have shown Dilara, to answer their calls for clemency as they have answered us, to give them the same treatment our people received in their detainment camps. Anything more would be treason to those that have suffered at the hands of the Slavans.
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The fatwa (issued by the Synod of our Church calling for a Jihad against Slava Lavosk) is on display in the Great Temple of Djerb
Following the sermon, things are now much clearer for all of us. What can we do to help the war? Whatever it takes. How long will it last? As long as it takes to defeat Slava. The XXth Jihad in our history has started and God willing we will prevail.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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King Akakois of Royal Seleucid is dead
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The flag of the Emirate of Royal Seleucid
Earlier today officials from Royal Seleucid have announced (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=349.msg10704#msg10704) that King Akakois died of a heart attack. The news was unexpected as the king was in good health and there have been no signs that he was suffering from any illness. Crown Prince Hadi has now assumed leadership of the Emirate and has said his first order of business is to restore order and stability in the kingdom following the recent domestic incidents and external threats. While the future king has never visited Tamora before, he shares a connection with our nation by having the Tamoran born Cassiopeia Vasilakisas (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg8935#msg8935) as his personal spiritual adviser (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=349.msg8875#msg8875).
King Akakois was a friend of Tamora and a personal friend of Emperor Abbas. It is therefore no surprise that the Imperial family has expressed the “deepest regrets “ for the death of King Akakois , praising his leadership on the international stage and assuring future king Hadi of Tamora’s continual friendship and support. The Imperial family was not alone in publicly expressing their condolences; various high raking officials have done so including the royal family of the federated kingdom of West Seleucid. Furthermore, all Anahitaist temples in West Seleucid and the rest of Tamora have announced special religious services to commemorate the death of the King Akakois.
While King Akakois did not share the faith of the Prophet, he nevertheless earned the respect of many in Djerb. That is why many regular people chose to express pay their respects to the late king, each in theor own way.
Spoiler: the people of Djerb pay their respects to King Akakois • show
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Many chose to go to the Seleucid embassy and say a prayer for the late king.
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Others felt it was more appropriate to leave flowers at the gates of the embassy.
King Akakois will be missed by many; he will forever be remembered as a courageous leader that was not afraid to stand alone against entire coalitions of countries in order to defend the interests of his kingdom. He was the voice of reason in a Mundus that is becoming increasingly unreasonable.
The nations prepares for the inevitable war
There have been numerous reports around the country of large redeployment of troops to the federated kingdom of Vojvodina. Experts say that the Imperial Army has begun to move troops and heavy equipment to to Vojvodina and the border with Slava in anticipation of future hostilities. The Imperial army has refused to comment on specific actions but has stated that it has begun executing the order of the Emperor and makes all preparations in case Slava decides to ignore the Emeper’s ultimatum.
There have also been reports of thousands of people living the villages and towns near the border with Slava as a precautionary measure. Many families have chosen to temporary move the Vojvodina’s capital or even Djerb.
The third day of mourning
Tens of thousands have took to the streets to mourns our latest martyr and it seems that the seven days of national mourning will be insufficient time to fully express the pain the nation is feeling.
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Now that our Church has declared her a martyr, it is now appropriate for the faithful to the say the Prayer of Martyrs when referring to her.
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And of course many of us have felt a deep pain similar to losing a close family member. That is how deep Dilara touched our hearts.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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More and more Tamorans are asking to close the Tamoran-Seleucid border
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TINS has a new colleague from our sister network in Zimalia.
During national mourning black is the appropriate color to wear.
The food crisis that hit our neighbor, Royal Seleucid, so hard has also affected Tamora but to a lesser degree. Every Tamorans has felt the surge in food prices but unlike in neighboring Seleucid, there have been no food storage in our stores. It comes to no surprise then that some Seleucid citizens are now traveling to Tamora to buy food and bring it back home. This week, the imperial government has eased access for Seleucid citizens entering via the Tamoran-Seleucid border in an effort to provide some relief on the Seleucid people. However, the recent influx of Seleucid citizens has increased demand of food in Tamora and has further exacerbated the increase in prices food leaving many Tamorans, especially those in federated kingdom West Seleucid, upset over this. Some of them have taken to the streets to protest and demand that the Tamoran-Seleucid border be temporary closed until the current crisis will be resolved. The issue has reached national stage with Tamorans being divided on the issue. Over ten thousand took to the street in the capital of West Seleucid to ask for a closing of the border. As the weekend draws closer, it is expected that at least one hundred thousand people will attend the protests in the following days. Various VIPs have also expressed publicly their opinion on the issue:
“Closing the border is the only sensible solution available. The country is getting ready for war, we must be laser focused on the war effort. After we are done with the Slavans, we can then reassess our position. The idea that somehow animosity towards the Seleucids is driving us is ludicrous. We lock our houses during the night not because we hate the people outside but because we love the people inside. And let's not forget that we are helping the Seleucids, right now the Slavans have amassed their troops on the Seleucid border. By defeating the Slavans, Royal Seleucid has as much to gain as Tamora.”
Gholam Dabiri (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg9495#msg9495), owner of Jalal Deer Agricultural Conglomerate
“The Seleucids are now in dire need of help, they are threatened by the Slavans, more than half a dozen nations have sent their navies near Seleucid and one religious minority in their country is asking to be ruled by foreign powers rather than their king. While all this is taking place, they are facing a food crisis like never seen before in Midaranye and recently their beloved king Akakios has died. To close the border now will send the Seleucid people the message that they can find more generosity in the overseas nations that have brought them food than in their own neighbors. The Seleucids have kept the border open when nation after nation were sanctioning Tamora, we should return the favor. “
High Priestess (Anahitaist (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=348.msg2027#msg2027)) of the federated kingdom of West Seleucid
The Imperial government has so has refused to make any comments other than to reaffirming their commitment to keeping the border open. We will keep you update as the situation develops.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Dilara’s body returns home
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Dilara returns home
In a surprising turn of events, the body of Dilara and her father were transferred to Tamora. Marko Vasic, the Christian bishop of Slava, managed to shame (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=838.msg10775#msg10775) the Slavan authorities into giving him and his followers the two lifeless bodies which they later transferred to us. They had to use such pressure because for the Slavan authorities even the dead bodies were a threat to them.
The two bodies are now home and preparations have started for them to be given a martyrs’ funeral. We say brought home, because even if Dilara was born in Slava, her birth country did not accept her, persecuted her for being one of us and eventually killed her. It is in Tamora that she will be resting in peace and it is Tamora that can claim to be her home.
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Dilara’s body has been wrapped in white as a symbol of her purity. Her coffin will be brought to each of the federated kingdoms of Tamora, giving the faithful a chance to mourn her, before bringing her to Djerb where she will be laid to rest in the Mausoleum of Martyrs.
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Dilara’s final resting place will be in sharp contrast with the pains she endured during her short life and the gruesome death she experienced.
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While the national mourning is for Dilara and the Tamorans that have died at the hands of the Slavans, relatives of the Tamorans imprisoned in Slava did their best to remind us that there are still thousands of our brothers in faith suffering daily for following the Prophet.
The Supreme Ayatollah has said that he will personally hold the burial service of Dilara and has expressed thanks to the Slavan bishop that returned her body adding that the gesture will be remembered. He was however adamant that the fatwa will not be annulled because “retribution and justice have yet to be served. While the gesture will not be forgotten it is also worth to note that finally the Slavans have slowly begun to become aware of the gravity of the crime that they have committed and, more importantly, and to comprehend the retribution that awaits them in this life not just the one beyond. As we look on TV at the coffin holding the body of our beloved Dilara, I want you all to think of the pain that she endured until the end. We are duty bound to carry on with the Jihad and not relent. We owe it to Dilara, we owe it to the dozens of Tamorans that died at the hands of the Slavans and we owe it to the thousands that are waiting for us to free them and avenge their suffering. “
The Slavan authorities also issued a statement (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=838.msg10742#msg10742) rejecting the ultimatum issued by our Emperor. It now seems that the war with Slava is all but inevitable.
Why sometimes it is best to not speak at all
The nation of Xæth has decided (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1177.msg10771#msg10771) to increase their level of involvement on the international stage by considering the possibility of prohibiting their people from trading with the nations of Midaranye. While Xæth has said it will be gracious and allow the people of Royal Seleucid to buy food from them now that prices are high, it is unlikely that they will allow this to continue in the future when prices will drop. They have added that they do not seek to cause undue suffering to the people of Seleucid which implies that the suffering caused to Tamorans, who will lose their jobs and thus not be able to feed their children or even risk enslavement, is warranted. It is for this reasons that we here at TINS urge Xæth to return to their isolation and their monarch to think before she acts.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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The Empire of Quintelia announces its support for Tamora
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QRB Enterprise ll (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarawa-class_amphibious_assault_ship) en route for Tamora
The Empire of Quintelia, a fellow member of OPEN, has announced that it will provide support to Tamora by sending the turtle class Helicopter dock (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarawa-class_amphibious_assault_ship), QRB Enterprise ll (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=188.0), escorted by a Salamander class destroyer (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Type_45_destroyer) and three Griffin class frigates (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sachsen-class_frigate) to Tamora to assist our Armed Forces against Slava Lavosk. The convoy will also have several civilian ships carrying supplies which are desperately needed in neighboring Royal Seleucid. Quintelian representatives have said that the aim of this deployment is the preservation of peace and that the taskforce is ready to engage in all types of missions should the situation in Midaranye deteriorate further. While the Quintelian government has committed to the effort, opinion at home remains mostly antiwar and is split about supporting the government’s involvement in Midaranye.
Tamoran officials have welcomed the show of support from Quintelia and have instructed the Tamoran imperial fleet to coordinate with the Quintelian task force as soon as they arrive in the region. The Quintelian taskforce is expected to dock at the main port in the federated kingdom of Attica and will deploy an estimated two thousand soldiers and one thousand aid workers along with supplies. After their arrival, the Quintelian forces will then coordinate with the Tamoran ones and begin to bring relief to the Royal Seleucid as well as begin joint operations with the Tamoran Armed Forces. Sources say the ships will station in the Attican port pending further developments in Midaranye.
While the empire of Quintelia is the first nation to show its support for the Tamoran government, it is however not the only one to take a stand against Slava Lavosk. The First Empire of Rokkenjiman has also issued a sharp rebuttal of the demands issued by Slava, which ordered the Rokkenjiman fleet to withdraw from the Gulf of Auraxis and its vicinity before Slava would agree to any dialogue with the First Empire. The First Empire so far has not caved in to the demands of the Slavans saying that “Kravic doesn’t tell the IRN where to go”.
It seems more and more nations are growing tired of the bellicose attitude of the Slavans.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
OOC: I have the approval of Major Jaws.
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Can Slava wipe Djerb off the map?
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If God forbid, Djerb would be hit by thermonuclear bomb it would be the greatest catastrophe in the history of the Empire
The Ministry of War (MoW) has confirmed the suspicions raised (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=214.msg10906#msg10906) by the Seaforth general regarding Slava’s potential development of thermonuclear weapons. In a short statement, MoW has stated “that according to our assessments, Slava is on the brink of developing the thermo nuclear weapons” and gave assurances that the “Imperial Armed forces have taken measures to mitigate the risk that poses to the Empire” but has also warned that while the measures in place offer “adequate protection” only “a total victory against Slava Lavosk can eliminate the risk”.
This latest information proves one again just how right was the Supreme Allytolah when he said he would not call off the Jihad against Slava and urged us not to relent.
OPEN issues embargo* against Slava
Following the appeal of Emperor Abbas, OPEN members have agreed to issue a full embargo on oil and gas against Slava Lavosk. While Tamora’s oil and gas exports to Slava have long been reduced to zero, having the other members of OPEN, Quintelia and Royal Seleucid, embargo Slava is a blow to the Slavans as they will be forced to find a different supplier in a short amount of time.
The Quintelian fleet docked in the federated kingdom of Attica*
More goods news comes as the Quintelian fleet has docked in the federated kingdom of Attica and had begun unloading supplies for us and our friends in Seleucid. Along with supplies, the Quintelian fleet has also brought around one thousand aid workers that will help distribute the supplies in our aid centers near the Seleucid border.
The Imperial Armed Forces mobilize the reserves
The spokesperson for the Armed forces has announced that the Armed forces have begun a partial mobilization of the reserve personnel. Those called by the Empire to serve will have to pass a heath exam and then will undergo a three months period of reskilling to get them up to standard.
Some analysts were quick to point out that this is the first indication that the almost inevitable war with Slava is expected to run for months if not years with heavy casualties expected.
Kadyrov Industries announce failed launch
Kadyrov Industries (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg8447#msg8447) have released a press statement informing the public of the failed launch of their rocket which was supposed to take into space a military satellite for the Armed forces. The company had previously announced that the launch has been pushed three months ahead of schedule because of national security developments. However, it would seem that the rush did not go well for the operation. The company also stated that while the launch failed, the satellite is intact and that a future launch will be scheduled as soon as possible.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
*OOC: I have the okay from Major Jaws and I assumed Lyeia (the other member of OPEN) is inactive.
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Theocracy of Kaitaine recognized as the official government of Kaitaine
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TINS news anchor
Earlier today the Foreign Office has issued an announcement informing the public that Empire will now recognize the Theocracy of Kaitaine as the legitimate government of Kaitaine and that it’s closing its embassy in Arrakeen as a result. Furthermore, the Foreign Office has also informed Kaitaine’s embassy in Djerb that the Empire will be revoking all special privileges awarded to the mission, effectively canceling its status as embassy. The Foreign Office says that the decision was made after much consideration which included, among other aspects, the de facto situation on the ground. The communiqué did not make any references to President MacPherson’s recent inflammatory statements (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=907.msg10925#msg10925) against Tamora. Many of our viewers remember that in recent months there have been more (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=845.msg9389#msg9389) and more (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=845.msg9418#msg9418) news about the complete suppression of religion existing in Kaitaine, how that had a profound impact on our athletes during the Games of 2018 and culminating with the Synod of the Church where the situation of the Bene Gesserit has been discussed in length (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=845.msg9481#msg9481). It is ironic that while the communist regime in Kaitaine had hoped that by hosting the Mundus Games is would improve its image worldwide it has managed instead to put the spotlight on the country and thus resulted in no longer being recognized as the official government of the country.
The decision will also have an impact on travel and economic activity and as such the Foreign Office has informed the public that:
-Tamoran citizens are advised to no longer travel to Kaitaine because of security concerns.
-Tamoran business will no longer be able to engage in commerce with what is self-described as the Soviet Republic of Kaitaine and will only be able to trade with the recognized government, the Theocracy of Kaitaine.
Analysts say that economic activity between the Empire and the Soviet Republic was almost nonexistent and the change will not be affecting economic activity.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Rokkenjima issues sanctions… again
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Imperial press officer
Rokkejima sanctions the Empire again, this time for daring to recognize a state in Mundus: the Theocracy of Kaitaine. The Imperial press officer issued a brief statement about the recent sanctions:
“Let me first start by informing the Rokkenjimans living in the Empire that the Imperial government will not retaliate against them just as we took no actions against citizens of other nations that sanctioned us in the past. As far as we are concerned nothing has changed in relation to them. This includes the staff of the Rokkenjiman embassy to Djerb, they can continue to stay if their government allows them.
As for the sanctions that have been issued against all of us, it’s simply bizarre how the First Empire of Rokkenjima reacts on the international stage. They have severed all ties with us literally overnight because we have recognized the Theocracy of Kaitaine, claiming that somehow that makes us supporters of terrorism. Yet they are now making moves to engage in dialogue with the Republic of Slava Lavosk. This is after it has been confirmed they are close to building thermonuclear weapons. The same Slavans that have put people into camps and have tortured Dilara Haghighi to death will soon be able to launch a devastating attack against Tamora or any other country for that matter. How is that not terrorism? People say Midaranye is hard to understand, I beg to differ. The real conundrum is Rokkenjima’s foreign policy. “
The Imperial press officer also briefly touched on Slava’s President recent comments that the Midaranye crisis should be brought before the CTO saying “what Slava Lavosk is now trying to buy time to finish constructing their thermo nuclear weapons. The time for talk has passed, there is an ultimatum given; Slava Lavosk needs to comply if it wants to avoid war. Everything else is just diversion to gain more time and the Empire of Tamora will have none of it”.
The Council of Kings adopts measures to alleviate the food crisis in the Empire
Djerb was host today of the first meeting of the council of kings of this year. Summoned by the Emperor, the monarchs of the federated kingdoms have meet in Djerb to discuss the pressing food crisis and what the government can do to alleviate at least part of the problem. After almost four hours of talks, the meeting concluded and the Imperial Palace informed the Empire that:
- All federated kingdoms will suspend the sales tax on food beginning immediately and lasting until the 31st of December 2019. (The current sales tax vary by kingdom but average at around 20%).
- The imperial government will suspended all tariffs on food immediately; the measure will expire on the 31st of December 2019. (The current tariffs on food imports average around 150%).
- Approximately 10% of the Imperial food Reserve will be distributed to religious organizations which will be in charge of donating it to the Seleucids in the federated Kingdom of West Seleucid.
- The Imperial government will close the border with RS in all the federated kingdoms expect for West Seleucid.
- All diplomatic missions in countries that have sanctioned Tamora or where there is talk of sanctioning Tamora will be instructed to petition the government to suspend the sanctions and allow the exports of food to Tamora for the duration of the year (until the 31st of December).
The government stressed that closing the border with Royal Seleucid in the other federated kingdoms is done for security reasons as it is expected that soon the Empire will likely be in war with Slava Lavosk. Furthermore, it is in West Seleucid where all efforts will be made to keep providing food to the Seleucid refugees.
On the issues of tax suspension on food, the imperial government stated in the short term they are aimed at stopping the increase in food prices and on the medium term, easing the import of food will most likely drive the prices down. Businesses will now be able to import food tax free from Quintelia to East Moreland or the Holy Empire. Furthermore, our diplomatic missions aboard will do their best to sway foreign governments to at least temporary allow food exports to Tamora and thus give Tamoran businesses even more choices from where to import. The Imperial government has said that the diplomatic missions will tailor their message according to the situation in their host countries. While for example “in the Holy Empire, our ambassador will do its best to explain to the public why sanctions on Tamora are counterproductive in an effort to sway the Senate. On the other hand, in the First Empire our embassy staff has petitioned the government there to suspend the ban on exporting food to Tamora. More could be done but, regretfully, the First Empire has chosen to expel our staff. “
The businesses community welcomed the suspension in taxes and the fact that its length gives them a reasonable time to benefit from it. They were however skeptic about foreign nations suspending the ban on food exports to Tamora. Nevertheless, with agricultural powerhouse like Quintelia allowing exports to Tamora, businesses are confident they are able to import a huge amount of food in a relatively short amount of time.
Hostage in space?
The latest breakdown of relations with Rokkenjima has many of us wondering what will happen to Fairuza Kuto (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg10810#msg10810), which is now in space aboard the Rokkenjiman space state station. The lack of information on the Rokkenjiman side has fueled speculation, especially on the Tamoran internet, that the Rokkenjimans are planning to arrest her when she gets back to Mundus which could lead to a crisis between the two empires.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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More nations sanction Tamora after learning that Djerb is threatened with nukes
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Ayatollah Azad Araki, one of the most respected foreign policy experts in Tamora
The last few days the international stage has seen many leaders address the crisis we are having with the “neighbor” in the East. To make sense of it all we have invited Ayatollah Azad Araki, he’s a renowned theologian in Manist teachings and an expert on foreign policy.
- Your Holiness, let’s start by talking about the latest statement from King Dave of East Moreland. He has announced that we will not provide the missile shield to help protect us against a nuclear attack.
- Yes, we have seen the Morelanders “offer” to help only to have it withdrawn the moment we accepted. I think the government was right to call their bluff and expose their true intentions. I particularly enjoyed seeing how King David first faked concerned about the prospect of millions of Tamoran dying because of nuclear weapons only to deny the means to prevent such a thing from happening when asked to help.
- So the Morelanders never intended to send the missiles systems to Tamora.
- Of course not. It’s against their religion and their expansionist policies. Their religion often references a certain code of Canley and they quote it publicly from time to time. In the usual deceptive manner that the Cultists operate they forget to tell non Cultists that the code applies only to Cultists.
- But the East Moreland often claims it help other nations.
- And this brings us to the expansionist policies I was talking about. The Cultists aim to expand their influence all over Mundus. They are willing to “help” if you are willing to become a vassal of theirs. Look at Academica, because I tech foreign policy I unfortunately had to watch the elections there. It was a dreadful display of meekness and constant praising of East Morelander and its leaders. They had one “candidate” for monarch who said that without East Moreland they couldn’t have defended themselves. It is people like these that Morelanders like to “help”.
- What about Seaforth? They went further than King David in sanctioning us.
- Yes, you can’t help but notice how religious festivals of Cultists are good opportunities to launch economic war against other nations. That tells you all you need to know about their values. That and the fact then when they heard Tamora was threatened by nuclear destruction they found it a good opportunity to try and weaken us economically.
- Why did they do that to us?
- Because they want to see us down on our knees and are taking every opportunity to weaken us. A strong, proud and powerful Tamora is their worst nightmare. You have to understand they are used to dealing with Academia, Vaguzia, Lodjans etc. They do not like it when foreigners display independence. You need to only look at how jealous Cultists guard their Illumic channel, asking nations that are not part of that region to stay out yet they come near our shores with warships for any pretext. They use the same duplicity when dealing with Tamora, they say they want to help Mundus and talk about all these international organizations that provide aid but in the end their nations that are three to even five times richer than Tamora resort to wagging economic war on us increasingly poverty here. And for what? Because they don’t like our domestic policies? Of course not, that’s just an excuse. They see Tamora as a threat to their domination.
- What do they want? What do they hope to achieve by coming here?
- They want our oil and gas and they hope to expand their influence in Midranye using the Cultist minority in Royal Seleucid as an excuse.
- We can’t hope but notice that king Andrew is spearheading the sanctions against Tamora, always taking them further than anyone else. They are now sanctioning people who trade with Tamora.
- The absurdity of King Andrew’s actions has reached epic proportions which can be best explained by his personal problems. He comes from a family and indeed a country that used to be Catholic. They have left their faith and have joined the Cult of Helus. He now seeks to show the world that he is more Cultist than the Cultists of East Moreland.
- But still where does his hate for Tamora come from?
- After his family has been put back on the throne by foreign forces that defeated the Seaforth Catholic Church, he and his family have been bent on erasing all trace of his Church from Seaforth. A country that used to me majority Catholic is now Cultist after a very short time. Something like this cannot be achieved unless you use persecution and propaganda. So when he sees us and our deep respect for our ancestors, how we stay true to our faith, unapologetic and not bending over backwards to appease foreigners and their sentiments about slavery, he starts raging. He sees that he has lost his connection with his ancestors, he starts to realize how Seaforthians have been uprooted from their heritage, how they have abandoned their faith so he projects his hate of the Seaforth Catholic Church on us. It’s truly tragic, I pity him.
- What about the recent announcement that the Holy Empire will be sending a special envoy for Midaranye?
- Rarely have I seen such an insult. The “Holy” Empire… can we please not use the term holy? There’s nothing holy about it! The Empire of Achkaerin has sent a woman who is in her thirties yet has managed to not be married and not bare any children. And to add insult to injury, her only qualification is that she was a concubine of the Achkaerinian Emperor. That woman which has no connection with Midranaye and displays the morals of a Slavan is to presumably advise us and meet with us. I am willing to bet my career that no Tamoran official will ever meet with her. Not that she was ever expected to actually do something. It’s just a position she’s been given for her service to her Emperor.
- But can another envoy help find a solution for the troubles we have with Slava?
- No. And we already have a solution. What did we do when we were having troubles with Altai, Akkar, Vojvodina, Attica? We conquered them. The Jihad is the solution for our problems with Slava. We don’t need foreigners to tell us how to handle our affairs.
- Earlier today, the Seleucid press has present breaking news about a cultist temple hoarding food. What do you make of this and how should the authorities respond?
- Does a cat eat mice? How can it be breaking news something that everyone in Midaranye and beyond knows? Cultists store food in their temples. There is nothing newsworthy here. And as far as the authorities are concerned, they handled the matter poorly. The Cultists have done nothing morally wrong by hoarding food to offer it to their pagan gods. It’s their food. The authorities now should be focusing on proving food to their own people. Don’t get me wrong, I am a critic of Cultits and their quest for a global Helusian Empire but I am also guided by the book of Mani and according to the book, they have the right to worship as they please. As selfish as it may be to worship by hoarding food that’s their way. That’s how they see things; they don’t care if people die of starvation outside their temples just as they couldn’t care less if Djerb would be nuked. The solution is not to arrest them for hoarding food but to expose the egoism of their cult for all to see and to proselytize and convince its members to abandon the cult. That’s the solution, nothing else will work.
- Lastly, if you could give us an insight about the future Phuerbran elections.
- First of all let me say that Phuebra is the textbook example of what foreigners would do to Tamora if they had their way: under military occupation, with a foreign governor assigned by a foreign power and the said governor intending to sign various international treaties and join a series of international organizations meant to irreversibly change Phuerba. This is the sad state of affairs in the country. As far as the candidates are concerned, there hasn’t been much information available. However, in my opinion Mr. Saleet el-Sadri (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1299.0) is the only running candidate with a backbone and is not intent on only placating the occupiers. He seems a man of faith, and in my opinion that gives him the strength to resist the myriad of attacks the occupiers will throw at him.
- Thank you so much for your insight. Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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King Hadi steps down as king, passes the torch to his brother
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Prince Heydar is to assume the throne of RS
Few could have predicted that in such a short time after the passing of King Akakios a new change in the leadership in RS would take place. King Hadi went live on TV admitting (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=349.msg11199#msg11199) that he has betrayed his father and country putting their interest below that of the Lodjan wife of the late king. His betrayal went further than family blood or his allegiance to his country and went so far as to commit adultery with the Lodjan Oskana,his step mother, admitting that the child she now carries is his. After betraying his gods, his family and his country he then went on air to ask the people for forgiveness.
The Imperial palace was quick to send a public statement on the issue, congratulating the new king, reiterating Tamora’s support for RS in the current crisis and the willingness to strengthen even further the special relationship between the two countries. The statement made no mention of the incident that led to King Heydar’s ascension to the throne with sources saying that it is an internal matter of the Soter royal family and therefore Djerb will not make any comments about it.
While King Heydar has so far no direct connection with Tamora, he has nevertheless mentioned our nation in his address calling our two nations cousins and thanking the Empire for its support during the food crisis. Many foreign policy experts in the Empire have praised the speech saying that is proof that the new king will continue to pursue the special relationship that has characterized our two nations.
After the Imperial government has issued their congratulations, many other regional and local personalities in the Empire also congratuleted to the new RS king.
We have invited Ayatollah Azad Araki (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg11204#msg11204) again on our show to give us more insight on the latest news from RS.
- Your Holiness, what exactly happened in Royal Seleucid?
- East Moreland happened or better said the Helusian Empire I was talking to you about just yesterday.
- Would you please elaborate further on this?
- Of course, we are seeing now what the role of Lodja is in the world order that EM wants to impose in Midaranye and beyond. Few are surprised that Lodjans are asked to do what they know best. What is surprising is just how far they have managed to infiltrate themselves in Royal family of RS.
-But why would Lodja do this?
-Because EM ordered them to do so. When EM says jump, Lodja asks how high. That’s how EM in particular and Cultists in general treat their allies. Let’s not forget that EM is at its second attempt of trying to topple the Soter Royal family. They have failed the first time but managed to squeeze in the Celtic protectorate and now they tried again using the Lodjans. What the EM cannot defeat military they try to defeat with tricks.
-A lot of people in the Empire have blamed the Lodjan Oksana for seducing the prince Hadi and giving food to Cultists while the Seleucid people starved but you seem to but the blame on EM. Why?
-Lodjans do what their masters tell them to do. Of course the Lodjans will have to be punished but the real threat is EM and the Helusian Empire they are trying to impose all over Mundus.
-When you say punishment, what do you think it is appropriate penalty for the guilty parties?
-In the case of the Lodjan woman, she should be enslaved and not for her treason since as a Lodjan her her loyalty was never to RS but to Lodja but for committing adultery. For that the only acceptable punishment is enslavement or in the case of RS: execution. Of course, the child she carries is innocent and should first give birth and only afterwards should the authorities proceed with the punishment. I also want to see her confess on public TV about the conspiracy and the plan she was ordered to put together. People all over Mundus need to see just that is happening here in Midaranye and the foreign powers that interfered must be shamed. Furthermore, the new king should immediately freeze all assets of the Stasiuk in RS and after the investigation is concluded; if the Lodjian Oksana is found guilty they should then be nationalized. We know that they were engaged in at least one major project (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=349.msg9115#msg9115) in RS but I am sure there were probably many more so their assets here should be significant.
-But what about the former king Hadi?
-He should also be executed for this. Such betrayal against God, country and family cannot be left unpunished. I understand that his brother Heydar is a very merciful man and that he loves him deeply but in this case there can be no forgiveness. I doubt this will happen since the Soter family has always been known to be very forgiving and understanding. Let’s not forget that the King Akakios himself released 143 Iwi (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=349.msg6391#msg6391) prisoners that were caught while attempting to launch an attack against RS. So I have no illusions that Heydar will lift even a finger against his brother.
-So what’s next for the Seleucid Royal family and for the kingdom they lead?
- I don’t predict we’ll see any major changes. King Heydar, despite his military background, seems to be soft and very willing to cooperate with people that have clearly shown that they cannot be trusted. I refer here to the Cultists in the Celtic protectorate. Soter family has always had this approach and we will see if Heydar can do the impossible and burry this whole incident under the rug and continue to have good relations with the Lodjans.
-Thank you so much for your insight. Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Local news: Tsar Viktor Gough-Petrov’s visit to Attica comes to an end
TINS notice to viewers: This news report is done by our local partner in the federated kingdom of Attica.
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The Tsar of the Krimeonites making the sign of the cross
Tsar Viktor Gough-Petrov together with his son, Prince Andrew and His Holiness Patriarch Kiril visited our kingdom (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1289.0) for a cultural and religious exchange as both kingdoms share the same religion. Tsar Gough-Petrov met with Her Majesty Queen Arpine Saroyan (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg6910#msg6910) at the royal palace were the two royals talked about a whole range of issues relating to improving cooperation between the two kingdoms. Sources say that in the next couple of weeks, the Queen will issue a series of decrees as a result of this meeting.
During the visit, the foreign delegation attended a special service at the Saint Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral in the capital which featured among others singing a Psalm in Aramaic. The two Patriarchs had a private meeting afterwards discussing matters of faith and a search for common ground between the two Christian faiths. Orthodox- Catholic dialogue is now more important than ever for Christians in Midranye as tensions are high with neighboring Slava Lavosk which shares the same Orthodox faith as the Tsardom of Krimeon.
It remains to be seen in the coming weeks if the visit of the Tsar will have an effect on the politics and life of the kingdom and perhaps even beyond its borders.
Other news in brief:
Rosary for Peace: the Catholic Church of Attica invites the faitful to pray for peace in an effort to avert a potential war with Slava Lavosk. Christian orthodox churches in the kingdom have made similar appeals.
Attica’s border[1] with the federated Kingdom of West Seleucid closes in an effort to stop the Seleucid refugees from crossing into Attica. The Attican authorities justified the temporary closure of the border as a necessity under the current conditions. The restrictions do not affect the movement of goods or travel by air.
The leaders of all major religions in Attica have invited the faithful to donate what they can spare to help the Seleucid refugees coming into Tamora. Contact your local priest, imam or priestess for more information.
That will be all for today, dear viewers. Good night and God bless!
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Silence movie wins the Ozzie, Samira Hanifnejad leaves the audience speechless
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A sober and confident Samira Hanifnejad displaying the Ozzie she won
Some goods news came from the East Moreland for a change. Few were expecting that the Tamoran Silence movie would win the Ozzie (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=150.msg11256#msg11256) for Best International Movie but it happened much to the surprise of audience. Samira Hanifnejad (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg8833#msg8833) went on stage, received the award and gave a short acceptance speech for the Tamorans watching back home:
“Let me start by thanking God without whom nothing would be possible, to my country because it has made me who I am today and to my family for giving me life and a purpose in this world. However, this award while important is no reason to celebrate because it is given to a movie about the suffering of my people. I will admit that I imagined the possibility of winning it when I made the movie and thought that I could be here to say “Free Dilara” to all of you. My secret hope was even that Dilara would be here with me at the ceremony and thus the movie would have made a small contribution towards freeing her. In that I have failed. I now look towards the sky, where I know for sure Dilara now is, and will say to her, to my people back home and to Slavans: Jihad! We will not rest until we will avenge you, Dilara (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg8930#msg8930).”
And with that, Samira left the stage leaving behind a shocked audience.
TINS was of course in East Moreland to cover the event. After the ceremony was over and things calmed down, Samira was kind enough to give us a short interview, here are the main highlights:
- How does it feel to be here in EM, the country whose King has gone live on TV (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=150.msg11052#msg11052) saying he’s okay to leave millions of Tamorans to die by nuclear arms just because he disagrees with the Tamoran government’s foreign policy?
- As one would expect to be: anxious and eager to get back home.
- Why do you think Silence won the Ozzie for best international movie?
- I think the movie has awoken some basic feelings in all who watched it. Most foreigners are under constant propaganda telling them how evil and cruel Tamorans are. So when they saw the movie and how helpless the Tamorans in Slava Lavosk are they couldn’t help but resonate with their plight. If it weren’t for their governments preaching hate against us, a lot of foreigners would not be so prejudiced against us.
- What does this award mean for Tamora and Tamorans in general?
- Well, I have always said that Tamora has long been at war. The war didn’t start when foreign nations began waging economic war against by trying to cripple our livelihoods but decades ago when they started a cultural war against us. Almost 60% of the gross income from cinema tickets sales goes to foreign productions. 60%! Those are movies that have nothing in common with our culture and that dilute it. I think this award is a sign that we who work in the domestic film industry are turning things around. We have a long way to go but I think there will come a time when Djerb will be hosting international film festivals that will outclass the Ostlake Movie Awards and any other foreign film festival for that matter.
- May God bless you for your extraordinary work!
- God bless Tamora!
Spoiler: highlights from the Ostlake Movie Awards ceremony • show
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At first the foreign press couldn't pay less attention to Samira Hanifnejad and her husband. Little did they know how much of a mistake that was.The couple weared black observing the national mourning in Tamora folowing the death of Dilara.
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After her acceptance speech, a foreign journalist, perhaps unaware that Tamora lives under the threat of nuclear bombardment, asked Samira if the Jihad will bring Dilara back. Samira passionately explained to him, in terms that even a Slavan would understand, that the Jihad is meant to avenge Dilara and make sure something like her execution never happens again.
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After the award ceremony, the foreign press knew who Samira was and gave her the proper attention.
For the viewers who are wondering, Samira and her husband have safely returned home without much trouble from the Morelanders. May God bless Samira Hanifnejad for giving us one more reason to be proud that we are Tamorans.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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The illegitimate government of Kaitaine launches a chemical attack against its citizens
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A Kaitaine TU-160 doing “agricultural” work over the territory of the Theocracy
Earlier this morning, reports have appeared that the illegitimate government of Kaitaine has launched a chemical attack against its population in an effort to stop the Theocracy from regaining control of the country. In the usual cynical manner, the illegitimate government of Kaitaine has denied the accusation saying that it was purely an agricultural issue (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=176.msg11275#msg11275) of exterminating vermin.
On the Tamoran internet, one of the most shared posts on our social media platforms was a quote from a woman warrior from the Theocracy of Kaitaine that said (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1317.msg11277#msg11277)“rest assured should the need come to defend the city, our homeland and our people every Thruthsayer would gladly rip out their own hair, bloody their own flesh with their own crystknife and take whatever manner of death awaits be it a KDF bullet or the torture of chemically induced cancer, but in the end Seitch shall not fall. They can throw chemicals at us, bombs, bullets and gas we shall take them in our stride and we shall win.”
Spoiler: the woman warrior of the Theocracy • show
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The picture of the woman warrior of Theocracy, called Thruthsayer, has gone viral on the Tamoran internet.
That message of defiance resonated with many Tamorans. Ayatollah Azad Araki (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg11204#msg11204) is here to explain exactly why that is.
-Your Holiness, what do you make of the recent developments in Kaitaine?
-I see desperate rebel government lead by citizen McPherson attempting to regain control of West Kaitaine from the Theocracy. He is now embolden by the fact some nations have decided to court him and he is now testing the waters to see just how far he’s allowed to go.
-What do you make of the recent declaration by a woman warrior from the Theocracy who issued a pledge of defiance against the rebels?
-I have to say I had my doubts on our government’s decision to recognize the Theocracy as the legitimate government of Kaitaine. Don’t get me wrong, as an Ayatollah I was at the synod of our Church (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=845.msg9481#msg9481) and supported the decision of the church to offer the Bene Gesserit refuge in our great country. But getting involved in their civil war? Especially when they are so far away from us and when there is a price to pay for our nation. Because let’s be frank, as much as the foreign powers hate us, some of them needed an excuse to sanction us, we just gave them one. So while I am still not on board with the government’s decision to recognize the Theocracy as the true government, I am half way there after this day.
- Why is that? What changed?
-It’s hard to explain. Often my students ask me how can you tell if a person is truly religious. We have many faiths in Tamora and while the Church of Mani is the true faith, we can still tell if members of other faiths are true believers in their faiths or just nonbelievers masquerading. Some of my students have said that doing good deeds is proof enough that a person is genuinely religious, but good deeds can also be done by godless people. Others have said a strict adherence to ritual is proof but again, a hypocrite could also do all those in order to gain favor and respect of the community. No, the true test is how much you are willing to sacrifice for your faith. Are you willing to give up your life like Dilara did? Because that’s what separates us from the lukewarm believers, we think of the afterlife first and the current life second. Seeing how that young woman is defiant against the might of the rebel government proves that her conviction is genuine. Can you imagine citizen McPherson doing the same if the roles were reversed? Of course not, he would claim to be Bene Gesserit, Christian, Helusian whatever it takes to escape.
But I also think it’s more than just that, Tamorans and especially young ones are resonating with the message of the young woman fighter in particular and the cause of the Thocracy in general because it reminds them of their struggle. The Helusian Empire, the First Empire and their pawns like TUNA and others are all united against us asking us to give up our domestic policies in order to satisfy them, to sacrifice our faith in order to placate them. They try to bleed us out by waging economic war against us while the Slavans want to exterminate us by putting us in detainment camps, crucifying us or just nuke us into oblivion. Against all that, Tamorans remain defiant protecting our values and our poverty as our most dear possessions. Seeing how that girl will defend a ruin of a city to her dying breath is something that Tamorans can understand and greatly respect.
- So what will happen now?
-A time of choosing is coming and nations will have to decide if they stand for religious freedom or if they are willing to support a godless murdering government of Kaitaine because it is more convenient and serves their interests. I have no doubt that the Helusian Empire (OOC: East Moreland+ Seaforth and Bakkermaya) will suddenly find that “fighting terrorists” is more important than protecting civilians. Those would be the same people that gave Mundus the Borelanders and have yet to defeat them after centuries of “trying”. Rokkenjima has already jumped to kiss the hand of citizen McPherson and Achkaerin will soon follow because where Rokkenjima goes, they go. However, those nations while powerful are not all of Mundus, in fact far from it. So I think we’ll see a few surprises. Not all governments are comfortable with using pesticides on children no matter how hard the Helusian Empire and its pawn will try to convince us that is a standard procedure. Let’s see them do it on their kids first and then I’ll believe they really mean what they say.
-Some foreigners have brought the issue of the Uppsala convention and are saying that the rebel government has not breached the convention.
-Using the Uppsala convention is a trick, it’s an instrument devised by the current world order to bully the rest of the nations of Mundus around. If the Helusian Empire reads the convention on Monday a certain action can be a breach but on Sunday the same action can be compliant with the convention. The true Litmus test is this: to those nations that say the attack is fine and it’s a regular agricultural procedure I ask to allow Tamora to do the same procedure on their local population. I am sure we can do it for free if they allow us. So as long as the Krimeonite Tsardom and other like them are unwilling to allow us to help them by using the same chemicals on their populations as an “environmental measure”, I am going to call them for what they are: liars.
-Others have asked that in the absence of Uppsala convention how can they determine of it’s a war crime.
-It’s really simple to determine: do their national laws permit such actions on their own populations? If the members countries of the Helusian Empire allow for this according to their laws then it is not a crime. But if it’s illegal under their laws but say it’s perfectly fine when others do it to their own people then my friend, with all due respect, you have the morals of Cultist.
- Thank you so much for your insight. Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Top best selling books of 2018
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Alya Safavid, Mother of the Nation. Seven centuries after her death her writings are still among the most sought after books in the Empire
While 2018 was a year filled with political turmoil and crises it was nevertheless a good year for the book industry. Overall book sales registered a 4% increase in sales which considering the economic climate of the country is a very good number. The bestselling books were as follows:
TOP 10 non-religious books:
1. The rise and inevitable fall of the Helusian Empire by Ayatollah Azad Arak (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg11204#msg11204) - needs no further presentation.
2. Why do they hate us? – the book tries to explain the main causes of Manistophobia and general hatred of Tamorans throughout Mundus.
3. Looking North –An alternative history novel. The premise of the book is that in XI century Tamora never manages to conquer the Muslim kingdom of Altai and is instead content to accept an uneasy peace. That forces Tamora to expand North into present day Vanora and Safraen. The novel intrigues the reader by showing how Midaranye would have looked had Tamora expanded North and kingdoms of Altai, Akkar, West Seleucid, Vojvodina and Attica never became part of the Empire. The books also imagines how Tamora would have changed had it eventually reached the Gulf of Safraen and not the sea of Kyne.
4. The Fall of Djerb - A Sci-Fi novel set in the XXVth century. After centuries of conflict and decades of being besieged, Djerb falls to the combined forces of the Helusian Empire but not before it managed to send a colony ship into space in a desperate attempt to save at least part of Tamora. The novel focuses on the colonization of a new planet by the Tamoran survivors and the challenges they face in attempting to recreate the Tamora they left behind when they only have a fraction of the population and are now on an alien planet.
5. The ten best recipes in the Empire – cooking recipes
6. What I left behind – based on RL events, the fiction novel describes the life of a godless Tamoran that lives a reckless life and abuses his mind and body. He eventually does the unthinkable and ends in slavery. If the book ended here and it would still have been a good novel and a good lesson. However, the novel goes further and tells the story of how the man found God while in slavery and how the book of Mani changed him. His master dies and the man is freed by the wish expressed in the master’s will. The main protagonist, now a changed man, starts seeing Tamora for what it really is: a land of opportunity and the natural home of all who follow the Prophet. He eventually manages to make millions of dinars by starting his own business and ends up having three wives, ten children and over one hundred slaves.
7. Why gardening is right for you – gardening tips.
8. Explaining how the world works – parenting book.
9. Why Tamorans pray, Slavans hate and Seleucid prosper – collection of jokes.
10. Always fashionable: pious and modest – book about women’s fashion.
TOP religious books:
1. The Book of Mani – needs no further explanation.
2. The Pentamerous (ooc: Anahitaism's holy book)
3. The Quran
4. The writings of Alya
5. The Bible
6. Why we pray
7. What’s right and what’s wrong
8. Sin, sinful and Hell
9. The road to martyrdom
10. Scrolls of Moses
Nobody in Tamora is surprised that this year, like in previous years, the Book of Mani tops the list. Those of us who are Manists know that one copy is not enough. We take great pleasure in receiving a signed copy from our grandparents and giving it as a gift to newlyweds. It’s hard to find an important occasion in one’s life when either receiving or giving the book of Mani is not appropriate or desirable. Furthermore, last year saw the first time that the Manist Association of Attica (MAA) named a Grand Ayatollah (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=845.msg8743#msg8743) and that meant that for the first time copies of the Book of Mani printed by MAA had the signature of the Grand Ayatollah. It is for this reason that many collectors sought to buy at least one copy printed by MAA to add their collections.
In the end we would also like to mention some interesting changes in reading behaviors that are not apparent when looking at the top. While none made in the top 100, books about the Bene Gesserit were in high demand as we previously reported (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=845.msg9537#msg9537). Furthermore, books about King Lapu of Quintelia were also in high demand following his visit in Tamora and the freeing of 20 thousand slaves.
Others news in brief:
Islamic Archaeological Institute of Altai(IAIA) has said it has taken an interest in the recent archaeological finds in Xaeth (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1177.msg11319#msg11319) has and has petitioned the Xaeth authorities to be allowed to work on the site alongside the local crews. IAIA has said the findings in Xaeth might provide crucial clues about the expansion of Islam outside of Midaranye in the first centuries after the Prophet Mohamed’s death.
Krimeon adopts protectionist measures under the guise of opposing slavery (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1199.msg11317#msg11317). The Krimeon Empire has long tried to compete with our products and after seeing that Tamoran manufactured goods are simply more affordable have resorted to this tricks to protect their domestic industry by “adopting Freestone Mark as national trade initiative”, explained economic analysts.
The series of tragedies that hit Royal Seleucid seem to have no end. Prince Hadi who had recently abdicated the throne was found dead (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=349.msg11323#msg11323) together with his wives and children. As of yet there are no clues as to the possible suspects of the murders but authorities have said they do not rule out a possible suicide.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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The Tribal Union of Zimalia announced the first round of lowering tariffs and increasing quotas for Tamoran goods
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His Excellency, the Zimalian President Binyamin Elwes (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=947.msg7536#msg7536), did not seem concerned of potential criticism from foreign capitals following the announcement
While rich Mundus nations are sanctioning Tamora left and right, the government of Zimalia proves it has a better understanding of how the world works and proceeds to cut tariffs and increase quotas for Tamoran imports by a substantial amount. Furthermore, the Zimalian government has affirmed its commitment to further cuts if economic indicators confirm the move is beneficial for the Zimalian economy. In the last year Tamoran-Zimalian relations have gotten better than ever with Tamoran mining companies winning mining licenses in Zimalia and making substantial investments there. Also, Tamoran agricultural companies are expanding their businesses in Zimalia and have even started acquiring agricultural land, some of which they have sold to the recently founded Manist Association of Zimalia (MAZ).
On the Tamoran side, the Foreign Office has upgraded Zimalia’s rating to Safe which means that Tamoran businesses are not expected to encounter arbitrary seizures or other types of sanctions in Zimalia. The move is expected to see an increase in Tamoran investment in Zimalia in all sectors of the economy and not just the mining and agricultural ones as it has been the case until now.
Economic analysts have welcomed the news saying that opening a market of 180 million people to Tamoran goods is expected to have a significant impact on the Tamoran economy and will hopefully offset the losses occurred by losing trade with other nations.
Emperor Abbas is awarded the title of Shiekh of Deh Kord (of Royal Seleucid)
As a sign of gratitude for Tamora’s support during the food crisis, King Heydar has given (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=349.msg11376#msg11376) Emperor Abbas (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg6781#msg6781) the title of Shiekh of Deh Kord. The Imperial palace has confirmed that the Emperor Abbas has accepted the title. It is the first foreign title Emperor Abbas holds. Furthermore, in a rare event, the Imperial Palace has issued a statement signed by the Emperor himself:
“The calamity that hit Royal Seleucid was an act of God that was outside of human control. What was within our control is how we reacted afterwards. It is the aftermath of such a calamity you see who your friends are, who you can rely and depend on. The Empire of Tamora and the Emirate of Royal Seleucid share bounds of history, culture, religion and heritage that no other Mundus nation can understand. The Empire of Tamora will remain a faithful friend and ally of the Emirate for generations to come.”
Furthermore, sources from the Imperial palace have stated that Emperor Abbas will be attending the upcoming Jewell of the Desert festival in Royal Seleucid.
The Lodjan wife of the late King Akarios is exiled (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=349.msg11390#msg11390) after it has been confirmed she has committed adultery
The Royal Place of RS has announced that the Lodjan Oksana has given birth to a baby that is no way related the Seleucid royal family. King Heydar was gracious and did not choose to put her on trial and instead opted to exile her. The Lodjan Oksana also had her marriage annulled and her citizenship revoked. Furthermore, the assets of her family in RS were nationalized. The incident although shocking for the people of RS and the whole Midaranye region in general should come as no surprise since Lodjan women are notorious for having multiple partners and lack any sort of modesty or chastity. While the late King Akakios was a great leader, he was nevertheless too willing to overlooking serious character faults of foreigners. Fortunately, the Lodjan concubine was stopped before she could do more harm to the kingdom.
High Priestess of Helus comes clean (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=150.msg11327#msg11327) about the Helusian Empire
High Priestess of Helus (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=91.msg11339#msg11339) has gone on public record sketching the first phase of the Helusian Empire:
“I would if I was King David unify with Seaforth through marriage, I believe Harper Rhodes is unmarried and she would make an excellent Queen, then West Moreland should be annexed, at the point of a sword if neccessary. Finally Bakkermaya I believe could easily be brought under the Imperial banner through simple negotiation.”
As if it wasn’t clear enough that the Helusian Cultists would not stop there, she went on to note that:
“This would be a glorious start” alluding to the idea that the Helusian Empire would know no borders.
The High Priestess however felt short of acknowledging that the plan is already in place and is actively being pursed calling it just a “marvellous idea” and suggesting she got it from watching foreign media channels.
She has also criticized the Morelander king for being in a relationship with a Lodjan of a different faith and considering marrying her. Should the High Priestess opposition to the marriage make the Morelander king to change his mind, it would be a another devastating blow to Lodjan behind doors “diplomacy” after the one already experienced after King Heydar of RS exiled the Lodjan ex-wife of the late king Akakios.
The communist rebel government of Kaitaine faces international backlash
Following the chemical attack by the communist rebel government of Kaitaine against the population of Seitch, more Mundus nations have begun to publicly express their concerns (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1177.msg11319#msg11319) and in the case of the Empire of Achkaerin have joined the Foreign Office in asking the Empire of Rokkenjima (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=50.msg11330#msg11330) to suspend their announced 2 bln dinars (USD) of military aid to the communists rebels. So far the First Empire has yet to respond to the request or issue any statements which have led some to speculate they are now dealing in secret with the communist rebels in order to avoid a public backlash.
The Foreign Office has maintained its opinion that the act of the rebel government is a chemical attack and that further attacks such as these would force the Empire to explore other options of pressuring the rebel government of Kaitaine. The Foreign office would not go into details about what measures could be considered and has instead stated that it is confident that the rebel government would not persist in using these types of attacks.
Head of Foreign Affairs, Alya Safavid (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg6796#msg6796), to go to Zimalia for a working visit
In the coming days, the First Wife, Alya Safavid is scheduled to go on a working visit to Zimalia to discuss with the Tamoran business community there and the local officials. Sources close the Foreign Office have said that the visit is related not just to the recent drop in tariffs by Zimalia but also that an important announcement will be made during the trip.
Prince Regent of Neu Uburzis could visit Tamora
The Prince Regent of Neu Uburzis of Neu Uburzis has announced his intention (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=324.msg11341#msg11341) to meet Emperor Abbas. The Prince Regent is going on a tour in Midaranye and has also expressed interest in meeting with the HoS of Slava Lavosk and Royal Seleucid. The Foreign Office has not yet confirmed the visit saying there are still details to be agreed by both sides but that substantial progress has been made. The fact that Neu Uburzis has little to no trade with Tamora and that the Prince Regent also intends to visit Slava on the same tour are among the reasons that the Foreign Office has not been very enthusiastic about the visit.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Latest data in: The Empire’s economy is now officially in recession
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TINS news anchor
The latest data in from the Imperial government has confirmed what many Tamorans were expecting, the economy of the Empire contracted by 1% in 2018. The Imperial Statistics Office has also explained that while the first two quarters of 2018 the economy saw the usual modest growth the Empire has been experiencing for decades, the last two quarters have seen the economy contracted and the year average is a decrease in GDP of 1%. This marks the first time in 20 years the Empire has seen a recession.
Financial experts have said that international sanctions are the main contributing factor for the recent downturn of the economy. The Empire’s economy has been hammered by sanctions on a constant basis in the last 6-9 months with almost half of Mundus nations sanctioning the Empire in one form or another. The other causes for the recession are the massive Borlander terrorist attacks that have disrupted trade in Mundus last year as well as the rising tensions with Slava Lavosk. Financial analysts are mixed on whether Tamora’s economy will manage to resume growth or if the current recession will deepen this year. 2019 has already seen the Rokkenjima, the second largest economy in Mundus, break all economic relations will Tamora further hurting the Empire’s economy. They were followed by further sanctions from East Moreland, Seaforth, Xaeth, Krimeon and New Derusmia among others. To make matters worse, Tamora is now only one step away from war with Slava Lavosk, has broken all ties with the rebel government of Kaitaine and new international sanctions are expected as the Achkaerin Senate is debating it. The only bright spots on the horizon are Zimalia opening its economy to Tamorans goods through lowering its tariffs and the massive increase in exports to Royal Seleucid we have seen in the last 9 months.
The recession has affected the population by increasing unemployment, which made things even worse in 2019 when food prices skyrocketed as a result of the locust swarm hitting our Eastern neighbor, Royal Seleucid. Enslavement as a result of bankruptcy skyrocketed with 120 thousand people being enslaved last year as a result. Creditors are now quick to seek bankruptcy (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=845.msg8383#msg8383) of their debtors in an effort to protect their capital as there is little prospect the debtors will be able to recover. Families with four or more children were most affected by debt enslavement as they often hard only one bead earner in the family. In the first two months of 2019, the courts have already sentenced to slavery 30 thousand individuals, with economic analysts expecting the number to reach 240 thousand by the end of the year if the current recession continues.
Tamoran businesses have each sought to weather the storm by taking various measures including but not limited to: cutting wages, reducing the labor force, cutting prices, attempting to use crypto currencies (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=845.msg9311#msg9311) to ease the effects of the sanctions or switching to other markets like Royal Seleucid. For businesses that used no slave labor adopting the Freestone mark (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=993.msg8168#msg8168) was vital if they relied on exports otherwise they risked going belly up even if they didn’t use slave labor at all. There is no official estimate but reports have said that around 10 thousand businesses got the Freestone mark certification so far with another 5 thousand pending; almost all of them got the bronze level. The notable exceptions were some of banks and IT companies based in the federated kingdom of Attica that have applied and got the gold level. While most of the businesses that applied for the Freestone mark were already not using slave labor, there have been some businesses that opted to sell their slave labor in order to become compliant with the requirements, with a few businesses even opting to free their slaves in order to gain the gold level Freesome Mark and earn publicity for international clients. The few cases that happened were of businesses that resided in the federated kingdoms of Attica and Vojvodina.
On the other hand, in the Imperial Enclave the public backlash (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=845.msg9311#msg9311) against the Freestone mark and the hate group behind it has been so severe that eventually all business which applied for the Freestone mark dropped their application and publicly apologized for choosing profits over principles. In fact the Imperial Enclave remains the only federated kingdom that has no registered businesses applying or having the Freestone mark. On this front, unfortunately yet again the federated kingdom of Attica disappoints with almost 6000 businesses there having the Freestone mark, followed the federated kingdom of Vojvodina with 2000, West Seleucid and Akkar with almost one thousand each and Altai will less than a hundred. The federated kingdom of Attica remains a special case, not only have businesses there flocked to please foreigners but there have been reports that local businesses are bullied (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=845.msg8478#msg8478) by the Queen of the federated kingdom into adopting the Freestone mark. So far the Emperor has yet to take action or launch an imperial investigation over these allegations. If Freestone group reports are to be believed, in 2018 alone almost ten thousand individuals have been released from slavery as a result of applying for the Freestone mark. TINS has been unable to get info regarding 2019 but experts on the matter say the trend is increasing in line with the applications for the mark.
The finances of the government were also affected by the downturn as they saw their tax income dwindle. Each federated kingdom had its own approach to deal with the loss of revenues. The Imperial government and the Imperial Enclave were quick to cut spending across the board which included layoffs, reduction in wages, cuts in acquisitions and investments in infrastructure. Defense spending however saw an increase with the Imperial government confirming last year that military equipment acquisitions like the SU-57 air superiority fighter (among others) will continue as planned. The cuts in spending saw the imperial budget ending the year with a negligible surplus but the federated kingdoms have each approached their budgets differently with some opting to freeze hiring and spending and go on deficit with the hope that the recession would not last long. However, 2019 was worse so far for government finances as the governments had to suspend (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=845.msg11024#msg11024) sales tax and import tariffs on food products in an effort to stop the rising food prices. Even analysts that are optimistic about the outlook of the economy do not expect the tax revenue to be matching that of last year, so all levels of government will have to find ways to cut spending or risk using more of their reserves. To make matters worse, the looming war with Slava will likely mean war spending will increase by a great amount putting further stress on government finances.
Latest statement from the Rokkenjiman government denies plans to imprison Fairuza Kuto
Pyrena Castle has issued a statement (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=174.msg11427#msg11427) saying there are no plans to arrest, Fairuza Kuto (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg10810#msg10810), the Zimalian born naturalized Tamoran citizen that was the first Tamoran to go into space. We here at TINS have informed the public of the looming danger that the Rokkenjiman government will seek to retaliate against Fairuza Kuto for her allegiance to Tamora. It remains to be seen how solid the assurances of the Rokkenjiman government and its Empress are considering their reputation of changing “their mind”. Ayatollah Azad Arak (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg11204#msg11204), the world renowned foreign policy expert, has assured that Fairuza Kuto will be back to Tamora as scheduled by the end of the week saying that it usually takes over a month before Rokkenjimans change their minds, “if Fairuza Kuto were to be returning by late April, I would be very worried but I see no possibility for the Empress to change her mind by Friday when our dear Fairuza Kuto is set to return”.
MIACHD reports that over 10 thousand Tamorans have sent letters to the Rokkenjiman government
Following the latest campaign (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1002.msg11436;topicseen#msg11436) initiated by MIACHD, over 10 thousand Tamorans have sent letters to the Rokkenjiman government explaining the health risks associated with exposure to Endosulfan. MIACHD encourages citizens all Mundus countries to join the heath aware campaign.
Iman Ali Montazeri, the founder of MIACHD, explained for TINS how he and MIACHD got involved in an issue that concerns the Bene Gesserit rather than Tamorans.
“I watched in horror as the “government” of Kaitaine casually announced that it was using chemicals to get rid of the people in Setch and I naturally expected the international community to be outraged. Instead, with few notable exceptions, we haven’t seen much. Worse still we have seen support for the chemical attack with Empress Beatrice leading the way in praising the “government” of Kaitaine. I immediately realized that something isn’t right and decided to do something about. I am glad to say that many in MIACHD were also of the same opinion and this is how the campaign started. “
He also added that:” The way the Bene Gesserit population is treated by the “government” of Kaitaine is very similar to the way Tamorans living in Slava are treated by the Slavan government. They are being exterminated. I still member how I felt when many in the international community stood by and did nothing and we couldn’t be like them when the same thing happens to the Bene Gesserit.”
He said that he’s confident that Rokkenjima will evolve on the issue because it has done so in the past. “I remember when Rokkejima recognized what the government was doing as genocide (https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/independent_order_ns/rokkenjima-broadcasting-corporation-t4787-s460.html#p90284). So I strongly believe there is a good chance their government will listen to reason on this issue. After all they don’t have to agree with our position if they don’t like it, they can agree with their own position they themselves had on the issue just a couple of years ago before they switched. “
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Sarafian Shipyards win major government contract to expand their infrastructure
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Proposed plans to expand Tamora's main shipyard
Sarafian Shipyards have announced that they won a contract from the Ministry of War to expand their infrastructure in order to build much larger ships. Sarafian Shipyards have said that information regarding future capabilities of the shipyard are confidential for now and did not provide further details. The Ministry of War has also declined to give specifics for the contract other than that the contract is for 150 million dinars (USD). Sources close to the Ministry have said that Djerb is taken measures following the recent Royal Seleucid food crisis when half a dozen nations had brought their fleets very close to the Tamoran and Royal Seleucid territorial waters. It is no secret that the Imperial Armed Forces have always given the navy a modest role in their military doctrine, relying almost exclusively on the Army and Air Force to defend the interests of the Empire. If our sources are correct, this could signal the first shift in military doctrine since the Empire annexed the Kingdom of Attica in 1958.
It would seem that the current recession has not in any way diminished the government’s determination to keep the people of the Empire safe from foreign aggression.
OPEN Economic Forum took place in Lungsod City, Quintelia
OPEN economic Forum took place in Lungsod City (Quintelia) where representatives of Oil and Gas companies from all OPEN member countries met to discuss the challenges and opportunities related to energy sector. Among the speakers was Mr. Thanasis Polakis (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg10954#msg10954), the owner of Polakis Energy, who talked about the Haghighi Dam project (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1324.0) in Zimalia that was recently announced. In his speech, Mr. Polakis alluded to the idea that energy companies from OPEN countries should talk to their respective governments and interpret article 9 (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=970.msg7703#msg7703) of the charter (“OPEN members agree to invest 0.1% of their profits into research for renewable energies”) as to count the investments in projects such as Haghighi Dam as “research for renewable energies”. Mr. Polakis has said that this would give energy companies more freedom to invest in a wider range of projects for the benefit of investors.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Tamora open to Queen Chryssa’s idea but needs further details
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Following the statement by Queen Chryssa of RS which alluded to the idea (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=349.msg11486#msg11486) of creating a gathering of consorts of various HoS, many in the Tamoran press wanted to know if the Foreign Office had a position of the issue. While the foreign Office has stated that it will not comment of the statements made by Queen Chryssa and that concrete proposals are needed before formulating an opinion. The First Wife and Head of Foreign Affairs, Alya did touch the issue during one of the interviews where she stated that “so far we are not talking about a proposal but an idea that has yet to be agreed by the RS royal family as a whole. I am personally open to the idea but we would need to see more details”. Sources close to the Imperial family have said that there's some worry about the selection process of the members of such a gathering, with the Imperial family preferring one that is based on some connection between its members rather than an open to all membership.
Fairuza Kuto (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg10810#msg10810) safely returns to Mundus
It has been confirmed that the first Tamoran to go into space, Fairuza Kuto, has safely returned to Mundus. Furthermore, in line with recent assurances from the Rokkenjiman government, she has not been detained by the authorities and has safely returned to her family in Zimalia. Fairuza Kuto has not issued any major statements since her return but TINS can confirm for our viewers that she will be giving us an exclusive interview soon. Sources close to her family have said she has been deeply affected by the crucifixion of Dilara.
Midaranye Commodity Exchange to launch the first derivatives next weeks
Representatives of Midaranye Commodity Exchange (MCE) have announced that the exchange based in Ipsus, Royal Seleucid, will be launching the first derivatives next week following their strategy to make MCE the go to commodity exchange in Mundus. The spokesperson of MCE had this to say:
“MCE is growing fast. Thanks to companies from Tamora, Royal Seleucid and Zimalia working together we have a large spot market for oil, gas, minerals and crops. However, in order to further grow we need to diversify and offer potential investors more sophisticated instruments if we are to truly compete with the large commodity exchange of the established financial centers of Mundus. I will not go into the boring details in explaining the technicalities of these products, suffice to say that starting tomorrow buyer or seller of commodities can agree on a price today with the delivery of the commodities at a later pre-established time. So buyers can agree on a price for oil now and have it delivered 6 months from now, that way buyers can make a business plan knowing they are protected against any price fluctuations. On the other side, sellers have certainty that they will be able to sell goods 6 months from now at a price that they already know today. “
When asked if MCE has further plans to expand, the spokesperson was confident that MCE will see other resource rich nations trade on the exchange soon.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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The Imperial Academy welcomes its first foreign member
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For over a quarter of a millennium, the Imperial Academy has gathered some of the brightest mind of the Empire
The Imperial Academy (IA) announced today that it will welcome its newest member into the prestigious institution. Professor Jahangir (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=349.msg11591#msg11591) of Royal Seleucid, a historian renowned in the Mindaranye region and beyond will be the first foreign member in the institution’s 250 years history to be accepted. Professor Jahangir has written extensively about the history of Royal Seleucid and is an expert on the history of Midaranye.
The head of IA has also addressed the criticism raised against Professor Jahangir by noting that after him joining IA his critics can now finally rest.
The Imperial navy to increase its numbers by three thousand men
The Imperial press officer has announced today that the Imperial navy will see the largest increase in personal in its history. Three thousand men will be added to the ranks of the Imperial navy, a huge increase of 20%. The announcement came just weeks after Ministry of War has announced (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=845.msg11450#msg11450) an investment of 150 million dinars (USD) to increase the shipbuilding capability of Tamora’s main shipyard. The Imperial Press officer has not answered any questions on whether Tamora’s military doctrine will change in the future further fueling speculation about Djerb's plans for the Imperial Navy.
Fairuza Kuto (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg10810#msg10810) has applied for a position in Rokkenjima
As stated earlier on TINS, Fairuza Kuto has agreed to an exclusive interview with TINS. TINS, through our local branch in Zimalia, has visited Ms. Kuto and she gave us an interview as promised. During the interview Fairuza Kuto has touched a series of subjects including the great emotional impact Dilara’s execution had on her, how she feels now that she’s a “star” in Tamora and Zimalia and has praised the excellent way she was treated by her colleagues in Rokkenjima. Ms. Kuto also revealed she has applied for a position at the ISEA, the Rokkenjiman Space Agency. She has stated that she has been encouraged by the Rokkenjimans she had work with to apply and that it is an opportunity she could not afford to miss. Zimalia, her home country, lacks a space program entirely while Tamora, the country that adopted her, has a space programme but it has no human spaceflight programme and has no intention to develop one. Ms. Kuto did not wish to comment on the current political relations between Tamora and Rokkejima and how these relations might affect her application and has instead stated that she prays for peace.
Jalal Deer Agricultural Conglomerate (JDAC (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg9495#msg9495)) calls the investment in RS a "great success" announces new R&D center
Last year JDAC had announced (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=845.msg9230#msg9230) the opening of a meat packing factory in RS. Today the owner of JDAC, Mr. Gholam Dabiri, announced that the investment is a success and has achieved all profitability goals. Frutermore, Mr. Dabiri has announced that JDAC will open an R&D center in Royal Seleucid. This will be the first time a Tamoran business opens a R&D center outside of Tamora as research tends to be closely guarded by Tamoran businesses. The JDAC R&D center in Royal Seleucid will seek to attract talent from the Ipsus’ great academic centers and will help develop the most advanced tractors and harvesters the company has to offer.
Some have criticized the JDAC decision to “export” high skilled jobs to Royal Seleucid especially when the Empire is going through a recession. Mr. Dabiri however has defended the decision by saying that” JDAC is doing its part to help Tamoran society prosper. I hope people will forgive my lack of modesty when I say that if every Tamoran business were to manufacture products as competitive as JDAC’s products then Tamora technological prowess would be the envy of Mundus. JDAC has invested billions in Tamora and will continue to do so in the future. Tamora is my home, it is where I was born, where I live and it is where I will be buried alongside previous generations of the Dabiris. If JDAC is to remain competitive on the world stage is has to attract the best minds of Midranye and beyond. This is what this investment is all about”.
Albion’s nefarious colonialism of Midranye goes largely unnoticed
The Head of Foreign Affairs, Alya Safavid (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg6796#msg6796) has stated during a press interview that Albion’s colonialism still continues to this day and needs to be reconsidered. Lady Safavid went further by saying that she sees no reason why “Socram Island (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1145.0) cannot go its own way and become part of Midaranye’s life and prosperity and has to stick to following commands from Sarandib which is on the other side of the Sea of Kyne.” The criticism did not stop there with Lady Safavid stating that “Socram and Sarandib as a whole have about 30% of the population following Manism (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JoyGmSgeJk72_6rojB43nCgGOfBE69c_up9fp3FbHj4/edit#gid=0). A further 5% of the population follows Anahita, another of our official religions. That’s more than eight million people and most of them are on Socram Island. We have a responsibility to those people. It pains me greatly to see millions of our faith living in squalor right on our doorstep. Their republican government that still has martial law has managed to completely cripple the country’s economy to such a degree that it’s almost hard to comprehend how a country so poor could be basically our neighbor. This cannot go on any longer.” When asked about what measures Tamora plans to take regarding the situation in Socram and Sarandib, Lady Safavid said” we will first consult with our friends the Seleucid since I believe they are just as concerned about the Socram us we are. We hope to agree on a series of proposals that we will put forward to the leadership in Sarandib in order to free the people of Socram from the hold that Sarandib has on them and allow people of Socram to enjoy the prosperity of Midaranye. “ When asked what will Tamora do if RS does not subscribe to Tamoran concerns, Lady Safavid was categorical in saying that “Tamora is ready to proceed to solve this issue alone if it has to”.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Imperial Ground Forces will see a reduction of 10 thousand men
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Sources close to the Ministry of War say this is only the first step and that further reductions are planned
The Imperial press officer has announced that the Imperial Ground Forces will see a reduction in the total number of troops of 10 thousand. The change has been described as “necessary” but no further explanation was given. Sources close to the Ministry of War have said that it is likely that this will be just a first step and that further reductions are planned for the Ground Forces.
Minister of War, Afshin Riahi resigns
Early this morning the Minister of War Afshin Riahi has presented his resignation stating as it is custom that he feels his skills are no longer up to the task of serving the Empire and that a new vision is needed in the Ministry. Mr. Afshin Riahi has had several disagreements with the Emperor regarding the direction of the Imperial Armed Forces among them being the shift in focus towards the navy. However, according to sources it was the recent announcement made by the Foreign Office that Tamora which offered to send two squadrons of fighters to help China and New Derumsia that made the minister resign. The same sources claimed that Mr. Afshin Riahi strongly objected to what he considered an ill-advised reduction in Tamora’s available military assets at a time when the Empire and Slava Lavosk are close to war and all assets should be available in case war breaks out.
Djerb Financial Journal considers the new legal servitude law of RS the best pro growth move in recent years
Djerb Financial Journal (DFJ) praised Keing Heydar’s new law (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=349.msg11522#msg11522) introducing legal servitude for individuals causing a financial loss to an individual or company and has described it as sensible, ethical and pro-growth. Many of the large businesses of the Empire also praised the move as one that will make Royal Seleucid more attractive to Tamoran investors.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Djerb will greet Pharaoh Bektaten with open arms
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Pharaoh Bektaten will soon visit Tamora
“Djerb will greet Pharaoh Bektaten with open arms” said Emperor Abbas in a rare public address. HIM has further added that Clysperis’ decision to engage on the world stage is the best thing that has happened to Mundus in recent years and that he looks forward to develop an extensive relationship with Pharaoh Bektaten, similar with the one he was privileged to have with the Her Majesty’s father.
The count of Djeb has announced that preparations have started in the city for the first visit of Pharaoh Bektaten to the Empire.
Morelanders deny they are developing tactical nukes despite evidence to the contrary
The Alba Karinya continent has brought us news (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1360.msg11690#msg11690) of a terrorist organization that threatens Mundus peace. No, it’s not the Borlanders of East Moreland. No, it’s not the Sisterhood of Helus of East Moreland and their quest for a Helusian Empire. This time is a terrorist group from AK, a nation with very close ties with… East Moreland.
As the videos provided by “Trajan” were featured on screen and subtitled, the news anchor continued the presentation. The video featuring a Smartwar facility and had the codes and schematics blurred.
“We will not linger much on the terrorists and their “goals” and instead focus on the information they have provided. It would seem that “the first nation to commit to being nuclear free” had its Minister of “Defense” inquire if the system could be used to fire a small tactical nuclear missile. As the information become public, the Minister of “Defense” said that he was just “considering all possibilities” and that “if we think of things then so can the bad guys”. The minister did not provide details of whom the bad guys are."
Academica, were the terrorist originate, is already going through a controversy as the recently appointed monarch, a person with close ties with East Moreland, has been conterested by other candidates and many of her subjects. It remains to be seen if the international community will recognize the new monarch.
A new batch of 25 SU-57 fighters have been delivered to the Imperial Airforce
As the Ministry of War has announced (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=845.msg9537#msg9537) last year, the purchases of Su57 continue as planned. 25 Su57 fighters have been delivered on schedule. Furthermore, the Ministry of War has announced that 25 Su27 will be retired as they will be replaced by the SU57.
Phuebran parliament elected (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=530.msg11681#msg11681) the first PM after the foreign occupation of the country
“With 190 votes against 60, Sharaf bin Zaahid has been elected as the first Prime Minister of the Free Federal Republic of Phuebra.” Mr. Zaahid is a moderate Muslim and he will have to compromise with the ultra-liberal Buddhist president in order to achieve his agenda. One of the first priorities is the reconstruction of the country which has been ravaged by war.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Djerb hosts the largest religious art exhibition and auction in the Empire
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Should the experts be right, Dorri Kaviani (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg11717#msg11717) latest painting could sell for as much as 1 million dinars (USD)
The Manist Great Temple complex in Djerb is host again to the annual religious art exhibition which features some of the greatest works of art in all kingdoms of Tamora. The exhibition which has started this Monday will last the whole week. During the weekend Tamorans who have an interest in art and also money can take part in the action and can try to buy some of the works on display. The exhibition features religious art from all the major religions of Tamora: Manism, Islam, Druze, Christianity and Anahitaism but also includes a section dedicated to superstitious beliefs which includes some religious artifacts form the Maori that are owned by various private collectors and were bought from Royal Seleucid when Maori were part of the Seleucid Empire.
Last year the total value of the auctioned pieces surpassed 100 million dinars (USD) with experts expecting this year’s auction to match that amount despite the current recession that Tamora is experiencing. The works of Dorri Kaviani (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg11717#msg11717), Tamora’s most prestigious contemporary painter, are in high demand and it is expected that at least one of her pieces will surpass the previous national transaction record for contemporary art.
Agri Forum 2019 took place in Akkar last week: Socram (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1145.0) was an unexpected mention
Last week in Akkar, the agricultural center of Tamora, was host to Agri Forum where the largest players in the agribusiness sector discussed the latest agricultural trends, the opportunities and challenges. As was perhaps expected, international sanctions were seen by almost all members in attendance as the main challenge and one that is unlikely to improve in the short and medium term. Some of the experts that took part have praised the Midaranye Commodity Exchange (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1352.0) and its role in helping farmers sell their products to a wider range of customers. As far as opportunities were concerned while most talked about Zimalia and the potential for growth there, Gholam Dabiri (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg9495#msg9495) the owner of the largest agricultural conglomerate in Tamora argued that Socram has the most potential calling it a “treasure hidden in plain sight” adding that “Most of the people of Socram island are farmers living of substance farming, if we were to invest there we could see in ten years the island turn into an agricultural powerhouse rivaling the kingdom of Akkar”. Mr. Dabiri has said that he’ll petition the government to find ways that will allow Tamoran investment in the agricultural sector of Socram Island.
Kadyrov industries (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg8447#msg8447) have unveiled their latest stealth drone
S 70 Hunter (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sukhoi_Okhotnik) stealth heavy unmanned combat aerial vehicle that has been in development by Kadyrov Industries for a at least three years. The combat drone incorporates many of the stealth elements Kadyrov Industries already use on their Su-57 fighter. Representatives of Kadyrov Industries have not yet given a date as to when the combat drone will be introduced in service but experts have given 2020 as a possible date.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Ambassador to Zimalia Ramin Rafsanjani dismissed the information appearing in the latest “leak (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1360.msg11773#msg11773)”
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Ambassador to Zimalia, Ramin Rafsanjani (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg7774#msg7774) dismissed the leak as distorted information
The Tamoran ambassador to Zimalia has dismissed the recent allegations against the Tamoran government that say the government paid bribes to various high ranking Zimalian officials (members of ZUL – Zimalian Union of labor). The alleged leak was facilitated by the latest terrorist organization to come out of the AK continent.
Allytolah Ramin Rafsanjani, the ambassador to Zimalia, was quick to react:
“There’s an old saying that say a lie is best hidden between two truths. This is exactly what is happening here. Everyone knows we have a good relationship with ZUL and we are constantly working with them to ensure that workers’ right are respected. It is also true that they have several times agreed to work for us pro bono or were invited to several events hosted by us in Zimalia so naturally we had to reimburse their costs with transportation and accommodation. The lie is that these are bribes or that there is something nefarious or illegal happening. We will of course begin an investigation and fully cooperate with any investigation the Zimalian counterparts might commence. “
The ambassador further explained that the people that facilitated the “leak” might have an agenda against Zimalia:
“It’s no secret that some people aren’t happy with our work here. They see Zimalia as almost a failed state condemned to linger in poverty. They aren’t happy when we prove them wrong. But what some fear most is a strong Zimalia that will not bow to international pressure and accept international dictates. For these people Zimalian officials are all corrupt and would just accept bribes from foreigners. They can’t imagine that Zimalia has a very strict rule of law and Zimalians prosecutors would immediately launch an investigation if anything remotely illegal would take place. “
The civil war (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=988.msg11725#msg11725) in the state of Merina continues but that hasn’t stopped Polakis Energy from seeing the potential there
In a recent interview, Thanasis Polakis (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg10954#msg10954) the owner of the largest oil and gas company in the Empire has talked about the state of the international oil and gas industry and briefly touched the situation in Merina. Mr. Polakis has downplayed some of the alarmist reports about the chaos in the country and has instead insisted there is a lot of potential for business and that Merinan Economic Coalition have done an excellent job handling the the oil and gas sector.
“I am no politician and I do not do politics. I have no opinion on the conflict taking place there, what I will comment is on the very important industry of oil and gas that exists in that country. That part of Merina’s economy, my analysts inform me, has been largely unscathed and is exporting at a steady rate. That tells me that the situation in Merina is exaggerated by the international media and that Merinan Economic Coalition have done an excellent job in a very difficult environment.”
When asked if there could be a potential cooperation between Polakis Energy and Merinan Economic Coalition, Mr. Polakis has diplomatic saying:
“Polakis Energy has global aims and thus is in constant contact with various international partners trying to find mutually beneficial agreements. “
So far the Tamoran government has not issued any statements on the situation in Merina but sources close to the Foreign office have stated the government is closely monitoring the situation.
Tamora 3 - 0 Theocracy of Kaitaine in women’s soccer game
The Tamoran national squad played for the first time (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=670.msg11732#msg11732) against the representatives of the Theocracy of Kaitaine. The match took place in the federated kingdom of Attica where soccer is very popular. The head of the Tamoran Soccer Association was pleased to meet Ambassador Verspasian and has also commented that he was impressed by the excitement the foreign team displayed during the singing of their national anthem: “Rarely have I seen such devotion during the singing of the national anthem and I have watched quite a few matches as you can imagine. I have to say the Theocracy is blessed to have such dedicated people. They are an example for all of Mundus”.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Djerb religious art exhibition and auction exceeded expectations
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The Manist Great Temple complex in Djerb, the heart of Djerb and the whole Empire. It is here that the exhibition of religious art took place
More than seventy thousand people visited the religious art exhibition in the imperial capital. The exhibition was opened 24-7 so that the Temple Complex could accommodate the large influx of visitors. Visitors came from all over the Empire and beyond attracted by an impressive collection of religious art. This year’s exhibition featured a premiere, for the first time the international section of the exhibition featured a section with religious art from the Theocracy of Kaitaine.
What could be considered the main event took place during the weekend when the auction of various art pieces took place. Among the bidders were some of the most important people in Tamora including the two richest individuals Musaevna Kadyrov (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg8447#msg8447) and Gholam Dabiri (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg9495#msg9495). An unexpected appearance was that of Jamshid Safavid (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg8945#msg8945) , Crown Prince of Tamora. It is one of the few public appearances since he was named the next successor by Emperor Abbas. The Safavid dynasty was also represented by Alya Safavid (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg6796#msg6796) the First Wife of the Emperor and the mother of the Crown Prince. There were also participants from other countries: like the ambassador Verspasian Atreides (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=66.msg155#msg155) of the Theocracy of Kaitaine and Princess Thekla (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=348.msg2028#msg2028) of Royal Seleucuid.
The auction saw a impressive 105 million dinars (USD) spent on religious art by the winning bidders, a 5% increase over the previous year and well beyond what the experts anticipated. The works of Dorri Kaviani were among the favorite with Gholam Dabiri bidding 1.05 million dinars (usd) for one of her works. Crown Prince Jamshid Safavid also bought a painting by Dorri Kaviani (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg11717#msg11717) paying 0.75 million dinars. Princess Thekla of Royal Seleucid proved to have similar tastes and paid 0.5 million for a painting by the same artist.
Foreign artists also proved popular with bidders, one such example being a painting by an artist from the Thocracy of Kaitaine which was sold for 100 thousand dinars to Musaevna Kadyrov.
At the auction many of the bidders preferred discretion and hired law firms to represent them at the auction. While in previous years such a phenomenon was a rare occurrence, in recent years in has increased, a fact that has not gone unnoticed and was criticized by Mr. Gholam Dabiri who said that “I am simple man, I was born in rural Tamora and it is there that I have lived all my life. I fail to see why a rich individual would hide behind a lawyer rather than show himself. We Tamorans do things in the open, we don’t hide. I fail to see the point of paying a lawyer to spend my money. “ Mr. Dabiri has one of the most valuable private collection of paintings in the Empire with experts estimating its value at a quarter of a billion dinars (USD). When asked of the value of his collection he quickly dismissed the estimates saying “They are all wrong, my collection is priceless. “
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Carved in marble, the Veiled Virgin is one of the most famous sculptures from the federated kingdom of Attica.
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Religious works from the Theocracy of Kaitaine were featured in the International section of the exhibit.
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Dorri Kaviani’s latest painting was bought by Gholam Dabiri for a record 1.05 million dinars (usd).
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The crown prince of Tamora paid 0.75 million dinars for one of the famous paintings by Dorri Kaviani about life in the federated kingdom of Altai.
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Princess Thekla of Royal Seleucid also bought a piece by Dorri Kaviani for half a million dinars (usd).
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Musaevna Kadyrov took an interest in international art and bought a pierce featuring a lecture being given by a prominent Reverned Mother back on the original Chapterhouse.
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Ambassador Verspasian Atreides of the Theocracy of Kaitaine bought several pieces including the one above for 10 thousand dinars (USD).
Developer Sadeghi Group has announced an investment of 500 million dinars in the Royal Seleucid resort (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=349.msg11643#msg11643)
Developer Sadeghi Group has recently announced that it has purchased land in the Royal Seleucid resort that was recently nationalized following the betrayal of the Lodjan wife of the late King Akakios. The land is one of the large “braches” of the main artificial island. The developer has announced that it will build some 80 luxury villas which will be priced starting from 4 million dinars and going as far as 8 million in the case of the jewel of the artificial branch: the largest of the villas. Furthermore, the developer has announced the island will also feature a Manist chapel the size of one of the villas so the owners spending time of the artificial peninsula can have their religious needs satisfied.
Sarafian Shipyards have further expansion and also cooperation (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1339.0) with Quintelian companies
The spokesperson of Sarafian Shipyards took the press by surprise when they informed the public that Sarafian Shipyards will expand far beyond what was initially announced a couple of weeks ago. But the news didn’t stop there; the spokesperson has stated that the future “world class” shipyard will be built in cooperation with several Quintelian companies which will provide the critical expertise needed for a project that size, with an estimated three hundred Quintilian engineers and technicians working or the site and various Quintelian equipment being used for the construction of the shipyard. All costs relating to the expansion will be covered by the Tamoran Imperial Navy. The Department of the Navy (DN)has also confirmed the information adding that a series of Imperial decries will be issued in the following day which allow the Quintelian involvement in the project. DN has also stated that the construction of the shipyard as well as any ships built there will be exempt from tariffs on Quintelian imports adding that the shipyard could potentially build Quintelian ships. Sources close to DN have stated that at the request of the Quintelian counterparts, the shipyard including the construction and subsequent shipbuilding there will not use slave labor of any kind.
This level of cooperation between Tamora and a foreign power, especially one outside the Midaranye region, in such a sensitive area is unprecedented and has left many analysts surprised. Quintelia is a member of OPEN and has provided substantial help during the Midanraye food crisis. Some analysts have suggested that OPEN despite being an organization oriented towards oil and gas has nevertheless managed to create an institutional framework that has allowed members states to come together and thus create opportunities for cooperation outside the stated goals of the organization. With the kingdom of Clysperis likely being accepted to OPEN, Tamoran analysts now believe that OPEN’s influence will further increase and that more such bilateral agreements and investments are likely to occur between members states.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Local news: Attica and Christians from all over the Empire celebrated the Resurrection of Christ
TINS notice to viewers: This news report is done by our local partner in the federated kingdom of Attica.
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This Sunday, on the 28th of April, Christians from all over the Empire celebrated the Resurrection of Christ. Following a centuries old tradition the Patriarchy of Attica brought the Holy Fire from the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalim in neighboring Vanora. Once brought to Tamora the Holy Fire was distributed to Christian communities all over the kingdoms of Tamora.
In Alaverdi , the capital of our kingdom millions took part in the religious service that was held at midnight inundating the city in a sea of lit candles. At Saint Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral, Patriarch Gregory Peter XX Ghabroyan made the announcement during the homily that 7 bishops of the Church will be made saints for the their martyrdom. The seven were detained for years in Djerb following the annexation of Attica in 1958. Three of them died in detention while the other four died soon after their release in 1968. The announcement was criticized by many in Djerb as a step backwards for inter faith relations. Patriarch Gregory Peter XX Ghabroyan also asked the faithful to spread the news of the resurrection of Christ to all those around them.
The Queen of Attica also gave a short speech talking about the importance of faith and the impact Christ had in Midaranye and how his message has spread to all four continents of Mundus.
Unfortunately, there were also some regretable incidents. Almost two dozen foreign tourists were detained by the local police in Attica, most of them from neighboring Venora and Safren. They were detained for 24 hours for disturbing the peace and were then handed over to imperial authorities who arranged for their immediate expulsion and subsequent ban from entering Tamora for at least ten years. According sources close to the police, the tourists engaged in indecent and inappropriate behavior while in church and refused to leave the premises when asked by the priests or parishioners. The Foreign Office briefly commented on the incidents by reminding foreign tourists that although they are welcome to visit the Empire their entry to Tamora remains a privilege the Empire allows as long as they follow the laws of the country.
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This year as in previous years the miracle of the Holy Fire (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holy_Fire) in Venora happened again.
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By plane the Holy Fire was brought to Attica.
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In Alaverdi, the capital of Attica, during the night only Christian churches were lit encouraging the faithful to come to service.
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The churches could not cope with the huge numbers of faithful coming to service.
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Until next time, Attica Chanel 1 staff spreads the message that Christ is Risen and leaves you with the Paschal troparion in three languages including Arabic and Seleucid.
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The International Manist religion Olympiad for women announced its winner
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Alima Said, the winner of the 2019 Olympiad for Manist religion, outside the Great Temple of Djerb.
Djerb hosted the finals of the International Manist religion Olympiad for women this week. They early contest was launched in 1970 by the Manist Church for pre-college students from Tamora and Manist communities from all over Mundus who practice and study the faith extensively and are interested in competing to see which has more knowledge of the faith. Students from Tamora and countries like Royal Selecuid, Clysperis, Quintelia, Zimalia, Socram, Pardclinnia and others attended the contest. Unfortunately, students from Slava Lavosk could not attend the event this year because of the recent crisis and the persecution the community is facing in Slava. The winner of the competition was the 17 year old Alima Said from the kingdom of Clysperis. She got a perfect score of 100 something that only once before was achieved in the history of the contest. She is the first Clysperi to win the Olympiad and has made her parents but also the Manist community, numbering over 3 million souls, of Clysperis very proud of her achievement. This year the subject of the essay was the martyrdom of Dilara Haghighi (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg8930#msg8930) which was crucified by the Slavans earlier this year.
Alima received the award from Alya Safavid (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg6796#msg6796) herself and was later given the honor of having a private audience with the Supreme Ayatollah who personally gave her a copy of the Book of many with his personal signature on it. She also gave us a short interview after leaving the Great Temple. Here are the main highlights:
-Why did you choose to take part in the Manist Olympiad rather than spend time studying something that will bring you more material benefit?
- I study others subjects too but Manism is not just a subject or a hobby is a way of life, a commitment. My parents and my grandparents especially thought me and my siblings the importance of religion in our daily lives. While my parents were born in the days when Clysperis was a protectorate of Tamora, my grandparents were not so lucky they lived under the SSR of Clysperis and experienced the full brunt of the persecution the soviets committed against our community and much of the population.
-You got a perfect score for the essay about Dilara Haghighi, something that was achieved only once before in the history of the contest. You also got a perfect score at the general knowledge questions but that happens from time to time. How did you manage to get that perfect score at the essay?
-I think aside from studying the faith and knowing its precepts what I hope I managed to transpire in my essay is the deep admiration and respect I have for Dilara Haghighi. She has been an inspiration for me and many my age in the Manist community of Clysperis. We know from our grandparents and from our Imams the persecution our community faced during the soviet occupation of Clysperis so when we saw what was happening to the Manist community in Slava it moved us deeply because that happened to us just a few decades ago. Seeing Dilara crucified by the Slavans shocked our entire community to the core in a way I have never experienced.
-We have seen Pharaoh Bektaten showing support for MIACHD (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1002.msg11876#msg11876), an NGO that is fighting hard to stop persecution against Manists and Manistophobia around Mundus. Some have criticized her move as either as posturing before her visit to Tamora or just as unnecessary. What do you think? How is the Manist community faring in Clysperis?
-The community is prospering and relations have never been better between us and the Kemetic Orthodoxy faith, the majority religion of the kingdom. The Manist community has experienced great hardships during the soviet occupation. My grandmother told me how she cried every time when she went outside because she couldn’t wear the hijab and was forced everyday to choose between going against her faith and risking the persecution of the authorities. My grandfather told me how in school he was asked by the teachers in public to eat pork as to not prove he is a practicing Manist. My grandparents married in secret during the night and with only the Imam present for the ceremony since they were too afraid others might spot them and turn them to the authorities. Soon after they got married the imam was detained by the authorities for practicing Manism without a “license” and sentenced to hard labor and despite my grandparents fearing he would evntualy break and tell the authorities their names that never happened. Things like that were common throughout our community. I think HM Pharaoh Bektaten is aware this history, has seen what is happening is Slava Lavosk and is determined to take all measures to stop such hatred against us ever taking root in Clysperis.
-Do you have a message for Tamorans and Tamora in general?
-To Tamorans I say that you have no idea how lucky you are to be practicing your religion in peace without fear of persecution from the authorities. Many of us living outside Tamora have either relatives who experienced such persecutions or are currently experiencing it themselves. To Tamora and especially its government I ask it to do more for the Manist communities outside its borders. While in Clysperis we are fortunate now and enjoy the freedoms to practice our religion in peace that is not the case in many places. The fact that the government of Tamora was so slow to react to the detainment of Tamorans in Slava is something that it should feel ashamed of. It has now finally mobilized the army but that did not happen in time to save Dilara. There is also the issue of Socram, it hardly gets any mention in the Tamoran media. That country has been for decades under martial law. First under the regime of King Socram which has been extremely brutal and it continues to be under martial law now under the current regime. I have seen Lady Alya Safavid mentioning (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=845.msg11597#msg11597) the situation of the Manist community living on Socram Island but Tamora needs to do more than just talk. Millions of Manists are living there and need Tamora’s help now not tomorrow.
-And message from back home?
-I thank all who have helped me: my parents, my brothers and sisters, my Imam, my teachers but most of all my grandparents, after all you have been through I know how much it means to you to be able to see your granddaughter meeting the Supreme Ayatollah. I wish you could have been here with me. God bless Clysperis! God bless Tamora!
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Midaranye Commodity Exchange (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1352.0) announces that commodities from SICR (China) will be traded on the exchange
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The spokesperson for Midaranye Commodity Exchange announced that after a series of long negotiations MCE would see state companies from SICR (China) trade on the exchange:
“A new milestone has been reached. I am proud to announce that MCE will see state companies from SCIR trade here. At first that would mean gas, minerals and agricultural products. While the SCIR companies will trade part of their commodities on the exchange to better diversify options for trade, we hope they will increase the share allocated to MCE in the future as they work more with us.
MCE is now a global exchange with companies trading commodities here from three continents: Cotf Aranye, Alba Karinya and now Ardia. And, God willing, we will not stop here.”
Critics of Clysperis’ state visit (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1373.0) to Tamora silenced as the young Pharaoh dazzles the people by kneeling at the Cemetery of Martyrs in Djerb
Pharaoh Bektaten’s visit to Tamora although not necessarily controversial has been met with some serious criticism by a sizable portion of the civil society. While relations between the two countries have always been good, the close relations have nevertheless upset a good portion of the public for what they have seen it as ignoring Abydos which, despite having a majority Muslim population, has never once had its Pharaoh Enna Amenei invited to Tamora. Among the critics of Clysperis’ visit to Tamora was even the king of the federated kingdom of Altai.
However, after the speech given at the Cemetery of Martyrs and the symbolic gesture of Pharaoh Bektaten to kneel (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1373.msg11877#msg11877) there as a sign of the respect to the soldiers that died to free Clysperis from the soviet occupation, public opinion changed drastically in favor of the visit. Furthermore, the editorial (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1361.msg11819#msg11819) published during the second day of the visit yet written before the Pharaoh departed for Tamora further cemented the positive opinion of the public. Pharaoh Bektaten popularity skyrocketed among the public and although there’s no available data just yet, many expect it to have reached that of the Soter royal family of RS.
The Theocracy of Kaitaine is now recognized (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1361.msg11946#msg11946) by Clysperis as the legitimate government of Kaitaine
Clysperis’ state visit to Tamora has already begun to show its fruits as the Theocracy of Kaitaine has been recognized as the legitimate government of Kaitaine. This is despite the immense pressure from the First Empire of Rokenjima which has threatened all Mundus nations with a total breakdown in relations and trade of any country that dares to recognize the Theocracy without their consent. The kingdom of Clysperis is now the second government to recognize the Theocracy as the legitimate government and it seems Midaranye is leading the way on this new trend despite massive opposition from both the First Empire but also East Moreland.
So far the First Empire has not issued any press statement regarding the latest developments from Crysperis.
MIACHD (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1002.0) opens its first foreign branch following Pharaoh Bektaten’s invitation
MIACHD, an NGO focused on combating hate and discrimination against Manists and Tamorans in general, has announced that it has opened its first branch outside of the Empire. Khezu, the capital of Clysperis, was chosen and it now hosts a staff of two dozen people, most of them Clysperi.
Iman Ali Montazeri, the founder of MIACHD was present in Clysperis for the opening of the branch and had this to say:
“Opening our first foreign branch is more than just a signal of growth of our organization; it means our message is getting across. Since I founded the organization with the help of God, we have fought many battles raging from the Pope of ES to the King of Seaforth, from the hate group Freestone Abolitionist Society to the Empress of Rokkenjima. We have always been polite yet told the truth to the world: that rich nations like Rokenjima, EM, Seaforth, Lodja and others are engaged in an economic war against Tamora. We have exposed how the founders of FAS have used the issue of slavery for personal gain and their own enrichment. And most recently, we went so far as to tell the world that chemical attacks against women and children in Seitch( Kaitaine ) is something to be condemned and not to be defended.
Pharaoh Bektaten has shown us that she has listened to our struggle and for that I thank her. I pray to God that other heads of state and important people will follow her lead.”
The latest book by Imam Ashan Kayani titled “Who is the Kwisatz Haderach? And how is he related to Manism” has been banned by several bookstores
The latest book by Imam Ashan Kayani has created a huge controversy in the Empire with many in the Manist community calling it haram. Dozens of Imams have already asked the faithful to not buy the book and not encourage heresy. Several bookstores have removed the book from sale as have some of the online book retailers. The largest opposition came from the Manist community in the Imperial Enclave where Imams have already held sermons openly criticizing the book. In other kingdoms the reactions has been more mixed.
The book makes some outlandish or even outrageous statements claiming that the savior of the Bene Gesserit is in fact connected to Manism and that’s just the beginning, the book makes further “speculations”. Imam Ashan Kayani has however denied statements that the book is heretical and has said that people have criticized his book without reading it. In the interest of fairness we have invited the Imam in a future show to talk more at length about the book as to dispel some of the confusion surrounding it.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Interview with Imam Ashan Kayani about his latest book about the Bene Gesserit
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The interview with Imam Ashan Kayani took place outside the Great Temple in Djerb. The beauty of the temple is according to Imam Kayani the reason he had decided to become an Imam in the first place.
We have previously reported about the controversy created after Imam Ashan Kayani has released (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=845.msg11962#msg11962) his latest book “Who is the Kwisatz Haderach? And how is he related to Manism” which some of the Imams of our faith have already called heretical and have asked the faithful not to read. Imam Ashan Kayani has dismissed these accusations and further claimed that those that criticised his book have not read it. We have therefore asked Imam Ashan Kayani to give us an interview to better explain what his book is about and what the message that he is trying to promote is.
-Dear Imam, thank you so much for accepting our invitation. With your permission I would like to start by asking you why write a book about the Bene Gesserit? There are hardly any members of this religion in Tamora and despite opening relations with the Theocracy of Kaitaine it is very unlikely that we will see an influx of Bene Gesserit members in the Empire.
-Thank you for giving me the chance to better explain my book and my message. To answer your question, the Bene Gesserit is a bit of a mysterious religion. There is very little written about them by non Bene Gesserit members and combined with the fact the religion has stayed hidden for over a century there is a lot of need to analyze and learn about this religion if we are to proselytize effectively. Yes, there are very few BG faithful in Tamora but we need not wait until their number grows in order to start preparing how to convert them. Also, their physical presence in Tamora is one thing; their online presence is a whole different matter. There’s already a woman soldier that has a blog where she talks about her experience fighting for her religion. It’s hard to estimate how many Tamorans follow her but there could be tens of thousands. Many of our youth are asking questions about them and naturally they come first to us their imams for answers. We have to be ready with knowledge in order to be able to answer them or they will look elsewhere for answers. So I began my work not with the intent of creating controversy but with the mission of understanding the Bene Gesserit in order to better combat its wrong teachings.
-And in your quest to understand them you found out their religion is true?
-Absolutely not, that is a gross distortion of my book and what I support. What the books explains it that some of their faith is true and confirms what our holy Book of Mani says and offers further information that shows a larger picture. In no way can that be interpreted that the Bene Gesserit as a whole is the true religion.
-So what parts of their religion are true?
-It hard to summarize in a couple of phrases entire chapters of my book. With that said, I believe that the teaching that some people are born with some “godlike” attributes it’s true. I firmly believe that the Prophet Mani was truly blessed by God otherwise he could not have given us not just the Holy Book but also lay the groundwork for the Tamora we have today. The same is true for the other minor prophets: Mohammed of Abydos and Jesus of Vanora.
-That doesn’t sound so controversial. What else?
- Another major aspect that I think they get right is what they call Kwisatz Haderach (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=61.msg131#msg131), a savior that will “lead the whole of humanity against a threat that would wipe out all life in the world”. It is for this reason their faith is so obsessed bloodlines, they think they can create this savior. I think there is enough circumstantial evidence so far to say that the Kwisatz Haderach is related to the existence of the Safavid (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg6781#msg6781) imperial family. That one day, we don’t know when, one of the members of Safavid dynasty will be blessed by God to lead Tamora against a titanic struggle against the nations of Mundus. We already see the first signs; Slava Lavosk is close to having nuclear weapons and is threatening to wipe us off the map. Other nations which seemly have no connection with Slava or between them all act against Tamora. Look at the Morelanders which first said that they would offer a technical help to help save millions of Tamorans from a nuclear attack only to have it withdrawn when we accepted their offer yet they moved that same equipment to Midaranye to protect the nation they claim has committed genocide against the Helusian community. We see Rokkenjima break all ties with Tamora almost out of the blue. This shows an orchestrated move against us. It would make sense that under such threat, God will not abandon us.
-What does the BG get wrong?
-Well, a lot of things. For once there is no need for this Kwisatz Haderach to “reveal a new set of laws to humanity to lead them into a paradise upon Earth and ensure each person a place in the afterlife” as they claim. We already have the set of rules: we have the book of Mani. And it stood the test of time. While the much older religions like Islam, Christianity, Anahitaism, Helusianism change their ways according to the times, our remain the same. Our ancestors worshiped the one true God, we do it too, they rejected usury, divorce, immodesty, alcohol etc we do the same today. The Book of Mani specifically mentions slavery as a necessary part of society, Tamora still has it today. Another thing the BG gets wrong is their obsession with breeding the Kwisatz Haderach. This shows a lack of belief in the omnipotence of God, He has laid the laws: the book of Mani, He has given us leadership: the Safavid family and when He decides, he will send a savior as one of the Safavids to help us conquer those that are currently plotting against us.
-That is indeed a lot to take it. I would like to ask you what you are going to do with the growing numbers of critics that say your views are heretical.
-We are all allowed to have opinions, there’s one forum that can decide if views are heretical and that is the Synod of our Church. Only them through the voice of the Supreme Ayatollah can decide that what I write and say is against the Book of Mani.
-And if the Synod decides that your views are heretical what will you do?
-I will personally burn my books in the courtyard of the Great Temple of Djerb and ask that my books no longer be sold, distributed or read. I will further donate all the money I made from the book to the Church.
-How is the book selling and has something good come out of this controversy?
-So far more than quarter a million copies have been sold and sales are still going strong despite the calls for boycott. If there is one good thing out of this controversy, a controversy which by the way I regret causing since I do not wish to see our faith divided, is that the book has stirred interest in the non Manist communities of Tamora. Nothing pleases me more than seeing non Manists reading about our Prophet, about our laws and this book is really about that in the end.
-What are your future plans?
-I want to see my book distributed outside Tamora, especially in the countries with large Manist communities like Socram, Clysperis, Pardclinnia, Quintelia and others. I have also contacted the Tamoran Cultural Center (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1082.msg11338#msg11338) and I believe we can come to an agreement for them to distribute the book to Zimalia and any future country they might open branches in. Should the Synod not decide against my views I plan on continuing my studies and directly contacting the Bene Gesserit in order to better understand them as I write a second book on them.
-It is an unusual book and one that I believe we will hear more about. Thank you so much for agreeing to the interview.
-Thank you.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Deputy Head of OPEN Thanasis Polakis (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg10954#msg10954) visits Quintelia
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Thanasis Polakis and his First Wife Eliana during their visit to Quintelia.
The recently appointed Deputy Head of OPEN (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=970.msg7703#msg7703), Thanasis Polakis, has gone on three day tour to Quintelia. It is the first OPEN country that the he visits since being appointed as Deputy Head with many interpreting the choice as a sign of just how important the Quintelian Oil and Gas industry is for OPEN. Mr. Polakis however is was not on his visit to the country since earlier this year he had also visited (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=845.msg11450#msg11450) Quintelia in an attempt to promote the Haghighi dam (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1324.0) that is being constructed in Zimalia.
The three day tour saw Mr. Polakis meeting with Omarelle Dizon (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=383.msg9131#msg9131), the magnate that owns not just the famous Dizon Farms but also Dizon Oil, Nestor Sebo the CEO of Seaoil and other important people of the Oil and Gas industry in Quintelia.
On his first day, Mr. Polakis visited the Lungsod region of Quintelia which is one of the two major Oil and Gas centers of the country. Mr. Polakis stated that he was interested in the region not just for the fact that the region now is a major player in the industry but also because it was here that the oil exaction industry began in Quintelia. Mr. Polakis together with the Quintelian oil magnates also visited the oil rigs off the coast in the Quintopia Bay where he gave a short speech saying:
“I came here to visit Lungsod not just because the region is booming in oil but also because it is here that the oil industry started in Quintelia in 1978. That’s more than 40 years of history that should be celebrated. More than 40 years of powering the Quintelian economy, of creating tens of thousands of jobs, numerous technical advances and patents in the extraction industry, greatly increasing the standard of living of the region and bringing tens of billions of pesos(ooc: 1 peso = 0.5 USD) in taxes to the Quintelian government. So I came here to tell the people working that their contribution to the national economy and indeed Mundus as a whole has not gone unnoticed.“
On his second day of his tour, Mr. Polakis visited Bulataan province, the other major oOil extraction center of Quintelia. Just as in the previous day, Mr. Polakis together with Quintelian businessmen visited a refinery and talked to workers at the site. At the end of the day he gave a short press statement:
“I had the pleasure of talking with the employees working in the Seaoil refinery behind me and it’s been an absolute pleasure. The people are down to earth and have asked me why is that we hear so much about green energy when the Mundus economy is powered by fossil fuel? And I agree with them, that’s why we founded OPEN. It’s not so that our monarchs can meet in faraway Ipsus (Royal Seleucid) but to make the case and bring a voice to this underappreciated industry of Mundus. So things will change in the future, we will see more talk about Oil &Gas now that the industry has a voice thanks to OPEN. I also had the pleasure to talk more with Mr. Omarelle Dizon and he has assured me that Quintelia will soon nominate its Deputy Head of OPEN which I look forward to work with. I have also had the pleasure of talking to a father and son that were both working in the refinery. This shows the tradition that already exists in Quintelia and in all OPEN countries, generation after generation working in the industry, passing the knowledge and experience from father to son. These wonderful people not just work in the industry, they have dedicated their lives to it, they love working in it and are now teaching their children to also work in it. “
In the third day, Mr. Polakis visited several technical schools and colleagues that prepare their students to become the future foremen, industrial managers, technical supervisors of Quintelia. Mr. Polakis was impressed by the close cooperation between these technical schools and the oil companies of the country. Dizon Oil, Seaoil and others have agreements with the public schools which allow students to work as interns and gain experience working part time for the companies so that when they graduate they have not just the technical knowledge but also the experience to immediately get a job in the industry.
Talking to a class full of students Mr. Polakis was not afraid to criticize some Mundus nations:
“I want to tell you just how important the Oil and Gas industry is for all OPEN countries including Quintelia. I am not going to talk to you about investments, taxes and that sort of things but something else: the brain drain. In Tamora we talk all the time about how some of our best minds go to study abroad and eventually get jobs there and never return home. Tamora loses some of its best minds and the rich foreign countries like Rokkenjima, East Moreland and others gain from this phenomenon. One of the industries that is bucking the trend is oil and gas. The starting salary in the industry is above the national average. So young people like you don’t have to go aboard, they can stay in their own countries and help their nations grow.
And one more thing I want to add, I am not against renewable energy. In fact OPEN’s charter (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=970.msg7703#msg7703) expressly mentions and mandates investments in renewables. However, it’s one thing to be for renewable energy and another to be against Oil and Gas industry; and unfortunately lately I see more and more how the rich countries of Mundus are attacking oil and gas. This industry that is keeping young people in their home countries, this industry that invests a lot in R&D and has its main R&D centers in OPEN countries is being deliberately attacked by them. Apparently, the rich countries are not content with dominating the IT industry, the communications industry, financial services etc they also want to ruin Oil and gas and have our scientists and our best minds move from OPEN countries to theirs where they’ll research green energy. Well I am sorry, you can’t have everything. You can’t have agriculture as Dizon farms, Jalal Deer AC and other prove. And you can’t have oil and gas. I will make it my mission to protect this industry from these foreign lobby groups that plague Mundus. And this is not because some rich people meet in Ipsus (Royal Selecuid) and want to protect their wealth. No, they are already wealthy, it’s because it’s a national issue. We care about our countries and we want young people from OPEN countries to have a future in their own countries and oil and gas is big part of that.”
Later that day Mr. Polakis has also met with the leaders of the Tamoran community in Quintelia and has also attended religious service with his wife at one of the Anahita temples in the capital.
During his trip Mr. Polakis was also asked to comment on the fact that Quintelia has issued sanctions against Tamora following the decision of the Ardian assembly and that Quintelia is now part of the SANE (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1385.0) alliance. Mr. Polakis however declined to comment on these issues saying that they fall both outside the scope of OPEN and of the energy sector in general. He has also added that he has seen no change in the cohesion of OPEN member countries despite the recent Ardian Assembly (of which Quintelia is part of) sanctions. As expected, one journalist asked Mr. Polakis if he owns any slaves to which Mr. Polakis laughed and simply asked for the next question.
Tamora wins (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1297.msg11990#msg11990) third place in the MFA World Cup
Our team has managed to win third place in the Mundus soccer World Cup beating all expectations especially when considering this was the first time our country attended the sporting event and that soccer remains a regional sport popular especially in the South, in the federated Kingdom of Attica. The coach of the team said that following the great result of the team he expects the popularity of the sport to increase in Tamora.
The Theocracy of Kaitaine liberates (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=78.msg12037#msg12037) another city
Harko is the latest city to be liberated by the Theocracy of Kkaitaine with analysts estimating that between 30-40% of the country is now under the control of the legitimate government of the Theocracy. Furthermore, Secundas one of the major cities in Kaitaine seems to now be cut off from the rest of the rebel territory. However, despite these gains, the area that is controlled by the government remains sparsely populated with the overwhelming majority of the population still living under the control of the rebvel government. The Foreign Office has already appealed to the rebels to stop the fighting and to allow the peaceful transition of power to the Theocracy but analysts expect the message will have no impact on the development of the situation on the ground as the revel forces seem determined to keep their grip on the country no matter the costs.
Bene Gesserit singer Lilias MacIomhair (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=66.msg11722#msg11722) tops the Attican music chart
It would seem the recent talk about the Bene Gesserit has led to an increase awareness of the faith in some parts of Tamora. Most recently, in the federated kingdom of Attica we have seen the BG singer Lilias MacIomhair having its single at the top of the chart for two weeks. While the Attican music chart often features foreign singers, it is nevertheless the first time when a BG has entered the chart let alone to the number one spot. So far the single has not made it to the top of the other federated kingdoms charts. According to sources close to the music industry, she might be invited to have a concert in Attica but it’s not clear yet if there is any interest on the BG side since the singer is now very popular and has a busy schedule in UC.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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How the Soviet government of Kaitaine abuses its people
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The soviet government is losing ground fast as more and more cities are being liberated from the hands of the Soviet government of Kaitaine. However, as important as military operations are, they do not offer a whole picture of what is happening in Kaitaine.
Our special investigative team at TINS set out to try and find out what is driving the people of Kaitaine to fight against the soviet government. They have met with BG members that have told them of how since the formation of the Theocracy of Kaitaine a total of 42 children have gone missing. Over the last few weeks several children have been removed from mainstream schools within Arrakeen and have not been seen since. Of the 42 children half have had parents charged with crimes of being connected to the Bene Gesserit while the others have simply been friends of those children. Some of the children were photographed being manhandled out of their schools.
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But the Soviet government didn’t stop there, following reports of random searches resulting in torture a covert film from an undercover of the Bene Gesserit has recorded the KDF breaking into a student block of flats and searching students’ belongings. One student was discovered with a book in Cenneg, which was evidence enough of the man being linked to the Bene Gesserit. He was tied to a post outside the block and publically flogged as a warning to others. He was then taken away never to be seen again.
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The Bene Gesserit which have provided the information and pictures have also told us that as shocking as the pictures are they are unfortunately common occurrences in the areas that are controlled by the Soviet government. Furthermore, it shows that when the Soviet government is using TU-160s to spray chemicals over the civilian population (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=845.msg11311#msg11311) of the Theocracy claiming it does so for agricultural reasons, only fools believe them.
The Empire of Tamora and the Kingdom of Clysperis are the first countries to recognize the Theocracy of Kaitaine as the legitimate government of the country and to deny recognition to the Soviet government. More nations will need to step up and do the same if they want the Soviets to stop abusing the population. A first step would be for the First Empire of Rokkenjima to stop providing aid to the Soviet government. They have changed their minds many times in the past; it’s time they do it again.
East Moreland uses tragedy to further their political agenda and spread its influence
Melissa Lusk of East Moreland gave a heart breaking (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=150.msg12112#msg12112) speech talking about youth homelessness in the city of Foshir, Orphela. Hearing her speak one could be forgiven for believing her interest and concern are genuine. However, the facts do not support her claims. Orphela is a country with a GDP per capita of 60 thousands USD (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1M5ckstELdVlJkKpcLpPubBq8tjkGo4O08_mU5hj1yC8/edit#gid=330490774), that’s about 25% more than East Moreland has. Of course, helping poor people in rich countries is not a bad thing but one needs to remember who Melissa Lusk is. She has started (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=993.0) a vile campaign of demonization of the Tamoran people and has urged governments to wage economic war against Tamora, a country 4 times poorer than East Moreland and more than five times poorer than Orphela. She couldn’t care less then if Tamorans would be hurt by the sanctions advocated by her organization, in fact all she cared then like she does now was making a name for herself and increasing donations for her organizations. Our viewers will remember that it is the organization that she founded that received a donation of 1 bln USD (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1002.msg9026#msg9026) from the Catholic Pope.
The fact that Mr Lusk has a personal agenda and is working closely with the Morelander government explains why she has a sudden interest about what happens in a city from one of the most opulent countries in Mundus that is on a different continent than East Moreland, when next door Zimalia has more than 100 million black people living in abject poverty. That is not to say we here believe Ms. Lusk is a racist, she just doesn’t care about refugees or humanitarian crises unless it helps her personally and the agenda of her government.
It remains to be seen how the Orphela Imperium, one of the richest countries in Mundus, that is known for its isolationist streak will react to the East Moreland offer. Will they stand their ground and tell them the Imperiam doesn’t need outside help and can solve its problems on its own or will it bow down ? While things like national pride would make you believe that the former would be the case, Mundus history teaches us that the latter is more probable.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
Thanks to Libby for providing the pictures and part of the text I used for Kaitaine.
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The Imperial Institute for Statistics (IIS) confirms: the Tamoran population breaks the quarter of a billion mark
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A Tamoran family welcoming its latest member
According to data form the ISS, the Tamoran population has seen a massive increase in population last year of about 1% from 249,962,635 to 252,439,936, an increase of almost 2.5 million people, that’s more than the entire populations of the Heyran Conglomerate and Nemerie combined. The increase in population was thanks to the remarkably high fertility rate among Tamoran women which remained almost unchanged from 3.01 to 3.02 last year. Emigration last year saw a 25% increase to 129,101. According to ISS, the foreign sanctions that have hammered the Tamoran economy and driven it into a recession are the main cause of the drastic increase in emigration numbers. Immigration to Tamora remained almost the same as in previous years: 9,975 further proof that those choosing to come to Tamora do not do so for economic reasons.
The Church of Mani released a statement praising the numbers as proof of the strength of the Tamoran family structure and values. Adding that its schools are ready to take in the ever larger number of students.
Tamora large and rapidly increasing population remains the country’s greatest strength, with experts saying that should the current rate of population growth remain unchanged, Tamora’s population would reach 343 million by 2050 and more than double at 564 million by the end of the century. People might not realize this yet but “this is the Tamoran century” said one expert.
Ayatollah Azad Arak (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg11204#msg11204), one of Tamora’s most respected foreign policy experts, has said that the Church of Mani is to thanked for this great achievement. “The Church constantly focuses on the message to the faithful that the role of the family is to produce offspring, women to be mothers and men to be providers. What you leave behind when you go in the afterlife are your children and grandchildren. ” The Ayatollah has also commented on the recent recession that Tamora is expressing: “I hear people talk about recession, poverty and the like but I remind people that is only material wealth that is counted. How can a family that has four children be poor when their children are invaluable? And how can a family be rich when they have no children? Tamora has never been rich in material wealth and it shouldn’t strive to be so. The focus should be on the afterlife and living a life here on Mundus according to the precepts of the Prophet. Nothing else matters in the end, they are just distractions.”
The Theocracy grows surpassing one hundred thousand people
More than one hundred thousand people in Kaitaine are now part of the Theocracy and can now pray in peace without fear of repercussions from the soviet rebel government. While the number remains small the rapid growth is what gives hope to the people of the Theocracy that their struggle will be successful, with those still stuck under the rule of the Soviets beginning to have hope that they too may one day pray and worship as they please without fear of retribution from the Soviets.
On social media (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1137.msg12160#msg12160), Bene Gesserit women celebrated the Theocracy’s latest victories and thanked their men for the fighting they have done so far and congratulated them for liberating Hako.
Synod of our Church to address Imam Ashan Kayani’s latest book (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=845.msg12036#msg12036) about the Bene Gesserit
It has been confirmed today that this year Synod of our Church will discuss the Imam Ashan Kayani’s latest book about the Bene Gesserit which seems to imply there is a connection between the two faiths and which has been described by a significant number of Imams as heretical. The book continues to sell well and representatives of the Synod have so far made no request of Imam Ashan Kayani to stop promoting the book or self-censor.
The Foreign Office has officially summoned SICR ambassador to Djerb
The Foreign Office has officially sent a request to the SICR embassy in Djerb in which it summons the ambassador over the latest information that appeared in SICR’s media that states (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1111.msg12190#msg12190) that at least one party there supports engaging in military operations that would cause an unspecified number of “deaths worldwide and severe contamination for a possible 200 years”. The Foreign Office wants to known what exactly the position of the SICR government is on the matter and how probable is such a military operation to take place in the event that Chinese SDP party wins the elections. The Foreign Office has made no comment on the SICR –Rokkeinjiman relations and remains concerned only with the potential deaths and contamination that would affect the Empire and its citizens.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Opinion piece: The fall of the First Empire and the rise of the Helusian one
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Rokkenjiman Navy Aeronaval Group departing Q.A.M.B. after being kicked out by the Helusian Kings of East Moreland and Seaforth
The events of the last few days have been a clear indication of just how much of its influence Rokkenjima has lost all over Mundus. It was only a few months ago that Rokkejima announced proudly that it cuts all ties with Tamora for having the audacity to display an independent foreign policy and recognize the Theocracy as the true and only government of Kaitaine. Tamora was to be sanctioned and made an example for all nations to see what happens if you do not follow the Rokkenjiman line. However, despite the threat of sanctions Clysperis followed Tamora and also recognized the Theocracy. Just a few days ago the Senate of Neu Uburzis was evenly split (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=324.msg12287#msg12287) on the issue of recognizing the Theocracy. Their biggest concern? Not affecting their relations with East Moreland. Rokkenjima isn’t even mentioned among their concerns.
Had that been the only news for Rokkenjima then it could have perhaps been ignored but Rokkenjima took another hit as its base in Seaforth was closed and its fleet kicked out (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=793.msg12301#msg12301) by the two Helusian Kings. Seeing their Empire crumbling on all sides, the Rokenjiman Empress lashed out against its neighbors threatening (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=8.msg12290#msg12290) Toshikawa and Orphela if they dare join SANE. Trying to project power the Empress basically told its neighbors what they can and cannot do when it comes to joining regional blocks. It remains to be seen if those two nations will appreciate the constriction imposed on them by Rokkenjima. But the story here is not Rokkeniman threatened its neighbors but the new low Rokkenjima has reached in feeling threatened by a regional block or alliance of developing nations. No matter how you take SANE, it remains a developing block and while noteworthy it is still far from what people consider a First World power. If SANE threatens Rokkenjima then that tells you a lot about just how weary they are of their constant losing influence. In the end what was the stated reason of concern from Rokkejima? That SANE no longer turns away potential members just because they don’t share a border. The fact that having more countries eligible to join SANE makes Rokkenjima feel threatened means they know that if given a choice, many countries would choose an alliance of developing nations rather the “protection” of a First World Empire like Rokkenjima. And who can blame them?
But there was one more event of week that shows how much Rokkenjima has fallen. The third head of the Cerberus that is the Helusian Empire, also known as Bakkermaya, summoned the nations of Ardia to talk about “Ardian Stability (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1415.msg12314;topicseen#msg12314)”. The Helusian Empire, after stripping Rokenjima of much of its influence now puts it on the same level as developing nations that have their owns fears that need to be addressed. No doubt that both SANE and Rokkenjima will answer the call of Bakkermaya just as they did last time. And I have no doubt that Rokkenjima will not only be unaware of the position they’ve been put in but they will at the end of the talks thank their Helusian masters for the way the crisis has been resolved.
Rokkenjima is the country that has issued an all-out embargo against my nation and has pushed my country in a recession that sees thousands of my people lose their jobs, income and eventually freedom. Yet I do not rejoice the fall of Rokkenjima because I know that the three headed monster that is the Helusian Empire, once it’s done with Rokkenjima, will focus all its energy on Mindaranye. While I have no doubt the Helusian Empire too will fall and suffer the fate of Rokkenjima, I fear that my nation will first have to endure a lot more hardships until that happens.
God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
Professor and Ayatollah Azad Arak (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg11204#msg11204)
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LBA releases (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=507.msg12318#msg12318) the soft/hard power report of 2018
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TINS news anchor
The report ranks Tamora 12th on soft power and 7th on hard power; just above Royal Seleucid on both rankings while the Kingdom of East Moreland tops both rankings. Professor and Ayatollah Azad Arak (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg11204#msg11204) summarized the report:
“Firstly, the report shows a Mundus dominated by rich countries with the Helusian Empire at the very top of the hierarchy. Looking at the top it now becomes apparent why the Helusians and the Rokkenjimans have launched such campaigns to demonize Tamora: they fear a Tamora that can influence Mundus affairs and can be an alternative to the world order they impose on the rest of Mundus. Uppsala Convention, MCUR and a whole series of international organizations are the creation of those powers at the top and are tools to level all developing nations and turn them into cheap copies with little identity of their own. Tamora has signed none of those treaties, joined no such organizations and does not recognize the legitimacy of the international system imposed by Helusians and Rokkenjimans and therefore Tamora must be punished.
Secondly, it confirms the fall of the First Empire and its defeat in the competition with the Helusian Empire. Rokkejima has now been downgraded to a regional power and that explains their recent initiative RSCU – a regional cooperation block, as well as their fear of SANE. They are now struggling to remain relevant in their part of the world and have Quintelia as a major competitor for the role of leader of S-E Ardia.
Thirdly, we see the Theocracy of Kaitaine has more soft power than the Soviet government. That means that were it not for the Morelanders and their propping of the Soviets a lot more nations would recognize the Theocracy.
Lastly, it is clear that Tamora has no influence or soft power over the rich countries of Mundus so that 12th ranking for Tamora means Tamora has soft power in the developing world, in countries that feel best just how oppressive and unfair is the world order created by the current leaders of Mundus. These countries understand and sympathize with our position of not wanting to play by the rules imposed on us by foreigners. It remains to be seen if the developing world will play along to get along as Quintelia does in order to be allowed a seat at the table with the masters or will they choose like us to stay outside the system of control. Only time will tell what will happen.”
Ex Miss Lodja confirmed to be a prostitute
In news that surprised nobody, it has been confirmed (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=108.msg12289#msg12289) that the ex Miss Lodja, Katerina Ignatiev, was indeed a registered prostitute. What everyone in Tamora knew proved to be big news in Lodja. Furthermore, in a typical Lodjan fashion more than 16 million Lodjans tuned in to watch the prostitute talk about her sex life and her ex partners. We will not provide info regarding the names of the men that the prostitute claims she has serviced as no self-respecting Tamoran would take at face value what a woman who sells her body for money says. The moral degradation of the Lodjan society reached new highs as the woman announced (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=108.msg12315#msg12315) she will be “writing” a book about her professional “experience”.
SICR (China) addresses Tamoran concerns
After the Dragonaii ambassador to Djerb was summoned by the Foreign Office to explain the latest news appearing in SICR press about a potential nuclear strike that would leave millions dead worldwide, SICR has issued (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1347.msg12205#msg12205) a press statement alleviating those concerns saying that in the very unlikely case that the SDP party wins the elections, the Imperial Supreme Court will veto such a plan. This proves that despite Rokkenjima’s propaganda, the government of SICR is both sensible and oriented towards peace.
The Moreland press is quick to take credit for the efforts of an organization they have labeled terrorist
The Moreland press made an ample coverage (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=150.msg12258#msg12258) of an ex Red Legionnaire that has left the service of EM and is now fighting for the Theocracy. The underlining message of the whole report was “The fact the Bene Gesserit have so far taken two towns does not surprise me if they are listening to Gillespie(the ex Red Legionnaire)”. This proves yet again that East Moreland, the source of the Borelander terrorists, is quick to take credit of other people’s work when given the chance even if the work is done by those who they claim are terrorist.
Bene Gesserit professor offers to help Imam Ashan Kayani
The Bene Gesserit has reported on the offer (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=670.msg12209#msg12209) of the Missionara Protectiva to send a professor to Tamora to help Imam Ashan Kayani in the coming Synod of our Church. Imam Ashan Kayani has invited Professor Ruth Hipkiss (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=66.msg12208#msg12208) to Djerb “ to both explore and better understand the truths shared by both religions”. Depending on how the talks go Imam Ashan Kayani said he will consider petitioning the Synod for the BG Professor to be allowed to speak as an expert of the BG faith.
God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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The case of Abuqiya: a common sense approach to a border issue
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This week a group of 37 escaped slaves were returned (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=214.msg12423#msg12423) to Tamora. The slaves escaped with help from Abuqiyan smugglers but Abuqiyan law enforcement agents discovered their operation and arrested them together with the smugglers that helped them commit the crime. The slaves were returned to Tamora are currently detained pending their return to their owners. The regrettable incident shows just how easy it is to solve an issue such as this and is in sharp contrast to last year scandal with Slava Lavosk which not only refused to return the escaped slaves when faced with a similar incident but used it as an excuse to further its anti Tamoran rhetoric. Since Abuqiya is a nation of laws, the authorities simply enforced the laws and thus easily resolved the issue. In fact one Abuqiyan official said it best:
“The situation is this, several individuals have illegally trespassed into the territory of Abuqiya with out the approved authorization of either authority in Abuqiya or Tamora… The question of whether slavery is or is not morally right or wrong has no basis in that regard. “
A representative of the Tamoran border agency has publicly thanked and praised the excellent cooperation between the two sides in securing the border and making sure the laws of the two countries are enforced.
The Supreme Ayatollah makes a surprise announcement: he will be visiting the Kingdom of Clysperis
The faithful and the media were taking by surprise when the Supreme Ayatollah announced during his Sunday sermon at the Great Temple of Djerb that we will travel aboard to the Kingdom of Clysperis.
“We blessed to have our faith grow and spread now not only on the blessed Tamoran soil but also in foreign lands. There is yearning for the word of the Prophet and for a faith that gives people clear and unchanging answers in an ever changing Mundus, a faith that standards true to its precepts no matter how unpopular it might be or how inconvenient it is, a faith that does not change with the times. And there is a need to belong to a community that does not look to foreigners for how to do things but instead looks at the countless generations that preceded them and want nothing more than to honor them by following the same commandments they did. As Tamorans we are unaware of just how blessed we are to be living in a country that that functions just as the Prophet envisioned. There are now 24 million (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JoyGmSgeJk72_6rojB43nCgGOfBE69c_up9fp3FbHj4/edit#gid=1056396481) faithful living outside our borders. We have seen recently in the case of our beloved martyr Dilara (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=845.msg10695#msg10695) that some are willing to give up their lives rather than betray the faith, while other like the Clysperi maiden that just recently won the Olympiad (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=845.msg11960#msg11960) of our religion that those outside our borders often have a much deeper understanding of our faith than most of us who were blessed to be born here. This should make us reflect when we pray each day on these exceptional individuals that love our faith though they were not fortunate to be born here. It is for this reason that I have decided to travel to the Kingdom of Clysperis to visit our Manist community there, to pray with them and to thank them for the dedication to the word of the Prophet. “
The spokesperson for the Church has said that the visit is a first of its kind in modern time and will take place without the implication or support of Tamoran authorities though he has thanked them for their offer to help. According to estimates there are approx. 3.2 million Manists in the kingdom of Clysperis or approx. 10% of the kingdom’s population and according to sources the community is exuberant after hearing the news.
God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Islamophobia rears its ugly head in Krimeon
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A Muslim woman covering her face, something that mortifies some Krimeon politicians
Elections are coming in Krimeon and in the countries that allow such primitive forms of governance as elections we get to see for a short period of time what their leaders really believe. And what we have seen these days is a widespread Islamophobia rearing its ugly head in Krimeon. The Solidarity coalition (a more ironic name could not have been picked) promised (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1199.msg12463#msg12463) “a burqa and niqab ban,” a ban on minarets and possibly even constructions of new mosques” as well as introducing “a law allowing jewelry to be stripped from refugees”. By jewelry they no doubt are referring to the dearest of religious symbols: wedding rings, crescent pendants and the likes. It would seem the Solidarity coalition has little solidarity to offer Muslims.
So why is the mighty Empire of Krimeon so afraid of a woman who dresses too much by wearing a burqa? Why are Krimeon politicians so scared to see minarets in their country? The answer is simple: because their faith is weak and their religion is false. They know they cannot hope to convert the Islamic population to their faith so they will use any means available to stop the growth of Islam in their country.
But there is one more reason why Krimeon politicians are so “brave” and are confident enough to display their Islamophobic sentiments in public. To understand the reasons one only needs to look at the countries that have large Muslim populations and are known to be sources of emigrants: Phuebra (approx. 40% Muslim), Zimalia (approx. 30%). These countries do not have the economic, military and diplomatic clout to protect their communities aboard so cowardly Krimeon politicians pray upon the Islamic population that have arrived in Krimeon knowing full well that the current international order that is dominated by the Helusian Empire will do nothing to reprimand the Krimeon Empire for its behavior. After all, it is well known that East Moreland simply ignored Zimalian borders when it was convenient for them to do so and that Rokkenjima threatened Zimalia with military action. It is in this geopolitical environment that Krimeon politicians feel safe in abusing the Islamic population in their countries. How far are they willing to go in their disrespect of nations that are poor and do not submit the world order imposed on Mundus by the “great powers”? Again their election campaign provides the answer, they have proposed nothing else than: “criminal asylum seekers to be expelled to a reception centre in Zimalia”. Dear viewers, I am sure you must be thinking that Krimeon politicians discussed about this behind close doors with Zimalian officials, they wouldn’t be proposing it and let Zimalia hear of this from the news, right? That would mean Krimeon treats Zimalia like… well like East Moreland and Rokkenjima do.
You’d be wrong dear viewers, shortly after the news broke about the outrageous proposals, the Zimalian President during a visit to (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=214.msg12473#msg12473) a Tamoran run community center in his country had this to say:
“Zimalia is a nation that at times struggles to feed everyone we have, we are no dumping ground. We will not be the solution to Krimeon's domestic issues."
Imagine hearing about such a proposal that seriously affects your country from the news and without having your leaders consulted. Sound familiar? It happened to us when King David of East Moreland decided, in the interest of peace probably, to withdraw the offer to protect the Tamoran population from a nuclear attack from Slava or when Rokkenjima broke relations with Tamora overnight affecting millions of Tamorans. This is the current world order that is promoted in Mundus, this is what the Helusians and their pawns mean when they say countries should join “the international community”.
The Head of Foreign affairs Alya Safavid (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg6796#msg6796) harshly criticized Krimeon’s proposals aimed against the Islamic minority there
In a press conference at the Imperial Palace, Alya Safavid, the Head of Foreign affairs, harshly criticized Krimeon proposals “as a serious breach of religious freedom that puts Krimeon on the same path of disregarding this fundamental right as the so called Soviet government of Kaitaine”. She has further added that “after discussing with the King of the federated kingdom of Altai, I can confirm that Tamora can offer refuge to any Muslims currently residing in Krimeon that are facing discrimination because of their religion.” She also added that “Mundus is very religious, religion matters a great deal for everyone regardless of country, we have seen people like our martyr Dilara that would rather die than give up her faith. The Krimeon government should consider that before attempting to start persecuting religious minorities. “
Criticism didn’t stop there, with Lady Safavid adding “That the proposals put forward are vague and open to interpretation and that is by design as it is meant to instill fear in the Islamic community of Krimeon. I have had Islamic imams contact our embassy in Krimeon and telling us they are worried that the “minaret ban” means their mosques will have to be mutilated by having Krimeon authorities tear down their minarets.”
Lastly, in the press conference Lady Safavid also chastised Krimeon for their proposal to have criminal asylum seekers to be expelled to a reception center in Zimalia and proposing this without even a minimum for consultation with the Zimalian authorities.
“We fully support Zimalian President Elwes position on this matter. I have personally visited Zimalia twice and it is a wonderful country that is rapidly developing. I cannot imagine why would Krimeon politician imagine it is appropriate to send criminal asylum seekers there. Lastly, I would like to express our solidarity with the Muslim communities in Phuebra, Zimalia and other developing countries. Islam, despite being a minority religion, has played a vital role in the development of our society and the government of Tamora will always seek to protect the religious freedoms of Muslim at home and abroad.”
God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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The Synod of the Church formally extends invitation to BG Professor Ruth Hipkiss (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=66.msg12208#msg12208)
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Ayatollah Armoun Kamode arriving outside the embassy of the Theocracy of Kaitaine in Djerb to present the Synod's invitation to Professor Ruth Hipkiss
Earlier today the spokesperson for the Synod has confirmed that it has accepted the petition of Imam Ashan Kayani (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=845.msg12036#msg12036) to have Professor Ruth Hipkiss as a guest at the Synod in order to help him with the testimony he is due to make before the Synod. The Imam faces accusations of heresy after in his latest book presented a series of theories claiming that there are connections between the so called mythical “ Kwisatz Haderach” of the Bene Gesserit and the Safavid imperial family among others. If the Synod finds the Imam guilty then he could even be excluded from the Church. Imam Ashan Kayani has already stated numerous times that whatever the decision of the synod will be, he will comply and obey it without question or delay.
The Synod has extended a formal invitation to Professor Ruth Hipkiss, with Ayatollah Armoun Kamode presenting the formal invitation to the embassy of the Theocracy of Kaitaine in Djerb.
We have invited the famous Ayatollah Azad Arak (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg11204#msg11204) to our studio to help explain to our viewers what this means exactly and what are the implications:
-First, thank you for agreeing to come. Let’s start with telling us why did the Synod need to present a written invitation to the embassy.
- I think I should first explain what that invitation contains exactly and what it means. Of course I can’t tell you exactly what is written in it as that is something that only the person to whom it is addressed can reveal. What I can tell you is that is signed by the Supreme Ayatollah himself and the Emperor of all the kingdoms of Tamora. The letter is not just an invitation to attend but also guarantee that no harm of any kind will be done to guest regardless of what she says or does. She can break any laws in Tamora and by the order of the Emperor the guest cannot be prosecuted, she can only be detained and immediately deported. Furthermore, the letter mandates that the holder be given all possible help by Tamoran authorities in her quest to reach the Synod, so that would mean she cannot by denied a visa, withheld at the airport etc. One could of course wonder why such a letter is needed. It is a very old tradition that those that are invited to speak before the Synod on matters of faith and are not followers of the Prophet can do so freely without any fear that what they say, no matter how outrageous or heretical, will be used as an excuse for arrest or detainment. The Synod has invited Professor Ruth Hipkiss to speak and it sends a clear and public message that the synod wants her to speak before this holy institution without fear of reprimand.
-But such an event is a rare one. It is true that I am young but I still never heard of such a document before.
-This is the seventh such document issued by the Church. It is an extremely rare event and an honor that perhaps few that are not of our faith can understand. The last time it was issued was at the beginning of the XIX century and holders of such letters have been illustrious individuals such as the great Muslim Ayatollah Marvan Satrapi of the 13th century that came before the Synod to attempt to heal the rift between Islam and our faith. Three of those letters have survived to this day and are precious artifacts of our faith and our culture as a whole. Such a letter is a treasure. I am honored just to be alive and attend the Synod where that letter will be presented before the members for all to see as tradition holds.
-What has prompted the Church to react to such great extent as to invite a foreigner to attend the Synod?
-I cannot discuss the workings of the Synod , I do not have such authority. What I can say is this, the theory that is presented before the Synod is of great interest to us. The recent development in Slava Lavosk that has now publicly announced they have nuclear weapons ready to be used against us at any time, is seen as a potential proof that the theory presented by Imam Ashan Kayani is at least worth discussing. The greatest minds of our Church want to hear more about this theory and want the opinion of a member of the Bene Gesserit.
-What can happen if Imam Ashan Kayani’s theory is not deemed heretical?
-I do not know, only the Synod can decide on such an issue. That is all I can say.
-Thank you so much for being with us.
-Thank you.
Spoiler: the 13th century invitation issued by the Synod • show
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The first formal invitation issued by the Synod to a non Manist was in the 13th century to the great Muslim Ayatollah Marvan Satrapi who attempted to bridge the gap between our faith and Islam. The original invitation issued by the Synod and signed by both the Supreme Ayatollah and the Emperor is on display in the Islamic Museum of the federated kingdom of Altai (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=844.msg11503#msg11503).
Professor Ruth Hipkiss is the seventh non Manist individual invited to speak before the Synod in the entire history of our faith and first woman of the seven to be given this honor.
It would seem the coming synod could potentially be one of the most important ones in our lifetime because of the implications it could have to our Church and its teachings. It is hard to believe that two years ago the Bene Gesserit faith was largely unknown in Tamora. From that we went to last year’s Synod (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=845.msg9481#msg9481) where it has discussed at length about the persecutions this faith faces in Kaitaine of the grating of refugee status for all BG members. Now we see the next council discussing if elements of BG faith could be considered truths. For us regular faithful these are unbelievable times and it reminds us of what we were taught in schools: the great Synods debates of the previous centuries when it was discussed what truths are found in the major religions of Islam and Christianity. Let us all pray for God to give our Ayatollahs wisdom for them to make the right decision whatever it may be.
Major thinkers from the University of Djerb are working on a statement of principles and a vision for the future
According to sources from the University of Djerb, some of the most prominent intellectuals of Djerb are working on a document that summarizes the Tamoran values and offer a vision on how to overcome Tamora’s present challenges. One source close to the project has said that:
“It is no secret that we Tamorans have a different set of values than most of Mundus. You can see it in our customs, in our laws and how we react to various events happening in Mundus. We often find ourselves taking a side when few other nations do or we often take a stand against most others in Mundus. One need only to look at the recent Kaitaine situation, we look at how the Atheist government there is abusing people who have faith in God and immediately we are outraged yet with few notable exceptions like Clysperis, the rest of Mundus, which is also quite religious, doesn’t care or worse takes the side of the Atheist government. Normally that wouldn’t be an issue but we also see almost half of Mundus sanctioning us in one way or the other.
It is for this reason that the project was started with the task of trying to identify and define clearly what our core values are and to try to figure a way for us overcome the obstacles most Mundus nations put against us. So far Tamora has only resisted against tremendous pressure from outside, it is constantly a nation besieged by foreigners. We seek to find another way than just resisting, to have a vision for the future. In order to have that you first need to know what our values are, then you have decide what you want to achieve and finally you can draw a vision for the future.”
The sources close to the project have said it is not clear yet what impact the statement will have if any but the goal is not to find a set of solutions but to provide inspiration to the people of Tamora.
God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Local date in Tamora (Islamic calendar): Shawwal 20, 1440. Al-Ahad (Sunday)
The Imperial palace confirms that Crown Prince Jamshaid (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg8945#msg8945) will be marrying the Seleucid princess Thekla (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=348.msg2028#msg2028)
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Princess Thekla at conference in Tamora after performing (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=845.msg8672#msg8672). Many in the Empire now look forward to seeing the princess wear the hijab.
The press office of the Imperial Palace has confirmed that after personal negations between Emperor Abbas and King Heydar, princess Thekla will become Crown Prince Jamshaid’s First Wife. Princess Thekla is the first non Tamoran to be married to a crown prince or Emperor in the last three hundred years with some saying that it has broken the established customs and traditions of the Safavid which always choose wives from daughters of the dukes of the Imperial Enclave. The Imperial Palace has not released the details of the agreement but has stated the sum for the princess was unprecedented and worthy of the importance and status of princess Thekla. They have also confirmed that the wedding will be in accordance “with the Manist traditions as have been all weddings of the Safavid since the founding of Tamora” which means that Princess Thekla will be expected to follow the Prophet before the marriage takes place.
Many in Tamora have congratulated the Imperial family and the Seleucid Embassy in Djerb for the news and saying that the two are a perfect match. Among those that issued congratulations are the kings of Tamora and prominent businessmen.
However, no congratulations came from the Church. With the Supreme Ayatollah making no comment on the issue and so far none of the Ayatollahs have expressed any opinion on the matter. Sources close to the Church have said that the news has not been well received by the Church hierarchy and many in the (Manist) Orthodox community saying that this is a betrayal of the dozens of potential candidates in very prestigious nobles families that express a deep religious conviction and have been sidetracked in favor of a political marriage to a woman of a non Manist faith. One clergyman saying that “this was nothing short of a betrayal, it has been stated that the Imperial family was looking for a candidate when in fact they had set their eyes from the beginning on a non Manist princess and one that isn’t even very young to begin with”. It will be noted that Princess Thekla is indeed 20 years old and thus considerably older than the usual 14-16 years that First Wives usually have. Others have said that a perfect opportunity has been wasted as Crown Prince Jamshaid is an Orthodox Manist himself and the there was hope in the church that his First Wife would also be an Orthodox Manist which is very unlikely that will happen now. But most have expressed concerns over the long run as they do not trust that Princess Thekla will be anything but a Manist in name only and that she will have a serious detrimental influence on the education of the future Emperors of Tamora. “What will she teach the future children when she knows nothing of our faith, our traditions, our history and our way of thinking?" said another clergyman. Others in the Church were less critical and have said that “it’s not that we object to the marriage or don’t accept it, it’s just that we are not happy about it and nobody can force it be enthusiastic. It’s a political arrangement typical of countries that put religion second to state matters and that’s nothing to be pleased about. “
We will follow closely the development, especially the Supreme Ayatollah’s comments on this as traditionally the marriages of Safavids crown princes are done by the Supreme Ayatollah and a break from this tradition will affect the unity of the Tamoran people.
Achkaerin Justiciars apprehend international fugitive in the federated Kingdom of Vojvodina
The Foreign Office has issued a statement today that confirmed Achkaerin Justiciars have arrested an international fugitive and terrorist suspect that was hiding in the federated kingdom of Vojvodina. The suspect was not a Tamoran citizen and the operation was led by Achkaerin operatives with the Tamoran local and kingdom level enforcement agencies offering support when needed. The statement added that “The Empire of Tamora stands firmly against terrorism and will work will foreign powers in the effort to combat it”.
The nation of Fleur claims Tamora is an enemy of liberty but the Foreign Office is not impressed
The tiny nation of Fleur released a statement claiming that Tamora is an enemy of liberty, ranking (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1451.msg12668#msg12668) the Empire on the lowest possible scale. During a press conference, the Head of Foreign affairs, Alya Safavid (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg6796#msg6796) was asked about this and she replied “The Empire has more pressing business than this. I understand from my staff that the nation that forbids all religious expression in public and does not even allow religious temples to openly display religious symbols in public claims that our Empire is an enemy of liberty. To have such a nation criticize us is something that the Empire can be proud of. Also, my staff informs me that they have also given a rating to the Theocracy of Kaitaine which means they recognize it and at least in that regard they have made the right choice “ when asked if Tamora will impose similar reciprocal sanctions on the Fleur Republic, Lady Safavid answered “ our citizens are free to engage in trade with whomever they choose. Tamora respects the rights of its citizens and will continue to do so in the future.” Lastly, Lady Safavid was also asked about the possibility of Fleur having an embassy in Djerb “I have been informed they have applied to open an embassy in Djerb and their application will be reviewed. However, they need to understand that our potential embassy staff will not comply with their anti-religious laws so that is something they have to sort out before we can move forward.”
It is interesting to note that the Empire is put on the same rating as the Neo Quywe Federation which seems to suggest that perhaps there’s more similarity between the two nations than perhaps expected.
The Foreign Office sends its congratulations to the Kingdom of Pramoria
The Foreign Office congratulated the Kingdom of Pramoria for their national holiday (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1445.msg12623#msg12623) where they celebrated the life of holy Alya whom is also venerated in the Empire of Tamora but on a different day.
“The Empire extends its congratulations to the Kingdom of Pramoria on this momentous occasion. Our two nations share a religious bond that allows us to fully understand the importance and significance of the holiday. God bless our two great nations!”
Polakis Energy (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg10954#msg10954) goes international, incorporates in Elysium
Polakis Energy, the largest oil and gas business in Tamora has announced they have opened a subsidiary in Elysium. According to Polakis Energy the subsidiary called Polakis Energy International will handle operations aboard since Conglomerate commercial law makes it easier to handle foreign operations. Polakis Energy have also stated that they plan on acquiring exploration rights aboard to expend their business. When asked by the press the Polakis Energy has said that they are also exploring the possibility of going public on the Elysium stock exchange but they have yet to reach a decision. “Going public is certainly something we are exploring as an option but we need to consider all the factors first. Going from private to public offers many opportunities but also has drawbacks”.
Polakis Energy is the first Tamoran business to open a subsidiarity in Elysium benefiting from the contract signed by the Conglomerate and the Empire last year and many more businesses are expected to follow soon.
The Foreign Office does not comment on press speculations related to the siege of Haruna (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=214.msg12373#msg12373)
The foreign press has stated that “smugglers took advantage and imported an estimated 300,000 illegal firearms into Himeyama, including approximately 90,000 fully automatic rifles and carbines. The majority of recovered weapons can be traced back to Tamora”. The Foreign Office has called the media report as mere speculation and that as long as there has been no complaint from the Neo Quywe Federation it will not begin an investigation.
God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Local date in Tamora (Islamic calendar): Shawwal 20, 1440. Al-Ahad (Sunday)
KRNSS regional sat nav expands to cover the entire Midaranye region
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Kadyrov spaceport
Kadyrov Regional Navigation Satellite System(KRNSS) is Tamora's regional satellite navigation system and has been fully operational for more than years as we have previously reported (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=845.msg7511#msg7511) and remains a vital part of Tamora’s national defense.
Today, the Ministry of War and announced that they have come to an agreement with Kadyrov to expand the regional system to cover the entire Midaranye region. The expansion which will cost approx. 300 mil dinars (usd) will be paid the Imperial treasury. When completed, the system will cover the entire Midaranye region as well as approx. 1500 miles around the region.
The fact that the Ministry of War has deemed necessary to expand the system is a sign that the prospect of improving the relations with the international community is growing ever more unlikely and that the sanctions in place are likely not just to prolonged but could be further expanded as can be seen by the recent decision of the Republic of Fleur. It also seems that the wave of international sanctions has begun to hit other countries in the region that are close allies to Tamora, like the Kingdom of Clysperis which has been recently sanctioned by Rokkenjima and Royal Seleucid which is also on the sanctions list of the Republic of Fleur. According to sources close to the Ministry of War the expansion is meant to send a clear signal to both Tamora’s allies that should the international community think of cutting off their access to the foreign satellite navigation systems the Empire can offer them an alternative, and also the international community that Djerb will not cave to international pressures.
Tragedy: authorities in the federated kingdom of Akkar have announced that Altai Airlines flight 633 has crashed
Moments ago kingdom authorities in the federated kingdom Akkar have announced that Altai Airlines flight 633 which carried 110 passengers plus crew has crashed 40 miles East of Piranshahr, the capital of the federated kingdom of Akkar. According to authorities it is extremely unlikely that there are any survivors to the crash. The aircraft, a Tamoran designed and built aircraft, had been operating for 10 years. Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the tragedy. There are no clues that indicate a terrorist attack and no terrorist organization has claimed responsibility for the crash. It remains to be seen what the cause of the crash is but some have already speculated that the international sanctions that Tamora is facing are responsible for the crash as they have taken a toll on our aircraft industry as manufactures and airlines are finding ever more difficult to acquire key components from aboard and the domestic suppliers that are offering alternatives are proving to be unreliable. However, these speculations have been dismissed by authorities which have said will be providing the investigation results to the public as soon as possible.
Kingdom authorities in both the federated kingdom of Akkar and Altai have announced three days of mourning in their kingdoms for the victims of the plane crash.
May the souls of the victims rest in peace and God give their families comfort in these difficult times!
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Local date in Tamora (Islamic calendar): Shawwal 21, 1440 Al-Ithnayn (Monday)
Morelanders review Lodja’s military; Lodjans say it gives them hope
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TINS has a new colleague from our sister network in Zimalia.
Few relations are more tragic than the East Moreland- Lodjan one. Lodja which used to be a sovereign state has ceded much of its control of the arms forces to the Morelanders who review and “give advice” that strangely becomes law almost immediately in Lodja. One year ago, the almost teenager Queen Klara sacked all the heads of the Armed Forces and had them arrested, just as it happens in any normal country of course. In fact two of the three are now in jail after a sham trial with the third barely managing to escape the country he had served for decades. The men’s crimes? Not wanting to cede control of Lodja's armed forces to East Morelander. Of course the Lodjan leadership, if it can even be called that since most of what they do is answer the commands of East Morelander, held lengthy trials about how incompetent their armed forces where and how that was the fault of the Lodjan leadership. They talked a lot about corruption, misuse of funds and the likes and not a word of the chronic lack of funding available for new equipment. No, everything bad happing in Lodja was due to the fact that Lodja’s military was led by … Lodjans. One would almost wonder how they managed to survive for so long on their own if they did such a bad job.
Well, it’s been a year since East Moreland took control of their armed forces, so how are things going now? Let’s quote the Lodjan press (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=108.msg12529#msg12529) :
“The past twelve months have also seen two significant military disasters, a destroyer catching fire and the recent loss of a A-18 aircraft possibly due to Water Nomad fire.”
After such incidents, surely the Lodjan leadership would kick the Morelanders out for incompetence; after all they are interested in are results, right?
Almost to nobody’s surprise that wasn’t the case. Their press lauded the report saying that “it gives them some hope”, hope for what they didn’t say. Their almost teenager Queen was quick to react and gave (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=108.msg12552#msg12552) a long speech talking about how she wants her armed forces to look more like other nations or better said, be less Lodjan. She mentioned East Morereland five times while her own country or people only once. That’s how much she cares... about East Moreland of coarse. But the surprise didn’t stop there; she announced a massive 33% increase in the budget of the military, with ” the bulk of the new money being put towards procurement”. So the great Morelander experts advised her that more money for new equipment is the solution. Funny how that was never considered when the three Lodjans were in charge of the armed forces. Then the attitude was you have to get by with what you have. Of course, nobody is naïve to believe that this is just a simple arms procurement programe, it’s in fact the new tribute Lodja will have to pay to East Moreland’s ever increasing military industrial complex (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=214.msg12192#msg12192). By this time next year we will be hearing of significant improvements of Lodja’s military thanks to Morelander help, the more equipment they’ll buy from East Morelander the better the review will be. This, dear viewers, is how a country loses its sovereignty in the XXI first century. Lodja’s example is perhaps the most publicized but they are not the first victims and they won’t be the last.
Polakis Energy International says its looking to expand abroad
A company spokesman for Polakis Energy International, a subsidiary registered in Elysium, has announced they are looking to expand internationally by acquiring extraction rights, entering into partnerships or any other agreements that will allow them to begin extraction operations in foreign countries. “We are exploring all possibilities and we are very flexible in our approach, we have capital and expertise and we want to use it.” Polakis Energy (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg10954#msg10954) has long been reluctant to expand aboard since predatory governments could use any excuse to nationalize their assets but the opportunity to incorporate in the Conglomerate has given the company the chance to do business outside Tamora’s borders without such risks.
The spokesman also touched on the issue ”incorporating in the Conglomerate and thus following all their laws sets aside the reputational risks we had as a Tamoran business. Despite our best efforts, some of our partners were reluctant to do business with us for a number of reasons that I need not mention. This easy and simple solution allows all parties involved: us, our partners and the Conglomerate to be happy about the arrangement.”
The spokesman added that leadership is ambitious in their plans and plan to consider more risks investments. “We realize that despite the fact that we are a household name in Tamora, we are not so well known in Midaranye and even less outside of this area. We are going to have to take some risks if we want to be able to expand rapidly. “
God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Shawwal 23, 1440 Al-Arba'a (Wednesday)
The Djerb Statement: defining our values
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Some of the professors that are part of the "Djerb Group", along with their staff
Just as we had previously presented in one of our news bulletins, some of the prominent intellectuals of Tamora have been working for months on a declaration of our basic principles we Tamorans share as a society. According to them defining the core values is a necessary first step in order to be able to define a vision for the future and a way to push back against the constant onslaught that most foreign countries are waging against Tamora because of the way we manage our domestic affairs.
Today, the "Djerb Group" as they have been called ,released their statement of ten key basic principles that define us. Without claiming they are set in stone as the perfect and complete description of our values, the Djerb group hopes their statement will open a debate and reflection in the higher echelons of Tamoran society about the future of Tamora in a Mundus that’s increasingly hostile to us.
It remains to be seen if the Djerb statement will have any impact on Tamora and will be a sources of inspiration for the future.
The Djerb Statement:
1. Tamora is our home, the only place in Mundus we can call that. Centuries upon centuries of living here has given us a connection to these lands that few outsiders would understand. Our history, traditions and customs are roots that allow us to grow and develop as the unique people we are today.
2. Since Tamora is our home we can decide how we want Tamora to look, what laws to have and who to welcome or reject. And we decide according to our morals and our needs and not according to foreign standards.
3. We believe what our ancestors have thought us, that each of us has a place in Tamora and must do its part. We reject the idea that our leaders should abandon the responsibility of governance to the mob as they do in some countries that are called republics. Our leaders are trained to lead and they must assume the burden of this responsibility. Just as a doctor consults his patient regarding his condition, a good leader does so with his people but in the end it is the doctor that must administer the cure. In the same way a leader cannot pass the responsibility of leading his people to the “wisdom” of the crowd.
4. We strongly believe that family is more important the individual: it is the family that raises us when we are young and it’s also the family that takes care of us when we are old. The individual must be aware that what he does not only affects him but also his family.
5. Justice is about retribution and compensation to the victims, families have a responsibility for the actions of their members.
6. The laws issued by our divinely ordained sovereign are by their nature superior to any made up international law.
7. Tamora is more than a collection of individuals just happening to share a common space like a crowded airport. Our history, religion and customs bring us together and shape the way we think, act and understand one another. Looking to the outside for solutions to our problems is pointless and applying recipes that work in other nations is counterproductive.
8. Religious expression is at the core of the Tamoran society. Tamorans seek to obey God’s commandments first and material gain second. A more prosperous society that is not fully in line to God’s commandments is not something we are interested in pursuing.
9. We inherited our nation from our forefathers who sacrificed to preserve it as it is and we have a duty to pass it on to the future generations without altering it. We trust that the countless generations that went before us know better than the one currently alive today that might be inclined to change things because it does not understand their purpose.
10. Our history offers the solutions to any problems our society may be facing today. Should it seem that history has no solutions it might be because what seems to be a problem is an uncomfortable burden that we must carry.
Pharaoh Bektaten responded (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1361.msg12750#msg12750) to “King” Andrew”’s latest sanctions (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=793.msg12737#msg12737) levied against Clysperis
Clysperis has always been known by its most valuable assets: the Pyramids of Nafu and its ancient history that puts most Mundus nations to shame. But after listening to the latest interview of Pharaoh Bektaten we can say that Clysperis has another great asset: Pharaoh Bektaten.
It all started with a move we Tamorans are well familiar with (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=845.msg9027#msg9027), the King of Seaforth had nothing better to do than announce sanctions against Clysperis. Apparently he has managed to solve the problems in his country and the surrounding ones and has set his sight on Midaranye once again. We have talked several times here on the negative influence the Helusian Empire has on Mundus so the actions of King Andrew are not surprising. What is surprising is the response from Clysperis where the young Pharaoh Bektaten chastised at length King Andrew and others like him who seem to think it okay to push their moral agenda on Clysperis and the Midaranye region as if it was their own backyard while jealously guarding their zones of influence when anyone dares to interfere. We say surprising because in Tamora and to a great extent Royal Seleucid, sovereigns have preferred not to comment on the sanctions. As far as Tamora is concerned, the tradition is for sovereigns to act rather than speak. With Pharaoh Bektaten’s rise to power it seems that not all Midaranye monarchs will follow the same line as Pharaoh Bektaten does not seem content to let the Helusian nations and other like them have a monopoly on public space and thus create a false impression that they hold the moral high ground when it comes to talking about the righteousness of the sanctions. The Pharaoh has instead opted to get in the ring and challenge the false ideas propagated the “internationalist powers” as she often calls them. Furthermore, in her speech Pharaoh Bektaten mentions Clysperis twice, Midaranye twice and Tamora once because she sees the sanctions not just as a war waged on Clysperis alone but on the whole of the Midaranye region and anyone who does not fall in line. And while she praises Tamora in her speech saying “it stands in proud defiance, choosing its faith, tradition and cultural integrity over appeasing these internationalists” it would seems that Pharaoh Bektaten is not content with just resisting under the pressure of sanctions and instead she;s actually fighting back, challenging the agenda of the internationalist powers and publicly asking other nations to speak up against these abuses or risk having the same thing happening to them. During the last minutes of her speech she also masterfully thwarted Seaforth’s offer of “refugee and asylum” to any Clisperi citizen by implying that Clysperis authorities will not disclose the criminal background of those applying.
Midaranye has always been known for monarchs that prefer actions over speeches but with the new Pharaoh Bektaten in power it would seem that Midaranye now has an outstanding voice to tell our point of view to the world. Whether she will be successful in her fight against the giant internationalist powers is open for debate but if she is to stand a chance she will need all the support she can get from Djerb and Ipus.
We here at TINS admit we are impressed by the Pharaoh’s performance and look forward to hearing her speak more about the abuses of the internationalist powers.
God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Shawwal 27, 1440Al-Ahad (Sunday)
Tamoran Dinar gets new bill; Prince Naser (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg11829#msg11829) to leave the country on an economic mission
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Prince Naser during the conference at the Tamoran Central Bank
Under the title " The Tamoran Dinar is about more than just one country " Prince Naser, the Vice-Governor of the Tamoran Central Bank, has unveiled the design of the new 200 bill, the largest ever in the history of the dinar. The bill is a first not only when it comes to value but also in its design because for the first time in the history of the Dinar the reverse of the banknote is dedicated to another nation and features Pharaoh Ramses V, the father of modern Clysperis, and alongside the motto "Thou makest all the land to drink unceasingly" which honors the importance of the river Hapi for the Kingdom of Clysperis, while on the reverse the banknote will have the Mausoleum of Alya (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1082.msg11192#msg11192) and the motto " Nothing without God". The design celebrates the fact both nations use the Tamoran dinar (http://rokkenjimatio.jcink.net/index.php?showtopic=20) as their national currency, a legacy from the time when Clysperis was a Tamoran protectorate following its regaining of independence from the Soviet occupiers.
"The Tamoran dinar a physical representation of the strong bonds that link our nations and the new design shows that for all to see " said Prince Naser at the conference adding that the banknote will be put in circulation in approx. 8 weeks. He had also touched on the need for the two countries to harmonize the financial regulations “in order to take advantage of the opportunities of using the same currency”. The Prince has indicated that initial talks with Clisperi counterparts are promising and that he will be leaving the Empire for Clysperis in order to “make sure that the Tamoran side shows the best possible commitment and willingness” in these talks.
Prince Naser is publicly chastised by part of the Church
Over 40 Ayatollahs have signed an open letter to prince Naser in which they publicly criticize the letter he has sent (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1361.msg12786#msg1278) the Pharaoh of Clisperis in which the prince gives the impression that he is asking for mercy for the condemned individuals without actually saying the word mercy. The letter is harsh in its criticism saying among other that “ it is hard to imagine the reason why one who follows the Prophet would be asking for mercy towards those that have been condemned for their crimes when one is taught from the very young age the ancient words” mercy for the guilty is treason to the innocent”. To have his HIG write such a letter and spread aboard values that are contrary to the Book of Mani and our own morals is a grave mistake and we respectfully ask HIG to focus more on the economic aspects rather than the moral ones because we sadly have reason to believe he seems to have not mastered the basics when it comes to the latter”.
Prince Naser has refused to comment on the letter other than saying that saying he has taken note of it.
The Manist International Art Fund (MIAF) incorporates as a company in Elysium
To the surprise of many, it was announced today that one of the organizations close to the Church that are in charge of acquiring precious artifacts from aboard has registered in Elysium as a company. MIAF representatives have stated that the Fund is not interested in profit and “will never have one” and is instead looking to acquire precious Islamic artifacts all over Mundus.
“We realize that most major Islamic pieces out there are in the custody of public museums and we are fine with that. What we are looking for is taking part in auctions all over Mundus and trying to acquire the precious few pieces that are still available out there.” MIAF representatives have said their initial “spending money” is 50 million dinars (usd) and that if successful some of the art works that they will buy will be put on display in Elysium in the future Manist complex that is to be built there. As with the other Tamoran companies that have registered in Elysium so far, MIAF cites “hostile environment aboard” for Tamoran entities as the main reason for registering in Elysium. The representative has added “The great success (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=845.msg11788#msg11788) of the Djerb Religious art exhibition (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=845.msg11718#msg11718) shows there is a high demand for religious art in the Empire. Tamora is blessed to have most of the Manist art within its borders though of course various important art pieces still exist aboard and we are interested, very interested in acquiring them. Islamic art is however the second best thing and here the opportunities aboard are huge: from Phuebra to Abydos and Zimalia and even New Derusmia.”
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Local date in Tamora (Islamic calendar): Shawwal 27, 1440 Al-Ithnayn (Monday)
Positive news coming from the Illumic for a change
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TINS news anchor
In a move that surprised many Tamraon analysts, the Nyx Investment Authority(NIA), the investment arm of the Nyx Coalition, has indicated that it is looking to consider investing in Midaraye. The Nyx Coalition has been described by national analysts as a huge economy of approx 9 trillion dinars (USD) in GDP and almost 300 million people yet so far has stayed in isolation. The Tamoran government has signaled its willingness to cooperate (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=907.msg12870#msg12870) and engage NIA but sources close to the foreign Office say that it’s much too early to say if this is a genuine sign of willingness to cooperate from the foreign titan or just a new strategy to exert influence and control over the region by trying to bribe the smaller countries of Midaranye and turn them against the Empire. It remains to be seen what Nyx’s intentions are but for now it seems the Helusians are no longer the sole masters of the Illuminic, whether that will bring a positive change for our region or on the contrary a new imperialist power that remains to be seen.
Crown Prince Jamshid Safavid (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg8945#msg8945) to go on vacation in Royal Seleucid at the Royal Lake Palace (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=348.msg2040#msg2040)
The Imperial Palace has released a press statement informing the public that Crown Prince Jamshid Safavid will soon be leaving the Empire for a vacation at the Lake Palace in Royal Seleucid, this is the first time a Safavid will be spending time there and is also the first foreign trip of the Crown Prince which sources say, is not known to be interested in traveling aboard preferring to spend time in Tamora. The most likely reason for the visit is the chance for the Prince to spend some time with his future First Wife, the Seleucid Princess Thekla, which he briefly met at the Djerb religious art auction (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=845.msg11788#msg117).
Jalal Deer Agricultural Conglomerate(JDAC (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg9495#msg9495)) is the latest major Tamoran business to incorporate in Elysium
JDAC is just the latest Tamoran business to incorporate in Elysium and take advantage of the contract signed by the Empire and the Conglomerate. Gholam Dabiri, the owner of JDAC, who is known for the bluntness of his statements, has stated that:
“I have no love of these financial machinations and I was reluctant to accept doing this but I am just frustrated with how slow the government is moving in regards to Socram. They don’t care about the huge agricultural potential there and my advisers tell me that this way we stand a better chance of getting in that market and I am willing to try anything at this point. “
He had also stated that JDAC’s foreign operations in Zimalia will be transferred to the Elysium incorporated legal entity for “better legal protection” and has nominated Phuebra as another potential target for investing abroad in agriculture.
“If God allows it, JDAC will become larger than Dizon Farms in less than ten years “added Gholam Dabiri. Dizon Farms being a Quintelian based agricultural company which many analysts estimate could be the largest agricultural conglomerate in Mundus. The Quintelian company has extensive operations aboard including Royal Selecuid where JDAC has only meat packing factory and a R&D center (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=845.msg11597#msg11597) and has not managed to get past the restriction to own land there.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Local date in Tamora (Islamic calendar): Shawwal 28, 1440 Ath-Thalatha (Tuesday)
Special edition: Exclusive interview with Her Majesty Pharaoh Bektaten
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During the interview Pharaoh Bektaten had this to say: "Tamora, you are strong and beautiful. I just wanted to say that."
To some extent most Mundus nations claim to have long and prestigious histories but compared to Clysperis' truly ancient one, most seem like young nations who have only just appeared in Mundus. I am not ashamed to admit that I come from one such young nation. Before the dawn of the second millennium there was no Empire of Tamora and the Prophet Mani had yet to be born but Clysperis was already around for more than three and a half millennia. That's how old this Kingdom is and while it is not the largest or the richest of the countries of Midaranye it nevertheless fascinates the "young" nations of the region.
So in such an ancient land you wouldn't expect the Pharaoh herself to be using social media even less so to have your network be mentioned (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=180.msg12807#msg12807) by the Her Majesty. The desire to learn how such a contrast between ancient and modern can be possible is one of the reasons why I am here in the first place.
I landed in the kingdom and made my way to ancient Khezu, the capital, where I would be meeting the Pharaoh herself. It's hard to describe the feeling you have when you see firsthand the pyramids, a proud symbol of Clysperis endurance over the millennia. And I say endurance because during its long history it has had formidable enemies from the Islamic Abydos to the more recent Soviet menace.
In the short time I stayed Khezu before my scheduled interview I did my best to get a feel of the nation and its people. In some ways the people are similar to Tamorans, there is an appreciation for religion, traditions and a feeling of pride in the achievements of their nation. Just as in Tamora, people here understand the need for some to lead and for others to follow. But there are also major differences, aside from the obvious ones like language and religion, here the Pharaoh enjoys a reverence among its people that goes beyond that of a regular monarch. The Pharaoh is not just the leader of the country; it's also the leader of the church and even more than that. She is seen as partly divine, the "living Horus itself" and in Clyperis many take that literally. The kingdom has traditionally been a friend and ally of Tamora but some issues cannot be overlooked such the veneration for the Pharaoh and the fact that the local Manist and Islamic communities. while offering respect to the Pharaoh, can never venerate her as it would go against their religion. Furthermore, there is the issue of Abydos which for many Islamic Tamorans, myself included, it is not just a foreign relations issue but also a religious one as we are daily reminded when pray facing.
- Thank you for agreeing to the interview with us. With your permission I would start with the historical aspects first then move on to present affairs. Clysperis is an ancient kingdom yet its roots go back to a different country : Abydos. How does Your Majesty see the Kingdom of Abydos? Now that Clysperis has emerged from isolation what can the Islamic community from Your Majesty's kingdom, Tamora, Abydos and the rest Mundus expect from Your Majesty in this regard?
Thank you for having me. May I begin by saying that I am honoured that my first interview is with TINS.
The Kingdom of Clysperis, as you may be aware, was originally a holding of the Kingdom of Abydos. Following a rebellion amongst the Muslim population in Abydos my ancestors, the royal line of Abydos, took what they could and escaped to Clysperis. There, they proclaimed Clysperis independent from Abydos and ensured the continuation of our government, culture and religion.
My father, Ramses V, had little dealings with Abydos; our Peoples have found it difficult to reconcile their differences. I'm certain that many Clysperi view Abydos through lenses most bittersweet. On one hand we've our proud Kingdom, a direct connection to our ancestors, and a monument to the preservation and reverence of one's past. On the other hand our native lands are no longer ours, however, I would argue that what we have lost in Abydos is more than made up for what we have built in Clysperis.
I hold nothing against the People of Abydos today; what was done is long in the past, and the People of Abydos are our kin in many ways. As you know we've a Muslim population here in Clysperis and while they do not follow our Congregation, they enjoy the right to practice their beliefs without interference from my Government. Reverence and faith, as I've witnessed at home, in Tamora, and amongst our Muslim citizens, is worthy of respect. For each faithful adherent to our faith I can find just as many devout Muslims, and though we pray to different deities we are all Clysperi.
The Islamic community can expect a friend and ally in Clysperis, for we only know discord with those who choose that path themselves. Should the day come where Abydos wishes to pursue a path of reconciliation and a mending of the divide between our Peoples, I shall be an open recipient to their overtures.
- Perhaps not enough of our international viewers are aware of the Soviet occupation of Clysperis and that's why some nations like the Kingdom of Seafoth were quick to react to your common sense decision regarding the Soviet occupiers and their families. Could you tell us a bit of what the decades of Soviet occupation meant for Clysperis and its people?
What decades of occupation bring to any People: your land is no longer yours, your culture suddenly becomes illegal, your faith is something which brings down upon you discrimination and outright oppression. Some of my People were taken to Soviet labour camps, the lucky ones perished quickly under the brutal conditions, saved from their bodies wasting away from extreme labour and malnourishment. Public executions were not at all rare, while the godlessness of the Soviet regime was forced upon Clysperis to an extent rarely seen.
Some of our temples and monuments were defaced, sacred texts etched in stone destroyed with chisels and dynamite; at times, I find myself brought to tears for the knowledge and words of wisdom from my ancestors which were so maliciously destroyed.
It is ironic that the Kingdom of Seaforth would react so strongly, given that they themselves took the land in which they live through murder and theft. Yet no one asks about the native tribes of Seaforth, what were their names? What did they call Seaforth? What torments did they have forced upon them for the Kingdom of Thieves to come into existence? But no, they are a people of justice, worthy of the mantle of telling other nations what is right and wrong, and what they may do within their own borders. It's...there are no words for such blatantly open hypocrisy.
- Since your emergence from isolation, Your Majesty has taken the Midaranye region and Mundus by surprise by telling the world what many of us common people felt and yet perhaps for diplomatic reasons other Midaranye leaders did not wish to publicly express. Surprisingly perhaps, Your Majesty graduated from a Rokkenjiman college. How does a Rokkenjiman educated monarch become such an eloquent speaker for Midaranye? And did that experience helped Your Majesty in anyway?
My foreign education blessed me with a view of Midaranye from outside of its borders, as well as the insight of what is said about our region on a daily basis. Their education paints a Midaranye which is backwards, oppressive, and brutal. Combine that with a media which calls on states like Rokkenjima to maintain order and raise people out of the dark, their words not mine of course, and you've the perfect recipe for ensuring that a population, who through disinformation and outright propaganda, mean well but do not understand the issues of which they are concerned about.
This well-rounded understanding and insight moves me to speak. You don't see Midaranye states establishing military bases on the other side of Mundus, nor do you see our armies imposing their worldview on nations which sit on the other side of Mundus, either. These are but two more differences between our cultures and that of the internationalist cohort; we live our lives by our faiths and principles, we don't see it as our mandate to bend the will of others or force that upon them because their differences hurt our feelings.
- Nothing is more unfair than reducing the complex economic situation of a country to a couple of numbers yet Clysperis is plagued by stagnation, high unemployment and has a low GDP per capita. Do you plan to address that and how?
Of course, but the answers are complex. I've been working, and will continue to do so, with my economic teams to build solutions that benefit the Clysperi People. It won't be one answer but many that fix this complex issue facing our People. I want to see every Clysperi capable of forging a path to prosperity, and we will reach that as we have every challenge that has faced us; faith, and adherence to our cultural values. If by the time I die every Clysperi is capable of living a life beyond poverty, of handing their children a better existence than that which they knew, I will consider my reign a success.
We are the people who built the pyramids, including those we left behind in Abydos. Ours people set a goal, we accomplish it, this shall be no different.
- Clysperis though mostly homogeneous does have significant Manist and Muslim minorities. What can they expect from Your Majesty's rule? How are these communities seen by Your Majesty especially when considering their particular customs and traditions?
Although my position as Pharaoh also sees me as the head of our religion, when it comes to those of other faiths within the Kingdom we are all Clysperi; a Muslim Clysperi is by brethren just as a Manist Clysperi is. We pray to different gods, but our respective faiths remain strong. In a world which trades faith as a commodity, those who remain reverent to the faiths of their fathers is commendable. I've already made moves to ensure that Manist discrimination does not set roots in my Kingdom and will see that any who commit a crime against another Clysperi based on a difference of faith are made a clear example of. We had the Soviets try to rob us of our faith, we won't take on that vile mandate ourselves by demanding another Clysperi to abandon his beliefs and lay claim to our gods over his own.
And, if I may, I will fight just as hard, if not harder, for a Muslim Clysperi or a Manist Clysperi. Unlike some nations, Clysperis cherishes the expression of faith and does not hide it behind closed doors. If you're afraid that the display of a faith different than your own is going to harm your faith? Then your faith is simply not that strong to begin with. My People, all of them, are my charge and I shall abandon none of them. I shall not stiffle their different faiths but nourish them. Am I clear?
- The Soviet occupation erased many of Clysperis institutions, including slavery. They did that of course not out of concern or mercy but in order to destroy Clisperi society's social cohesion, attempt to irreversibly break the social fabric of Clysperis and because they knew that the whole nation was in fact enslaved. Are you planning on restoring some of Clysperis' institutions and laws? And what would those be?
Slavery is a tricky issue, prisoners of war are recognized as a Royal resource and this is a law I have not overturn. While I hope my rule shall be without war, I will not overturn the wisdom of my forefathers. This answer may sour relations with the liberal world, but I've no tears to shed for their manufactured outrage.
- How would Your Majesty describe the Clisperi -Tamoran relations today?
Strong, and growing. Growing up my father always pointed to Tamora as a point of strength, an example I could follow, and I can see why. The entire world stands against you and what does Tamora do? You stand your ground, you stand strong, you concede nothing. Tamora is beautiful in soul, mind and spirit; an example for all nations to aspire. Our cultures, our faiths, they are not to be exchanged for promises beyond those who promise them. My father said 'look to Tamora and your course will remain true' and I can tell you, his words were spoke in wisdom.
Tamora, you are strong and beautiful. I just wanted to say that."
- Your Majesty, you are the absolute monarch of your kingdom with no institution or organization that hamper your decisions or sabotage your plans yet you're also a woman. Does it bother you that Tamora and Royal Seleucid have male dominated societies? Is it an issue in your relations with these two nations?
Not at all, for my society is neither Tamoran nor Seleucid. I am not some liberal who expects the world around me to bend to my state of mind, my expectations, or provide for me a 'safe place'. Under Clysperi law I am often referred to as 'he' as Pharaoh, as the Living Horus I am also referred to as 'he'. I accept it for what it is, in my personal capacity I am a woman, but I don't concern myself with the systems or orders that work for my neighbours. If I concerned myself with such things I'd become those we mutually frown upon, would I not?
Thus to be bothered over our Tamoran bretheren or our Seleucid neighbours being in male dominated societies? It is beneath my office. Although I am certain you'll have someone in Pyrettania or Valtheim who are outraged by this miscarriage of justice.
- Your Majesty has often talked about the Soviet menace and the destruction left behind by its legacy but there are still Soviet states out there: Kaitaine and Rodina. Do you have any plans regarding those two nations and their catastrophic grip they have over their people?
Unfortunately it's my plans that do not matter, but those of the People. They are the only ones who can effect change and, if they do, I will be amongst the first to support them. But as always it is all so more complicated than that. I will hear their needs with an open mind and support them as I best can.
This is why recognizing the Theocracy was important to me. Here we have a Kaitaine that is vastly different from that of the so-called Soviet Republic, and like our nations a state with few friends internationally. Imagine what Kaitaine may look like ten years from now, rid of the cancer of Stalin? That is how you beat back this lingering menace.
- Your Majesty's eloquent and precise assessment of the Midaranye region as well as the admirable way to which Your Majesty has exposed the shallowness of the internationalist agenda has earned the reputation among many in our studio and, judging by the number of emails we received, also regular Tamorans as the voice of Midaranye. Many Tamorans are now asking what are your plans for the Midaranye region? How do you see the region in five years if your plans are successful?
In five years this question will be obsolete; we'll have decided it ourselves.
Despite the Seaforthians.
Despite the Achkaerinese.
Despite the Rokkenjimans.
Despite the Morelanders.
It will be.
I mean, a Maori King bashes a skull in, in adherence to his cultural traditions and system of justice: the internationalists sanction these actions and protect them. Tamora, in adherence to its faith and traditions holds slaves: it becomes the most heavily sanctioned nation on Mundus. What is the reason for this clear and blatant example of double standards? Why is it the noble superpowers determine that one People is worthy of praise for snubbing its nose at the values they wear on their sleeve, but another must be crushed and made an example of? Why are some cultures worth protecting while others earn their ire?
The Maori, with the suspected help of East Moreland, violate the sovereignty of Tamora to no real consequence, instead being lauded for their actions. Had it been an operation aimed against Achkaerin, East Moreland or another power with more powerful friends, where do you think the Maori would be today? Likely occupied by the aforementioned powers. But because it is a Midaranye state the world cares not to even bat an eye; the standard is set that so long as you hold the right partners, you may do as you will, even if it stands against the values these noble superpowers claim to hold so dear to their hearts. Tamoran or Clysperi plights do nothing to further their agenda as saviours of the universe.
My plans for Midaranye, simply, is that these outsiders leave us alone. No longer does a King halfway across the continent tell sovereign states what they may or may not do. No longer do Ardian troops blemish the sovereignty of a Midaranye nation. No longer shall Midaranye be the board upon which these states play their games of dominance or control. We are not the native peoples of Seaforth who will be wiped from the pages of history, we are the People of Midaranye and it will be us who writes this chapter, and all which follow, to be handed down to our children, their children, and so on. Together, we will realize a truly free Midaranye, I have every confidence of that.
After I thanked Her Majesty for the privilege of giving us the interview, I made my way to the hotel and eventually to the airport. It’s hard to describe exactly the feeling you have when you are in the same room with Her Majesty. At first I didn’t notice anything special, but as the interview progressed and Her Majesty answered my questions in in the most eloquent manner and projected a confidence I have yet to see matched in other leaders, I was more and more captivated and by the end of the interview I was mesmerized and in awe with Pharaoh Bektaten. While I am not of Her Majesty’s faith, after spending less than an hour in her presence I can say I am beginning to understand why those of her faith see in her more than just a sovereign. I returned to Djerb with the confidence that with Clysperis’ emergence from isolation and Her Majesty leading the kingdom, Midaranye is in a better position than ever to fight back against the foreign powers that have plagued the region for so long.
I am Widad Akrawi (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg11214#msg11214) and this has been a special edition of TINS. Thank you for being with us. God bless Tamora! God bless Clysperis!
OOC: Thanks to Beatrice who did most of the hard work by answwerig the questions and picking the picture of Pharaoh Bektaten.
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Local date in Tamora (Islamic calendar): 3rd Dhul Qadah, 1440h (Saturday)
TINS exclusive interview with Pharaoh Bektaten was a major success
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Khemnen Palace and the Pyramids of Nafu, two of the greatest jewels of Clysperis
The exclusive interview that TINS did with Pharaoh Bektaten was well received in the Empire with many viewers resonating with what Pharaoh Bektaten had to say about foreign policy and the affairs of Midaraye. One analyst said: “She has done a superb job of showing the hypocrisy of the internationalist agenda as she calls it while also addressing the concerns many Tamorans had over the religious minorities in her kingdom. After her visit to Tamora her popularity greatly improved and now this interview solidifies that positive view Tamorans have of her. It’s hard to find any fault with how she handled the questions.”
TINS was extremely pleased to have had the opportunity to interview the Clysperi Pharaoh and is now looking to interview other VIPs of Midaranye and beyond
Morelander weapons kill Theocracy soldiers reports say
The Bene Gesserit News has reported (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=670.msg12933#msg12933) today that EMAC, the giant military company that sells weapons all over Mundus, has allegedly been supplying the Soviet rebel government with Mini-Dragon Drones. Few are surprised at this since the Morelander government has always had a position of suppression and persecution towards the Bene Gesserit. While initially EM claimed that an attempt by an organization linked to the BG that attempted to steal nuclear waste was the reason for their crusade against the BG. Rhe BG have proven them wrong when they issued a public apology (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=670.msg11502#msg11502) for the incident committed by rogue elements of the BG which was not enough to appease the EM government. Seeing to whom they sell weapons makes us understand why they are not interested in improving relations with the BG and stopping the persecutions.
Lodjans take to the streets to protest Morelander influence; the Lodjan government takes the side of the Morelanders
Retiring members of the Lodjan armed forces took to the streets (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=108.msg12882#msg12882) to protest the fact that the EM “recommendations”, which of course became law, have left them soon to be unemployed. One protester outside the EM embassy had this to say:
“We have come here today because we are all about to lose our jobs, we will be unemployed in the next 6 months and our jobs will be given to foreign soldiers, mercenaries with no loyalty to our homeland.”
People at the protest reported that as soon as an armed EM soldier appeared at the embassy yard, the Lodjan authorities ordered the crowd to be pushed back offering a bizarre explanation that Morelanders “are a nation paranoid about security” and the protesters were “asking for trouble”. Maybe if the Morelanders wouldn’t interfere in other countries internal affairs and seek to impose their agenda then they wouldn’t need to be paranoid about their security.
Three Tamoran investments announced in Clysperis
This week has been a busy one for the Clysperi economy. First, Prince Naser (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg11829#msg11829), who is currently leading an economic mission in Clysperis, has announced that for the first time the Imperial Wealth Fund (IWF), one of Tamora’s sovereign funds will be investing abroad with Clysperis being the first country where IWF will do so. IWF will be looking to invest one billion dianars/USD in Clysperis’ infrastructure and is currently in the talks with the authorities there for any projects that they have and are lacking funding.
The second news came from JDAC (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg9495#msg9495), the largest agricultural conglomerate in Tamora, that they have reached a preliminary agreement to buy 25 thousand acres of agricultural land in Clysperis. The spokesperson for the company has stated that this is just the first step in their expansion the kingdom and they first want to see how their first investment will do before committing to more. JDAC has stated that affordable prices for land, friendly relations with Tamora and the existence of servitude labor were among the deciding factors for the investment. While the JDAC has yet to say what the total price of the transaction is, sources in Clysperis have stated that it is estimated at around 10 million dinars/USD.
The third news is about TINS, we are happy to announce that TINS has acquired a channel in the kingdom and will thus expand there. TINS has always strived to bring its audience a Tamoran perspective to international and national news and the expansion in Clysris is the second of the one after ZImalia. Viewers in Clysperis can expect the same quality shows as we have done here and at the ZImalian station but with a focus on the affairs of the kingdom.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Local date in Tamora (Islamic calendar): 4th Dhul Qadah, 1440h (Sunday)
West Seleucid magazine D.T. names Thanasis Polakis as the most influential MidAranye businessman to follow in 2019
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Thanasis Polakis together with his First Wife on the cover of D.T. magazine, one of the major business magazines in the Empire.
The prestigious West Seleucid magazine D.T. names Thanasis Polakis (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg10954#msg10954) as the most influential businessman of the MidAranye to watch in 2019. Mr. Polakis who owns the largest oil and gas company in Tamora has become extremely active in recent years and 2019 has been perhaps one that has brought him more and more attention and success than ever before. He has been named Deputy Head of OPEN and has represented the Tamoran side at the third OPEN meeting, has made several visits in OPEN countries including Quintelia and administers the construction of the Haghighi Dam (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1324.0) in Zimalia, a massive project worth 5 bln dinars/ USD. He has made a name for himself in the oil & gas industry and repeatedly stated that oil &gas “is here to stay” for the foreseeable future. The magazines says that the incorporation of Polakis Energy International in Elysium is the first sign that Polakis Energy is not content to remain only a national player and is looking to expand aboard and will likely see the company acquiring exploration rights in other countries. While Mr. Polakis is not the richest man in Tamora, his net worth of 5.8 bln dianrs/usd nevertheless places him on a comfortable third place in the Empire. However, his connection in Royal Seleucid, his position in OPEN and his reputation of being willing to assume risks rather than play conservatively were the reasons why the magazine considers that Mr. Polakis is the number one MidAranye businessman to follow in 2019.
The construction of the Elysium city provides a major boost to the Attican construction sector
Analysts say that the construction of the Conglomerate city of Elysium in the federated kingdom of Attica is providing a significant boost to the construction industry in the federated kingdom. The Attican economy is currently in a recession along with the entire economy of the Empire so the Conglomerate contracts with local construction companies are a much need boost to the local economy. Estimates say that the local economy has benefited from contracts of around 800 mil dinars/usd and approx. 15 thousand construction jobs have been created, a significant amount considering that the entire Attican GDP is approx. 280 bln dinars/usd (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=844.msg11604#msg11604). And since the construction of the Conglomerate city is far from over, further construction contracts are likely to be signed in the future.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Local date in Tamora (Islamic calendar): 16th Dhul Qadah, 1440h (Friday)
Special live transmission: day one of the Synod of the Church
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His Holiness, the Supreme Ayatollah, presided over the Synod
It is our great pleasure to be transmitting live the first day of the Synod of the Church. For those of you that have not had the chance to watch TINS, the Church of Mani has conveyed the yearly synod and will debate whether the idea presented by Imam Ashan Kayani in his book, “Who is the Kwisatz Haderach? And how is he related to Manism”, in which he claims there is a connection between Bene Gesserit and Manism, are in fact heresy. The BG have offered to send a scholar Professor Ruth Hipkiss (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=66.msg12208#msg12208) which will answer the question of the members of the Synod helping them better assess the situation. The Synod will see attending two hundred and fifty Ayatollahs, the five Grand Ayatollahs and the Supreme Ayatollah. For us who believe strongly in the word of the Prophet is hard to be more excited.
For the first time the Church of Mani has managed to secure a series of agreements allowing our transmission to be aired live in : Pramoria, Socram, Clysperis, Pardclinnia (radio only), Quintelia (radio only), Phuebra, Royal Seleucid and Zimalia. So for those of you watching in those countries, TINS is sending its best wished to you. Also, the church is transmitting live on its website the event so there is also the option to watch there.
Spoiler: Manists around Mundus • show
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The some of faithful in Phuebra gathered at the local temple where they would see live the first day of the Synod.
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Our brothers in faith from Socram praying for the Synod.
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Thanks to the efforts of MAZ( Manist Association of Zimalia) and TINS-Zimalia even our communities in rural Zimalia had the chance to see the event live.
As the session started, the cameras moved and showed Lady Hipkis dressed in Blue tunic jacket, the traditional wear for the women of their branch of their faith.
In the large auditorium approx. 250 Ayatollahs were present. After the formalities of presenting and greeting her were done, several of the members of the clergy proceeded to ask her questions:
-Lady Hipkiss, first allow me thank you for coming here today. I looked at your CV and I see you have degrees in Physics and even a PhD and you have worked in several fields relating to science and research, all nobles pursuits I am sure. I am however puzzled, what exactly qualifies you as a leading scholar on the Bene Gesserit faith? Where is your study of theology for example?
The very fact that I have dedicated my life to trying to understand the Universe qualifies me as a leading scholar of the Bene Gesserit faith. I am yet to find a religion on Mundus that does not claim it's God or Gods or other related concepts created the Universe. By trying to undertand the wonders of this creation we are studying theology. Now while on paper I have no degree in Theology that does not mean I do not understand the subject. I am a fully qualified Missionara Protectiva, that essentially means I had been groomed since the age of four to understand our faith, learn about other faiths and where possible look for common ground. The question you ask assumes that science and religion are seperate subjects, I merely see them as opposite sides of the same coin.
-Lady Hipkiss, I have tried to prepare myself for this synod as I am sure have many of my esteemed colleagues also tried to do the same but I have not found a lot on your faith. Why is there so little information on your faith out there? With all due respect, if your faith keeps its secrets how do we know what you are saying today is true in relation to your faith if we can’t verify it with other public texts of your faith?
The Bene Gesserit faith has no secrets. I believe the issue here isn't us keeping our secrets, we have none. The issue is that as we began to make use of the 19th centuries technology our abiliy to share our faith was snuffed out. Our homeland and main religious centres were damaged, now as a few books were disseminated before that time the focus of the Missionara and Mothers was on nations with similar cultural heritage as ourselves, Ui Cenneslaig, Canterbria, Scordisci, Seaforth, places like that. We managed to preserve many books smuggling them out of Kaitaine to new homes in our schools, the nature of which needed to be kept discreet. That knowledge is there and we'd be more than happy to see people of all faiths and none utilising them. I suspect in the coming years you may well see a huge increase in the publication of articles, journals, thesis and oher documents relating to the Bene Gesserit. However you are aware with some of the matters of our faith. You see we believe that all faiths contain some truth. Therefore a Bene Gesserit would view your own faiths Holy Books as part of our own. As too they would the bible, torah, the Odinist Saga's, the Books of Sessifet and the Codes of the Cult of Helus and so on. Our faith even contains little mini offshots, what we call Combireligions. These are where some Bene Gesserit believe two or more faiths hold the most truths and lean their practices towards them. For example there is one I know of called Mahayana Christianity. A hybrid of Mahayana Buddhism and Christianity, which presumably interpreted Jesus Christ as a Buddha, and therefore in turn the first incarnation of Kwisatz Haderach. If it is of use to this Synod I'm more than happy to arrange for scholars to have access to any of the Chapterhouse libraries.
- What I do not understand is how you can have a religion that cannot even decide if it’s monotheistic or polytheistic. Correct me if I wrong but your faith believes that even the knowledge whether there is one God or more has been lost so how exactly can you decide that what all up us in the room believe, except you of course, is not entirely true and by that I mean the Book of Mani and his teachings?
As I have said earlier a Bene Gesserit would not talk in so black and white terms as right and wrong. There is a truth to be found in all faiths and all religious books. As for determing whether we are monotheistic or polytheistic even faiths that you assume have a concetre answer to that have issues. Take for Christianity, faith believing in a single God, however their holy books create an issue. Their God gave a man called Moses ten rules, the first of which is "Thou shalt have no other gods before Me" If there is truly one God why would he need to instruct his people to put no other God before him? At one point even the people who are today the Jews worshipped more than one God, one religious text states Elijah said “I am the only one of the Lord’s prophets left, but Baal has four hundred and fifty prophets" therefore in that time those people where Polythesic. Our standpoint therefore is just an acceptance of what many others faiths have struggled to accept. The true nature of God/Gods is clouded for many and all our faith does is seek to remove that cloud and in the meantime show our understanding of the situation.
(there were clear murmurs in the auditorium from the ayatollahs clearing expressing their disagreement over assumption that faiths do not know whether they are polytheistic or monotheistic)
-I would like to know what “special insight” do your holy houses have to God’s powers and perhaps your Reverend Mother if that’s the case?
Since leaving Kaitaine this matter has become less clear cut. In the past it was believed that members of the Holy Houses were granted what I suppose you could claim to be specific and special powers. There were some said to be able to heal with a touch, others who could see the future, supreme intelligence, exceptional bravery, stamina, the list is endless. Some believe this is because of the way God/Gods have blessed them. Others believe it is because there is something unique about their bloodline that when in contact with the spice Melange untaps a potential all humans have within them. People believe that as supplies of Melange dwindle since we left Kaitaine the visible presentation of these insights, gifts etc become harder to view. As for the Reverned Mother it is not a position that is filled with the death of the old one, not like the Christian Pope. A Reverned Mother is one who must prove herself to have what we refer to as Pre-Cognition. To become just one of the four leading Mothers attacthed to a Holy House one must be shown to have the confidence of a large number of Mothers, but to then claim the title Reverned Mother and unite the faith a final step must be shown to be true. When one of the Mothers attached to a Holy House dies she is normally in the prescence of a Truthsayer, a Missionara and a Honored Mates. Any Mother may then come forward and tell these three the last words of the dead Mother. Only someone blessed with Pre-Cognition is capable of getting the words exactly, as such many who attempt fail miserably, in those cases the three witnesses must pick what was closest to the final words, but that generally rules someone out of being a Reverned Mother. Erin McGregor spoke the exact wording of Hannah McKey and therefore proved to the faithful that she is blessed with that Pre-Cognition, add to that the fact she is a distant member of the Harkonnen branch of the faith then her closeness to God/Gods is obvious for all the faithful to see.
- I am more interested in this “Kwisatz Haderach” as you call him. Will he be of your faith or could he be a member of a different faith like Manism?
For me to be able to answer this I must clear up this idea of you saying "your faith" or "Manism". If you imagine going to an art gallery and looking at an abstract painting you and me could well come away from that viewing with different interpretations, different emotions, different messages from the artist. Now that is how we see religion. We have merely looked at the image differently, maybe the light fell at a different angle, maybe the music playing that day in the gallery influenced us differently, but we saw the same canvas. So to ask what faith the Kwisatz Haderach will be is kind of misleading, he will be all faiths but could well be none. Let me explain. He has been on Mundus before, and he will come again. He has left clues to his existance but we need to interpret them, just like that painting in the gallery. When he does arrive he will finally unveil the truth and everyone will have made some mistakes. So Yes the Kwisatz Haderach will be Manist, and Christian, and Buddhist, Cultist and Odinist.
(At the BG professor mentioned the comparison with the art gallery and the abstract painter, there was a loud murmur of disapproval which only stopped when the Supreme Ayatollah made a sign with his hand to ask for silence)
- Imam Ashan Kayani has proposed the theory that the Prophet Mani was an individual that had what your describe “godlike” attributes and thus it can be explained how he gave us the book of Mani. What do you think of this theory and would that make the Prophet a member of the BG faith in your opinion?
Let me return to my metaphor of the art gallery. Most of us are casual art gallery atendees, we may not know the historic ideas behind an image, or what techniques can symbolise on a canvas. An art critic or museum guide however can help with our understanding. A Prophet in many ways is like that guide. The Bene Gesserit believes that Prophets in many ways are similar to the Missionara, they have been able to discover knowledge, they have tried to assimilate it into a world view and then presented it for people to judge. Just as with modern peer review in Science history has shown a similar process for Prophets, only more deadly. Take for example Islam's Prophet Muhammed. He presents his newly gained understanding of the world to the people of Mecca and was promptly chased out of town. Over time he presented new knowledge, showed new examples and the like and soon the religion flourished far from Mecca. A Prophet is merely a mouthpiece for knowledge and can help bring about a new understanding of God/Gods, that is the job of a Bene Gesserit, to seek a better understanding. Therefore I consider all significant religious figures such as Prophet Mani, Jesus, Moses, Raimond Unasson etc to be parts of the Bene Gesserit faith, they maybe just at the time didn't realise it.
- Lady Hipkiss, you might be aware that our faith puts a great emphasis on respecting a strict set of rules from how you dress to what you eat and how and when you pray. As far as you re familiar with these rules are they against the teachings of your faith?
Our faith has no set rules on dress. The four branches of the Sisterhood are the closest you will find to a dress code. A black robe for Mothers, heads shaven. A Blue tunic jacket for Missionara, a military dress uniform for Truthsayers and a pair of Red trousers and long sleevless jacket for Honored Matres. Members of our faith are taught to however be respectful of local customs, so a Bene Gesserit visiting Tamora would follow these customs. As for other rules their are few over-riding rules other than to respect knowledge, seek it out actively in any form and naturally try and leave the world in a better position than we found it. After all some would say we are a Doomsday Cult, simply waiting for a great world ending disaster. We have Missionara who are Budislamic, they believe that essentially Buddha was the Kwizach Hadrach and set the initial rules for mankind and that the Prophet Muhammed, who was a reincarnation of the Kwizach Hadrach, came to codify more clearly to help prepare mankind for future disasters. As such those following Budislam are mostly vegeterian, don't drink and you will see their Missionara members wearing head-scarfs.
- Correct me if I am wrong but your faith believes “all faiths being connected as one just with different interpretations” doesn’t that mean that the BG believe only what is common in all faiths and disregard the rest? And if that’s the case then I would assume you believe very little since there is little in common between us the Helusians for example.
I believe my answers up to now will have explained this however please allow me to clarify. I believe that most religions, not all but most, follow some similar patterns. The first being that there is an ongoing struggle between good and evil. The Cultists believe that it is between those loyal to Helus and his first creation the Underlords. Odinists believe between the Gods and the Frost Giants. Christians between God and the Devil. We believe therefore that there is some great evil in the cosmos that must be faced and that by being a good person we can do that on a daily basis. Most religions also believe that there will be a great end time. Christians call in the End of Days, the Cultists believe one day the Underlords will return and the Odinists have Ragnorok. We too believe that such a day will come when we shall have to face this great evil and that we must prepare for this. Now naturally the manner of that evil, the events of its coming and the results differ but in the end we believe that an evil is coming, we must seek it out and prepare for its arrival. That I believe gives us lots therefore that we must believe in. If an evil so large it will destroy everything is coming then it must be faced not by just one or two people but by everyone. So we seek to work with others towards that end. Even within faiths there are things they don't agree upon. Does the bread of Christianity actually become the body of Christ within you? The Christian Church spent centuries debating that.Yes we find there are little commonalities between faiths but they do tend to agree on the big things such as good v's evil, a need to face evil, a need to lead a good life and that a kind of end of time is a possibility.
- If you say that our customs are not against your faith then how come we have not seen any of your faith wear the hijab for example? It is a practice that is found not just in our religion but also in the Islamic tradition. Is it because you haven’t studied Mannism and Islam?
Until 18 months ago you wouldn't have known who was Bene Gesserit and who was not. We were hiding in an effort to ensure the future of our faith. Imagine for example a pale skinned, red headed girl living in Claith, Ui Cenneslaig wearing a hijab yet she does not attend a mosque. Questions are going to be asked by friends, by neighbours and the like. You will find if you visit the Chapterhouses those who have a belief in the combi-religions wearing such items, the Missionara even has a blue headscarf wearable as part of their uniform. Our students study all religions as part of the basic curriculum at Chapterhouses, sadly not always taught by experts because of the situation we faced, however that I suspect will change. From that point on will people begin to wear it? Maybe. You must also remember that over 200 years our faith has faced rather unique challenges and as a religion with such a wide variation in belief it is not odd to think people will be influenced in terms of customs by local geography. Look at the Truthsayers in Kaitaine, the girls have been there less than 18 months and have now practically all taken to wearing keffiyeh around their necks. This is not because of any instruction or doctrine. Its because that's what the local of Seitch wear. I think you will find that as the Bene Gesserit seek to become part of everyday life wherever they live and as more of the Bene Gesserit begin heading to places like Tamora to learn more you may well see items such as the hijab increase in use.
After that last question, the Synod adjourned only to resume the next day when the debate will be done with the doors closed to be public. A representative of the Synod publically thanked the BG professor for accepting the invitation to attend and for answering the questions.
Dear viewers we have returned to our studio where Ayatollah Arak (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg11204#msg11204) has just arrived from the synod and can better tell us about how the session went.
-Thank you for being with us again. How did the question session go?
-Well I can’t speak for the Synod and giving an opinion now is not something to do. But I believe the public could see that the members were often not exactly pleased with the answers and at times offered vocal opposition. At times it seemed even that we were speaking different languages. The Bene Gesserit have a very unusual religion. But this synod is not about the them, it is about Imam Ashan Kayani and his theories, and that is what we will be discussing the next few days. We have not convened to the Bene Gesserit faith or to pass judgment on it and it’s important for viewers to understand that.
-This was also the first time that the Synod was broadcasted live in several countries. First of all, why these countries in particular? One would think that is because they are the ones with significant Manist population (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JoyGmSgeJk72_6rojB43nCgGOfBE69c_up9fp3FbHj4/edit#gid=1056396481) but for example Vaguzia is missing.
-Well yes, we wanted to have an agreement with a national network in each country where the followers of our Prophet are present in a significant number. Thanks to TINS and its sisters channels, we had Zimalia and Clysperis covered but we had to also consider the other countries. We had some issues in Quintelia nad Parcinnia where we could only find a radio channel to broardcast but in Vaguzia we couldn’t even find that. The Helusian hold on that country is incredibly strong. The people were very polite and basically said “we are sorry, we understand but we don’t want any trouble” etc.
-But why would the Helsusians be against a live transmission of the Synod of our church?
-Because it goes at goes against the core of their narrative. Today, people from nine countries totaling a population of close to a billion people could see or hear live a“terrorist” and “slavers” debating, talking and generally acting like any other human being. They could see the BG professor talking without any mal thought about the Cult of Helus, they could see our church trying to understand and seek the truth. The Helusians and Rokkejima among others have painted us and the BG as monsters and when you show the people how we really are they begin to ask questions and that’s the last thing the Helusians want. I mean Rokkenjima broke all ties with us because Tamora recongnise the Theocrayc as the legimate government. People could see live just how “dangerous” the Bene Gesserit really are and can decide for themselves.
-You mentioned close to a billion in population but that’s not the total viewership of the event.
-No, not at all, it will be far, far lower than that of course. But hopefully people even outside of our faith will have looked at least a couple of minutes at the session and made up their mind for themselves.
-What should the people of our faith get from this first day and the Synod in general?
-That the faith is growing and that the Church is adapting to meet the needs of the faithful. Now, one in three that follow the Prophet lives outside Tamora and the church has to reach out to them, to be more engaged since that is what the faithful outside Tamora are asking us to do. I have talked to people aboard and they told me that they don’t want to join the mandatory military service as that could put them into the situation that they would be picking arms against Tamora. The brother in faith that asked me that was someone who had never been to Tamora before and had no connection other than our faith.
-How does the Church plan to reach out?
-It all depends on the nation. While generally the countries where our religion prospers are not rich they still have different needs. Some have good relations with the majority religion and the national authorities, others not so much. Some are in nations that are much poorer than Tamora while other have emerged from isolation and we have discovered that they have evolved on a different path and a process of reconciliation will be needed. So the Church is now looking to reach out, we are transmitting live, the Supreme Ayatollah will soon visit Clysperis and we are exploring other ways to reach out to the other countries where Manism has a significant presence. Our faith is not a numerous one, it doesn’t have political power anywhere outside Tamora and its members are not rich but what we do have is solidarity.
- What should the people of other faiths get from this first day and the Synod in general?
-I hope it has spurred a curiosity in them, to learn more about us. I also hope it has shown something about the Bene Gesserit. As I said, I am not impressed with their lack of theology but also their lack of orthopraxy but scholar Professor Ruth Hipkiss has said resonated with us deeply in at least one regard, the country of the Bene Gesserit, Kaitaine is under occupation by an Atheist government for more than a century, one that is systematically doing its best to erase the Bene Gesserit faith within its borders and even outside. So when many of us were frustrated that we couldn’t find more info on their faith, we had in fact missed the point that the reason is because they have been persecuted for so long that they were forced underground even outside of Kaitaine. We know so little about them because they were in danger of disappearing at the hands of an Atheist government. There are many faiths in Mundus and many things can be said about Mundus but not that is irreligious so viewers will sympathize with the plight of the Bene Gesserit. I think the people of Mundus find the idea of a regime that seeks to eliminate religion by force simply horrendous and will begin to understand why the Bene Gesserit are so determined to regain their lost country.
-Can the Church do something to help the Bene Gesserit?
-That is for the Synod to decide.
-Thank you so much for being with us.
-Thank you.
Thank you for being with us dear viewers. God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
Spoiler: ooc thanks • show
Thanks to Libby for the massive effort of writing the answers to the questions. Also thanks to Dave, Major Jaws, Yolotan for providing an answer to the live trasmission permission request.
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Local date in Tamora (Islamic calendar): 17th Dhul Qadah, 1440h (Saturday)
Manistophobia and Islamophobia rear their ugly heads in Clysperis
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Pharaoh Beketaten visited the Mosque dressed according to Islamic requirements. The picture shows the Pharaoh hugging the Muslim Imam of the attacked mosque.
Two Manists, one man and one woman, were dragged (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1361.msg13148#msg13148) from their homes and beaten in the streets; the woman suffered several broken bones, while the man was thrown into the Ḥ'pī river and left to drown in a state of unconsciousness. Only the intervention of bystanders saved the man whom was dumped into the river. He is now in critical condition at the local hospital.
Furthermore, a mosque in the Clysperi city of Nebpi was vandalized with messages such as "Muslims go home," "not welcome," "you're not stealing Clysperis too," and "Beketaten lays with dogs" spray painted all over the mosque.
These attacks of religious hate come just weeks before the planned visit of the Supreme Ayatollah to the kingdom of Clysperis, the first such visit aboard in modern times, and during the time Synod of the Church.
The Clysperi branch of the Manist International Alliance for Combating Hate and Discrimination (MIACHD (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1002.0)) has strongly condemned both attacks and has raised 200 thousand dinars/usd in donations which will be used to reward those that will provide information that will lead to the capture of the perpetrators of both attacks. They have also urged authorities to show no mercy or respite in the pursuit of the perpetrators. ”The fact that such incidents took place shows that those responsible expect their actions will go unpunished. The authorities have a responsibility to the victims to show no clemency in pursuit of justice. “ The local leader of MIACHD personally visited the bystanders that helped the Manist Clysperi out of the river and thanked them for not remaining indifferent.
Shortly after news broke of the attacks, Pharaoh Beketaten had this to say “"When I was alerted to these acts I wept; that people in my country are harming our brothers and sisters and defacing others houses of worship.”
A few hours after the attack Pharaoh Beketaten went at the mosque and personally helped to pick up the pieces inside as well as provide moral support to the community. She also went to the local hospital where the two Manists faithful are treated and was joined there by Prince Naser. The two visited the patients and prince Naser gave a brief statement afterwards: “I will ask all Tamorans and Clysperi to pray for the two. I would also like to thank Her Royal Majesty for the support she has shown to the two religious communities that have been the targets of these attacks. The attackers want to spread hate and division and they know that religion is the core value that defines people across the Midaranye region. But what they don’t know is that when faced with adversity Tamorans close ranks and come together. I think it will be the same in Clysperis because the Clysperi people will understand that the attackers seek to divide and weaken the nation at a critical time when Clysperis needs to be united to withstand the foreign pressure it will encounter as it grows and become more powerful on the world stage.”
Photos show that Phraoh and Prince Naser are mostly likely dating
A TINS photographer was lucky enough to take of a picture of Pharaoh Beketaten and Prince Naser holding hands at the Elysium Economic Forum (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1487.0)(EEF). This comes after rumors were circulating in some circles for days that the two have flown together in a light aircraft near the pyramids of Nafu as Prince Naser is an amateur pilot. The Imperial Palace has refused to comment on the incident but sources say that Prince Naser has been summed to the Imperial Place as soon as the EEF is done.
The news came as a surprise to the general public with people generally having a positive reaction to the news since Pharaoh Beketaten enjoys a high favorability among the public and one that is steadily increasing. The news however was not well received by many of the in the clergy which have raised concerns about the religious implications of such a relation, the precedent it will set as well as the religious indifference it implies. This is perhaps one of the few instances in recent times when public opinion, especially the one of the Manist community, is not aligned with the opinion of the clergy.
It remains to be seen what the Imperial Palace will do in the coming days and if Prince Naser will be recalled from his economic mission in Clysperis.
Polakis Energy (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.ms) becomes a sponsor of Mundus Games
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Tamorans had the pleasent surprise of seeing the Polakis Energy Logo at the opening of the games (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1490.msg13142#msg13142) in New Derusmia. It is the first time that a Tamoran company becomes a sponsor of an international sporting event. Analysts have said that Polakis Energy decided to sponsor the games as part of an ongoing campaign to raise its brand awareness and thus help in their expansion aboard through their Conglomerate subsidiary. However, when Thanasis Polakis was asked to comment on the decision to sponsor the Mundus Games he had this to say:
“Despite what others have said, the main reason why we did it is for the Tamoran people and Tamoran athletes that will compete in the games. Our men and women will be competing in a country that has sanctioned us and on a continent that as a whole has decided to sanction Tamora. Until now our athletes had only our flag as a familiar symbol, now I hope that seeing a familiar name will help in some small part. “
The Tamoran job fair (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1458.0) in Ui Cenneslaig comes to an end
The Tamoran job fair in UC has come to an end, the fair saw some of the largest businesses in the Empire vising some of the major UC schools in an attempt to convince students and alumni there to consider Tamora as an option for their careers. While the job fair visited several educational institutions, the greatest presence was at the BG Chapterschool. While the fair was described by some foreign experts “inadequate” and even “unprofessional” the organizers were nevertheless pleased with the results. They have answered criticism by saying the foreign experts apply foreign standards to Tamoran business practices and have said that while interest from students was low, they will most likely consider doing it again, probably in Achkaerin or Cantabria. “We hope to have an event like this every year. We have seen a lot of curiosity from students and some alumni have shown interest. There is a great cultural barrier between us and much of Mundus and people come with certain expectations that we cannot fulfill but we nevertheless believe there is a niche out there for those that want to make a difference in world. “ When asked if they considered Achkaerin and Cantabria as the next potential destination for the fair because of the presence of BG schools, the spokesperson has said it’s merely “fortunate a coincidence”.
Kadyrov Industries (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg8447#msg8447) shows interest in latest RS technology: bacteria runways (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=349.msg12996#msg12996)
Kadyrov Industries spokesperson have said that they are watching closely the development of the RS project which could be of great use in Tamora, in the federated kingdom of Vojvodina, because of the desert there. “We eagerly wait to see how the next month attempt at building the runway will go.”
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Local date in Tamora (Islamic calendar): 18th Dhul Qadah, 1440h (Sunday)
A tale of two kingdoms: Clysperis and Lodja
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Pharaoh Beketaten during the visit to a Muslim mosque in the Clysperi city of Nebpi.
At first glance the two kingdoms seem to have quite a few things in common. There are both ruled by women sovereigns who claim they are divine in some way or form, are both active on the international stage and both countries seem to be engaged in reforms. Where they differ is in their approach to these reforms and international relations, Pharaoh Beketaten has been an outspoken critic of the international cartel currently running Mundus and is a stalwart defender of sovereignty, while Lodja has been engaged is a systematic and consistent relinquish of sovereignty: MCUR, TUNA and now the giving up control of their armed forces to East Moreland.
Last week, people all over Mundus could see what this different approach means for the citizens of the two countries. While Beketaten was faced with treasonous elements within her military, Clysperis had them executed without any repercussions for the common people. On the other hand, Lodja which now takes orders from East Moreland in military matters has seen the decision to fire soldiers who have served in their armed forces to make room for those whose loyalties lie elsewhere; it has seen their Queen announce a massive 33% increase (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=108.msg12552#msg12552) in the military budget with new reforms soon to follow. The Lodjan people will now have to pay for all that since that increase in military spending will have to come from somewhere and soldiers have already took to the streets (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=108.msg12882#msg12882) to protest the planned layoffs. The Lodjan leadership has no doubt made the following decision: rather than compete on the international stage, it is better to surrender now without a fight and get better terms. The Queen gets to stay queen as long as she doesn't stray from the direction imposed by East Moreland, she will pay tribute ( where do those extra funds for the military are going to go? Local supplies or the Morelander company EMAC?), gives a concubine to the Morelander king and in return they are protected by CNN, Mundus' most powerful military alliance. Some in Mundus were willing to argue that the deal Lodja made is not so bad. However, we see that the surrender of sovereignty also has high material costs as the Helusian Empire is not looking to turn Lodja into a colony in order to bring wealth there but rather to take it home.
The events of last week prove that what Pharaoh Beketaten has been saying is true: giving up your sovereignty is not just humiliating, affects your customs and religion ( you don't think the Lodjan concubine of the Morelander king will get to keep her religion, do you?) but it also impoverishes your country. Sovereignty is becoming a luxury in Mundus and it's a shame that some nations chose to surrender it so easily.
Morelander Minister of Defense inadvertently offers a comedy show
This week the Morelander minister denied that Morelander has sold weapons to Soviet Kataine, weapons that lead to the killing of several Theocracy soldiers (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=670.msg12933#msg12933). The Minister of Defense was quick to deny it saying that the country known for having the largest exporter of military equipment on Mundus (EMAC (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=214.msg12192#msg12192)) finally found a customer they didn't like and were not willing to sell them weapons. As amusing as that was, that was just the beginning. The minister then went on to criticize (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=150.msg12936#msg12936) the Bene Gesserit women soldiers for showing indecent behavior. Now, we of course praise the minister for his concerns but we're amazed that in a country where the Morelander king constantly displays his Lodjan concubine who dresses so little (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=150.msg12446#msg12446) that even the very liberal press of East Moreland was shocked, the Morelander minister saw fit to criticize women thousands of miles away.
We have no doubt that the Morelander minister of defense is truthful when he says that they sold no weapons to the Soviets just as we convinced that his conservative views are genuine so he hope to see him chastising his king for having a concubine wearing dresses that we here on TINS don't ever dare show onto for fear this network would turn from informative news channel to provider of indecent content.
Q&A with Ayatollah Azad Arak (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg11204#msg11204) on the situation in Lodja
We have been receiving more and more questions from Lodjans asking as about the worsening situation in their country. So we decided to invite Ayatollah Azad Arak to help us answer some of those questions:
-Thank you for agreeing to the interview. A lot of Lodjans are asking if Lodja can still be saved. What answer do you have for these people?
-I get that question a lot from Lodjans who see the humiliation their country is experiencing and want to do something. There are a lot of good people in Lodja and therefore it pains me to say this but it's the truth: Lodja can no longer be saved, it's too far gone. Its institutions are now under control of those that favor bowing their head than arguing your point and that includes their queen. However, while the country cannot be saved, individuals can be. I encourage all Lodjans to educate themselves and convert to our religion. Set aside the Lodjan way that brought you here in this mess, that encouraged you to give in to your basic urges and choose the religion that actually sees in its members more than just individuals enslaved to their urges, the religion that has strict requirements and actually asks people to make an effort. Lodja of today cannot be saved but a new Lodja, one that will follow the word of the Prophet can rise in its place and make it take back its rightful place among the nations of Mundus.
-That will take generations…
-Indeed, sovereignty is a precious thing that is easily lost and hard to regain. Lodja is no longer an independent country, regaining its independence will be a slow process. But if people there begin to look at what caused this downfall and are open to accepting the word of the Prophet then their grandchildren can live in a sovereign country. Manism requires sacrifice, Lodjans will need to make sacrifices knowing full well that only their grandchildren will see the benefits.
-It really makes you feel sorry for Lodja.
- It does. It's tragic and sadly they are not the only ones. Many more nations in Mundus are going the same path. One only need to look at Xaeth for another perfect example, only difference is that there the process has just started as opposed to Lodja which is too far gone.
- Another Lodjan viewer asks if we hate them because of the sanctions they placed on us.
- I can't speak for everyone but I don't think we Tamorans hate them. Lodja together with a whole slew of other countries are engaged in an economic war against us that seeks to impoverish us. Millions of Tamorans are worse off because of these nations that seek by any means to make us kneel before them. That cannot be pushed under the rug; the Lodjan leadership is directly responsible along with those that have sanctioned us. That being said, we understand that the average Lodjan has no part in this is and is a victim of the current international order. We also look at what's happening in Lodja with pity and don't gloat at the misfortune of their people. As I said, I hope more Lodjans will consider becoming part of our faith and we would welcome them with open hearts.
-So there is no hate for the Lodjans?
-Absolutely not, they are double victims: once of this absurd international cartel from which they also suffer though to a lesser degree because their leadership has surrendered as well as also victims of hedonism, not being able to control their passions.
-Thank you so much for being with us.
-Thank you.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Local date in Tamora (Islamic calendar): 22nd Dhul Qadah, 1440h (Thursday)
A race to the bottom: Rokkenjima is attempting to overtake Lodja
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"Student" Beatrice of Rokkenjima and Lodja's worst fear when it comes to submission to East Moreland
The Rokkenjiman Empire gives in to the Helusian Empire as the Rokkejiman Empress calls for a national day of reverence for the Morelander 12th century historical figure known as Paul the Explorer. The Morelander Paul was a raider king, similar to present day King Andrew of Seaforth that is raiding Tamoran assets (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=793.msg8964#msg8964), that somehow ended at one point in his life in Rokkenjima. The Morelander press talked extensively about him implying at times that the extent of the Morelander influence in those times went so far as present day Rokkenjima and thus furthering their national glory. Few in MidAranye would care what a Morelander raider from around eight centuries ago did and no doubt the Rokkenjiman people felt the same way if one were to judge by how little press coverage the event got in their nation’s press or how poorly Rokkenjimans see East Moreland and especially their king. Latest poll shows King David of East Moreland having a favorability of just 29% (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=8.msg13043#msg13043), a drop of 8 % from the previous year. So in this environment what does the Rokkejiman empress do? She calls (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=174.msg13145#msg13145) for a national day of reverence for the Morelander “explorer”, fires Grand Marshal Henry Cole because he didn’t attend the funeral of the “explorer” and took on herself the title of “student of Paul”. Can you imagine Emperor Abbas taking the title of student of a foreign historical figure, from a country you don’t like and of a different religion than you or Emperor Abbas? That’s how humiliated the Rokkejiman people must feel these days, forced to revere a foreign figure they care little about, from a country they don’t really like and of an alien religion.
But why did the Empress Beatrice… sorry we meant to say student Beatrice did that? Because the tides have turned and Rokkenjima lost the competition with the Helusians. Now the Helusians ask for this public display of subservience to them, for it is hard to imagine that “student” Beatrice did that without consulting the Morelanders. But these recent actions are probably making at least one nation worry and that is Lodja. Their leadership has been consistent in their giving up of sovereignty to the Morelanders. There was no Morelander recommendation that they did not turn into law, no request that they deemed too humiliating to honor to the letter. For years it seemed that Lodja’s place as the most faithful and humble of the servants of the Helusians would be a title that no nation could threaten to take away from them but with student Beatrice’s recent new found love for Helus they definitely have some serious competition. And Rokkenjiman people have reason to fear that this is merely the start of a long string of humiliations they will now have to constantly endure.
Pharaoh Beketaten had the foresight to predict such a thing would happen. On her social media profile she posted this just weeks before student Beatrice decided to sell out her culture to the Helusians:
“Even with Seaforth removing sanctions on Clysperis, MidAranye continues to face challenges no other region in Mundus does. Truth is that they are jealous; whereas they sell themselves for the benevolence of the noble superpowers, MidAranye recognizes that there are something things you just can't put a price on.” She went on to say:
“One day an aspect of your culture is the price, the next you are bowing before Helus and forsaking your own God. We will not so easily erase our cultures and practices to join the cultureless homogeneous collective.”
Spoiler: Pharaoh Beketaten social media posts • show
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Reading these words today and looking and what is happening in Rokkenjima and how their Empress is bowing to Helus shows that, despite what foreign detractors have said, Pharaoh Beketaten was right all along. She is sounding the alarm and is warning people of what is happening behind the scenes. However, unlike most sovereigns she isn’t directing her message towards other foreign heads of state whom will no doubt carry on with their agendas but to the people of Mundus which are not all so thrilled to see their cultures erased in order for their leaders to gain a seat at the table of the Helusians.
TINS thanks Pharaoh Beketaten for speaking the truth to Mundus and assures her that there are millions of people out there who not only think the same way as her about the current affairs in Mundus but look to her for solutions to the current predicament Mundus finds itself in.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora! God bless Pharaoh Beketaten!
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Local date in Tamora (Islamic calendar): 23rd Dhul Qadah, 1440h (Friday)
The Foreign Office announces: Lady Leyli Qasemi (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg13210#msg13210) is the ambassador to Nyx
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Leyli Qasemi outside the Foreign Office shortly after it was announced publicly that she will be representing the Empire as ambassador to Nyx
The foreign office has announced today that they have selected Leyli Qasemi as the first Tamoran ambassador to the Nyx Coalition since their emergence from isolation. Lady Qasemi is virtually unknown in Tamoran’s diplomatic circles and has little experience in foreign affairs with sources close to the Foreign Office saying she has been selected because of her ties to Nyx’s peculiar culture. We managed to arrange for a short interview with Lady Qasemi while she was at the Foreign Office just after she was formally announced as the Tamoran nomination for ambassador:
- Lady Qasemi, congratulations for your nomination as ambassador to Nyx. Please tell us a bit of your connection to Nyx since we understand that was one of the major pluses for your nomination.
-Thank you. I am a priestess of the Cult of the Dark Goddess that is part of the Pantheon of Hollow which is the same umbrella religion as the one in the Consecrated Nyx Coalition, I have also graduated from one of the colleges in Nyx and speak Celestial (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1450.0). I am now studying hard to learn to better speak Chimeric.
-Some have been critical of your nomination because they feel you do not represent Tamora and its values since you are part of the major religions of Tamora. How would you answer to that criticism?
-I think Tamorans are entitled to ask questions about the people the Empire sends aboard to represent it. As far as I am concerned, I am a loyal subject of the federated kingdom of Akkar as well as a strong believer and advocate of Tamoran values. If anything, my nomination shows that Tamoran values are universal and extend to all religions that make up our vast Empire.
-I think it’s safe to say that the Foreign Office has given a lot of attention to Nyx. Lady Alya Safavid personally attended the crowning of their Ascendant and now the Foreign Office has carefully selected a candidate for the position of ambassador. Some of our viewers are asking what is so special about Nyx that merits such attention?
- I think the Foreign Office strives to have good relations with all nations and is always willing to engage in talks. Let’s not forget that despite the fact that dozens of nations have unjustly sanctioned the Empire, Tamora has not retaliated with similar sanctions. But to refer to your point, I would state that the Consecrated Nyx Coalition is the most populous and has the largest economy of our continent and it has always been the position of the Empire that while all nations are deserving of equal respect, not all nations are equal. There is also more than just the sheer size of the Consecrated Nyx Coalition that is worthy of respect. It is a nation where the people don’t have the tendency to immediately assume that if something is done differently outside then it’s automatically done better there. There is not the same need in the fabric of their people to conform to foreign standards just because they are international and as a Tamoran that is something I deeply respect. Lastly, the Consecrated Nyx Coalition has also showing an openness to engage in constructive cooperation as we have seen in the decision of the Nyx Investment Authority to consider investing in MidAranye (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1463.msg12833#msg12833). A very different approach than what many others nations have pursued in relation to the Empire.
-What will your focus be as ambassador? Are you planning on arranging a state visit between the two countries?
- I think it’s too early to be talking about state visits. I will of course first need to obtain the confirmation of the Consecrated Nyx Coalition to be an ambassador there and should I be honored to receive that I will, with the hosts permission of course, focus on the cultural and economic aspects, I understand the Coalition has great talent in ballet. I also hope to be able to meet the representatives of their Chamber of Commerce and perhaps the Nyx Investment Authority. The Consecrated Nyx Coalition, just like the Empire, is vast and rich in culture and there are lots of opportunities to explore.
-Thank you for your time, Lady Qasemi.
-Thank you.
Kadyrov Industries (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg8447#msg8447) confirms the sale of 30 fighters to the Conglomerate
Kadyrov Industries have issued a statement in which they have confirmed the sale (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=214.msg13113#msg13113) of 30 multirole fighters to the Conglomerate for approx. 2 billion dinars/usd. The deal is the largest foreign sale Kadyrov Industries has done and some analysts have speculated that it is also politically motivated. The Kadyrov couple who own the business are the wealthiest family in the Empire with Musaevna Kadyrov being a close friend of Alya Safavid, the First Wife of the Emperor. In fact, Musaevna Kadyrov has at times represented the Empire at foreign conferences a privilege no other non-noble family has received. The deal was apparently concluded at the Elysium Economic Forum (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1486.0) where both the Kadyrovs and high representatives of the Conglomerate attended the event. Kadyrov Industries has so far not decided to incorporate any part of their business in Elysium and are the largest Tamoran business to not have done so. It remains to be seen if the recent deal will bring a closer cooperation between Kadyrov Industries and the Conglomerate and if that cooperation will also have an influence on Djerb.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Local date in Tamora (Islamic calendar): 24th Dhul Qadah, 1440h (Saturday)
Princess Thekla comes to Tamora, her new home
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Princess Thekla (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg13039#msg13039), speaking in Parthian, greeted the press and thanked Tamora for the warm welcome
This morning princess Thekla of Royal Seleucid and Crown Prince Jamshid have arrived at Djerb Airport. The Crown Prince has spent a couple of weeks in Royal Seleucid at the Royal Lake Palace where he had the opportunity to better get accustomed to Royal Seleucid and as well as spend time with his future First Wife, princess Thekla.
Thousands gathered at the airport to greet the future princess of Tamora who seemed overjoyed and moved by the warm greeting she received. The two made their way to the Imperial palace which is now also the residence of princess Thekla. In accordance with Tamoran customs, the mother of the Princess, Whilom Queen of Royal Seleucid Yanna Soter (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1477.msg12957#msg12957) is now welcome at any time and for as long she wants to spend time in the women’s section of the Imperial palace, a privilege which by tradition is given only to the mothers of the wives of the Emperor and the crown prince.
The Imperial palace has not announced a date for the wedding and according to sources a period of accommodation will first be needed in order for Princess Thekla to get acquainted to Tamoran customs, traditions and responsibilities. Furthermore, no mention has been made about the expected conversion of the Princess, with the Imperial palace asking for discretion in this private matter.
The Tamoran association of postal administrations has issued a commemorative series of stamps: The four crowns of MidAranye
The Tamoran association of postal administrations(TAPA) has issued a commemorative series of stamps honoring the current sovereigns of MidAaranye. The series features four stamps, one for each sovereign: Emperor Abas, King Heydar of Royal Seleucid, Pharaoh Bektaten of Clysperis and Queen Aisha of Pramoria. According to the Tamoran association of postal administrations, the four sovereigns represent the defining voices of the region and TAPA wants to honor them and their countries. Collectors from all over Mundus can rejoice as TAPA has informed that the stamps would be available to be bought from all Tamoran embassies aboard.
The Synod of the Church concludes: Imam Ashan Kayani is exonerated from the charge of heresy; the Church will begin to explore the religious persecution taking place in Kaitaine
After a week of deliberations and decisions, the Synod has completed its deliberative process and has informed the public of its decisions. The most anticipated ona was whether Imam Ashan Kayani was committing heresy by spreading his controversial views about potential links between the Bene Gesserit and the teaching of the Prophet Mani. The Synod has decided that he is exonerated of the charges but was clear it is not a blank check to promote any ideas and it will task a group of six Ayatollahs to monitor the works of the Imam. The Synod all reminded the clergy that the only way such ideas can be explored is through the Book of Mani, the final and supreme authority in matters of faith. And that any theories, religious texts or revelations can be considered only as long as they do not contradict the Book. One Ayatollah summarized the guidelines best when he said: “Any religious text or theory of the Bene Gesserit or any other faith can be explored and explained through the Book of Mani and not the other way around. The prophet Mani is the last Prophet of Mundus, our religion is the youngest and thus the correct one as God has given us the prophet Mani precisely because all the other religions where incorrect.”
Imam Ashan Kayani was extremely pleased with the exoneration and has said he will continue his work. He has also thanked the BG Professor Ruth Hipkiss (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=66.msg12208#msg12208) for her help and support at the synod and has said he hopes to have the opportunity to continue to work with her in the future. He has also said that he bears no resentment to those that have brought before the Synod the accusation of heresy saying they were not driven by hate or ill thoughts but by a deep love and trust in the Book that had unfortunately blinded them when it came to nuances.
The synod has also issued a statement in regards to the ongoing religious persecution taking place in Soviet Kaitaine. According to the Synod there are over 20 Bene Gesserit schools that have been destroyed, two archives and millions that have been incarcerated over the decades for their faith. The Synod has said that it aims to bring to light this tragedy by working with the Bene Gesserit to document the persecutions that have taken place for so long in Kaitaine and will seek to mediatize them so that all of Mundus will begin to understand what is happening there.
Four Tamorans arrested in Xaeth (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1177.msg13195#msg13195)
Four Tamoran tourists were arrested in Xaeth on charges pertaining with possession of drugs. The Foreign Office has informed the public that the four Tamorans are subjects of the Imperial Enclave and that all drugs that the Xaeth police claim to have found in their possession were legal under the laws of the Imperial Enclave. The Foreign Office has instructed the Tamoran embassy to offer legal aid to the retained Tamorans and hopes that they will be released as soon as possible. The Foreign Office reminds all Tamorans that when travelling aboard they need to be observant of local laws just as they have to when travelling from one Tamoran federated kingdom to another. Despite the optimism expressed by the Foreign office, sources close to the Tamoran embassy in Xaeth have said that the local authorities are unlikely to release the Tamorans very soon as they will use any excuse to prosecute the tourists since the Xaethoon authorities harbor anti Tamoran views.
Lady Leyli Qasemi (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg13210#msg13210), ambassador to Nyx, launches video clips about her ambassadorship
After Lady Leyli Qasemi was approved by Nyx authorities as ambassador, the Tamoran embassy in Nyx released s short video clip where Lady Leyli Qasemi presents herself and greets the people of Nyx. We will present the clip for you to view:
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(The clip features Lady Leyli Qasemi speaking in Chimeric. It is clear that the speech has been rehearsed numerous times. Despite her best efforts, her accent is clearly foreign, the pronunciation is sometimes wrong but the message is still easy to understand by a native speaker)
"Greetings people of Nyx. I am Leyli Qasemi and I am deeply honored to be the first Tamoran ambassador to Nyx since your emergence from isolation and to also have the opportunity to help build bilateral relations with your great nation.
I am not a career diplomat, I have lived my life like any ordinary Tamoran. I come from an average background and my parents have taught me from an young age to speak both my native language and Parthian. At the age of fourteen I married my husband and I had the pleasure then of going with him on a trip across all the six kingdoms of Tamora. I still remember perfectly the amazement I had when i found out that there are more than just two languages to refer to the things that make us Tamoran like: Gods or God, faith, family, love, country, loyalty ,tradition, justice, soul, death and afterlife. I was amazed to see just how many nations there are in the Empire, each with its own language and history, and all of them adding to the majesty of the Tamoran Empire.
After my trip across Tamora, I went to the village of Soma and dedicated completely to the highest calling for a Tamoran woman: to become a mother. The Gods blessed me with four beautiful children through my youngest was taken by Necra when she was just ten years old. Her death had a profound impact on me and lead me to embrace the religion of my husband, the cult of Lilith. I did that without ever turning my back on the values I deeply held until then and instead use them as a foundation to build upon.
As a follower of the Cult of Lilith I become interested in your great country and studied online at one of your universities which greatly helped in my study of the language of the Gods as I eventually become a priestess of Lilith. That connection to your people has helped me gain the highest honor of my life: to represent the Tamoran Empire and all its kingdoms as ambassador.
I know that Consecrated Nyx Coalition, just as the Tamoran Empire, is not just huge but also very diverse, with people speaking many languages, and that people deeply care about their religion and their traditions. As ambassador to Nyx, I deeply respect and admire your commitment to your traditions and values, your willingness to sacrifice for your religious beliefs and your outstanding achievement in building such a prosperous country. The Empire of Tamora wishes to be a partner and a friend of the Consecrated Nyx Coalition. I look forward to visiting your great cities, praying together in your places of worship, enjoying your art but above of all I want to spend time in the rural areas of Nyx, where people have a strong sense of self-reliance that will no doubt will remind me of my village back home.
I invite you all to contact us via our social media for any questions you might have about the Empire of Tamora but most of all, I invite you to send me your suggestions about how to improve cooperation between our peoples.
May the Gods bless our two great nations!”
Lady Leyli Qasemi, ambassador to Nyx, commented on Ascendant Natrax’s speech (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1493.msg13206#msg13206) in Xaeth
Lady Leyli Qasemi commented on the recent speech Ascendant Natrax gave in Xaeth by saying that:”I believe that Her Holiness' assessment of how the international community reacted to Tamora’s preservation of its traditional institutions is largely correct and that understanding is a great building block for future bilateral relations between the Consecrated Coalition and the Empire. I will not comment on her Her Holiness statements regarding other nations since that is something that concerns the Consecrated Coalition and the respective countries. I will however ill comment on what was described as an Aranye first policy, and say that is both a bold and very ambitions policy and one that will require reliable partners, a lot of effort as well as hard choices to be made along the way. The Empire of Tamora is not opposed in principle to that idea but without further information on what that implies we cannot issue an opinion.”
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Local date in Tamora (Islamic calendar): 3rd Dhul Hijjah, 1440h (Sunday)
Almost one hundred thousand people gathered to see King Heydar’s betrothal ceremony
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The open air ceremony attracted approx 100 hundred thousand people who wanted to see the Seleucid Royal couple
This week Tamora was host to a great event. King Heydar of RS had his betrothal ceremony (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=349.msg13234#msg13234) in South Markazi, near Volos( the capital city of the federated kingdom West Seleucid). Among the many important attendees there was also the Imperial family: Emperor Abbas, his First Wife Alya and the Crown prince along with princess Thekla as well as approx. 100 hundred thousand people who came to see the Seleucid royal couple and the ceremony. Tamorans from all over West Seleucid and beyond gathered to see the new duchess of South Markazi being betrothal to King Heydar. Furthermore, princess Thekla, unlike the rest of the imperial family, took active part in the ceremony respecting to the letter the requirements of the Anahitaist faith and thus ending speculations that she has converted to the Manist faith.
King Heydar talked about a series of subjects including the excellent and ever expanding cooperation between Tamora and Royal Seleucid but perhaps the best received announcement was the fact that a new large Anahitasit temple will be built on the location of the ceremony. The federated kingdom of West Seleucid, through among the richest kingdom of Tamora, has always lacked a major religious site of the Anahistaist faith. After this event it would seem that will change in the near future as Whilom Queen Katerina said, "I am determined this Temple shall be the first of many my son constructs to show the greatness of the Goddess. It's an exciting time."
While the event was a success, and is a new milestone for the relations between the two countries since such a betrothal ceremony of the Sotar family has not taken place before in Tamora and King Heydar and his soon to be wife Haniyahare are the first foreigners in more than 300 years to receive Tamoran noble titles, there were some awkward moments. King Heydar during a visit at a local military veterans club made a series of bizarre statements regarding Pharaoh Beketaten, saying she “abuses his subjects”, referring to the large minority following the Cult of Helus. The king did not go into details about this and mentioned no specific examples other the social media of Pharaoh Beketaten.
However, the local veterans that had the chance to speak with King Heydar have said they are honored to have had the pleasure of speaking with HM and have said that it is the first time they have talked to a high noble, Tamoran or otherwise.
As the duke of the newly created dukedom of South Markazi, King Heydar will be ruling over a region of approx. 2000 sq miles and have approximately 1,5 million subjects. According to law, the title of duke gives the holder complete control of the county level government and all its properties. Therefore, King Heydar as duke of South Markazi, will be able to administer the county with few restrictions and will be able, among other, to pass laws, override the decisions of the county level courts and many more. It will remain to be seen if King Heydar, as duke, will give duchess Haniyah a major role in administering the county.
Pharaoh Beketaten’s address to the Kingdom called the speech of the century
The Djerb group, the authors of the Djerb statement that attempted to define (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=845.msg12781#msg12781) what are the Tamoran values, have issued a statement regarding Pharaoh Beketaten latest address (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1361.msg13222#msg13222) to the kingdom of Clysperis. The address called “We Are Not A Problem To Be Handled; A Midaranye Declaration Of Independence” is according to the Djerb Group the “best political of the speech of the XXI first century and reflects what many in the Tamoran Empire and beyond feel and know to be true“. The Djerb Group has continued to work with various universities across the six Tamoran kingdoms to attempt to define what Tamora’s vision for the future is considering its values that are constantly clashing with those of much of the rest of Mundus. The Djerb Group has added in its statement “that the speech is the best rebuke of the dominant philosophy currently in place in Mundus that use subjective terms like “equality” and “universal rights” to usurp the sovereignty of nations by asking them to conform to standards they do not accept and have not taken part in defining them. But perhaps the best part of the speech is that is shows to the peoples of MidAranye and the whole of Mundus that MidAranye is a not the problem and instead names clearly the nations whose constant interference in the affairs of other countries are indeed a problem for the peace and stability of Mundus.” The spokesperson for the Djerb Group was stated that the speech is a great addition to their work and will help them define what they describe as “Tamora’s vision for the future” and are also pleased to see that Tamoran concerns about the current affairs in Mundus are shared by other MidAranye nations.
Anti Tamoran and anti-Seleucid rhetoric in at the Pride event in New Derusmia
Some of our foreign viewers often ask to give them examples of hate that is propagated in Mundus against Tamora, as if the fact that half of Mundus sanctioned us is not enough. The latest pride event is the perfect example. For our viewers in Tamora, we will note that the pride event is annual event of the LGBT community where nations gathered to say just how oppressed the LGBT community is even though most of them say they’ve never had anything against them to begin with. It is at this wonderful event that one of the speakers had this to say (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1473.msg13271#msg13271):
"And now, we have the historic chance of having a world accepting us more and more, aside from a couple of slaving scumbags and genocidal maniacs, and we even have a little Emperorling who's been seen and reported to pick up a young Lodjan stud for a dance, but he still remains silent!"
Now of course such board statements were of course drastically rejected by the public since describing millions of people in those turn is not tolerant. So let’s see how the crow reacted:
(More applause, as the crowd grows and the Band is getting drowned)
It would seem not. Well no doubt the next speaker will correct things:
“"I mean, let's be fair. He's probably under a lot of Pressure….”
As you can see, no reprimand whatsoever took place. It was considered normal speak, just something you use every day and think nothing about it. This dear viewers is the sad state of Mundus today and the hate that these people have is the reason for the sanctions.
Major OPEN project begun construction on the Tamoran- RS border
A large gigafactroy is being constructed in West Seleucid, approx. 150 miles from Volos and on the border with Royal Seleucid. This is the first such project being constructed by OPEN, and is expected to create approximately three thousand jobs that will be shared between West Seleucid and Royal Seleucid. The factory is expected to power some half a million cars. Tamora has allocated 25% of the shares, of them 5% are owned by the West Seleucid Wealth fund, 5% by various other local Wealth funds from West Seleucid, and the rest being owned by more than 200 private organizations ranging from banks to religious institutions.
Attican shenanigans against the local population
Some local governments in Attica (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=844.msg11604#msg11604) are resulting to new and clever ways of harassing local slave owners. Their latest invention? All power of attorneys that masters have given to their slaves in order to represent them in dealings with third parties are considered null and void. Yesterday, the Supreme Court of Attica has upheld such local laws in a decision saying that if a slave does not have rights as a human being then it cannot under the law represent its master in dealings with third parties. The opinion of the court was immediately upheld by the Queen of Attica who signed the opinion and made it into law. Now virtually any local or country level government in the federated kingdom of Attica can pass similar laws and thus harass legal abiding citizens who happen to own slaves. Immediately following the court’s decision, ten counties, all of them ruled by Christian dukes, passed similar restrictions. Right now more than half of the counties in the federated kingdom and its capital Alaverdi have passed such laws. More bad news came today as the Supreme Judge of Tamora refused to take on the case, calling it “an internal matter” of the federated kingdom. The Church has issued a statement calling the recent measures in Attica unfortunate and saying that the church will recognize the validity of such written authorizations as it has done until now.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Local date in Tamora (Islamic calendar): 3rd Dhul Hijjah, 1440h (Sunday)
Tamora and Clysperis reach agreement on work permits
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The Imperial Press office has announced today that Tamora and Clysperis have reached an agreement on work permits that the two countries will be providing to each other’s citizens. In short, each country will issue on demand work permits after the requester has passed a background check. The work permit will be valid for 12 months with the possibility of renewal upon request. The two governments reserve the right to restrict the issuing of permits in both total number and/or certain fields/sectors that a government may deem necessary to protect for whatever reason.
So far on the Tamoran side only the Imperial Enclave, the largest of the Tamoran kingdoms, has announced that will be issuing work permits for Clysperis citizens wishing to apply to work in Tamora. The government has not mentioned any restrictions so far and has said it will review the process and its effect at the end of the year. As far as the other Tamoran kingdoms are concerned: the federated kingdom of Altai has refused to enter the program citing religious issues, Vojvodina has done the same but on the ground of serious economic troubles that include high unemployment, Attica and West Seleucid have announced they are analyzing the agreement and its potential effects and will reach a decision by the end of the year while the Akkar has announced that it will begin issuing permit in three months but no permits will be issued for agricultural work citing cultural reasons specific to the tradition of the federated kingdom.
So far the authorities in the Kingdom of Clysperis have not made an announcement regarding work permits and any restrictions they might place but analysts say that considering the huge difference of GDP per capita between Clysperis and Tamora (2000 dinars/usd per capita vs approx. 11000 dinars/usd per capita) it is likely that few Tamorans will apply for work permits in Clysperis and that most of the demand for work permits will come from the Clysperis side.
The news about the agreement has had a mixed reception. While businesses welcomed the agreement, local churches have raised concerns that a large influx of Clysperis workers will put a pressure on wages and thus hurt Tamoran families. One Imam said that the agreement comes at the “worst possible time” because Tamora is now in a recession with unemployment rising, under such conditions “issuing work permits to foreigners is something that makes no sense”.
This is the first such agreement Tamora has entered with another country and it remains to be seem how well received it will be by the Tamoran population. Already local law enforcement agencies has raised concerned that a large number of Clysperis coming in to Tamora could raise issues considering the difference in language, the fact that Clysperi might not be aware of some of the customs of the Imperial Enclave and lastly there are concerns that in the potential event that Clysperi might commit serious crimes and thus be sentenced to slavery that might put a strain on the Tamoran-Clysperi relations. According to authorities, the Imperial Enclave alone expects to issue approximately 500 thousand work permits by the end of this year.
Prince Naser returns home, is recalled from his economic mission in Clysperis
Prince Naser has returned home in Djerb after being summoned by the Imperial Palace following reports, including ones presented here on TINS, that Prince Naser is romantically involved with Pharaoh Bektaten of Clysperis. According to sources close to the Imperial Palace, the prince has postponed coming home to Djerb giving both his work as head of the economic mission in CLysperis and the tragic incidents in Clysperis as excuse. However, following the signing of the agreement of between Tamora and Clysperis on the work permits, Djerb has decided to revoke him from his position of head of the economic mission and thus the prince had no excuse to return home. So far Pharaoh Bektaten has not confirmed or denied the relation and has instead said they will mutually decide on a press response.
Prince Naser’s lack of public acknowledgement of the relation as well as his delay in returning home has created a lot of irritation among the Church. One Ayatollah saying that the situation is now becoming ridiculous saying Prince Naser lack of public acknowledgment is putting both the Pharaoh and the Empire in a humiliating position and that the prince should assume publicly the relation and the consequences of it. In this case the consequences of it means that Prince Naser will have to marry Pharaoh Bektaten otherwise the prince’s actions will continue to be haram. The Prince however, will have get permission from the head of the family, in this case Emperor Abbas, for the marriage. If the situation is not resolved soon, according to sources close to the Church, prince Naser will be formally excluded from the Church bringing great shame to the entire Safavid Imperial family. Furthermore, Pharaoh Bektaten is a of a different faith than that of the Church and which will further complicate things for the Imperial family.
Yearly military exercise set to begin next week
The yearly military exercise of the Imperial armed forces is set to begin next week. Just as in previous years the exercise will be massive involving one hundred thousand men, one thousand tanks, over two hundred planes and various other equipment. According to sources, the exercise will not feature an invasion from Pramoria and Royal Seleucid and will instead focus on a potential invasion from Tauradelia, Slava Lavosk and Abuqiya helped by a foreign coalition that would invade by sea. Last year’s military exercise also excluded Royal Seleucid and this year Pramoria is also not considered as a potential source of an invasion signaling that relations with Pramoria are close following their emergence from isolation.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Shawwal 23, 1440 Al-Arba'a (Wednesday)
Djerb group releases new paper called the “conflict of visions”
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Some of the professors that are part of the "Djerb Group", along with their staff. They have spent well over an year working on the papers they released. But their work is not yet done, they now have to work hard if they want to spread their ideas thought the Empire
The Djerb Group, some of Tamora’s most prominent intellectuals, has released a new statement called the “Conflict of visions”. The 30 page document details how the current state of international affairs regarding Tamora is caused by a conflict of visions our country has with most of Mundus and explains how the conflict is being fought for decades through cultural and economic means and how it will eventually lead to military conflict. According to the statement, Tamoran values, which were defined in a previous statement (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=845.msg12781#msg12781), in particular and MidAranye values in general are incompatible to most of what the rest of the world calls “Mundus values” and are thus at odds in almost every field. The paper explains how every field from arts to sports and to language and architecture is a battleground between our values and foreign ones.
While the paper raises many concerns it also offers a hope and a roadmap for the future. According to the paper Tamora needs to fight back against the foreign values that are so alien to our people and it must do so by being more engaged on the world stage and countering foreign influence all over MidAranye and beyond. In the end, the paper describes this new conflict, that Tamora will need to wage if it is to survive, as the ultimate battle between good and evil; making it a moral imperative that all Tamorans join it without regard about the odds of victory.
The Djerb group will try and organize various debates in universities across the empire in an attempt to promote their ideas and help “wake up” the Tamoran people as they described it.
The Tamoran Central Bank(TCB) has reached an agreement (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1508.0) the Theocracy of Kaitaine about their new currency
The Tamoran Central Bank has issued a statement informing the public that TCB will print and back the currency of the Theocracy of Kaitaine. The new banknotes whose design are entirely the creation of the Theocracy, feature on the observe the Reverned Mother and on the reverse various landmark from Kaitaine. The Theocracy thus becomes the second country outside Tamora (after Clysperis) to have some sort of link to the Tamoran Dinar, though analysts have said that the Theocracy’s new currency remains mostly a symbolic gesture and has no impact on the affairs of Kaitaine.
Currency collectors have already expressed their enthusiasm with the new currency and according to them some have already contacted the Theocracy embassy in Djerb to ask how they can buy some for their collections. One collector has said that the this first currency issue “is in high demand from collectors all over the empire since it’s not every day that a state, even a contested one as the Theocracy, issues a new currency.” According to collectors, they expect the banknotes to be in high demand aboard too by foreign currency collectors as well as Bene Gesserit individuals around Mundus. Another collector said “the banknotes are a symbol that the new Theocracy is slowly becoming a state. I expect many BG followers would want to have at least a banknote for sentimental proposes so I expect their price to rise fast. “
Once economic analyst offered a potential explanation on why the Theocracy chose to have their currency issued by the Tamoran central Bank as opposed to some third party private institution: “By having the full faith and credit of the Tamoran government backing them they are in fact real currency as opposed to some piece of paper that would be backed by the Theoracy which is unrecognized by most of Mundus. “He also added that while TCB has not released any information on the number of banknotes that it will release to the Theocracy, the number cannot be that large since the measure is one of symbolism rather than actual need.
The issuing of currency is the first agreement that the Tamoran government has reached with the newly formed Theocracy government. If rumors are true, there might be more opportunities for future collaboration in the education area as the Theocracy press has informed that their new proposed Theocracy school might be built (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=670.msg12293#msg12293) in Tamora.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Local date in Tamora (Islamic calendar): 10th Dhul Hijjah, 1440h (Sunday)
Number of Manists in Clysperis on the rise according to recent Clysperi census
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A Manist temple in the kingdom of Clysperis, the second largest religion in the kingdom with 11% of the population following the Prophet
According to the recent census in Clysperis, Manism is on the rise in the Nordic kingdom of MidAranye. The latest date shows a 1% increase from 10% of the population to 11% (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JoyGmSgeJk72_6rojB43nCgGOfBE69c_up9fp3FbHj4/edit#gid=0). Pharaoh Beketaten welcomed the news on her social media account as a sign of religious freedom and also praised the Manist community’s contribution to Clysperis’ history.
The Manist community in Clysperis is one of the fastest growing Manist communities in Mundus. Despite incidents as the recent Manistophobic attacks, relations between the local Manist community and the majority faith are at an all-time high. It is under these conditions that the Supreme Ayatollah will visit Clysperis in the coming weeks. According to sources, the local community has formally requested the Church to elevate the leader of the local Clysperi Manist church from Major Ayatollah to Grand Ayatollah, a rank which will give him the right to sit on the Supreme Council of Djerb alongside the five Grand Ayatollahs and the Supreme Ayatollah himself. No statement has been made by the church regarding this information but sources say that the request has met stiff opposition from many Ayatollahs who see it as a gateway to foreign influence within the Church.
Pharaoh Beketaten popularity has reached a new high in Tamora
Ever since Clysperis' emergence from isolation, Pharaoh Beketaten has been a constant and active supporter of good relations with Tamora in general and the Manist community in particular. Her first foreign visit has been to Tamora where she has made a powerful impression with her speech at the Cemetery of Martyrs. She often mentions Tamora in her speeches and social media and has tackled the recent Manistphoblic incidents in her country by showing no mercy for those that have committed such crimes and thus being in full accordance with the Manist justice principle that “mercy for the guilty is treason to the innocent”. She fully understands that the only appropriate punishment can deter future crimes from taking place as well as give victims and their families the security that authorities are there to protect them. It is perhaps no surprise that after this week’s interview where Pharaoh Beketaten revealed that her best friend is a Clysperi girl of the Manist faith that her already high popularity in Tamora has spiked and has reached unprecedented levels for a foreigner leader. She also enjoys a notoriety among the Empire that no foreigner has. Whether it is heart of Tamora, in the Imperial Enclave, or the secluded parts of the federated kingdom of Akkar, Tamorans have heard of her, and more and more of them have a positive impression of her. Already, her royal address “A Midaranye Declaration Of Independence (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1361.msg13222#msg13222)” is being debated in universities all over the Imperial Enclave and it is likely that it will influence the Empire’s future diplomats. Professors from the Djerb group have said that in the debates they have organized about their vision for Tamora and what they have described as the conflict of visions, Pharaoh Beketaten is very often mentioned by students and professors alike as an example of taking on the internationalist powers rather than quietly resisting.
Her latest interview addressing the alleged relation with Prince Naser has been the most watched event of the month in Tamora. It was an interview where she addressed the legitimate concerns of many Tamorans all while stressing again the close relations between our two countries. And while the numbers have yet to arrive, we are sure the interview was well received by most Tamorans.
But while her popularity in the Empire is growing fast and her speeches are seen as a benchmark for MidAranye not everyone is happy with it. King Heydar has expressed criticism over some of her social media statements and increasingly in Djerb there are those who feel her influence over the Tamoran people is too great. These concerns, at least in Tamora, come out of prudence when it comes to foreigners, especially foreigners that have been educated in internationalist countries.
Talks advance on the Alaverdi - Damarga highway link
Tania Tankian, the Minister of Transportation of the federated Kingdom of Attica, has said this week that talks are progressing well on the proposed link between Alaverdi(the capital of the federated kingdom of Attica ) and Damarga (the capital of the Kingdom of Pramoria). The talks seek to find an agreement that will link the highway system in Attica and Pramora and ease the transportation of goods between Tamora and Pramoria. Also, the talks are part of a larger plan that seeks greater cross border interconnection with the aim to grow one of the most dynamic economic regions of MidAranye, the VIDA triangle (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1487.msg13284#msg13284) (the region between the four MidArayne cities of Volos, in the federated King of West Selecuid, Ipsus, in the Emirate of Royal Seleucid, Damarga, in the Kingdom of Pramoria and Alaverdi, in the federated kingdom of Attica).
The King Heydar faces his first incident as duke of South Markazi(federated kingdom of West Seleucid)
Stergios Arvanitotis, a citizen of Royal Seleucid, has been found guilty of breaking and entering and has had his conviction confirmed by the ducal level court of South Markazi. He was found guilty by the lower court and has been in detention for approximately 4 months waiting for his appeal. This week, the ducal court has confirmed the conviction. The Seleucid citizen is a faithful of the Cult of Helus and has entered Tamora during the Royal Seleucid food crisis. According to prosecutors, the man had unlawfully entered the farm of a freeman residing in a town located in the dukedom of South Markazi searching for food. He was apprehended by the owner who called the police and had him detained. According to prosecutors, Stergios Arvanitotis claimed that he had entered Tamora with the purpose of buying food for his family in Royal Seleucid and had no intention to commit any criminal acts. However, according to his testimony he was robbed by an unidentified group of men as soon as he got in Tamora. Furthermore, according to the same testimony the man was desperate to get food for his family and that lead to him breaking and entering the farm. During the trial the owner of the farm, a member of the Anahitasit faith, had testified that he beard no ill will towards Stergios Arvanitotis and has said he did not seek any compensation he would be entitled for the crime committed against him. Also, he has stated during the trial that he understood the desperate situation of the accused and that he had sent food to Stergios Arvanitotis’s family in Royal Seleucid when he heard of his motive. Because Stergios Arvanitotis confessed to the crime and cooperated with the prosecutors, the trial was swift and Arvanitotis was charged with paying the smallest possible fines for his crimes as well as the costs for the trial, in the sum of 40 thousand dinars/usd. According to the public lawyer representing Stergios Arvanitotis, the man does not have that money so he will most likely be either sold into slavery or held into detention for years because the Foreign Office of Tamora often asks for a hold in the auctions of foreign citizens.
According to Tamoran laws, the decisions of the courts are considered opinions and need to be validated by the appropriate noble in charge, in this case the Duke of South Markazi, King Heydar. The law states that if the noble does not issue his written consent for the opinion of the court within thirty days then the consent is assumed and the opinion of the court is implemented. Stergios Arvanitotis has already petitioned King Heydar as Duke of South Markazi for clemency and his petition is supported by the local Anahistait association of South Markazi. However, the local association of the Manist Church has asked for the court’s opinion to be upheld and justice to be served as to not encourage similar acts in the future.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Local date in Tamora (Islamic calendar): 10th Dhul Hijjah, 1440h (Sunday)
How a comic book scandal turned national news
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This week the city of Erzurum, in the federated kingdom of Akkar, (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=844.msg11603#msg11603) has reached national news after a local comic book creator, Ari Sancar, had a crash with the media. It all started when the creations of Ari Sancar, an amateur comic book creator, made regional headlines after local religious leaders have raised that her comics are divisive and too political especially considering that the comic books are meant for kids. Furthermore, some went further and criticized her creations as potentially blasphemous for the Kemetic Orthodoxy religion. Here are a couple of highlights from her comics that better explain her work.
Spoiler: main highlights of the controversial comics • show
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In the comics the main country is referred to the as the Nordic Kingdom. Although Clysperis is not expressly mentioned, many of the images clearly suggest that the Nordic Kingdom is in fact a direct reference to Clysperis.
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The Nordic Kingdom is presented as a bastion besieged by evil forces. The Queen of the Nord has a vision showing her that her kingdom will be a ruin if the current trend continues.
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Desperate to save her people and the kingdom, the Queen of the North prays to Divinity for help protect her kingdom. The comics often feature the Queen praying.
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One of the reasons why the comics were accused of being blasphemous is the fact that the Sky God is represented remarkably similar to some depictions of Clysperis’ main god Horus. Presented here is the Sky God fulfilling an ordinary child his most ardent wish that he had been praying for over an year: to touch a god. The comics books often present the Sky God as a defender of the weak and the powerless against the forces of evil.
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Another god that appears in the comics is the Divine Mother, which many have considered it to be a representation of the Clysperi Goddess Isis. She is often presented as saving children freom the forces of evil.
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A lot of critics have called the comics political and divisive because of the representation of the evil forces. Here is the God of War, a reference to the Helusian god of war Jekar. He is always presented as wearing Western cloths. He is also presented as a “legionnaire” of the cowardly Chief God, a reference to the Morelander god Helus.
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The battle between the God of War and the Sky God shake the skies. During these battle the whole Nordic kingdom prays for the Sky God to vanquish the God of War. While the God of War is defeated by the Sky God, the cowardly Chief God always sacrifices some of their believers in order to resurrect the God of War and nurture his hatred of the Nordic Kingdom.
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Ms. Ari Sancar during the press conference that later become headline all over the news throughout the Empire.
The story reached national news after Ari Sancar answered some questions from the journalists. While the beginning of the press conference went well, with Ms. Sancar stating that she “had absolutely no intention to commit blasphemy against the religion of Clysperis and in fact I consider my comics a tribute to Pharaoh Bektaten to whom I look up to and have nothing but respect. “ Things however took a turn for the worse when one journalist asked Ari Sancar, whom is a liberal Manist, why is she not wearing the hijab. It was at that point that she tensions were raised and she answered:
“Because my husband approves and so did my father before I married. See it’s people like you that are problem and why foreigners are trampling on us whenever they have the chance. Because you sow division instead of us being united against the foreigners who have sanctioned this country to recession and seek to ruin us. What is the point of your question? You didn’t know that not all of us wear the hijab all the time?”
Following another exchange with the journalist, Ari Sancar suspended the press conference and left the room. The exchange though was presented by all major media networks of the Empire and trended on social media. By the evening many media trusts had talked shows about the incident touching on such things as the old differences between the Orthodox, Conservative and Liberal branches of Manism, the negative effects of the economic sanctions on the Tamoran society and social cohesion as well as talks about Ari Sancar's outburst and character. While many praised Ari Sancar and agreed with her, there were plenty who considered the comics inappropriate. The harshest critics came from the federated kingdom of West Seleucid (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=844.msg11505#msg11505), many of the high nobles there saying that such writing are “not welcomed” in the federated kingdom. Most likely their concerns came after King Heydar had expressed concerns that the Helusian minority in Royal Seleucid is feeling attacked and thus many of the nobles in the federated kingdom there did not want to affect relations with the Eastern neighbor. Later that evening, Ari Sancar’s imam came to her defense during an extensive interview he gave to the press:
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Ms. Sancar's imam, Bekir Celebi, explained in detail while the accusations levied against Ms. Sancar are both unfair and unfounded.
“Ms. Sancar is a devout follower of the Prophet and a pillar of our parish. I have known her for more than two decades and she has nothing but a deep love for Tamora that is only surpassed by her love for her family and her faith. As a mother of two she is however deeply concerned about the economic future of Tamora and what prospects her children will have for the future. That is a concern many of us have in the kingdom of Akkar and we feel that perhaps Djerb and the Imperial Enclave (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=844.msg11504#msg11504) in general has been too quiet about the economic situation of the Empire, adopting a policy of silence and waiting for things to turn around. There are many faithful who feel that unless we do something, things will not turn around by themselves. Ms. Sancar wanted to do something and as a regular subject of the kingdom she had few options so she decided to present through these children books or comics an educational story about good and evil, one that Tamorans of all faiths can get behind. Our city Erzurum has more than half a million souls and many faiths, from those that follow the Prophet to Islam, Druze, Anahitasim, Christianity and others. We have very good relations between our faiths. When Cassiopeia Vasilakis become the first foreigner to serve at the Royal Court of RS as Crown Prince Hadi's personal spiritual adviser I personally congratulated the Anahitaist priestess from the local temple in our city and as a Tamoran I rejoiced at the new just as I did when Cassiopeia Vasilakislater (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg8935#msg8935) was later appointed Ambassador between Faiths in Royal Seleucid. I also watched live the ceremony of King Heydar that took place (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=845.msg13293#msg13293) in the federated kingdom of West Seleucid and was happy for the honor the Anahitaist community received by having the RS king in their midst but also the promise of the future temple. Ms. Sancar has nothing but respect for all faiths and has decided to represent though her books gods not of our traditions in an attempt to make it accessible for all the faiths in our city and beyond. She often volunteers in the community having in her care children that come though different religious backgrounds. Her books are meant to inspire children of all faiths, to improve their moral character and to unite them around our Tamoran identity. There is absolutely no way that she aimed to offend the Kemetic religion of Clysperis. Her drastic reaction at the press conference can be best explained by the fact that she didn’t expect that her work which aims to unite Tamorans could be so viciously attacked and also to be put in the position to defend her standing within the faith after living a life where she displayed a pristine record of obedience to God’s commandments. “
The Imam also added that nobles of the federated kingdom of West Seleucid showed too “much timidity” by saying that “some children books are not welcomed in their federated kingdom”. In the end of the interview, the Imam said that those that think that Ms. Sancar will back down and have her work suspended do not know her well enough or her character and that “the whole parish and the local community is behind Ms. Sancar and fully supports her work.”
Ms. Sancar’s Imam declaration of support, have puts many criticism to rest. According to sources the controversy proved to be a boon for the comic books sales, with many Tamorans seeking to buy them either as a sign of support for Ms. Sancar or out of curiosity.
What do you viewers think? Are these comic books inappropriate or a beneficial educational tool for children? Please write us on our website your opinion.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Local date in Tamora (Islamic calendar): Dhul-Hijjah 15, 1440 As-Sabt (Saturday)
Hassfurt emerges from isolation and it's not a pretty sight
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TINS colleague from our sister network in Zimalia.
Every now and then a nation emerges from isolation. If it's from Midaranye it is usually proud of its history and traditions seeking to preserve them rather than please the current international order of Mundus. If it's from another place other than MidAranye it is usually the opposite, they have an almost knee jerk reaction to homogenize and adopt every international standard, treaty and value until there is nothing but the nation’s flag that sets them apart from the other nations of Mundus.
Hassfurt however is different; it is a nation whose religion and entire culture is based on the color of your skin and hair (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1506.msg13350#msg13350). Anything else it doesn't matter: family ties, good behavior, exceptional service to your country etc. Their whole philosophy can be best described as white means saint, black means sinner. All others fall somewhere in between. Of course, at the sight of such a racist country, surely the international order will oppose and criticize them, right? Of course not, because Hassfurt has played nice and signed a couple of treaties showing that it has no intention of challenging the current order it is now embraced with open arms.
We always knew that the current international order is not about human rights but about power and control and the Hassfurt case is perhaps the perfect example of this.
The Foreign Office has released a statement saying that it will open an embassy in Hassfurt and allow the same for Hassfurt but has added that as long as the current policy of seeing darker skin people as less worthy of respect remains in place in Hassfurt then prospects of future cooperation remain extremely limited. The ambassador to Hassfurt will be Imam Aref Asayesh. The Imam has stated that he will not bring his wife and children to Hassfurt citing the hostile environment of the country as the reason. Furthermore, the ambassador has stated that unless required he will not accept to meet with any citizens of Hassfurt that belong to the top two stratums and that he will use his mandate to work as much as possible with people of the fifth stratum with whom he "is sure he has more in common and that they have more to share then the rest".
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Imam Aref Asayesh has said that he can't wait to tell the Guine (what Hassfurt considers the lowest stratum) about the Prophet Mani: " that brown skin, dark haired man whose teachings from a thouand years ago have led to the creation of the greatest country on Mundus: the Tamoran Empire."
This is perhaps the coldest opening of relations that Tamora has had since our emergence from isolation and for many Tamorans feels that it is still far warmer than Hassfurt deserves.
We wish our ambassador to Hassfurt all the patience and calm in the world since we are sure that those will be put to the test from the moment he gets there.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Local date in Tamora (Islamic calendar): Dhul-Hijjah 17, 1440 Al-Ithnayn (Monday)
The Tamoran Imperial navy gets new ship
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TNS Princess Thekla is now the largest ship in service of the Imperial Navy
The Tamoran Imperial Navy has received a new ship: an amphibious transport dock. The ship was designed and built by Royal Seleucid and, at 25 000 tones, it is the largest ship to be in service on the Tamoran Imperial Navy. Because of the long history of the Empire as a landlocked country, the navy has often been seen a branch less important for the defense and promotion of the Empire’s interests. However, events in the last two years have made Djerb reconsider the importance of the navy as a way to enhance the Empire’s ability to project force outside of the MidAranye region.
The contract to buy two amphibious transport dock and four destroyers is part of a larger deal that saw the Empire pay an unprecedented 7.3 bln dinars(usd) in bride price for Princess Thekla (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg13039#msg13039) who will be marrying Crown Prince Jamshid. Furthermore, Djerb has announced that the ship will be called Princess Thekla honoring both the future First Wife of the Crown Prince and celebrate the bond that this marriage will bring between the two royal families.
The controversial comic books are now sold out
The controversial comic books TINS has presented before (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=845.msg13425#msg13425) are selling exceptionally well and are now sold out. It appears that controversy surrounding them has greatly increased the interest in them. The author has said she not only will continue making more but is currently seeking a way to have them distributed digitally and thus allowing Tamorans from any of the kingdoms to buy and enjoy them.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Local date in Tamora (Islamic calendar): Dhul-Hijjah 22, 1440 As-Sabt (Saturday)
A curious case: a Midaranye flag appearing in Vaguzia?
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You need not feel confused if you don't remember seeing this flag before, we have seen before either until we went to Vaguzia
Those of us who live in MidAranye (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1540.0) know our flags very well, we cherish them because we know they represent more than just colors painted over a piece of cloth, they are a symbols of who we are, they are a reminder of what our parents and grandparents fought for and a symbol of the legacy we will leave behind to the generations that will come after us. However, our news team was surprised to find out that in faraway Vaguzia, in the Manist communities of Zimalian origin, an interesting phenomenon is taking place: a flag of MidAranye has appeared.
It is for this reason that we have sent a team to Vaguzia to investigate this rather curious development and talk to the locals there. Vaguzia is a multi-ethnic and multi confessional country similar in that regard to Tamora. It also has a significant Manist community numbering (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=296.msg12319#msg12319) over 7 million souls, most of whom are of Zimalian origin. They have never been to Tamora or any Midaranye country for that matter and yet they share a cultural connection with Midaranye through the Manist religion. The Manist temples in the country do a good job not just of teaching the faith but also its cultural and historical roots. When our news crews talked to members of the parishes it become obvious that people are aware of things happening in MidAranye as well as having a general idea of the region's history and basic geography. We have met some parishioners who despite never setting foot in Midaranye nevertheless have an emotional attachment to the region. They watch TINS, keep up to date on current events as well as try to understand more of the region's history. They sympathize with our values but do not feel an attachment to one particular MidArayne country but rather the region as a whole, as one parishioner explained.
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Malala Ghazali has been great in explaining how do Manists of Zimalian origin see MidAranye and what does MidAranye mean to them.
We talked to Malala Ghazali, one of the people the people of coming up with the idea of having a MidAranye flag and what it means for the community.
-Please tell how you came with a flag for MidAranye.
-That’s easy really, I didn’t. It wasn’t my idea really, it’s a collaborative effort. A lot of us in the Manist Zimalian community living in Vaguzia were talking online about something like this for months if not more. Some users were using different flags as signatures on their forum posts, had various debates about etc. That’s when I said; why not actually take that from the online environment and move it on the real world?
- So what happen? How did the community react?
-Well it started an endless debate about what which flag is better, how none are good etc it dragged for weeks.
-Until you reached a consensus…
-No, not really. I eventually got tired of waiting and decided to take a version I liked the most and started making some flags and sharing them with friends at the parish and the imam. I figured I can’t wait for the community to reach a consensus that will never come. Also, who’s to say that it has to be one flag? This is not a state sanctioned movement; there can be dozens of flags and variations.
-But why not use the flag of a MidAranye country?
-Because I am not from a Midanraye country or I have no roots there. I know people in our community who use the Tamoran flag but they are people who have roots in Tamora. For them waving the flag is part of their ethnic identity, which is not the case for me. My family traces its roots to Zimalia.
-What does the MidArayne flag mean for you?
-There is a lot of talk about what it represents, for me it’s a cultural symbol connected to my faith. As for the symbols themselves, the green is obviously related to the faith while the lion represent in my opinion the spirit and attitude on MidAranye, that of proud defiance of not going along to get along but of standing your ground and defending your values even of personal cost.
-How is the Faith treated in Vaguzia? Is the government prejudiced against those of our faith?
-The Faith is treated well, we can worship as we please and Vaguzia has taken in and continues to take in lots of immigrants, especially for Zimalia and Phuebra. So it’s a multicultural place, people are used to our faith and to Islam and the government leaves us alone. But while Vaguzia is great and welcoming it is also not what I would call my culture, I feel I have more in common with Muslim Phuebrans than I do with the majority Vaguziase and their Cult of Izra. One needs only to look at how the government looks like (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=296.msg11369#msg11369) to see why I and many like me do not feel any connection with it. I like Vaguzia but I feel no need to put of its flag up nor do I believe its values are aligned with mine.
-Do you vote ?
-No, I do not care for Vaguzian politics.
Talking to Malala Ghazali was an illuminating experience. It showed just how far (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JoyGmSgeJk72_6rojB43nCgGOfBE69c_up9fp3FbHj4/edit#gid=1056396481) our Faith has reached Mundus and how these communities aboard see things. Malala and many parishioners like her see MidAranye with different lenses, they tend to overlook the borders and the huge cultural diversity of our region and focus on its defining values. And for some Manist communities in Vaguzia, those defining values are seen as a counter culture, one that is deeply rotted in ancient traditions that do not change with time and instead ask people to change if they are to belong to them. For us living in Tamora and probably for most living in MidAranye having a MidAranye flag makes little sense but for those living aboard that are connected to our region through our Faith it is a different matter. When talking to the Manist Vaguzians our news team didn’t feel that they were trying to dilute our history but instead trying to find a way to show they are part of our culture and having a MidAranye flag was their solution.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Local date in Tamora (Islamic calendar): Dhul-Hijjah 22, 1440 As-Sabt (Saturday)
We admit: we were wrong and we are glad that’s the case
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TINS news anchor
Not many days ago we informed (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=845.msg13490#msg13490) the public about a new country that was emerging from isolation: Hassfurt. It’s not hard to remember it, it’s the country whose whole culture is based on the belief that if you look like a Morelander then you’re a saint (some restrictions may apply as you might need to color your hair a bit) and if you look like a Zimalian then there’s something awfully wrong with you. Hassfurt played it safe and as soon as it emerged from isolation it signed no less than seven international treaties showing a thirst for international order akin to King Lapu’s thirst for alcoholic drinks. Of course that love of international treaties did not come from conviction. After all, most of those treaties were drafted by people of the lower stratas as they “politely” would call them and that can’t be good for them but it was a way to shield them from any criticism. We were expecting the international community or what goes by that name to take their offer, we were in fact certain of it. We were however proven wrong, whether it was MidAranye (Tamora and CLysperis (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=180.msg13516#msg13516)), Rokkenjima (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=174.msg13515#msg13515), Tytor, Achkarein (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=50.msg13522#msg13522) or New Derusmia (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1348.msg13514#msg13514) they all rejected Hassfurt approach to human relations. The Press Office of the Prime Minister of Tytor even called out (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1391.msg13512#msg13512) TINS for being wrong and they were right to do so. While the Helusian Empire and its allies have not issued any criticism of Hassfurt (East Moreland was too busy praising its military industrial complex (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=150.msg13546#msg13546) to take the time), half of Mundus did and being half wrong it’s still being wrong. So we are glad to see there is some hope for Mundus after all.
Opinion piece: What happen to SANE (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1385.msg11912#msg11912)?
A few months ago the new Ardian alliance/pact called SANE took Mundus by storm. Because of Rokkenjiman threats against China and New Derusmia, which lead Tamora to offer to help protect those nations (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=907.msg11623#msg11623), the threatened nations banded together with Quintelia to form an organization of 450 million people and 10 trillion dinars /usd. When taken as a single entity SANE was larger than Rokkenjima and more than a match in almost every respect. Furthermore, there was interest in expending the organization since the members agreed to drop the clause that limited membership to nations that bordered an existing member. Yet after such a strong start, the organization now seems to have died down. It is hard to pin point the exact reasons why that happened and harder still to predict if SANE will reemerge from its apparent slumber. However, their apparent failure shows how hard it is for new blocks to continue to be present on the world stage and become relevant. The Helusian Empire manages to exert so much influence over the affairs of Mundus precisely because it’s very hard to new power blocks to continue cooperating and engaging on world affairs. As long as new powers blocks do not appear on the world stage, the Helusian Empire will not only remain as Mundus hegemon but will seem as the only viable security provider for the nonaligned nations of Mundus. The Helusian Empire can be criticized for many things but the lack of competition it gets from the rest of Mundus is not their fault. As long as Mundus remains content to follow their leadership then Mundus is also party to blame for the current situation on international affairs.
God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
Professor and Ayatollah Azad Arak (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg11204#msg11204)
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Local date in Tamora (Islamic calendar): Dhul-Hijjah 23, 1440, Al-Ahad (Sunday)
Agreement reached on the Alaverdi – Damarga highway link
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Damarga, the capital of Pramoria, will be linked via highway to Tamora in less than 12 moths if things go according to plan
The minister of transportation of the federated kingdom of Attica and its counterpart in the kingdom of Pramoria have reached an agreement on expanding each side’s highway to the joint border in order to link the two capitals. Each side will cover the cost of building its side of the highway and will link up at the border. The construction is estimated to take up to 12 months and analysts say it will help increase cross border traffic and business as well as help the competitiveness of the VIDA triangle (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1540.msg13525#msg13525) region.
Ever since the kingdom of Pramoria has emerged from isolation, the authorities in the federated kingdom of Attica have tried to enhance cross border cooperation as a way to alleviate the effects of the current recession taking place in the Empire.
MidAranye region sees its first free trade zones
Recent weeks have seen bold announcements by both the Emirate of Royal Seleucid and Kingdom of Clysperis in regards to the establishment of free trade zones. Royal Seleucid announced (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=349.msg13461#msg13461) that it will open the MidAranye Free Trade Zone which “will allow any company to bring in materials or goods without paying any form of import tax and should those materials then be used to help manufacture more than 30% of a finished good within Midaranye it will be permitted to leave without paying any additional taxes.” On the other hand, the kingdom of Clysperis went with a free trade zone (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1361.msg13463#msg1346) in that is part of a larger plan.
Tamoran economic analysis have said that two free zones are very different in approach, the Royal Seleucid one being perhaps a first in Mundus and at least the first in MidAranye because it offers benefits even if the manufacturing takes place in another country as along as that country is from MidAranye. Such an approach is unusually generous and is perhaps the best example of how fast cooperation is increasing between Midaranye countries. The Clysperis free zone, on the other hand functions pretty much like any other free zone.
Tamoran businesses have shown interest in both projects. For the Royal Seleucid free trade zone already dozens of manufacturing businesses have shown interest in establishing some sort of presence there. It is well known that Tamoran manufacturing sector has been hard hit by international sanctions and the MidAranye free trade zone in Royal Seleucid is seen as a great opportunity.
King Heydar upholds (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=349.msg13452#msg13452) the decision of court in South Markazi case
King Heydar has decided not to overrule the court in South Markazi calling respect for law as vital. The king's sister Princess Afroditi, which is also the Royal Seleucid ambassador to Lodja (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=349.msg7876#msg7876), has raised funds and paid the 40 thousand dinars USD that the convicted owed to authorities. Mr.Arvanitotis (the convicted individual) will have to replay the debts through voluntary work. The King also praised Mr. Kontotis , the victim of the theft, for the kindness shown and has said he wants his son, Prince Golzar, to spend time at Mr. Kontotis farm in order to understand the privilege he has of being born a Soter. The announcement has excited the both Mr. Kontotis‘s family and the local community. Mr. Kontotis has already said he plans on expanding the house and adding an extra room in order to be able house the son of the king of Royal Seleucid. Many in Mr. Kontotis village are proud that he has been named by King Heydar as “Supplier of Food to the Court of the Royal Seleucid Royal Family" as such a title will also raise the standing of the whole village.
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Mr. Kontotis's house. This could also be the temporary residence of Prince Golzar of Royal Seleucid for the time he will spend at the farm.
Lakhzovia faces (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=37.msg13540#msg13540) schism
The native faith of Lakhzovia faces a schism showing that Lakhzovia is not only wrong on international relations by sanctioning Tamora and breaking all contact but also on matters of faith. It remains to be seen if the schism will weaken the Lakhzovian state, so far the Lakhzovian government has stated that it sees it as a religious matter and has not publicly taken a side on the issue.
Michal Elia Kamal performs in Pramoria
Michal Elia Kamal, one of the most popular Tamoran singers and a native of the federated kingdom of Akkar, has performed for the first time in Pramoria, at the Royal concert hall. Her band Light in Babylon has also performed at the Glastomundus 2019 in East Moreland and the band is now becoming more popular in Pramoria since the country has emerged from isolation.
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Michal Elia Kamal performing in Damarga (Pramoria).
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Local date in Tamora (Islamic calendar): 2nd Muharram, 1441h (Sunday)
Empress Beatrice shows her usual arrogance and gets a hard lesson
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TINS news anchor
This week, Empress Beatrice or the Student of Paul as she likes to call herself, has taken to Twitter to attack Pharaoh Beketaten. The message (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=180.msg13615#msg13615)can be best summed up by this" your people are poor and therefore you should shut up and let us who rule over opulent countries do the talking".
We often see this attitude in the opulent countries of Mundus, their leaders assume that because their countries are rich that somehow must be thanks to their brilliant leadership thanks as if their countries were dirt poor when they took the throne. Sadly, Rookenjima does not hold a monopoly on this kind of arrogance with the Helusian Empire and other being excellent examples of this mentality.
But Empress Beatrice 's statements are more than just arrogant, they are malicious for she knows full well that the total embargo she put on Clysperis is one of the hurdles that keeps the Clysperi people poor.
In the following posts Pharaoh Beketaten explained to the Servant of Helus the historical tragedies Clysperis faced that handicapped the development of the country and the effects of the sanctions she placed on the Clysperi people. Because make no mistake, regardless of what the foreign media say, those sanctions are paid by the average Clysperi.
After Empress Beatrice was schooled by Pharaoh Beketaten, she resorted to what rich countries always do when poorer countries don't fall in line: bullying. So she sent a criminal wearing uniform to make veiled threats (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=180.msg13623#msg13623) against the Pharaoh. That is Rokkenjiman diplomacy in action.
Lastly, we couldn't help but notice the much higher number of likes the posts of the Servant of Helus also known as Beatrice and her henchman got compared to the Pharaoh. Something which is easily explained by the much higher number of people who are unfortunate enough to call Beatrice their sovereign. We believe it would be a nice gesture to show your support for the Pharaoh by clicking like on her posts and show her that her message is greatly appreciated even outside Clysperis' borders. Let's show the Helusians and their servants that Pharaoh Beketaten is not alone and has the support of many Tamorans.
Pharaoh Beketaten gets warm welcome as she arrives in Djerb
Pharaoh Beketaten is on a private visit to Tamora the third visit she makes to the Empire after the state visit at the beginning of the year and the working visit she did at the Elysium Economic Forum.
Since this was a private visit, protocol stated that authorities were not to be present at the airport. But while the authorities were not, at least the high ranking ones, the people were. Tens of thousands of people were waiting to greet the Pharaoh. Ever since Clysperis has emerged from isolation, Pharaoh Beketaten has managed to capture the hearts of the Tamoran people like no other foreigner has done before. Her speeches and social media messages while controversial in some parts of Mundus and even Midaranye, where King Heydar has expressed criticism, are nevertheless resonating with the Tamoran people. Pharaoh Beketaten has been relentless in her criticism of foreign powers and the detrimental effect they have on Midaranye. But more importantly, Pharaoh Beketaten has shown that poor countries can have a voice and one that is critical of the current international cartel running Mundus. She has not been intimidated by criticism and has continued to tell her people, the peoples of Midaranye and Mundus in general that the current international order is not just unfair but also illegitimate and thus has no sway over her kingdom and the Midaranye region. Furthermore, instead of looking at the liberal Western countries with undue reverence she has reserved that respect for the religions and people of Midaranye and she has often publicly expressed her admiration for the Tamoran people and the Empire.
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You know the Pharaoh is loved by many in Tamora when you see imams and faithful praying for her safe landing.
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Tamorans waiting for the Pharaoh to arrive at the Djerb International Airport
The International Women's Council (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1551.msg13608#msg13608) is announced by the Queen of RS is proving controversial
The Queen of RS has announced an invitation to the Ipsus Royal Palace to launch her new initiative, The International Women's Council. While the initiative can and should be praised for promoting the vital role women have in society, the initial speech goes at times beyond that and seems to suggest that women should somehow feel bad that a field like film making is "dominated " by their fathers, husbands and sons. The speech seems to suggest men and women are not halfs of the whole that forms the family but separate components that are competing against each other.
However, that is not the major problem of the speech but the fact that in the end it gives the example of an unrepentant Lodjan prostitute (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=108.msg12207#msg12207) and praises her instead of praising the millions of women whom in the same situation would rather face starvation than result to such lows. The praise doesn't stop there and goes so far as to consider that the activity of corrupting other women and turn them into prostitutes while profiting from it is something to be praised and not condemned in the harshest of terms.
The International Women's council suffers from too much ambition. In an effort to gather at the table women from all countries it nevertheless has to result to the common denominator between women from all countries and of all morality ( or lack of thereof) and in the end that means having to accept women who just have notoriety regardless of what they did to earn that notoriety. Because of that the IWC fails in maintaining any standard of decency and unless it sees some kind of reform in the future it is just another initiative akin to many outside MidAranye where people gather a table to only talk but without having anything relevant to say and for whom morals remain at best a nuisance and at worst a side note not worthy of mentioning out loud.
The Imperial Enclave announces that over 100 thousand work permits have been issued to Clysperi workers
The Imperial press office has released a statement that so far 100 thousand work permits have been issued for Clysperi workers for employment in the Imperial Enclave. Earlier this year an agreement has been reached with the Kingdom of Clysperis allowing for workers from the two kingdoms to work in the other kingdom upon being issued a work permit. The press office has said that demand for the work permits remains strong and that it is expected to continue at that rate until the end of the year if not more. Authorities have not changed their initial estimation that 500 thousand permits will be issued by the end of this year.
Pharaoh Beketaten keeps her promise to her "best friend"
Pharaoh Beketaten had promised (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1361.msg13329#msg13329) a Clysperi girl of our faith to that she will get to see Tamora and Pharaoh Beketaten delivered. Soraya Danesh arrived in Tamora earlier this week along with the official Clysperi delegation. But the surprise the didn’t stop there. This Sunday, Soraya was also present at Great Temple in Djerb standing in the front alongside the highest women of the Empire. The Supreme Ayatollah started his sermon by greeting the friend of the Pharaoh and asking her if she would be available to talk after the service to which an emotional Soraya could barely contain her emotions when answering “yes”.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Local date in Tamora (Islamic calendar): Muharram 23, 1441 Al-Ahad (Sunday)
The influx of Clysperi workers create the first problems
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A restaurant in Djerb, like most such establishments it is segregated by sex.
The recent influx of Clysperi workers to the Imperial Enclave creates the first issues. Since the Imperial Enclave has begun opening up the labor market by issuing work permits, over 200 thousand Clysperi workers have begun working in the Imperial Enclave, the only Tamoran kingdom to have opened the labor market to the Clysperi workforce.
Clysperi are choosing to work in Tamora because of the higher salaries than the ones their home kingdom and send the money they earn to their families back home. It also helps that there are some cultural familiarities between the two people. Clysperis has a significant Manist minority in their kingdom and are familiar with some of the customs and norms we have. There are however cultural barriers, the most significant being the fact that Clysperi do not speak Parthian and thus employment opportunities remain limited to low skilled jobs.
The business community is pleased with the influx of workers allowing them to cut labor costs in the current recession. However, there have been incidents caused by cultural differences. The head of the Djerb police department has come out with a statement regarding these incidents and has also issued a series of recommendations for Clysperi working in Tamora:
"Based on the incidents he had so far we have prepared a series of guidelines for the Clysperi community in Djerb which is now growing at a rapid pace. The main issues that the guidelines touch are the cultural norms that so far have created issues for foreign workers:
First, public transport is reserved for the slave population of the city. Unlike in other parts of Tamora, Djerb uses mass transit exclusively slaves so we ask Clysperi to respect that rule.
Second, while it is not mandatory by law, for obvious reasons amenities tend to be segregated by sex. Owners set the rules and asking for exception is pointless. Insisting to receive an exception or not respecting that rule is cause for the police to intervene.
Thirdly, while Tamoran citizens can own firearms, regular foreigners are not allowed to carry firearms or buy them. Foreign workers should be aware of these restrictions especially since firearms are commonplace in Djerb.
Forth, police officers do not speak Clysperi so knowing at least basic Parthian when dealing with the police is extremely helpful. "
The Djerb police department has added there have not been serious incidents and that they expect that in the medium term such incidents will drop in number as the Clysperi community grows and becomes more aware of the particular customs of the Imperial Enclave and Tamora in general.
The city of Djerb to cancel surveillance system
Djerb local authorities have installed last week surveillance cameras in the center of the city to deter crime and help police track criminals. The authorities proceed to install the cameras despite widespread opposition from residents which raised privacy concerns.
However, less than 48 hours after they were installed all cameras were nonoperational following serious vandalism. According to police most cameras were shot by unidentified individuals presumably in opposition to the local authorities planned 24 hours surveillance. Following the incidents local authorities have said they will now abandon their program of surveillance and seek other means to combat crime.
Machal Mining (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg13651#msg13651) incorporates in Elysium
Machal Mining, the largest Tamoran mining business which owns several important mining licenses in Zimalia, has announced they have registered a subsidiary in Elysium called Machal Mining International. The company had previously announced their intention at the Elysium Economic Forum where they have also said they plan on moving their foreign assets, in their case the mining operations in Zimalia, to the Elysium subsidiary with the goal of eventually going public on the Elysium stock exchange.
MidAranye Commodity Exchange (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1352.0) praises Tamoran expansion of mining operations in Zimalia
The MidAranye Commodity Exchange, a private institution owned by investors from Tamora and Royal Seleucid, has welcomed Machal Mining expansion (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1071.msg13652#msg13652) of mining operations in Zimalia.
"Machal Mining have been selling their commodities though use since the exchange became operational. We are pleased to see them expanding in Zimalia and we believe this is beneficial for all parties involved. On our part it will mean more trades on our exchange increasing our market share of commodities transactions and that is good for everyone since more competition between financial centers is in the interests of investors. "
The MidAranye Commodity Exchange trades commodities from Tamora, Royal Seleucid, Zimalia and SICR ( China) and was launched with the aim of offering Midaranye business, especially Tamoran ones, an alternative where they could trade their commodities without the threat of sanctions. Sources close to the exchange say that in the future it is likely that both Clysperis and Pramoria would begin selling their commodities though MCE. On the Tamoran side, businesses use MCE almost exclusively and avoid other foreign exchanges.
The Tamoran - Clysperi negotiations over tariffs reductions stall
Sources close the Foreign Office have said that the current talks between Tamora and Clysperis on dropping tariffs aimed at bringing the two economies closer together are stalling. The issue is contentious; on the Tamoran side tariffs are huge by all standards reaching even 300 percent in some cases and are seen as part of a long standing policy aimed as insuring self-reliance for the Empire's economy. On the other hand, Clysperis while not having nearly such high tariffs are nevertheless worried that a tariff drop could see the much larger Tamoran economy "flood" their market with Tamoran manufactured goods and drive some Clysperi out of business. Some even going so far to suggest that dropping tariffs for Tamoran goods could lead to more religious violence as the one previously seen (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1361.msg13148#msg13148) in the Kingdom or that some Clysperi businessmen could resort to supporting rogue elements of Clysperi government as the ones we have seen recently executed (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1361.msg13004#msg13004).
Furthermore, analysts have said that the recent recalling of Prince Naser to Djerb is most liely responsible for the impasse in negotiations. The prince cooperated very well with the Clysperi Pharaoh and had understandably much authority over Djerb's bureaucracy. Without him leading our delegation, business interests that seek to postpone indefinitely the tariff drop are now wielding much more influence and the bureaucracy is now moving in the usual slow pace.
The Imperial Navy completes its expansion plans
The Imperial navy has received its forth destroyer and now has completed its massive expansion plan which saw it acquire 2 amphibious class ships and 4 destroyers. The ships are all Seleucid designs and half those ships were manufactured in Royal Seleucid with the other half built by Tamora. Building such massive warships has been a first in Tamora which is not known as a naval power and until 1958 was still a landlocked country. The Tamoran ships were built by Sarafian Shipyards in the joint Tamoran-Quintelian (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=845.msg11788#msg11788) shipyard of Attica.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Local date in Tamora (Islamic calendar): 26th Muharram, 1441h (Wednesday)
The MidAranye Economic Corridor (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1487.msg13897#msg13897) gains traction
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The planned MidAranye Economic Corridor will help connect Tamora's industrial centers to the MidAranye (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1540.0) region and beyond
The recently announced MidAranye (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1540.0) Economic Corridor gains traction as Royal Seleucid shows interest in the project. King Heydar has announced (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=349.msg13925#msg13925) recently that he will be building a new major highway between Tamora and Royal Seleucid as well as expand the capacity of the Seleucid ports on the Sea of Kyne. Tamoran authorities have of course welcomed the announcement.
Spoiler: MidAranye Economic Corridor • show
MidAranye Economic Corridor as was proposed at the Elysium Economic Forum:
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Green - phase one
Red - phase two
Gray - phase three
Economic analysts have praised the decision and according to them the Southern half of the corridor is now secure with Royal Seleucid and Pramoria agreeing to the project. While Pramorian authorities have not yet made any statement of the project, Pramoria has reached an agreement (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=845.msg13560#msg13560) last month where their capital port city will be linked via a highway to Damarga, Tamora’s largest port. The same analysts say that now the crucial next step will be to see if the Abuqiyan authorities also join the project. Without them the project will likely never be able to achieve the link between Tamora and Clysperis that Djerb want so much to see happening since it is very unlikely that where Abuqiya will not join, the countries of Vanora and Safraen will. One analyst said:
“An economic corridor between Tamora, Royal Seleucid, Pramoria and perhaps, in the more distant future, the Slavic Federation is not a small achievement. It helps link even more the major economies of MidAranye (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JoyGmSgeJk72_6rojB43nCgGOfBE69c_up9fp3FbHj4/edit#gid=1455411432) however it doesn’t really bring something new to the table. Linking South MidArnaye to the North will truly change things for the region. Northern MidAranye is more politically diverse than the rest of MidAranye, you don’t really see much cooperation between our government and Vanora or Safraen. Clysperis is Tamora’s only partner of the countries of the Safren Gulf and linking Tamora to Clysperis is vital for Djerb for both economic but also political reasons. “
The analyst added that in his opinion it is very unlikely that Djerb will be able to convince Vanora and Safren to join the project: “I think they have been mentioned in the proposed plan more out of political convenience rather than anything else. There is little desire in the North to cooperate with the larger MidAranyre region or at least that has been the case so far. In fact I believe it is more likely see Tauradalia joining the project than Vanora or Safren.”
Sources from the Foreign Office have said that the imperial government is ready to engage in talks with Abuqiya in order to see if they can come up with a way for them to join the project.
While the business community is supportive of the project, not all are happy with it. Some critics, especially among the Church, view the project as irresponsible because it is taking place at a time when Tamora is in a recession and they would rather see the money spent on other projects. Furthermore, some in the clergy have been critical that Socram has not been factored in the project in some way especially since Vanora and Safren have been mentioned. Socram has a very large Manist population and the Church has been more outspoken recently about the need to see imperial government do more to help the Manist communities aboard.
Thanasis Polakis (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg10954#msg10954), CEO of Polakis Energy, goes on an international tour to secure funds for the Haghighi Dam (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1324.0)
Polakis Enegy has released a statement today saying that Thanasis Polakis will go on an international tour where he will meet business leaders and will also seek to secure funding for the Haghighi Dam in Zimalia. Construction of the dam is well underway but funding has been stuck at 80% for some time and needs a further 1 bln dinars/usd in order to reach its funding goal.
Mr. Polakis will be visiting Safren, Vanora, Abydos, Allied States of Ardia, Nueva Ardia, Toshikawa, Marseilles and Aquitaine. However, analysts are skeptical about the initiative saying that “most of the countries on the list are not friendly towards Tamora. While investors there will most likely be willing to listen to the proposals made by Mr. Polakis, we must not forget that there are hundreds of other opportunities competing for the same investors and the overwhelming majority of them are in countries that are not under international sanctions.”
The International Energy Institute (IEI) opens in Josai
The International Energy Institute opens in Josai. IEI is an NGO that aims to do research on the energy sector in Mundus, analyze the impact of government policies have on the energy sector and seek to promote pragmatic policies to governments around the world.
IEI started with a 10 million dinars/USD grant from Polakis Energy who has said that it hopes that IEI will counter balance the green energy lobby in Mundus. The head of the institute, Javid Motafaram, has said that IEI “seeks to be a voice for the energy sector of Mundus” adding that “we often see Mundus leaders talk extensively about green energy and how they are willing to pour in billions in subsidies and tax breaks for them without anyone challenging them, asking if that is wise or if that money spent actually produces the desired effects.”
Mr. Motafaram has denied claims that IEI is anti green energy saying IEI is for all sources of energy if they are viable economically without subsidies and tax breaks. He has said he has picked Josai as HQ for the institute because of Josai’s assumed neutrality (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1555.0) and has called the city state “an oasis” where researchers and guests from around Mundus can meet to discuss and debate policies without any political hindrance from the local government. “We chose Josai to make a statement; IEI aims to work with all that are interested in furthering the goals of the energy sector regardless of their country of origin.”
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Local date in Tamora (Islamic calendar): 30th Muharram, 1441h (Sunday)
Imperial Address on the peace and security of the MidAranye (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1540.msg13524#msg13524) region
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Emperor Abbas Safavid addressing the nation
"As-salamu alaykum fellow Tamorans from all the kingdoms of Tamora and beyond the borders of the empire.
Ever since our emergence from isolation we have seen the international community take a critical stance on our traditions and our way of life. Without knowing or understanding our culture they sought to pressure us into changing our long standing laws and institutions, to make the Empire more like the rest of Mundus. Had they bothered to better understand us they would have known that what they seek to change in Tamora is something that no ruler, even an Emperor, can change because they are God’s laws as it is written in the book of our Prophet.
But while the far away nations were sanctioning us or issueing statements of condemnation, the nations close to us, that know our ways and our history, continued to have good relations and work with us. The sanctions placed on us have not damaged relations with our friends, the Emirate of Royal Seleucid, in fact I would say it has brought us even closer. We have worked with them on numerous projects and continue to do so. It is perhaps of no surprise that our royal families are soon to be celebrating the marriage of the Crown and princess Thekla.
The excellent relations we had and continue to have with the Emirate of Royal Seleucid have created a climate that has encouraged others nations from our region to emerge from isolation. More nations now have a reason to come out and engage knowing there are others who share their views and perspectives on history, culture and how countries should be governed. MidAranye is now more vibrant than ever before and though our religions, traditions and cultures sometimes different a great deal, there is in many cases a common perspective on life and how we see Mundus and its affairs. We, who are part of MidAranye, tend to be more religious, more patriotic, more cautious when approaching international organizations or treaties and much more reluctant to give up our sovereignty than in other parts of Mundus. This different perspective often leads to us being at odds with much of the rest of Mundus. Outside of MidAranye our concerns are often not understood while our consistent preservation of our traditions is seen as archaic or even backward at times.
It is in the national interest of the Empire for MidAranye to continue to be secure so that the nations that have emerged from isolation continue to express their vision of Mundus without fear of retribution from non MidAranye countries and for other MidAranye countries to have the confidence to emerge from isolation. It is for this reason that I am announcing a new policy in regards to MidAranye. From now on, the Empire of Tamora will play a more active role in the security of the region. Any foreign government intervention by a non MidAranye country in the internal affairs of a MidAnraye country will be seen an aggressive act by our Empire and any military intervention by non MidAranye country will be interpreted as a hostile act against the Empire. MidAranye has changed a lot in recent years, there is no need for nations outside of MidAranye to interfere here. However, we do understand that there was a time when perhaps such interventions were needed so any agreements currently in place would of course not be affected by our new policy.
In accordance with this new policy, after close consultations with Pharaoh Beketaten, Tamora will deploy a continent of troops in the Kingdom of Clysperis to extend Tamora’s security umbrella to the Northen part of MidAranye. The Kingdom of Clysperis is a close ally of the Empire and Pharaoh Beketaten, I believe I need not mention, is a close friend of Tamora. For those not familiar with MidAranye history this might seem as unprecedented but we know that in the past such close military cooperation between Tamora and Clysperis has existed and has brought benefits to both nations.
Lastly, I would like to express our commitment to more cooperation with our MidAranye friends and neighbors. More projects joint projects are being started, some at our initiative but many more at the initiative of our friends. This is proof that our common perspective on the world is a good foundation for future cooperation.
Thank you all, God bless Tamora!"
The Imperial government has issued a press statement on troop deployments to Clysperis
Following the Imperial address, the government has released information regarding the deployment of troops that will take place in the kingdom of Clysperis. According to the government the troops and equipment will be moved there by the end of the month. As announced in the imperial address the contingent is now part of what is described as the Safavid doctrine which seeks to provide a security umbrella for the nations of MidAranye.
Spoiler: troop deployment in Clyperis • show
Navel Contingent
1 x Steregushchiy-class corvette
2 x Varshavyanka subs
Army Contingent
5,000 soldiers
20 x 9P157-2 Khrizantema-S
20 x BMP-3
20 x Tornado-G
10 x TOS-1
20 x Buk
10 x 2A36 Giatsint-B
50 x GAZ Tigr
Air Contingent
1 x A-50E
12 x Ka-50
12 x Su-34
12 x Su-35
1x Il-78
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
OOC: Thanks to Dave for writing the make up (number of troops, equipment) of the contingent.
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Local date in Tamora (Islamic calendar): 30th Muharram, 1441h (Sunday)
Ramsar Palace to undergo renovation
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Ramsar Palace is made entirely out of wood, a rarity in Tamora
The estate, located at the outskirts of Djerb, has almost 1000 acres(390 ha) of land and belongs to the Safavid Imperial family. The palace is often used by imperial family members as a place of retreat where they can enjoy privacy outside the eyes of the press. During its over two hundred year history it has hosted various dignitaries including the most recent Pharaoh Ramses V, who has lived there for years in the period which he stayed in exile in Tamora because the Kingdom of Clysperis had been under soviet occupation. According to sources, the renovations will be done rather quick since the palace has been well maintained.
Over 100 Tamoran students have applied to the new Islamic university in Abydos (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1579.msg13955#msg13955)
According to the government of the federated kingdom of Altai, more than 100 students have applied to study at the new university in Abydos. The students, most of them Muslims, have applied to the university because of the prestige associated with having a diploma in the “country of Mecca” as many call Abydos in the Tamoran Muslim community. Religious education in Altai, as in most of Tamora, is in high demand and the new Islamic university in Abydos, unlike most foreign university, offers not just a traditional religious education but also respects basic requirements like segregation of students by sex.
Head of Foreign Affairs, Alya Safavid attended the Memorial Day service in Safraen (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1579.msg13955#msg13955)
Head of Foreign Affairs, Alya Safavid, attended the Memorial Day service in Safraen. While the incidents in Safraen happened long before our nation emerged from isolation, Lady Safavid explained why she attended the service there: “Safraen is part of MidAranye and the events there have implications for the entire region. The tragic events that took place in Safraen are also a reminder of the risks the region faced at a time when Tamora and many of the countries of today were in isolation. I think it serves as a reminder of why MidAranye countries need to work together closely. Whether some may like it or not, God has put as all on the same boat that is MidAranye and we have to work together.
I think it is important for all nations to not forget the Soviet calamity that hit Northern MidAranye and destroyed so many lives. The uncomfortable truth is that although the Soviets are no longer in MidAranye they still occupy and oppress the people of Kaitaine and its satellite states. Pharaoh Beketaten of Clysperis has been extremely vocal in her criticism of the Soviets since her kingdom has been greatly affected by the Soviet occupation. Tamora and Clysperis are working together to see that the Soviets and their destructive ideology are finally defeated and the people liberated. Memorials such as the one in Safraen perhaps explain better than speeches why the Tamoran and Clysperi governments are so adamant in their opposition to the communist government of Kaitaine. “
When asked if the government of Safraen should also recognize the Theocracy of Kaitaine, she answered: “I do not believe this is a good time to discuss this. I will however say that both Tamora and Clysperis offer good arguments for that position and I also believe it is a position would do justice to the victims and the families that were affected by the Soviet invasion.”
President Kadassa flaunts his lack of knowledge (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=37.msg13973#msg13973) in front of university students
President Kadassa offered a sad example of ignorance when we needed to be reminded who Pharaoh Beketaten-Hesy-Re was and then boasted that he cannot locate Clysperis on the map. To make matters worse, the statements were made in front of university students. None of the students dared to criticize the President for his remarks showing the full control the has over the lives of the people of Lakhzovia. No doubt that President Kadassa can locate only one foreign country on the map and taht is Rokkenjima, which incidentally is also where the de facto capital of Lakhzovia is located. However, the fault is not entirely with President Kadassa. After all, had Rokkenjima not supported his regime, the people of Lakhzovia would have longed removed him from power. But Rokkenjima supported his regime just as it supports the current Soviet regime of Kaitaine.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Local date in Tamora (Islamic calendar): Safar 11, 1441 Al-Jum'ah (Friday)
Imperial palace releases statement: Prince Naser presumed dead in plane crash
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TINS news anchor
The Imperial place has released a statement informing the nation that Prince Naser was on board the Clysperi plane that crashed in Abuqiya. The plane also had on board Pharaoh Beketaten who is also presumed dead.
The news came as a shock to the nation. Seven days of mourning have been announced in the Imperial Enclave with the rest of the federated kingdoms announcing similar arrangements. It is hard to express into words the loss the nation feels in these moments. The nation has lost one of its princes and at the same time with the loss of Pharaoh Beketaten the entire MidAranye has lost one of its most outspoken voices. Pharaoh Beketaten touched the hearts of many in Tamora, her speeches always made headlines and she enjoyed a popularity that no foreigner has ever had in the Empire and likely never will for a long time.
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Tamorans all across the Empire took to their places of worship to pray for Prince Naser and Pharaoh Beketaten
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Outside the Clysperis embassy in Djerb the whole boulevard had to be closed because of the thousands of candles and flowers left for Pharaoh Beketaten
The Supreme Ayatollah has this to say about the tragic incident:
“God, I ask you not why you have taken them from us, but instead thank for giving them to us in the first place.”
The Foreign Office has announced it is working closely with Abuqiyan and Clysperi authorities in order to understand what the cause of the plane crash was and decide the proper course of action. For now however, the nation mourns.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Local date in Tamora (Islamic calendar): Safar 11, 1441 Al-Jum'ah (Friday)
Iwi attack Seleucid killing 6 and injuring 20, Mundus is instead worried about Royal Seleucid
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TINS news anchor
In a shocking act of aggression the Iwi have admitted to attacking Royal Seleucid killing 6 and injuring 20. The naked act of aggression has yet to be condemned by other countries outside of MidAranye which so far have been too busy to flex their navel muscles near MidAranye waters. The First Empire of Rokkenjima was of course the first to jump and announce that they will be sending ships (which they later canceled) then motioned the Ardian Assembly to ask the whole continent to stop buying oil from Royal Seleucid and their friends and instead buy from Seaforth. In laymen terms, Rokkenjima is asking the whole continent to stop buying oil from poor nations and instead buy from rich ones like Seaforth showing exactly what Rokkenjima’s priority are. East Moreland of course couldn’t let a crisis go to waste and sent assets to Kyne after complaining nonstop when Rokkenjima sent ships to the Illuminc and Mhorish. The Morelanders were of course there to embolden the Iwi to take more aggressive actions. Lastly, the Empire of Achkaerin also showed concern about their vessels for some reason and laid the blame on the Royal Seleucid.
Had those nations not jumped the gun to condemn Royal Seleucid and support the Iwi then mostly likely the Iwi would never have had the courage to commit such a crime. This should make the people in those nations ponder if Iwi assets are more precious than Seleucid lives. We say that people from those nations should ponder and not the people in charge because looking at the actions of their governments we already know that they believe.
According to Ipsus, the Royal Seleucid Ephiphes aircraft carrier and its destroyer escort have left for the Kyne. Shortly after, the Tamoran Imperial office has announced that they will be joined by the TNS Princess Thekla amphibious ship and two destroyers.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Local date in Tamora (Islamic calendar): Safar 11, 1441 Al-Jum'ah (Friday)
The wrong side of history
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TINS news anchor
When Tamora came out of isolation, Mundus was not kind to us and our people. One of the criticisms against our people was that we are on the wrong side of history and that slavery has no place in the XXI century. However, as more and more nations emerged from isolation like Clysperis, Abuqiya we have seen that slavery is not just a Tamoran institution but is part of many cultures. Furthermore, we have seen Pramoria emerging from isolation and having indentured servitude in law and Royal Seleucid adopting similar laws for debtors.
Now with the recent emergence from isolation of Zerchea which also has slavery in its laws a new question emerges, is the anti-slavery group on the wrong side of history? Will the XXI century see the institution spread across the majority of Mundus countries? The honest answer to that is that we do not know, what we do know however is that our detractors were wrong. And if they are wrong on something so basic as slavery how can they be trusted when they make other claims?
As six families in Royal Seleucid bury their dead whom were killed by the Iwi, we also see the nations that criticize other countries for allowing slavery are also wrong on who is the aggressor in the Iwi –Seleucid conflict. Because they all had a knee jerk reaction to send naval troops in Keyne to protect “their ships” from Royal Seleucid when the aggressor was right there, near them.
The Prophet teaches us that those that are fools cannot be blamed for their actions but what if those nations that constantly sanction Tamora, that always jump the gun against Royal Seleucid are not just fools who happened to be wrong? What if they are actually purposely trying to sabotage Tamora and the MidAranye region? The late Pharaoh Beketaten was the harshest critic of the internationalist cartel and many, even in the capitals of MidAranye, believed she was exaggerating. I think the six dead in Seleucid should perhaps make many in the high positions in MidAranye wonder: what if Pharaoh Beketaten was 100% right?
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Local date in Tamora (Islamic calendar): Safar 13, 1441, Al-Ahad (Sunday)
Nation rejoices as prince Naser and Pharaoh Beketaten are confirmed to be alive and well
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Pharaoh Akasha Safavid (previously known as Beketaten) has resumed her duties as Pharaoh
In a stunning turn of events, Pharaoh Beketaten went on air announcing to Clysperis, Tamora and the whole of MidAranye region that she is alive and well, and that the plane crash was an assassination attempt. The moving speech also brought more news as the Pharaoh confessed her love for Prince Naser and their intention to marry. Also, following a revelation from divinity the Pharaoh now has a new name: Akasha which will soon become Akasha Safavid after the marriage with prince Naser.
To say the Tamoran people were surprised by the news is an understatement, a feeling of relief and then joy swept across the nation.
But for Clysperis the struggle was just begun and as Pharaoh Akasha Di-‘nh-mi-Re resumed office she has to manage what now appears to be a civil war, as forces unloyal to the Pharaoh have banded together under the name of Free Clysperi Army and control at least once city in south. Fighting has already been confirmed with the Royal Clysperi Armed Forces and it remains to be seen just how support the rebel elements have within Clysperis.
Emperor Abbas has issues a statement in regards to the latest news about Prince Naser and Pharaoh Akasha:
“I thank God and the Prophet that my son Naser and Pharaoh Akasha are safe. To those that say (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1361.msg14256#msg14256) they are glad that might son survived but regret that Pharaoh Akasha did, I remind them that Pharaoh Akasha is family and such statements make no sense to us.”
Emperor Abbas has also added that Tamora will provide whatever support is needed to Pharaoh Akasha in her fight against the Free Clysperi Army.
According to sources, the Foreign Office has sent a request to the government of Abuqiya to allow the Tamoran Airforce to use their airspace in the case the Clysperis government would request help from Tamora against the rebel elements in the South of Clysperis.
Analysts are now speculating on the possible agenda and outcome of the Clysperi civil war. According to analysts, the rebels seem to want a more religiously homogenous Clysperis arguing that the Pharaoh’s unprecedented close relations with the Manist faith goes against established traditions and also want a Clysperis that is less critical of the international order claiming that the Pharaoh’s harsh criticism of the major foreign powers of Mundus is having a detrimental effect on the prosperity of the nation. Furthermore, the same analysts say that at least for now the rebels seem to promote the idea that when it comes to the Midaranye region they are friendly to both Tamora and Royal Seleucid.
As far as the most likely scenarios go, the analysts have stated that the three most likely scenarios are:
- 50% percent chance of Pharaoh Akasha crushing the rebellion and restoring order. With most of the Clysperi forces on her side and with Tamora as an ally the Pharaoh is in a good position to win the civil war especially since the rebel strongholds are in the south so internationalist powers will find it hard to provide support to them.
- 35% percent chance a de facto two state Clysperis. In this scenario the rebel prove to have much more support among the population than previously expected and the Clysperis armed forces while loyal to the Pharaoh on paper they will remain reluctant to give their their lives in a prolonged war with the rebels. Furthermore, in order for Pharaoh Akasha to avoid the perception that she is closer to Tamora then her people she refuses most help from Tamora.
- 15 % percent chance of rebel victory. This unlikely scenario is based on the assumption that the rebels have in fact infiltrated the armed forces and the Clysperis bureaucracy to a much higher degree than is apparent now and because Pharaoh Akasha was quick to make public the fact that she survived the assassination attempt, the rebelx have not had the chance to reveal their true power. Under this scenario the rebels prove to be much more powerful than anticipated and also manage to convince the internationalist powers to intervene in exchange for them pledging that Clysperis will become a republic like Phuerba with an Achkaerin governor to manage the affairs for an unlimited period of time.
The same analysts have said that the next couple of weeks are crucial and it is during this time that we will see just how much power and support the rebels enjoy among the Clysperi people and Armed forces.
Pharaoh Akasha doubles down (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1361.msg14256#msg14256) on her criticism of King Heydar despite urges to relent
Pharaoh Akasha did not only make headlines because she survived the assassination attempt but also because the renewed her criticism of King Heydar in the context of the current Seleucid crisis. Queen Aisha of Pramoria had said (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1445.msg14252#msg14252) earlier this week that “a time of reflection” should come after the crisis is over arguing that now Midaranye countries should stand united against the “wolfs on our door” but Pharaoh Akasha insisted that now was a time to discuss these issues.
The Foreign Office has not issued any statements in regards to Pharaoh Akasha’s statements of King Heydar. Many in Djerb and across Tamora wondered why the Pharaoh would insist on criticizing King Heyder at a time when Clysperis is in a civil war. One analyst explained that:
“ Pharaoh Akasha first wants to show to her people that she is in control of the country and government and that it is business as usual, while the fighting in the south is nothing more than a nuisance at worst.
Aside from that we also see Pharaoh Akasha is not only critical to the current international order in Mundus but also be critical on how things in MidAranye are run. Clysperis, despite its small economy and relatively small population, is growing in influence in Midaranye thanks to Pharaoh Akasha’s diplomatic efforts and with her soon becoming a Safavid, that influence will only grow. And while the MidAranye region grows as more countries emerge from isolation, Pharaoh Akasha doesn’t seem content to just follow the Djerb-Ipsus line. We will see if this incident will lead to a larger rift between Clysperis and Royal Seleucid or if this remains an isolated incident. For now we see a rift in MidAranye geopolitics, on one hand we see that Tamora-Royal Seleucid and Pramoria are standing together against the foreign forces that have gathered near MidAranye, on the other side we have Pharaoh Akasha and lastly we also have Aquqiya that seems to promote a middle ground between North and South MidAranye. ”
According to sources, Pharaoh Akasha has managed to block a potential decision by OPEN to not sell oil and gas to the Commonwealth of the Unified Iwi following their attack on Royal Seleucid. The measure was asked by King Heydar and supported by Tamora but sources say that Pharaoh Akasha was vehemently opposed and that encouraged Quintelia to also reject the measure. Djerb has not commented on this so far but analysts say that this is seen as a first win in the current diplomatic war that is taking place between Pharaoh Akasha and King Heydar.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Local date in Tamora (Islamic calendar): Safar 13, 1441, Al-Ahad (Sunday)
The Supreme Ayatollah starts his visit in Clysperis
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The Supreme Ayatollah praying outside Qutb (ooc saint) Arzin Mokri temple in Clysperis
The Supreme Ayatollah of Tamora, the head of the Manist faith, has started his visit in Clysperis. The visit was announced and planned months before the recent events that have affected the Clysperi nation and have now lead to a civil war in that country. It also the first foreign visit of a Supreme Ayatollah in more than a century.
The Supreme Ayatollah chose Apne as his first city to visit, there he met with twelve imams and one ayatollah that spent between five and ten years in the prison for their faith during the time that Clysperis was under Soviet rule which ended approximately 42 years ago. He then proceeded to pray outside of what was previously a Manist temple but now is in a dilapidated condition. According to the local Manist community the temple which is almost two hundred years old had been confiscated by the soviet government during the occupation of Clysperis, used as a storage facility and purposely left in a poor condition. After the liberation of Clysperis, the temple was returned to the Manist community but they have yet to raise the funds necessary to renovate it and return it to temple service.
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Qutb (ooc saint) Arzin Mokri temple in Apne, Clysperis
The Supreme Ayatollah along with tens of thousands of faithful prayed outside the temple and then held his first sermon in Clysperis:
“Brothers and sisters in faith, thank you for the generous welcome you have given me. It has touched me to see that my presence here could bring you so much joy. But above all I want to thank our brothers, the imams, the ayatollahs and the regular faithful that have chosen to spend years in the prisons of the Soviet beast rather than betray the word of the Prophet. Thanks to you and the thousands that died in prison we still have a Manist community in Clysperis. Each of you has inspired countless believers to not give in to despair and choose to follow the faith. I also thank the mothers that have taught the faith to their children when our temples were being closed one by one. Your sacrifice is something that obliges us to protect and preserve our faith now that we have to freedom to worship as we please.
Despite the fact that more than 40 years have passed since the Soviet calamity has finally ended in this land, the scars remain in many places. Behind me is just one example of the legacy that the Soviet regime has left in our community. If our brothers spent years in prison to protect the faith then it is our duty to restore every temple in the country, to rebuild every one that was destroyed until the legacy of the Soviets will no longer be seen. That is when we would have truly defeated them, when everything they sought to destroy would have been restored.
I also want to talk to you today about another responsibility we have. When we are young we have a roof over our head, food on the table and clothing to wear. We never realize the effort that requires and we take that for granted, we do not realize the sacrifice our parents make each day for us. When we grow up however and do understand that we then have to show eternal gratitude to our parents just as our parents show gratitude to our grandparents and so on. But when we are adults we often take for granted that the husbands have a job to provide for the family, that the church or the government provides for the education of our children and that we can worship in our temples without fear. We take that for granted without realizing who keeps the wolf at bay, who protects us from the countless dangers and enemies that lurk outside our homes and our communities. We do not see that it is the monarch that keep the order in the country, that works tirelessly so that those outside our borders do not get to impose their way on us, sometimes by the force of arms as we have seen the Soviets do in the past. It is the duty of the Church and every imam in it to remind the faithful that they are to be eternally grateful to their monarch for all that just they are grateful to their parents for raising them.
And this brings be to the current events. It is no secret that the monarch of Clysperis is not of our faith yet she has elevated our religion to that of Congregation. She has ensured that we can practice without any fear of persecution and has kept those at bay those that seek to raise to the ground our traditions and way of life. For that we have to be grateful just as we are grateful to our parents. Right now as I speak there are some in Clysperis that seek to dispose Pharaoh Akasha. We, as followers of the Prophet, are bound to show gratitude and support her in her struggle. Let me be clear that this is not a favor we dobecause we do not do a favor when we help our parents. We are morally obligated to return some of the support she has given to our community. It is for this reason that I publicly announce that anyone of our faith who takes up arms against Pharaoh Akasha will be excluded from our church and our community. By that I do not mean that we just no longer welcome them in our temples but also each one of us must not welcome them in our house and in our families. We will treat them as if they have taken up arms against our parents and grandparents. Furthermore, I ask the imams our parishes to use all the donations we collect from now on to help the war effort. The money will be used to help the families whose sons and fathers volunteer to serve in the Clysperi army and when God calls them at his side we will use the money provide for their families.
Before I departed to Clysperis I watched the news and I saw at TINS how analysts were talking about what chances there are of success in the war and such speculations. I will have no such thing in our temples. I ask you to follow the example of those that spent years in prison without any hope that they could ever defeat the Soviet leviathan. As followers of the Prophet we will join the struggle against those that seek to dispose Pharaoh Akasha because it is our duty to do so regardless of the chances for victory.
In the end, I would like to encourage each and every one to be optimistic for I believe that despite the current turbulences both Clysperis and Tamora have bright future ahead.
God bless Tamora and Clysperis. May God aid Pharaoh Akasha in her struggle.”
The Supreme Ayatollah will continue his visit in Clysperis and we will keep you updated with more news.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Local date in Tamora (Islamic calendar): 15th Safar, 1441h (Monday)
The Supreme Ayatollah continues his tour in Clysperis and visit an ex-soviet prison
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One of the many ex Soviets prisons in Clysperis where the brutal regime used to detain those that did not conform to the their ideology
The Supreme Ayatollah continued his visit in Clysperis and has visited on ex-soviet prison where enemies of the Soviet regime were incarcerated and tortured. According to the local Manist community several thousand political prisoners were detain there in the brutal years of the Soviet occupation, many of them Manists who opposed the regime.
The Supreme Ayatollah also heard the testimonies of those that suffered from persecution during the Soviet persecution. Afterwards, the Supreme Ayatollah, together with the rest of those gathered, publicly prayed and then delivered another sermon during which he said he wants to see the place transformed by adding a religious component to the prison and having regular religious service “so that the generations to come will that faith, which the Soviets tried to destroy, has emerged triumphant.” His holiness also added that “the Soviet beast still lingers in the Aranye continent” adding that until is it totally defeated “there is always the chance that the Soviet beast will try again to occupy Clysperis”.
The Iwi issue threats against MidAranye and also prove they are great at acting
The commonwealth of Iwi released a statement where they have threatened Tamoran, Seleucid and Pramorian ships saying they will fire upon them. The statement goes on in great detail to explain how the Iwi did not violate the Fair Seas Concordat all while ignoring the six Seleucid they murdered in cold blood and the twenty they have inured. But perhaps the best show they put on was when they criticized Ui Cenneslaig. The Iwi want us to believe that their CNN allies and friends are somehow pro Seleucid. We admit that the the fake outrage they put on display could get them an Ozzie nomination. For years the CNN has bombarded us with news about their latest weapons, military exercises and have time and time again said they are not a military organization but a club of friends who have a lot in common. We are now expected to believe that the Iwi are somehow an independent voice and that the proposal made by the Ui Cenneslaig is so neutral that even their allies, the iwi, have a hard time accepting it. For those familiar with Helusian manipulations this is laughable but no doubt there are plenty of naïve individuals out there who will honestly believe that the Iwi are genuinely outraged and that Ui Cenneslaig is a neutral side in this crisis who just happens to be allied with East Moreland and the Iwi, two nations that have a long history of antagonism and violating the sovereignty of MidAranye nations.
Sheik Ahmad al-Afifi to attend the falconry festival in Abydos
Sheik Ahmad al-Afifi, the ruler of the federated kingdom of Altai, has announced he will be attending the falconry festival in Abydos. The Sheik has just recently returned from his visit in Phuebra and has said that he is looking to forward to visiting the “country of Mecca”. No information was provided if Sheik Ahmad al-Afifi, who is a devout Muslim, will also visit Mecca.
Disagreement between Clysperis and Royal Seleucid grows
Disagreement between Clysperis and Royal Seleucid seems to be growing as both King Heydar and Pharaoh Akasha made a series of statements criticizing each other position over the Iwi-Seleucid crisis. Furthermore, it has now been confirmed that OPEN has failed to reach a consensus on sanctioning the Iwi. On the other hand, the Abuqiyan government has announced publicly their willingness to support the joint naval task should they be asked to do so. That raises to four the number of MidAranye nations that are now actively working together to oppose the Iwi and their aggression against Royal Seleucid.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Local date in Tamora (Islamic calendar): Safar 17, 1441 Al-Khamees (Thursday
Abuqiya refuses to recognize the Celtic Protectorate, should more MidAranyre states do the same?
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Crown of Abuqiya has announced that it does not recognize the Celtic Protectorate in Royal Seleucid as a legitimate entity and views the UC troops there as an occupation. So far the Crown of Abuqiya is the only MidAranaye country to take that stand but is it perhaps time that more MidAranaye reconsider the stance on the Celtic Protectorate? We asked Ayatollah and Professor Azad Arak (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg11204#msg11204) about this, here is what he had to say:
“The Celtic Protectorate is a relic of the past with has long outlived its purpose. It is very similar in this regard to the Rokkenjiman bases which are spread across Mundus from the time of the USR and which now serve only to extend Rokkenjima’s influence as the threat is long gone.
The Celtic Protectorate is a means for CNN to maintain their foothold in MidAranye and it serves no other purpose today. It might have been necessary a long time ago but now when the political landscape of the region is totally different that is no longer the case. One only needs to look at King Heydar and the relations he has with the Cultist minority in his kingdom. Can anyone even begin to imagine the previous incident repeating? “
We also asked professor Azad Arak if the Celtic Protectorate is no longer needed then why is not discontinued:
“Because as I have previously stated it is useful to the CNN. But it’s also because the Cult of Helus is the religion of special needs as I like to call them. There is always the need for them to get special treatment otherwise they start complaining. One only needs to look at Phuebra, is there a Protectorate for Muslims there now? Have there been discussions to have a protectorate for Manists in Slava Lavosk? No but everyone is to just accept that the Cultists here need one. If we look at Rokkenjima, we see that their overseas bases often create dissatisfaction among other nations and even their allies and that is perfectly understandable. Yet nobody criticizes the existence of the Celtic Protectorate despite all the changes that have taken place in the region, despite the fact that Royal Seleucid has a new king, despite the fact that it creates special treatment for Cultists and sends the message that they are more important than the other religions. “
Lastly we asked the professor what he think will happen to the Celtic Protectorate:
“It is hard to say. So far King Heydar has showed he is overtly protective of Cultists to the point of criticizing other MidAranye leaders over statements that not even the Cultists themselves protested. However, the recent crisis with the Iwi attacking Royal Seleucid has exposed the problem. There is a joint naval taskforce of MidAranye nations set to protect the region against the Iwi but their allies and friends are stationed backhome in Royal Seleucid. Does that make sense? How long can UC pretend it has a” unique bond with the Maori and the Seleucid people” as one of the Helusian leaders keeps claiming? How they can they claim that with a straight face when the UC are allied and friends with the Iwi and UC can hardly be remembered to ever speak positively of the Seleucid people or any MidAranye nations for that matter. So I am optimistic that the Celtic Protectorate will be questioned more once the crisis is over. MidAranye nations are showing more and more that they are not afraid to stand up to those that seek to harm our region and I believe they will also show Mundus they can also stand up to the relics of the past that bring us great injustices today.”
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Local date in Tamora (Islamic calendar): Safar 19, 1441, As-Sabt (Saturday) (Thursday
The war in Clysperis and what it means for Tamora and MidAranye (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1540.0)
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The Royal Clysperi Press Office has announced that it has killed 76 fighters in the ongoing civil war in Southern Clysperis. While so far the Clysperis Royal Army seems to have the upper hand in the conflict it is no doubt that the Clysperi Free Army has the support and resources to continue the conflict at least in the short term.
The fighting in Clysperis shows among many other things the price that Pharaoh Akasha is paying in order in to continue the current agenda of fighting the internationalist powers as well as maintaining and even returning to the ancient traditions of Clysperi. So it comes to no surprise that Djerb has shown its full support for the Pharaoh since the current fighting going on in Clysperis is part of the large ongoing war with the forces that seek to put down Tamora and the rest of MidAranye every time we do not conform to foreign dictates or expectations.
But the Clysperi civil war also shows that, unlike in many other cases in Mundus, intervention from the internationalist cartel is not wanted or needed. There have been no calls for an “international force” to intervene and should Pharaoh Akasha need help she has friends in MidAranye, Tamora being among them, that can help her.
Relations between the Clysperis and Royal Seleucid see no improvement
The rift that has been seen in the recent OPEN meeting where Clysperis has voted against the proposal of Royal Seleucid to sanction the Iwi appears to consolidate rather than heal as Pharaoh Akasha seems to have confirmed from a recent interview (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1361.msg14348#msg14348) where is has criticized King Heydar for not offering guarantees that in the future he will “consideration the implications and potential for harm its actions shall have on its Midaranye neighbors”.
The Pharaoh has praised Tamora and the role in plays in the stability fo MidAranye. Shortly after the interview the Imperial Palace has released a statement in relation to Pharaoh Akasha's interview where Djerb has praised the special relationship between Tamora and Clysperis , reconfirmed “Djerb’s commitment to more economic integration with the Kingdom of Clysperis” and has thanked the Clysperi government for the efforts made in ensuring the flow of good through MidAranye is affected as least as possible by the current civil war.
According to sources more than two hundred Tamoran havea applied to jobs at the HARP (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=349.msg14120#msg14120) in Royal Seleucid
The Haniyah Agricultural Reserve Project( HARP) which seeks to transform an old cargo vessel into a a hydoponics bays has opened application for the 100 crew positions of the ship to anyone in MidAranye who speaks Parthian. Since the yearly salary is approx. 10 thousand dinars/usd and offers free accommodation and lodgings it is of little surprise that the project has received hundreds of applications from Tamora. The fact that Parthian is spoken in both countries is a great help for candidates.
The Foreign Office announces that several restrictions in regards to foreign students from Euirasia
The Foreign Office has announced today that foreign students from Euirasia seeking to study in Tamora will see most of the legal restrictions lifted with applicants having to only pass a background check in order for the government to allow them to study in Tamora. However, foreign students will still need to pay for their education in Tamora and be accepted by a university in order to get the visa for studies. Compared to most universities in Mundus, the cost of studies is rather low in our country however because of the particular system of education that most of our universities have, the Foreign office has said it doesn’t expect a high influx of Euirasian students to Tamora. According to analysts, the Faculties of Medicine are likely to be the ones receiving the most applications from Euirasia.
The move comes after the Head of Foreign Affairs, Alya Safavid, went on a state visit to the Commonwealth of Euirasia where she discussed several issues with her counterpart, Foreign Secretary Tobias Mathers. According to business analysts since the visit to Euirasia there is a growing interest among Tamoran large businesses regarding the Euirasian market.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Local date in Tamora (Islamic calendar): Safar 19, 1441, As-Sabt (Saturday) (Thursday
The Supreme Ayatollah concluded his visit to Clysperis
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Thousands gathered in the city Bespl to hear the Supreme Ayatollah speak one last time before he left the country
The Supreme Ayatollah concluded his visit to Clysperis where he spent a week touring the kingdom and visiting many of the Manist community around the country. During the last day of his visit he made the announcement that the he is elevating the leader of the Manist community in Clysperis to Grand Ayatollah and thus he will be sitting in the Supreme Council of Djerb alongside the Supreme Ayatollah and the five Grand Ayatollahs from the other Tamoran kingdoms. It is for the first time in the history of the Church that the leader from a jurisdiction outside the Empire will have the title of Grand Ayatollah and be allowed sit on Supreme Council of the Church. According to many of the clerics the changes come as the Church is fast expanding aboard and is no longer just a Tamoran church.
The Supreme Ayatollah also visited Soraya Danesh and her parents. Soraya Danesh has been described by the Clyperi Pharaoh as her best friend (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1361.msg13329#msg13329). The Supreme Ayatollah visit comes in the context that Soraya Danesh is from the Southern city of Hesikhen where there has been heavy fighting but she and her parents have left the city before the fighting took place.
During his last speech before leaving the kingdom he said:
“I ask you all to continue to walk the path of your ancestors. It is up to each one of us to reject alien influence in our lives, how we pray, how we dress, what we eat and how we act. We must be a beacon for others so that they will follow our ways.”
In the conclusion of the speech he also urged the faithful to do everything in their powers to ”preserve the unity of the kingdom”.
Imperial Palace announces that date of Crown Prince Jamshid to Princess Thekla
The Imperial Palace has announced today that next month Crown Prince Jamshid is set to marry Princess Thekla in the Great Temple of Djerb. The Imperial palace has not yet informed what foreign guests will be attending the wedding but sources say they expect several sovereigns from MidAranye to be attending the event.
Foreign Office confirms that Alya Safavid will be having a state visit to Abydos
The Foreign Office has confirmed that Alya will be visiting the Kingdom of Abydos next week. According to the Foreign Office the purpose of the visit is to increase the cooperation on cultural and social matters as both countries have similar cultural norms with part of Tamora, in the federated kingdom of Altai, following sharia law in many areas. Furthermore, during the visit, talks will be held regarding on the possibility of creating a working group that will seek to create an Islamic and Manist perspective on human rights.
Lady Alya Safavid had this to say about the proposed working group:
“The Empire of Tamora believes that Mundus Convention on Universal Rights is a document that fundamentally flawed and does not take into account the Manist and Islamic traditions. In fact Pharaoh Akasha Di-‘nh-mi-Re has publicly criticized (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1361.msg13673#msg13673) the document and almost all of MidAranye countries have refused to sign it. We will try to see if the kingdom of Abydos is interested in exploring the possibility of having Manist –Islamic scholars work together towards producing a document that is in line with our traditions.”
The Foreign Office warns against non Mindaranye involvement in Clysperis
The Foreign Office has issued a statement that the Safavid doctrine remains in place and that the involvement of foreign governments from outside MidAranye in the Clysperi civil war will be seen as a hostile action against Tamora and that the Empire will respond to such actions. The statement comes us there has been speculation that the rebels in Clysperis may be getting support from Rokkenjima.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Local date in Tamora (Islamic calendar): 12th Rabi ul Awal, 1441h (Saturday) (Thursday
Interview with Lady Safavid regarding the latest events
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Lady Safavid (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg6796#msg6796) was interviewed by Ayatollah Azad Arak (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg11204#msg11204) in the complex of the Great Temple of Djerb
TINS is proud to broadcast the interview of Lady Safavid, First Wife of the Emperor and Head of Foreign Affairs. Ayatollah Azad Arak had the honor and pleasure of interviewing Lady Safavid on Sunday, after religious service.
-Not long ago Emperor Abbas was announcing to MidArnaye and the whole of Mundus what is now referred in Tamora as the Safavid doctrine, that Tamora will deem as aggressive action foreign government intervention on the internal affairs of MidAranye states. Since then we have seen a civil war CLysperis begin and extend far beyond what many expected. Many in Tamora see that as a failure of our government, are they right?
-The Safavid doctrine is meant to ensure the protection of MidAranye states against unwanted foreign government intervention. The situation in Clysperis is not the fault of the Tamoran government but we do have a responsibility in helping our ally, Pharaoh Akasha, and the government fully supports her.
-The New Derusmian parliament has voted 92-6 to support the rebel forces in Clysperis clearly ignoring the Safavid doctrine. How will the government react to that?
-New Derusmia actions are seen as hostile action against Tamora. Their legislature has decided that they will be supplying the rebels of Clysperis with funding to continue their insurrection against the Clysperis government. We have informed their government of our position and asked them to reconsider their position before relations between the two countries are irreversibly broken. The Tamoran government is patient and understands that their legislature may have acted considering more their elections races rather the situation on the ground. I am convinced that their executive will think twice before supporting the rebels that have publically admited to an assassination attempt against Pharaoh Akasha and my son, Prince Naser, as well as being responsible for a campaign of rape and summary executions in their controlled territories as well as terrorist attacks targeting the Manist community.
-The rebels in Clysperis have made a public appeal to the Tamoran government asking to no longer support Pharaoh Akaska. Under what circumstances will the Tamoran government support the Clysperi rebels over Pharaoh Akasha?
-Under no circumstances.
-Even if, God forbid, the rebels win the war?
-There were times in Clysperis history, like the decades long soviet occupation, when it seemed like the rightful rulers will never return to the throne of CLysperis and yet Tamora still did not recognize the soviet occupiers. Tamora does not abandon its allies nor does it despair when things are not going our way. We have faith in God and its plan for us.
-With the Clyperis rebellion rapidly spreading and having reached some 20% of the territory of the kingdom many are wondering will the civil war spread in other MidAranye countries? Is there a risk of contagion? Can it spread to Abuqiya, Royal Seleucid and even Tamora?
-I do not believe there is any risk of that. In fact we see that MidAnraye countries or their people are not sympathetic to the rebels. It is often those outside the region that look to them in a sympathetic manner.
-Part of the Manist community in Clysperis has banded together and formed Common Defense League and is now fighting the rebels. What is the position of the government regarding this?
-All members of the government feel what every Tamoran is feeling, a sense of pride. They are fighting for the unity of their country and to restore order.
-Moving from one crisis to the next: the Seleucid crisis. Many have been affected by this crisis already as it negatively affects trade and tourism among other. When and how will the crisis stop and things will return to normal?
-First of all, I do not believe it is correct to call this the “Seleucid crisis” it is a “Maori crisis” since it is the actions of their government that have turned a disagreement into a crisis by attacking Royal Seleucid and killing six Seleucid citizens and injuring several others. The actions of the Maori government are the ones causing the crisis and the hardship for our people in Tamora and MidAranye. We are only taking measures to ensure that doesn’t happen again. I have also heard that some in Tamora are unhappy that the joint response of Tamora-Seleucid-Pramoria-Abuqiya to the current Maori crisis, believing that is creating insecurity in the region. I disagree with that perception. The Maori government is creating the insecurity by killing Seleucid citizens, not us. We are trying to stop that.
-In recent months we have seen several economic projects launched by Clysperis and Royal Seleucid: a new city and trade zone in the case of Clysperis, a MidAranye trade zone and an enterprise platform in the case of Royal Seleucid. Is Tamora planning to do something similar in the future?
-No, our laws are incompatible with the idea of a free trade zone. However, we have supported and continue to support the development of MidAranye whether it is though building of infrastructure like the Midaranye Economic Corridor or through financing joint projects like the join OPEN battery factory or the funding of the Clysperi new city.
-Since you mentioned such funding, earlier this year the government announced the first investment of public funds outside of Tamora. The government used 1 bln dinars/USD to invest in Clysperis’ infrastructure and a further one billion dinars/usd was announced for the new city. With the civil war raging in Clysperis it is safe to safe that a good part of the money invested in Clysperi infrastructure has been wasted and the new city now seems like a distant dream. Is Tamora still willing to support with public money such projects instead of investing the money at home?
-There are risks when investing aboard just like there are when investing at home. The investments in Clysperis have not turned out as we had hoped but it is important to note that is not because of the failure of the CLysperis authorities or the Tamoran ones in fact. We prefer to look at the long term, and in the long term supporting our allies with brings benefits to both our countries as well as MidAranye.
-Since we are talking about MidAranye, you have been to Safraen recently and also to Abydos with the latter being a state visit. What do these visits mean for Tamora and MidAranye?
-The two were very different. In Safraen I attended the memorial service while the one in the kingdom of Abydos I went on a state visit. We are looking to develop relations with both countries through obviously the relations Tamora has with each of these countries is different in nature. Safraen has been though a devastation following the Kaju virus in 2014. At that time we were in isolation so naturally Safraen looks more to the nations that help their country during those times. On our part we are looking to work with them in the new geopolitical context. Safraen is part of Midaranye and the region has changed a lot, there are new challenges and opportunities that can only be explored with the neighboring countries and those close by. I believe that we can work with Safraen to prepare for a potential refugee crisis coming from Clysperis. While we hope that never happens, the civil war might continue for quite some time and the local population will then start to seek refuge in Safraen. While Safraen is not obligated to receive those refugees we believe that as a nation that has been helped in the past they will not refuse to help Clysperi refugees.
Regarding Abydos, our relation has a different foundation we have strong cultural and religious links that bring us together. There aren’t many nations that share our particular cultural norms. We will seek to develop those relations in the future.
-What does the government think of the latest attacks against the Manist community in Lakhzovia? And what actions if any will it take?
-We are closely monitoring the situation in Lakhzovia. The government strongly condemns the attacks against the Manist community. As most people are aware Lakhzovia has no formal diplomatic relations with Tamora and as such we have few avenues to help the local community in Lakhzovia. We believe this attacks are in part caused by the anti Tamoran rhetoric displayed by the Lakhzovian government which fuels religious tensions. However, the Lakhzovian government has taken steps to protect the local Manist community and we have not received any information that the government is turning a blind eye on these attacks. So while they are not addressing the cause of the violence, which is the anti Tamoran rhetoric, they are making an effort to treat the symptoms which is the religious violence against Manists.
That was the first part of the interview which dealt mostly with foreign matters. We will show you the second half tomorrow.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Local date in Tamora (Islamic calendar): Rabi Al-Awwal 12, 1441 Al-Ahad (Sunday)
Juglander civil war: the forgotten civil war?
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Three thousand miles west of the Empire, a brutal civil keeps raging on without any ending in sight. Reports say that just in what has been called "the battle of Ngeingta" more than two thousand people have died, many of them civilians. If analysts are right then the situation is likely to only get worse. The authorities say this is the largest humanitarian crisis in recent years.
The Imperial government has released (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=907.msg14573#msg14573) a statement saying medical supplies will be sent there and that there is willingness on the Tamoran side to send more relief depending on the needs of the government of Jugland.
Tamoran analysts have said that there is risk of a refugee crisis and considering the racist policies of its Northern neighbor, Hassfurt, it is unlikely that Hassfurt will help. “The government of Jugland is under immense pressure, it is facing at a same time a war against a very well organized force and a humanitarian crisis which is has to manage. If it fails then the humanitarian crisis could spread beyond its borders” has said one analyst.
The Foreign Office has refused to give more details regarding the Jugland civil war saying that “there is very little information available” adding that the Tamoran government supports “a stable Kingdom of Jugland”. Some analysts have speculated that there is the risk that CNN or Rokkenjima will take advantage of the situation in Jugland and try to place the country in their sphere of influence. “We have recently seen the First Empire of Rokkenjima spreading its influence by opening a new base in the contested islands of Nurashima, they already have Lakhzovia firmly under their sphere of influence so naturally they would like to add Jugland to their sphere and also isolate Hassfurt. It’s unlikely that CNN will just sit by and let that happen so it is expected that they will try and bring Jugland to their side, probably by selling the government or even the rebels weapons since EMAC, the East Moreland company, is knowing Mundus wide for never passing on an opportunity to sell military equipment” has said one Tamoran analyst.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Local date in Tamora (Islamic calendar): Rabi Al-Thani 3, 1441 Al-Ahad (Sunday)
Interview with Lady Safavid: domestic affairs
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Lady Safavid (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg6796#msg6796) was interviewed by Ayatollah Azad Arak (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg11204#msg11204) in the complex of the Great Temple of Djerb
Last week we showed you the first half of the interview with Lady Safavid which dealt mostly with foreign policy matters. We will now show you the second half which deals with domestic issues.
"-We are now back after a break which allowed us to do our regular prayers. I think many Tamorans would like to know, what does the First Wife of the Emperor pray for?
-I thanked God for blessing Tamora and I asked God to bless my future daughters in law with many children.
-Your future daughters in law, Pharaoh Akasha and Princess Thekla are both outstanding women with impeccable reputations but they are also not Tamorans. Are you concerned that their non Tamoran background will affect the religious education of the future children?
-I am not concerned, firstly because both are very religious persons and secondly because I personally will do my best to help with the education of my future grandsons and granddaughters.
-I would like to move on to one of the issues that affect Tamora and its people and that is emigration. While the population is growing and it is growing fast some choose to leave Tamora for other countries. A study was done among Tamorans who chose to emigrate aboard and aside from reasons like a better standard of living or higher wages one reason that was cited and that amazed me was “to recover my dignity as a human being”. What is your opinion on that and what can be done about it?
-We have an old saying “blood does not turn into water”, you are Tamoran by blood and you can’t change that, it doesn’t matter where you go. As far as what can be done about it, I think each of us can try to do a better job of explaining our history and traditions but also not give up on those that perhaps do not share our views. They might feel this now but opinions change and they must always know that Tamora is always there for them to come back to.
-My next question is related to the previous one. Tamora is growing though a recession. When do you think we will finally get through it?
- I think that is hard to say and that is because the recession has been caused by foreign countries that have chosen to sanction us in the hope that a poorer Tamora would be a more subservient one. That hasn't happened, on the contrary it has I believe only strengthen our resolve and determination. I have tried, together with the rest of the government, to open new markets for Tamoran goods, one such example is Zimalia. We have also managed to convince other countries such as Jugland that the sanctions are counterproductive. We also see that more and more of our businesses have managed to adapt. All these make me hopeful that we will overcome the current recession soon.
-Perhaps not many outside of Tamora know, but many of our church parishes have organized collections for the Manist community in Clysperis in particular and the Clysperi refugees in general. That has created a heated debate in our society between those that believe in solidarity with those outside our borders and those that believe that solidarity should be first among those closest to us, in Tamora, before moving on to other places. You have chosen to take a side and personality donate money during the collections. Why did you feel the need to do that?
-Because I strongly believe that our Church in Clysperis is desperate need of support from all of us. There are parts of Clysperis where religious services are banned and yet the faithful still attend religious service despite risk of repercussions. I believe each of us that professes the word of the Prophet is morally obligated to support our brothers and sisters in faith anyway they can.
-I would like to stay on the topic a bit more. You mentioned our moral obligation to those who follow the Prophet and are currently persecuted for their faith. But I believe the imperial government has gone beyond that support. We have seen a surge in work permits given to Clysperi wishing you to come here. We know that many are not coming here to work but for refuge, the government has also pledged to financially help Vanora, Safraen and Abuqiya pay for the refugee centers. What some in Tamora are asking is why we should use our resources for that when we ourselves are going through hard times economically. How do you answer those concerns?
-I can confirm that the imperial government is very preoccupied to about the faith of the Clysperi refugees. We have also made is so that those Clysperi that want to and can afford the trip to Tamora can do so with minimum hassle regarding paperwork. Regarding the concerns that some expressed I think it is important to remember that Clysperis is not just any country for Tamora, we have a history together that goes back a long time. Some of them speak our language while others know from their parents the times of the Protectorate and many more understand our culture and ways. The Clysperi fleeing the fighting and the persecution of those that call themselves the “Confederation” are seeing Venora, Safraen and Abuqiya closing their borders and have only Djerb as a place of refuge and they naturally look to us for help. I want to assure the Clysperi people that their faith in Tamora is not misplaced, Djerb will not turn its back on the Clysperi people now or ever.
-Fleur has opened several schools in the federated kingdoms of Vojvodina and Attica. Some have raised concerns that the schools are promoting atheism and unTamoran ways of life. Should the imperial government intervene regarding those schools?
-The decision to open those schools lies with the respective federated kingdoms and their monarchs, the imperial government will not intervene unless it’s a matter on national security or foreign relations. I would like to say that while the Republic of Fleur seeks to promote their customs through those schools, I believe that they will see through those schools or better said their students that the Republic will receive Tamoran influence. Tamorans care deeply about their ways and culture and I have no doubt that not only will they preserve it while attending those schools they will also influence the foreign staff at those schools.
- Mundus games have reached their conclusion with Tamoran athletes performing admirably yet again despite having a record number of nations attending the games. This has reopened the debate regarding the Tamoran Games Committee. For the international viewers I will mention that the Tamoran Games Committee allows for athletes to represent Tamora only in games that are according to religious standards, this is why Tamora does not have athletes competing in sports like swimming or gymnastic. The Games Committees from the federated kingdoms of West Seleucid, Vojvodina and Attica are now asking for that rule to be changed. Where do you stand on the issue?
-I share the opinion of those that believe that wearing the Tamoran flag comes with privileges but also obligations. If you one wants to compete under the Tamoran flag then one has to respect what that flag represents. Tamora has never competed in sports that are unbecoming of a follower of the Prophet and I pray it never does. Competing at the games is also a celebration of being Tamoran, we cannot celebrate by giving up exactly what makes us Tamorans.
-Lastly, I know that in your capacity of Head of Foreign Affairs you visited many countries. Where did you feel most at home or you enjoyed yourself the most?
-In every country I’ve been I have been very well received and I enjoyed the great hospitality of the hosts. Each country is different and no country can be like Tamora. I’ve had an excellent time in Royal Seleucid and the Soter family has always been excellent hosts and I hope I will get the chance to visit Clysperis soon. For me personally, the country that has left the most profound impact remains Abydos.
-Thank you so much for your time. God bless Tamora!"
That concludes the second half of the interview with Lady Safavid.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Local date in Tamora (Islamic calendar): Rabi Al-Thani 3, 1441 Al-Ahad (Sunday)
Is a MidAranye sharia compliant international bank in the works?
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Islamic banks are common place in three of the Tamoran kingdoms: Imperial Enclave, Altai and Akkar
The Foreign Office has released a press statement saying that it is looking for partners to create a MidAranye Sharia compliant international bank and has invited the governments of Abydos and Pramoria to join the project of creating such a financial institution. Sharia compliant private banks are nothing new in MidAranye with more than half of the banking sector in Tamora and the entire banking sector in Pramoria being sharia compliant. The proposed bank which could have the backing of the governments of Tamora, Abydos and Pramoria will aside from not charge interest also only finance projects that are in accordance to sharia law (ex: does not sell alcohol, the food sold must be halal etc). The Foreign Office has stated that depending on how the discussions go the bank could finance projects in other countries with important Islamic populations like Phuebra and Zimalia as well as provide funding to private Islamic banks in MidAranye.
The Foreign Office has given the Haghighi Dam in Zimalia as an example of the projects that might receive financing abroad and has stated that depending on how talks go with Pramoria and Abydos the proposed bank could also finance projects in Clsyperis once the situation in the kingdom stabilizes.
“Mundus international financial institutions are completely detached from the morality of the Koran or the Book of Mani and indirectly promote irresponsible and immoral behavior through their exclusive drive for profit. The proposed international bank will seek to give Islamic and Manist faithful living outside of MidAranye an alternative to finance that is in accordance to their religious beliefs as well as help grow businesses and banks that follow sharia law” said the statement of the Foreign Office.
It remains to be seen if the Pramorian and Abydos governments will show interest in the project. The Foreign Office has not answered questions regarding what it will do if the two mentioned governments will not be interested in the proposed bank.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Local date in Tamora (Islamic calendar): 5th Rabi Al-Akhar, 1441h (Monday)
Church raises 10 million dinars(usd) in donations for the Manist community in Clysperis
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A spokesperson for the Church has said that last week donations raised for the Manist community in Clysperis has reached 10 million dinars and that the donation drive will continue “as long as it is necessary”. The money will he given to the Manist Association of Clysperis to distribute according to the needs of the community. Sources say that some of those money will most certainly reach the Common Defense League witch has been fighting and even pushing back the rebels in Clysperis and protecting the Manist community from attacks by the rebel backed forces.
Clysperi coming to Tamora in increasing numbers
A statement released by the Foreign Office has said that the number of Clysperi coming to Tamora following the start of the civil war has increased significantly. Under the current agreement between the Tamora and Clysperis, Clysperi citizens can come to work in Tamora after obtaining a work permit. Since the start of the hostilities Tamoran authorities have relaxed the work conditions allowing Clysperis to come to Tamora and provide proof of employment 30 days after arriving to Tamora. Sources say that so far Tamoran authorities have made no effort to deport Clysperi that have not complied with the employment requirement.
Tamoran airlines will continue to operate routes to Clysperis
Tamoran airline businesses have said that they will continue to provide flights between Djerb and Khemnen despite the current civil war in Clysperis. One airline has said that they will continue to fly to and from Clysperis “as long as security risks allow it”. The civil war in Clsyperis has not only affected the economy of the country but also the willingness of the foreign airlines to continue to service routes to Clysperis because of security risks. So far Tamoaran airlines remain committed to keep the routes active despite the risks.
Theocracy shooting team invited to train alongside the Tamoran one
This year’s Mundus games have seen the Theocracy compete for the first time. Not only that but the Theocracy women shooting team has managed to win two gold medals surprising many by outperforming athletes with tradition in the sport. Some of those athletes were Tamoran and unlike in the previous year, this year stiff competition, including from the Theocracy, has seen the women’s shooting team earn fewer gold medals.
The Tamoran Shooting Association(TSA) has extended an invitation to their counterparts in the Theocracy via the Theocracy Embassy in Djerb:
“We would like to invite the Theocracy shooting team to train with us. They had an incredible performance during the Mundus Games and many of our girls would be honored to train with them” has said the spokeman for the TSA.
It remains to be seen if the Theocracy team will accept the invitation but the Tamoran Shooting Association is optimistic that the Theocracy team will find the time sooner or later to train in Tamora.
Tamoran government lists “National Army” of Jugland as a terrorist organization
“Tamoran-Jugland relations can only improve” said Head of Foreign Affairs Alya Safavid following the announcement that Jugland has removed the sanctions it had on Tamora. The Tamoran has also listed the paramilitary organization called “National Army” as a terrorist organization. The Foreign Office has stated that the ““National Army” just like the “Confederacy” in Clyperis is waging a campaign of violence against the government of the country” and has stated that Tamora supports the stability of the region which can only be achieved by having the legitimate government of Jugland restore control of the country.
“Mundus is plagued by violence from terrorist uprisings in Clysperis and Jugland to terrorist attacks in Tytor and popular unrest in Euirasia and Nueva Ardia. In times like these it is necessary for governments to set aside their differences and work together to defeat common threats and ensure a stable and peaceful Mundus” said the official statement of the Foreign Office.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Local date in Tamora (Islamic calendar): Rabi Al-Thani 9, 1441 As-Sabt (Saturday)
Opinion piece: Arrogance and double standards in the treatment of Clyperis
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The terrorists rebels of Clysperis have killed 57 in their latest attack on a mosque. Acts such as these have not put a dent on the support they enjoy from New Derusmia and Fleur
We Tamorans and people all over MidAranye know full well that when it comes to how foreign powers treat us only double standards are applied. And in recent weeks we have seen that unfold yet again in hideous ways.
A few weeks ago we have seen the nation of Tytor being attacked by terrorists in the worst possible way. Nation after nation offered their condolences and support to the government of Tytor, New Derusmia being among them. No government in Mundus asked the Tytorian government to immediately begin negotiations with the terrorists in order to stop the bloodshed and violence. Had any government asked for such an absurd thing, it would have rightfully been labeled as either insane or anti Tytor.
Yet this is exactly what some nations like New Derusmia and Fleur are asking of Pharaoh Akasha, they are pressuring her to enter negotiations with those that put bombs in Manist temples and Islamic mosques, killed priests, raped women and engaged in other despicable crimes. While those governments rightfully condemn the terrorists who committed the attacks in Tytor, they have no problem with offering support or engaging in talks with the terrorists of Clysperis.
So now we must ask ourselves why are they treating Clysperis differently than Tytor? Well for one Clysperis is poor and thus they cannot afford the vast military of a nation such as Tytor. The second reason is that Tytor is friends with other rich powerful nations while Clysperis has only Midaranye nations as friends. The truth is that nations such as New Derusmia and Fleur act like this since they believe they can do anything in relation with Clysperis and get away with it.
However, in their arrogance, New Derusmia, Fleur and others like them underestimate both the conviction and determination of Pharaoh Akasha and the Clysperi as we have seen in the recent statements coming from Clysperis where Pharaoh Akasha has ruled out any negotiations with terrorists. And they also ignore another aspect: MidAranye solidary. Clysperis and Pharaoh Akasha are not alone in their struggle, Tamora and other nations of Midaranye stand by them.
God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
Professor and Ayatollah Azad Arak (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg11204#msg11204)
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Local date in Tamora (Islamic calendar): Rabi Al-Thani 9, 1441 As-Sabt (Saturday)
New movie: “A time of darkness” set to be the best selling domestic film of the year
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A scene from the movie "A time of Darkness" showing the USR flag during the Soviet occupation of Clysperis
“A time of darkness” has been released in theaters all over Tamora. The movie made by Samira Hanifnejad (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg8833#msg8833), Tamora’s most acclaimed filmmaker whom also won an Ozzie last year for her movie Silence, details life in Clysperis under the Soviet occupation as seen through the eyes of children living in the country.
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Spoiler: A time of darkness trailer • show
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The first moments show an early XX century train making its way along the empty country side.
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The camera moves showing two children who are both defenseless and do not comprehend what is happening. “Perhaps we are too small to even make a footnote in the history books.”
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As the train moves in front of them, it becomes clear that it carries Soviet(USR) tanks.
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Then an imagine from the train shows Stalin( the leader of the USR) looking through the window not noticing the kids.
“… a history written by others from a foreign land.”
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The clip then shows countless war planes filling the sky and solders running behind the scared children.
“… a history most unfair to us.”
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The picture returns to the train and it shows carts filled with gold.
“They stripped us of our wealth.”
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Then a new train is showing carrying the USR flag, political slogans written in Cyrillic alphabet.
“… and in “return” for that wealth they gave us a new language and a new ideology so that we felt strangers in our own country.”
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Another train is then shown passing by.
“So it is no wonder that the ones that could get away did…”
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“..until they took even that away from us by turning our country into a prison.”
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(The last moments show one last train arriving, this time no Soviet symbols are present. Unlike the other trains this one stops, a woman dressed in traditional Tamoran garments and hijab motions to the children to approach her).
“…but we survived and eventually Divinity listened to our prayers."
The movie is expected to be a hit in the country with producers hoping to distribute the movie in Clysperis and as well other Parthian speaking countries.
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Samira Hanifnejad has never been shy about expressing her political views, as recently seen in East Moreland during her acceptance speech (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=845.msg11307#msg11307) for winning the Ozzie.
We also had the chance to ask Samira Hanifnejad a couple of questions:
-First of all, let me start by asking why did you choose to make a movie about Clysperis since you focus almost exclusively on Tamoran history and culture.
-The two countries have a common history so in a way that is also part of our history. The second reason is educational, it shows what is at stake for Tamora, for our faith and for our culture. If the foreign powers have their way, Tamora would be experiencing the same thing that happened to Clysperis during Soviet times.
-What is your opinion on Tamora’s decision to send troops to Clyperis to fight the rebels?
-I strongly believe their mission is nothing less than holy.
-Some foreign nations have asked Pharaoh Akasha to negotiate with the rebels. Do you think that is a reasonable approach?
-You don’t negotiate with Evil, you wipe it out from the face of Mundus.
-You have mentioned several times that despite the fact the movie details the Soviet occupation of Clysperis, which took place between 1949 and 1977, it is as valid and actual as ever. Could you detail that a bit?
-While the Soviets were defeated in 1977 their legacy still leaves on. The so called “Confederation” is nothing more than a mutation of the same Soviet ideology. You see the signs everywhere: they are against religion, they want to wipe out Clysperi culture, let foreigners plunder the resources of the country, introduce foreign ideologies, are engaged in a campaign of crimes against the population and the first country that jumped to support them is Socialist New Derusmia.
This is all for today dear viewers. We hope you find the time to see the movie. It is not just worth watching, in fact critics believe it is one of the best Samira Hanifnejad has ever made so far.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Local date in Tamora (Islamic calendar): Rabi Al-Thani 17, 1441 Al-Ahad (Sunday)
Opinion piece: The new Christian Pope is from Midaranye, what does that mean for us?
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Christians from all over Mundus went to the Ecclesiastical State to celebrate the election (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1579.msg14917#msg14917) of the new Pope
We have seen this week a change in the Catholic leadership with Pope Peter II resigning and a new Pope Francis assuming the leadership over the three hundred million faithful spread all over Mundus. The previous pope was from Achkaerin and thus had little understanding of our ways or of the Midaranye region. He was also a pope that sought more to lead like a king rather than a holyman. It is perhaps one of the reasons why Catholic Church and the Christian religion in general is in such free-fall all over Mundus, the collapse of the Ecclesiastical State and its While League allies (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=872.0) being a great example of this.
The new Pope already shows his Midaranye roots by mentioning the great work out Church has done in Zimalia. He also seems more focused on looking after the poor and this will have an impact for our faithful. If one looks at the poorer states or regions of Mundus: Socram, Zimalia, Phuebra, Clysperis they all have significant Manist and Muslim populations so any effort to alleviate poverty is one that will benefit our faithful.
However, one must also curb too much enthusiasm regarding the new pope. While he is from MidAranye one need not forget that he is from Vanora, a country which maintains an invisible wall at our border, choosing to distance itself from the majority of the MidAranye states. The new pope will no doubt share that attitude regarding us.
To conclude, the new pope is likely an improvement over his predecessor. We now have a Pope in the Christian world who, while not necessary liking us, understands us or at least does so better than his predecessor. It also shows that the Midaranye region remains a prime religious center of Mundus, especially of monotheist religions, whose influence is growing.
God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
Professor and Ayatollah Azad Arak (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg11204#msg11204)
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Local date in Tamora (Islamic calendar): Rabi Al-Thani 17, 1441 Al-Ahad (Sunday)
Interview with His Excellency Tous Kodia, Ambassador to Nueva Ardia
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His Excellency Tous Kodia, Ambassador to Nueva Ardia, was live with TINS from his residence in Nueva Ardia
The Republic of Nueva Ardia is going through a crisis. After President Tero Melos has won a referendum allowing him to stay in power for another term, the National Alliance of Farms has annouced a strike together with National Fishing Council aimed at forcing President Tero Melos to resign. The planned strike (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1579.msg14917#msg14917) could paralyze the country’s economy and destabilize the entire country.
We have asked His Excellency Tous Kodia, our ambassador to Nueva Ardia, what is happening in the country, what this means for Tamora and will likely happen in the future.
-Your Excellency thank you for agreeing to this live interview. Please tell us how Nueva Ardia got to the current crisis.
-As you probably know, Nueva Ardia is a republic and as such it lacks the typical stable government structure that a monarchy offers. The reason why Nueva Ardia has this rather rare system of governance is related to its history and I will not go into detail. Aside for the elections, Nueva Ardia has a further restriction put in place on its President, the leader of the country, it that it cannot be elected by the people more than twice or two terms as they call it here. President Melos, the current leader of the country, has organized a referendum asking the people if they want him to serve another term. The majority of the people said yes and now a small part of the people who voted against him, the National Alliance of Farms and the National Fishing Council, are trying to overturn the result of the referendum by threatening with economic blackmail.
- What have they stated they will do exactly?
- The National Alliance of Farms have said they will refuse to sell food to anyone but private individuals thus destroying the food supply chain of the major cities, they have also announce they will block their roads, claiming they are theirs, so they will paralyze traffic. All this while the National Fishing Council has threatened to block ports and paralyze commerce with the rest of Mundus, including import of foods that could alleviate the potential food shortage the country will face if the National Alliance of Farms will proceed as announced.
- Should the two organizations actually proceed to implement their announced actions, how bad will it be for Nueva Ardia and its people?
- I would argue that things would be very bad and depending on how long they keep it up it could resemble the Seleucid food crisis.
- As ambassador to Nueva Ardia you represent the Tamoran government in that country. What is the government position on the issue?
- The government of the Tamoran Empire strongly supports the stability of the country which is in the best interests of both the people of Nueva Ardia and Tamora. President Melos has brought stability to the country that experience genocide and the people have returned that service by asking him to serve another term. The Tamoran government’s position is that the will of the people should be respected and that President Melos should be allowed to serve his people for as long as the people desire for him to do so. The Tamoran Empire is an exporter of food and can thus export food to Nueva Ardia should the need arise but, unfortunately, should the National Fishing Council block the ports there will be little that we or the Tamoran businesses can do to help.
- What can the government of Nueva Ardia do to solve this crisis?
- Unfortunately, the government’s options are extremely limited. Should President Melos resign, he would effectively give the two organizations a veto over the leadership of the country. It will no longer matter who the people elect since the two organizations can always threaten to paralyze the country’s economy and therefore force the winning candidate to resign. I believe President Melos knows this and will not abandon the people of Nueva Ardia to the arbitrary whims of these two interests groups, it would go against everything he has worked and struggled to build in Nueva Ardia. So the only other option President Melos has is to declare a national emergency in the event of the strike and nationalize the farms and boats of those famers and fishermen that proceed with their plans. Food security is a national security issue, should certain groups attempt to threaten the national security of the nation, in this case Nueva Ardia, then the government has to intervene to stop the aggressors.
- Won’t such a measure lead to violence?
- I would argue that it will limit the potential violence that will come to the country should the two interest groups proceed with their plans. The Tamoran public is not aware but only recently a group of farmers forced their way into the mayor’s office, physically assaulted him and then dragged him through the streets tied to the back of one of their pickup trucks (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1579.msg14224#msg14224). These are the kind of people President Melos is facing. Should the country go through a food crisis then most likely, violence would ensure so President Melos has no option but the protect the overwhelming majority of Nueva Ardians, whom are decent, God fearing people, against being taken hostage by groups who would result to violence to push their agenda.
- The situation seems dire indeed. Is there anything else Your Excellency would like to add before we conclude this interview?
- I would like to make an appeal to the National Alliance of Farms and the National Fishing Council to give up their announced plans and support President Melos. It is not too late for them to avoid sending the country into a crisis out of which the people of Nueva Ardia will needlessly suffer. Thank you.
- Thank you , Your Excellency.
That concludes our interview with His Excellency Tous Kodia, our ambassador to Nueva Ardia. We can only pray that Nueva Ardia will not go through a crisis like the recent Seleucid food crisis or worse, the Clysperis civil war because of the selfishness of a group of individuals who would put their personal interests above those of the people. Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Local date in Tamora (Islamic calendar): Rabi Al-Thani 17, 1441 Al-Ahad (Sunday)
What is wrong with Rokkenjima?
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The First Empire was managed to deteriorate relations (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=8.msg14827#msg14827) with another of its neighbors. This time it is Toshikawa, where border tensions between the two countries have reached a new high with Rokkenjima issuing veiled threats against the much smaller Toshikawa. This make it the second of its neighbors after Euriasia, that Rokkenjima has an issues with. That is not to mention the strained relations with New Derusmia and SICR. Our viewers still remember that those two countries were forced to enter a state of emergency for fear of a Rokkenjima attack and the people SICR burned effigies of Empress Beatrice not long ago.
So that makes us wonder, what is wrong with Rokkenjima? And why is their leadership and its diplomatic corps unable to peacefully coexist with its neighbors and the nations close by? We have talked with several Tamoran foreign policy experts and they all agree that Rokkenjima is almost exclusively oriented towards military expansionism rather than diplomacy which naturally makes neighboring countries cautious when it comes to Rokkenjima. One foreign policy expert has said that after the fall of the USR you would have expected Rokenjimans to enjoy a peace dividend, a reduction in military expense and a better use of those funds towards more peaceful means. However, there has been no such move from the Rokkenjiman government. Even UC, a member of CNN which is an alliance more addicted to military spending than any in Mundus, still has announced it is scarping its excess carriers. On the contrary, Rokkenjima is continuously talking about expanding and is now building new military bases aboard. Its neighbors and the countries in its vicinity are not naïve, they understand that this military expansion is a threat to them and are seeking means to protect themselves against Rokkenjima. This is why SANE was founded and it is likely the reason why it will expand as Rokkenjima grows ever more belligerent.
If we want a more peaceful Mundus, than Rokkenjima will need to focus more on its diplomacy and less on its military, less on building relations with far always countries like TC and instead try to build bridges with countries that are closer to home. Our Foreign Affairs has already asked (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=907.msg14948#msg14948) Rokkenjima to do so. We pray that Rokkenjima will listen but if history is any indication then Rokkenjima will likely not do so.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Local date in Tamora (Islamic calendar): Rabi Al-Thani 23, 1441 As-Sabt (Saturday)
East Moreland offers to take in Clysperi refugees and why that is not a good thing
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East Moreland, through the Morelander controlled IRSA, has offered to take in 10.000 Clysperi refugees. Many of us were pleasantly surprised to see the Morelanders willing to give help and we thought it was a noble gesture, one aimed at alleviating the conditions of those that are now forced to flee their homes because of the rebel government’s violence and the fighting going on.
We therefore wanted to see the Morelanders’ track record on the issue and what conditions can they provide for the refugees. East Moreland press as well as officials constantly praise themselves at every opportunity for taking in 50 thousand Lakhzovian refugees. So we decided to talk to a couple of refugees in East Moreland to see what conditions they offer. Our investigative team spent days talking to refugees there and analyzing the conditions in which they lived. What they found was overcrowded facilities, poor maintenance of the facilities most likely caused lack of sufficient funding and staff that cared little for the refugees. The Morelander press said at one point that” some worry about an influx of more refugees and already some facilities in the nation are s struggling to cope.” Our team can confirm that was the understatement of the century, the problems facing the refugees at those centers was at times heart breaking. We will show you a couple of highlights from the interviews our team made with some of the refugees:
- How do you find life in the refugee center?
- It is better than the conflict I fled.
- Our teams have reported among other serious overcrowding of the facilities, poor maintenance and a whole series of other issues?
- We have no complaints, we are grateful for what East Moreland is doing for us. We know we are a burden to them and how much effort they are putting towards helping us by allowing us to stay in the country. We are very, very thankful for the generosity of the Morelander authorities.
As our team talked to refugees, they often got that same answers over and over again. The refugees were often reluctant to admit even the slightest of problems which were obvious from a mile away. So our team investigated further and eventually managed to convince one refugee to be more open to talking with the team. At his express request we will not show you his face and we have modified his voice:
- When we interview people here, they often seen reluctant to openly talk about problems in the refugee center. Why do you think that is?
- That is because people are afraid of repercussions. Complaining to the media can get you in trouble with the staff and with condition as bad as they are, you really don’t want any more trouble than you already have.
- Why do you think the Morelander authorities and staff are not doing more to help? East Morelander is after all a very rich country.
- They see us as a burden, something that the staff is not shy of saying to our faces. The Morelander government wants us to leave as soon as possible. We have served our purpose as far as they are concern.
- What purpose do you think that is?
- To show the world they as a rich country doing something to help.
- East Moreland has offered to take in 10 thousand Clsyperi refugees. What do you think about that?
- You can look around, there is no space even to house us properly, the ones already here, and the building is in dire need of repairs. There is just no space. But as a refugee myself I cannot say they would not be welcomed here. I know what it means to flee hell and wishing to be somewhere safe. So if the Clysperi refugees have nowhere to go then they will definitely we welcomed here by us. Only someone who had to flee his home can truly understand what a refugee has to go through.
Our team proceeded to investigate further and several other refugees confirmed the accounts related: overcrowded facilities, lack of funding and, with notable exceptions, staff that lacked the motivation to help. It became more and more clear that the offer made by East Moreland to take in refugees was just a political move to trick Mundus into believing the narrative that their code “says we must protect those who cannot defend themselves” without adding that the code is only applicable to Helusian faithful and not anyone. After all, if that were the case, East Moreland would protect Zimalia and not attack it as it has done in the past.
While the journalistic investigation revealed what many of us feared about the refugee camps in East Moreland, it also left us disappointed. East Moreland, being as rich as they are thanks in part to selling weapons all over Mundus, could have provided adequate funding to those facilities and also make use helping refugees to paint themselves as the savior as they currently do. It might not have been moral to brag but at least it they would have been truthful. However, East Moreland sadly has chosen to paint itself the savior of the downtrodden but it is not willing to actually bare the cost of that role. Maybe they haven’t sold enough weapons through EMAC or maybe their “code” has a different definition of help. Regardless of the reasons, East Moreland’s deception proves once more the sad state of affairs of today’s Mundus. We can only pray that things will improve.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
OOC: This was made possible with the help of Lakhzovian agents claiming to be refugees as agreed in this (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1687.0) thread.
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Local date in Tamora (Islamic calendar): Rabi Al-Thani 23, 1441 As-Sabt (Saturday)
Opinion piece: Has Pharaoh Akasha abandoned the dream of an independent MidAranye?
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Pharaoh Akasha's decision to bring in tens of thousands of non MidAranye troops to her kingdom has raised concerns in many MidAranye capitals
With an unprecedented deployment of foreign troops in MidAranye, troops which have come at the invitation of Pharaoh Akasha, First Minister al-Nour, of Abuqiya, has expressed (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1657.msg14931#msg14931) his opposition to the idea:
“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.”
While First Minister al-Nour has expressed the harshest crticism so far, he has not been alone in expressing his doubt about Pharaoh Akasha’s decisions to bring in troops in MidAranye, with the government of both Safraen and Vanora expressing concerns over the very large numbers of foreign navy ships affecting the Gulf of Safraen.
Pharaoh Akasha has retorted at length (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1361.msg14933#msg14933) to the statement of the First Minister talking about “a truly global struggle against a status-quo which has hampered the interests of developing countries” yet somehow failing to truly explain how having tens of thousands of troops in Clysperis and therefore in MidAranye will change that. But perhaps more surprising than even the change of heart regarding Achkaerin is that the Pharaoh has resorted to putting in opposition the statement of Emperor Peter of Pharaoh with that of a regional governor of Abuqiya and concluding that she finds more understanding and friendship abroad than among her neighbors. While watching the interview one could almost have the impression that either Pharaoh Akasha wished Clysperis was in a different region, preferably further to the North, or that she was talking about a different MidAranye then the one we live in. She now finds herself in disagreement with King Heydar of Royal Seleucid over the Iwi caused crisis, with the First minister of Abuqiya and has managed to also raise concerns in Safraen and Vanora. In fact, outside of Djerb, the Pharaoh seems to have very few friends in MidAranye and yet she seems to dedicate more and more time to forging relations with nations outside of MidAranye.
Not long ago, Pharaoh Akasha gave the famous speech “A Midaranye Declaration Of Independence (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1361.msg13222#msg13222)”, it now seems hard to believe that Pharoh Beketaten, as she was called back then, is the same person as Pharaoh Akasha. Something has changed, the new Pharaoh Akasha is growing increasingly displeased with the nations of MidAranye and its leaders and finding more and more understand for foreign leaders. Since MidAranye is famous for its unchanging positions and attitudes, even when having to pay a harsh price for it, we can be sure it wasn’t MidAranye that changed but Pharaoh Akasha. What has caused that change to take place we do not know. It might be the civil war taking place in her kingdom or maybe the ambition to leave a legacy on the whole of Mundus rather than just Midaranye or something else. What we do know is that she is trying to drag the whole of MidAranye towards her plans betting that the Khemnen-Djerb axis is strong enough to pull the whole region without breaking the axis.
God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
Professor and Ayatollah Azad Arak (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg11204#msg11204)
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Local date in Tamora (Islamic calendar): Jumada Al-Awwal 2, 1441 Al-Ahad (Sunday)
Head of Foreign Intelligence Service resigns amid the largest intelligence failure in recent years
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Mr. Rahbar Mehin presented his resignation to the Imperial Palace and was swiftly accepted
Rahbar Mehin, Head of Foreign Intelligence Service(FIS), has presented his resignation to the Emperor shortly after the it was announced that prince Isaac of Achkaerin had been assassinated by terrorists connected to the rebels of Clysperis. Mr. Rahbar Mehin gave a brief statement saying he takes full responsibility for the failure and that the fiasco should not be seen as a failure of the institution. The news of the assassination of the Achkaerin prince at the hands of Clysperi rebels has shocked many in the government with sources saying that not only was FIS unable to stop the attack but that it was fully unaware of the attempt by the terrorists or the extent of their capabilities. The FIS, along with its counterpart, the Imperial Secret Service, receives billions of dinars/usd every year as budget and has access to extensive resources. The fact that FIS was unable to prevent such attack from happening when the terrorists are not just operating from MidAranye but from a country as close politically as Clysperis is a massive failure of the Tamoran intelligence service.
One foreign policy expert said that “the Clysperi rebels have managed to not only mount an insurgency against the Pharaoh of Clysperis but also extend their operations outside of Clysperis and even outside of MidAranye and have managed to attack high profile targets such as prince Isaac of Achkaerin. It is a big blow to Tamora’s position as a provider of security in MidAranye when such a terrorist organization managed to build up such an extensive operation and do it mostly without the FIS even knowing about it. The Foreign Office will have a tough time explaining to the other MidAranye leaders how is Djerb crucial for the security of the region when such a thing happened under its watch. ”
Ms. Melissa Lusk complains that she is not allowed to help refugees
Ms. Melissa Lusk gave an extensive interview to the Morelander press criticizing MidAranye countries that have refused the work with International Refugee Support Agency, an organization she leads. The high point of the interview was when she said:
“Its the smell of hundreds if not thousands of unwashed bodies mixed with the toilets of a music festival. People, even when there is no need to be are fearful of being victims of crime and assault. They fear the worse and are experiencing a future of uncertainty and need to protect what they have.”
Our viewers probably expect for her to be referring to the victims of the anti Tamoran policies she had helped promote and have resulted in thousands of Tamorans falling into slavery. However, that is not the case. She was instead talking about refugees and acting as if being blacklisted by MIACHD for the harm done to Tamora had nothing to do with why the Tamoran government would never work with her. She instead alluded to the possibility that “Pharoah's anti-Cult of Helus rhetoric” might have played a part in the decision to decline to work with the organization she leads. We wish we could tell you that we were surprised by her lack of understanding of the situation or the lack of empathy for the victims of the policies she promoted but sadly we are not.
Pharoah Enna Amenei's (of Abydos) decision to introduce new safety measures Hajj causes massive controversy
The federated kingdom of Altai, Tamoran’s Muslim majority federated kingdom, has seen protests from clergy and the faithful alike against the announcement made by Pharoah Enna Amenei which seeks diminish the importance of Hajj by introducing new security measures aimed at reducing the challenge of the pilgrimage. The head of the Islamic community of Altai has already sent a request to Pharaoh Enna Amenei to reconsider his decision saying that the measures take away the challenge of Hajj and break away from an ancient tradition without any consideration for the implications. The public request also adds that as custodian of Mecca, Pharoah Enna Amenei, should also consult the rest of the Muslim world before making such changes.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Local date in Tamora (Islamic calendar): 28th Jumada Al-Akhirah, 1441h (Saturday)
Safraen chooses the path of isolation says Tamoran ambassador
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Mr. Nazim Ghambhir, Tamoran ambassador to Safraen during a press conference
The Tamoran ambassador to Safraen, Mr. Nazim Ghambhir, criticized the latest announcement (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1579.msg15503#msg15503) from the government of Safraen which says it is planning to ban the sale of new cars by 2035. Our ambassador said that “Safraen has chosen to ban cars without any regard to the implications it has on the oil and gas industry of the region of MidAranye which has been blessed by God with plenty of those resources. Safraen is free to choose its path, if it’s one thing we all value in MidAranye it’s the fact that our nations serve no master than God. However, we are also the region of Mundus which is constantly developing new ways to work together and to overcome obstacles like the food crisis of last year and defend our sovereignty as we have done against the government of Iwi. I understand that Safraen has a different history and because of that history it has friends far away rather than at home. However, I believe that if Safraen goes on the path of ignoring its neighbors’ concerns than in the long wrong it is Safaren that it will stand to lose. Sooner or later, God will test Safreen again and when He does He will want to see if Safraen has friends among its neighbors. I pray that the government of Safraen will open its eyes and see that choosing isolation is not a path that will lead the Republic to good times in the future”.
The criticism offered by the ambassador was unusually harsh and shows the irritation our government has with the foreign policy direction the Republic has which is one that looks to distant lands for cooperation and inspiration rather than the MidAranye region where it is a part of.
The Supreme Ayatollah takes a stand against the proposed rail (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1579.msg15503#msg15503) in Venora
The Supreme Ayatollah joined other religious figures in voicing his opposition to the proposed construction of the rail in the holy city of Jerusalem by saying during the Sunday sermon that “Venora is caretaker and not master of one of the holiest cities in Mundus. As caretaker their job is to preserve the holy city and not risk ruining it for potential material gain. The millions of tourists travel to Jerusalem because of its historic buildings, lose the buildings and the tourist will stop coming. For centuries tourists came and visited the sites and had no issue with waiting a bit. I see no reason why the tourists of today or tomorrow cannot do the same. “
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Local date in Tamora (Islamic calendar): Jumada Al-Thani 28, 1441,Al-Ahad (Sunday)
A Time of Darkness (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=845.msg14859#msg14859) wins the Ozzie making it a two in a row for Samira Hanifnejad (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg8833#msg8833)
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Samira Hanifnejad made history as the first Director to win (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=150.msg15520#msg15520)back to back Ozzies
This year’s Ostlake Film Festival Awards in East Moreland awarded last year’s domestic box office hit, A Time of Darknessm the award for the best international movie making it two in a row that Samira Hanifnejad gets the Morelander prize.
Samira Hanifnejad was present at the awards ceremony and gave a brief acceptance speech:
“I first want to thank God, without whom nothing would be possible, my country and my family. The award I just received I take with the full acknowledgement that it is not for me but for the Clysperi people and its ancient and troubled history of which only a glimpse is presented in the movie. This award is for them and for the Tamoran soldiers risking their lives each day fighting to liberate the country from the terrorists. I also have a message for the governments of Rodina and Kaitaine that banned the film in their countries. Just like the USR, you have tried to ban God in your countries and now you are trying to ban truth but just like the USR, you too will go to the dustbin of history.”
TINS was of course in East Moreland to cover the event and got the chance to ask Samira Hanifnejad a few questions:
-This is the second time you win an Ozzie. There has been some speculation that because of your increasing popularity there are discussions about making a movie with production studios aboard. Are the rumors true? Are you considering that?
-No, never.
-Why not?
-Because I would rather starve than prostitute myself to foreign interests. I want to continue making films about the greatness of Tamoran culture, its history and the value it promotes. I am not looking to make entertainment movies by the dozen.
- You have always talked a lot about Tamoran cinema and how it is an important part in the struggle to resist the cultural homogenization taking place in much of Mundus. Does this second award vindicate you?
-Perhaps in a way it does. These awards confirm that Tamoran cinema is not just an alternative for the average international movie that floods the markets of MidAranyre but that also it is an alternative of quality. It has also brought an increased interest in Tamoran cinema outside MidAranye. However, there is still much work to do before the Tamoran cinema can effectively compete with foreign films outside MidAranye, in fact we still have to improve our visibility in MidAranye.
- You’ve recently announced that you will be donating your share of the income the movie brings to the Manist Church in Clysperis. Tell us a bit why you decided to do that.
-My husband and I have always believed that whatever money we have is not ours but God’s. All the money we made off the movie is thanks to the history of the Clysperi people so we decided that it should go to them and so we are donating it all to the Manist Church of Clysperis which not just did not bow when the USR persecuted it for decades but even today is heavily engaged in pushing back against the terrorists, because that’s what they are terrorists, that are ravaging Clysperis.
We here at TINS join the millions of Tamorans in congratulating Samira for her achievement and keep her in our prayers.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
Spoiler: Highlights from the Ostlake Movie Awards Ceremony • show
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Samira Hanifnejad and her husband arriving at the ceremony.
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Samira during the interview with TINS.
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This year Samira Hanifnejad popularity was much greater and many members of the showbiz industry looked forward to talking to her.
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Local date in Tamora (Islamic calendar): 13th Rajab, 1441h (Sunday)
United Tribes of Waddan emerges from isolation and announces its rejection of international treaties
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Recently a new MidAranye nation has emerged from isolation: the United tribes of Waddan. Its leader has already announced its opposition (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1764.msg15606#msg15606) to having his country sign the myriad of treaties the current international order requires of countries that emerge from isolation. Unlike other nations, the 12 million nation is not afraid to reject the treaties and choose to keep faithful to their traditions instead.
The courage displayed by Waddan leaders as well as the religious links via Islam makes Waddan a welcome voice of MidAranye.
Ahmed al Salem becomes the first foreigner to lead a major Tamoran bank
Ahmed al Salem has been announced as the new Head of Nasslad Islamic Bank. Ahmed al Salem is a citizen of Abydos and has worked in the Sharia compliant banking sector of Abydos for over thirty years. Nasslad Islamic Bank is the second largest bank in the federated kingdom of Altai and has been trying for years to increase its operations in order to become the leading bank in Altai.
"Abydos and Tamora are among the few Mundus nations where Islamic banking is widespread. So recruiting from Abydos made since we are planning to expand aboard in other MidAranye countries " said a representative of Nasslad Islamic Bank.
Lady Eman (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=349.msg15567#msg15567), the new head of the Royal Seleucid tourist board, is invited to the Imperial Palace
The Foreign Affairs Office has announced that it extended an invitation to Lady Eman of Royal Seleucid to come to Djerb for talks regarding her plans to promote tourism and establish cooperation with other MidAranye states in order to attract more foreign tourists.
If Lady Eman accepts the invitation she will be meeting with the Head of Foreign Affairs, Alya Safavid and then several key players in the Tamoran tourism industry. The agenda will include:
• Looking for ways to further develop the existing religious tourism (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1487.msg13585#msg13585) of the major religious sites of Midaranye.
• Exploring the possibility of making tourist visa more accessible to foreign tourists by agreeing to a minimum standard in terms of requirements for both countries so that a tourist gains a visa in Royal Seleucid it is also likely to be accepted in Tamora and vice versa.
• Looking for ways to attract religious tourists from abroad from the growing Manist and Anahitaist communities.
According to statistics tourism in Tamora is mostly domestic with rather few foreign tourists visiting the country. Of the foreign tourists that do, most are from other MidAranye countries and come to Tamora for business or religious tourism.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Local date in Tamora (Islamic calendar): 13th Rajab, 1441h (Sunday)
The Foreign Office announces that is does not recognize the provisional government of the Federation of Izhitsa
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Ayatollah Azad Arak (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg11204#msg11204) was kind enough to explain to our viewers the position of the Imperial government
The Foreign Office has issued a statement saying that the Tamoran government does not recognize the legitimacy of the provisional government of Federation of Izhitsa arguing that much of the country is under occupation by forces hoping to impose their legitimacy over the country by force. Because of the decision the Tamoran government has declined to open an embassy in Izhitsa or to allow Izhitsa to open an embassy in Djerb. Furthermore, direct trade between the two countries will be all but impossible with the Tamoran imperial government denying any paperwork issued by the government of Izhitsa.
Furthermore, the Tamoran government has declined any cooperation with the provisional government of Izhitsa on the matter of the missing nationalist fighters (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1716.msg15609#msg15609), some of which have fled abroad and some may have found refuge in the Empire. While experts say that it is unlikely that a potential high number of nationalist fighters are seeking refuge in Tamora adding that the move is largely symbolic, it does mean however that in the future an increasing number might consider Tamora for refuge because of its refusal to cooperate with the provisional government of Izhitsa.
Sources close to the Imperial Palace say that Djerb is concerned about the spread of the Communist ideology in Izhitsa and sees the Communist half of Izhitsa as a direct threat now more than ever as rebels in Clysperis threaten the rule of Pharaoh Akasha. Furthermore, there are also concerns that Izhitsa will become an ally of the Rodina-Kaitaine communist alliance threating Midaranye interests and cohesion from both East and West.
Ayatollah Azad Arak, the nation’s renowned foreign policy expert, has commented on the recent announcement saying that:
"Djerb was satisfied with the containment of Communism to Rodina and Kaitaine. In fact it was pleased to see the Theocracy of Kaitaine gaining ground in Kaitaine and has done a diplomatic effort to push for the Theocracy of Kaitaine to be recognized as the legitimate government of Kaitaine despite virulent opposition for countries such as Rokkenjima. However, the outbreak of the civil war in Clysperis has shown that even decades after the Soviets have been defeated and Clysperis was liberated, their Communist ideology is still threatening the cohesion of the country and has led to civil war.
To make matters worse for us, we now see communism in Izhitsa controlling essentially half the country. “
When asked what is the next step for Djerb the Ayatollah had no easy answer:
" The Imperial government is in a difficult position. It is clear that the provisional government of Izhitsa will not give up their power just because Tamora does not recognize them. It will need a much more sustained effort in order to be able to contain communism in Izhitsa. Abydos is a country that is friendly to Tamora and they may be inclined to see the threat communism poses for them but they of course would want to see an alternative, a path forward for Izhitsa and right now that is where Djerb is lacking. Izhitsa is essentially split in two, one is basically a godless state like Kaitaine with the other half is a generic democracy ready to sell itself to the international agenda. None of them can be partners of Tamora. And with Izhitsa being thousands of miles away from Tamora and I can see few avenues open for the Tamoran government. The international powers of Mundus have always opposed us and they will no doubt jump to support Izhitsa and recognize their government. Culturally Izhitsa is very different from Tamora and finding allies on the ground will be hard. However, one must not look at this as an impossible task but a challenging one. With faith in God and his Prophet, Tamora has managed to overcome much greater challenges in the past. "
It will remain to be seen what how the situation in Izhitsa will develop in the coming weeks and months.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Local date in Tamora (Islamic calendar): Rajab 19, 1441 As-Sabt (Saturday)
Lady Eman of Royal Seleucid arrives in Tamora for talks about joint plans to promote tourism
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Lady Eman of Royal Seleucid has arrived today in Djerb and was greeted by lady Alya Safavid. The two will be talking at length about ways that the two countries can work together to promote truism across the MidAranye region. According to sources agenda for talks is packed with various proposals some of which sources say would surprise many.
It is expected that the talks will conclude by the end of the day with the public being informed then on the decisions made.
Lady Alya Safavid (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg6796#msg6796), the Head of Foreign Affairs, comments on the recent Izhitsa developments and address international critiques
The press statements organized with the occasion of Lady Eman of Royal Seleucid arriving in Tamora for talks were dominated mostly by questions regarding the recent developments in Izhitsa as well as the latest critiques expressed by various foreign powers.
Lady Safavid was asked to comment on the recent statements (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1716.msg15678#msg15678) form the leaders of the illegitimate government of Izhitsa:
“I believe the statements made by those that have illegitimately assumed the mantra of the government of Izhitsa show that the Tamoran government was right in denying their legitimacy. Their statements have attacked now just our domestic institutions but also our core religious beliefs. And I agree fully with Her Majesty Pharaoh Akasha when she described (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1361.msg15680#msg15680) them as bordering on Manistphobia. To see such individuals illegitimately assume power in Izhitsa is indeed worrying for all Tamorans. I want to assure the Tamoran people that the imperial government takes the Izhitsa threat seriously and will do its best to protect the Tamoran people.
One of the first measures we are talking is to offer haven to those that have fled the persecutions in Izhitsa and are labeled as “fighters”. The Tamoran government will launch an investigation, will record their testimonies and will seek to understand if indeed they are “murderers” of if the current illegitimate government of Izhitsa is using them as scape goats to hide their crimes against the people of Izhitsa.”
Lady Safavid was also asked to comment on the statements (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1391.msg15679#msg15679) made by the head of the government of Tytor.
“We agree with the Tytorian prime minister when she says that all nations are interconnected and that we cannot isolate ourselves from Mundus. In fact I would argue that MidAranye has been leading the way when it comes to cooperation and working together. And since what happens in one nation affects us all then I hope the Tytorian prime minister understands why the Tamoran government has to react when there is a threat to MidAranye.
The Tamoran government has learned from its mistakes, we used to believe that being in isolation would help us avoid the calamity that USR brought upon our continent; we believed that allowing Slava Lavosk to follow its course would result in peace. We were wrong, and now Tamoran soldiers are fighting in Clsyperis against terrorists that are inspired by the ideology of the communist states. Our beloved Dilara had to be crucified by Slava Lavosk to finally make us understand that if Tamora does not act that only emboldens those that seek to harm our people because their harbor fear, hate and resentment towards us.
Where we disagree with the Tytorian prime minister is that it is the responsibility “the international community” to interfere. Where was this so called international community when the first Empire of Rokkenjima was threating the nation of Zimalia? Then a handful of nations, and am proud to say that Tamora was one of them, jumped to help Zimalia against the behemoth that was threating them. Tamora was also there and offered help to Ardian countries that were threatened by Rokkenjima. We see the Tytorian prime minister quick to jump and criticize Tamora for taking the threat of communism seriously and yet it does nothing when Aschlon announced its intention to support the terrorists in Clysperis. It is examples such as these that prove to the Tamoran government that “the international community” has a biased agenda that is more concerned with preserving their power on the world stage and attempting to put MidAranye countries down rather than help the nations of Mundus.”
The casualties for Tamoran troops fighting in Clysperis keeps rising
The latest data from the Ministery of War states that 50 Tamoran soldiers were killed and a further 157 were injured during the fighting in Clysperis. The Tamoran soldiers have been on the front lines helping the Clysperi Army fight the terrorists who attempted a coup d’état against Pharaoh AKasha. With heavy fighting continuing in Clysperis it is expected that the number of casualties will continue to rise.
Joint military exercise announced: Midaranye Shield
The Ministry of War has announced that it will organize a joint military exercise with elements of the Army, Air force and navy participating. The Ministry of war has also stated that the exercise will feature elements of the Armed forces from other countries and that invitations to participate were sent to: Royal Seleucid, Clysperis, Abuqiya, Waddan, Socram, Vanora, Safraen, Abydos, Heyra. The press statements says that more details will be provided in the coming days.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Local date in Tamora (Islamic calendar): Rajab 19, 1441 As-Sabt (Saturday)
Breakings news: Tamora and Royal Seleucid to launch joint bid to host the Mundus Games
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After the conclusion of the meeting between Lady Alya Safavid and Lady Eman, the two have announced in a joint press statement that Tamora and Royal Seleucid will launch a joint bid to host the 2020 Mundus Games.
“It is with great pleasure that we announce that Tamora and Royal Seleucid will make MidAranye history by launching a joint bid to host the Mundus Games. Our Seleucid friends and us are both in agreement that hosting the games will bring a much needed boost to the tourism industry of our two countries and to the MidAranye region as a whole. It will also put us on the spotlight for the world to see our two countries as they are rather than what some portray us to be. Preparing to host the games will be challenge but we are ready to meet the requirements and allocate the necessary funds. “
As soon as Lady Safavid concluded her speech all cameras focused on Lady Eman:
“Our nations past has in the eyes of many given us a reputation I feel we do not deserve. Similarly Tamora are tarred negatively by many across Mundus. In truth though we are nations that pride ourselves on hospitality and warmth to guests. What better way is there to show the world just how wrong they are about us. The Mundus Games are all about friendship and breaking down barriers and I can think of no better people to do that than the Seleucid and Tamorans."
After the press the joint press statement, the press had the chance to ask a few questions:
-Lady Safavid , it is no secret that many in Tamora have issues with the Mundus Games as they at times seems to promote a lack of modesty. Where in Tamora will the games be held and are the local authorities in agreement over hosting them?
-I am well aware of these concerns and they have been taken into account. It is for this reason that the games, on our side, will not be held in Djerb and will instead be held in Volos, in the federated kingdom West Seleucid, and in Alaverdi, in the federated Kingdom of Attica. I have been in close contact with the heads of both those kingdoms and they both are enthusiastic about hosting the games.
- Lady Eman, should Royal Seleucid and Tamora win the bid, will Royal Seleucid allow Iwi athletes to compete on Seleucid ground after their government is responsible for killing Seleucid citizens such as their last year’s attack on the tanker?
- "Naturally these matters will need to be looked at. Just as how we can not blame all Seleucid for the rash actions of those that wished to harm the Cultists we can also not blame the Maori for the rash actions of their monarch. It is true our people do not see eye to eye and the chances of us becoming friends are limited however I can assure the world that we would stand by our duties as a host and any Maori competing would find they are welcome."
-Lady Safavid, you mentioned that the necessary funds will be allocated. Would you please tell us how much do you expect the bid to cost Tamora?
- We have yet to finalize the bid but it is clear that the costs will be in the billions. Both heads of the kingdoms have agreed to pay for the costs relating to hosting the infrastructure. The Imperial government will of course help with security.
- Lady Eman, both Royal Seleucid and Tamora have been criticized by foreign media and foreign capitals, most of the time unfairly, for a wide range of issues. Do you worry that the Mundus Games committee will not accept the joint bid or if they do that they won’t give us a fair chance?
-"It is up to us to put a bid together that no foreign nation can compete with. Beside the process see's each nation given a vote to determine the host and I would hope we could count on the support of our Midaranye neighbours. We are as unified a region as any on Mundus and our bonds can only get stronger, we need to begin to realise the strength we as a group of nations have. All we need then is the opportunity to show the people just how wrong they have been."
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
OOC: joint post with Dave.
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Local date in Tamora (Islamic calendar): Rajab 20, 1441 Al-Ahad (Sunday)
Opinion piece: Clysperis refuges could shift the geopolitics of MidAranye
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The Environmental Minister of Safraen, Julia Moreski, announcing government measures (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1579.msg15484#msg15484) that will impact MidAranye without consulting any MidAranye states. Will such arrogance eventually cost them?
As the Clysperis civil war drags and it becomes ever more clear that a quick resolution to the war is not possible, we have to begin to think about the implications of what a long civil war means for Clysperis and the whole MidAranye region.
The prewar population of Clysperis was almost 33 million people. If we look at other civil wars (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Refugees_of_the_Syrian_Civil_War) in history we see that if the war risks to last for years then as many as 25% of the population could flee to the neighboring countries, that means more than eight million people! Eight million people going aboard! But where would these people go? The most likely places are its neighbors: Safraen, Vanora, Abuqiya and Waddan. Tamora will continue to take in refugees but the number will remain small compared to its neighbors. Of these countries, the bulk of them will most likely go to Safraen and Abuqiya and if I were to make a prediction around three quarters of these refugees, or a little over 6 million people, will go to these two countries.
One might be tempted to ask at this point what does all this have to do with geopolitics. Please bear with me a little longer. Let us look at Safraen. It is no secret that Safraen’s values more often than not do not align to the rest of MidAranye. They are a parliamentary democracy, they believe that each citizen regardless of how competent they are should have a say in government by electing their leaders, their allies are mostly among non MidAranye countries and the policies they pursue, like the misguided banning of cars, go against MidAranye interests. They often act as if they are not part of MidAranye. Why they do this and the reasons for this geopolitical shift are many and are not the scope of this article. What we should consider however is this: Safraen has a total population 5.7 million people, how would Safren be affected if it got an influx of 3 million Clysperi refugees? Would Safren still pursue their radical isolationist agenda with three million Clysperis voting in their elections? Especially since the Clergy (the religious ruling body of the native religion of Clysperis) is known to have asked (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1361.msg13941#msg13941) the members of their religion to vote. This shows of course the ludicracy of democracy and why many of the states of MidAranye have wisely chosen not to embrace such a foolish system. However, it is the system which Safren has chosen to embrace. Perhaps then the government of Safren will understand how foolish it is to be looking outside of MidAranye for allies and solutions rather than embrace the path put forward by Djerb which has always looked for cooperation.
Critics of the analysis I laid out will of course point out that the civil war on Clysperis might not last many years and so the refugees numbers might be smaller, that Safraen might choose to take harder measure to stop the flux of Clysperi refugees and that even if it takes in that many it might never give them the right to vote (ironic for a democracy to do that I would say). These are of course all fine points and only God and his Prophet knows how this will turn out but if I an adviser to the leaders of Safraen I would advise them to change their foreign policy course now before it is too late and they have to face the consequences. Djerb and its allies have been patient when dealing with Safraen but anyone’s patience is finite and time is not on the side of Safraen.
God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
Professor and Ayatollah Azad Arak (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg11204#msg11204)
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Local date in Tamora (Islamic calendar): Rajab 21, 1441, Al-Ithnayn (Monday)
Head of Foreign Affairs Alya Safavid (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg6796#msg6796) issues harsh criticism of Achkaerin's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs
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The Head of Foreign Affairs Alya Safavid
The Head of Foreign Affairs Alya Safavid held a press conference where she criticized in an unusually hash manner the statements (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=50.msg15652#msg15652) made by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Chloe Murray:
“I would like express in the name of the Tamoran Empire our dismay and consternation of the statements made by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Chloe Murray which went so far to call a long a longstanding policy of a MidAranye state as immoral and to use the same word to describe the statements made by His Majesty Sultan Yahya IV. We are not aware what standard of morality the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Chloe Murray used but we assure her Excellency that nothing said by His Majesty Sultan Yahya IV can be described as immoral according to the book of the Prophet Mani which stands as the foundation of the Tamoran society.
We find the statements made by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Chloe Murray not only offensive but reckless. The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Chloe Murray is well aware that Achkaerin solders are currently stationed in Clysperis. Those soldiers rely to a great extent on the support of the local population. Messages such as the ones made by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Chloe Murray lower the trust and support of the local population and hurt the war effort. It also affects the cohesion of the collation force in Clysperis.
We urge the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Chloe Murray to put the interests of the collation’s effort in Clysperis above the need to have other societies conform to Achkaerin standards of morality.”
According to the Foreign Office a formal letter of protest was sent to the Achkaerin embassy in Djerb and Tamora asking for Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Chloe Murray to issue a public apology or present her resignation. The Empire of Achkaerin is part of the collation in Clysperis and has station approximately five thousand soldiers there. The Foreign has not issued any statements whether and how the offensive statements made by the Achkaerin Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs could jeopardize the cooperation among the elements of the collation force in Clysperis.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Local date in Tamora (Islamic calendar): Rajab 24, 1441, Al-Khamees (Thursday)
Tahmaseb Bunshahi wins the Lilestonian Grand Prix
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Tahmaseb Bunshahi from Polakis racing came in first in the Lilestonian Grand Prix giving the Polakis Racing team their first win of the season. This is the first year Polakis Racing is competing and the owner of the company Thanasis Polakis said he was very pleased with the win: “we are slowly but steadily improving the team, there is much more room for improvement but we also have to be patient”.
Head of Foreign Affairs Alya Safavid to begin MidAranye tour to promote Tamoran- Seleucid bid to host the Mundus games
The Foreign Office has announced that lady Alya Safavid will begin a MidAranye tour to promote the Tamoran- Seleucid joint bid to host the Mundus Games. The schedule will include visits to Vanora, Safraen, Abydos and Socram. According to the Foreign Office having Tamoran and Royal Seleucid host the games will boost both tourism and the image of not just the host countries but the region as a whole benefitting all countries in the region.
According to sources the tour would not include Abuqiya since that country seems to have entered a period of isolation, Clysperis which is already in close contact with Djerb, Waddan whose Sultan is currently in Djerb and the Ba'athist Fawkistan since that country has just emerged from isolation.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Local date in Tamora (Islamic calendar): 5th Shaban, 1441h (Sunday)
Children and fools always speak the truth
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The old saying goes that “children and fools always speak the truth” and yesterday we had the chance to see how Rokkenjiman policymakers would speak if they told the truth. At first the Crown Princess of Rokkenjima, speaking before a youth Diet (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=8.msg15818#msg15818), read from a speech that was prepared for her talking about how the Tamora is a ”concern for the Rokkenjiman government” and how it “nearly saw Tamoran fighters approaching Ardian shores”. But when the young princess put aside the papers and spoke freely, we saw her saying this:
“Clearly what we're doing now isn't working, they're not changing what they do no matter the sanctions or the pressure we put on them. If you want the advice of the Throne it is this: be quiet and listen for once. Take another point of view into consideration. I mean it really can't hurt at this point, can it? We can keep doing the same thing over and over, sure, but if it doesn't yield any results then what's the point? It's insane to keep doing the same things and expect a different outcome especially in decisions that impact potentially millions of lives. Let's approach the Tamorans rationally, not with insanity.”
The Crown Princess is of course right; even a child can see this. But the sanctions were never meant to change Tamoran domestic institutions but to punish Tamora for not following the line in international affairs and make us stay in our place. This is why their government is promoting the propaganda that Tamora is somehow a threat to Rokkenjima and the other Ardian countries. But even a child can see that Rokkenjima and its huge military has no reason to fear Tamora, and nations have not issued a state of emergency because of our military presence unlike it happened because of Rokkenjiman forces and statements. In fact Tamoran help has been well received and welcomed in Zimalia and Clysperis. But what children do not understand is that some adults lie because it is in their interest to do so.
Pyrena Castle was quick to state that “remarks of the Crown Princess do not represent any policy of the Imperial Government, present or future” almost apologizing that the young princess dared speak the truth.
Thanasis Polakis to begin Zimalian tour to promote the joint Tamoran- Seleucid bid to host the Mundus games
Thanasis Polakis (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg10954#msg10954), the head of Polakis Energy and the VP of OPEN (ooc: Mundus’ OPEC) will begin a Zimalian tour to promote the Tamoran- Seleucid bid to host the Mundus games. Thanasis Polakis was entrusted by the Foreign Office with the mission to promote the joint bid because of his outstanding reputation in Zimalia which has even earned him the Order of the Lion (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1579.msg14224#msg14224) award from the President of Zimalia for his effort in seeing to the successful funding and construction of the Haghighi Dam.
The tour will include a meeting with representatives of the Zimalian government but also some cultural and sporting events including a fashion show featuring the creations of Noemin Okeke (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1745.msg15473#msg15473), a very popular Zimalian fashion designer. All details of the tour as well as the schedule have yet to be released.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Local date in Tamora (Islamic calendar):8th Shaban, 1441h (Wednesday)
Opinion piece: Communi Hominum or fighting fire with fire
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Security Council meeting of CTO. Could Pharaoh Akasha build a similar organisation, the Communi Hominum?
In a Mundus that is always busy because of terrorist attacks, sanctions and other unfortunate events one proposal was overlooked. A short while back the Pharaoh of Clysperis proposed (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1361.msg15713#msg15713) a community of nations( Communi Hominum) in order to form an alternative to the current international system that is dominated by a cartel that uses the present system to preserve and expand their power at the expense of the other nations. The Pharaoh is right in calling out East Moreland and saying that they “laid stake to the matter of refugees” and also pointed out the obvious fact that “Achkaerinese make a play for managing the conduct of international justice and international health”. These are countless such initiatives and treaties all made to constrain and control the other nations of Mundus to the will of the powers in change of the international system.
So if everything the Pharaoh said it’s true then why hasn’t anyone reacted to her proposal? None of the “third world” countries as the Pharaoh called them have reacted in any way. There were no reactions even in MidAranye. While perhaps it was expected that Ipsus would remain silent since it is known that there is a divide of visions between Pharaoh Akasha and King Heydar, even Djerb remained silent on the issue, refusing all comments on the matter. So why is that? I believe that there are a number of reasons and not all of them related to the viability of the proposal.
1. Pharaoh Akasha has lost much of her credibility on the international stage and in MidAranye. The major factor here is no doubt the civil war. It showed that a significant part of the population oppose her and are willing to fight against her. But perhaps more importantly, inviting non MidAranye forces in Clysperis has tarnished her reputation as an ardent critic of the internationalist powers. Many in Midaranye saw that when danger came, she resorted to outside help, even to nations such as Achkaerin which she often criticized. The Pharaoh took a gamble and lost; she thought she could use the crisis to gain allies outside of MidAranye like Achkaerin, Dragovah, NQF. Unfortunately for her, the last two re-entered a period or relative isolation while the old issues with Achkaerin resurfaced. What did she lose? It further damaged relations with Royal Seleucid and it annoyed nations such as Vanora, Safraen and Abuqiya.
2. Pharaoh Akasha, despite her hard work and dedication, has in many respects failed to strengthen MidAranye. Nobody can dispute her dedication to MidAranye, the strong relations she has built with Djerb yet that does not erase the fact that the civil war has led to the suspension of the Northern part of the MidAranye economic corridor, the City of dreams which was supposed to make CLysperis rival the other nations of Mundus in terms of development is now but a memory, she blocked Royal Seleucid’s proposal to OPEN to sanction the Iwi for their terrorist attacks and has come up with little ways to strengthen bonds with its neighbors. That makes many in Midaranye unwilling to listen to proposals coming from the Pharaoh.
3. The trust in Pharaoh Akasha’s ability to be the workhorse of such an initiative is low. Pharaoh Akasha does not have a track record of finishing proposed projects and lacks the experience required to see such a massive project like the Communi Hominum come to fruition. I think many even in the Foreign Office are reluctant to engage in such a project for fear that it would fall on them to do the work to see it through in some shape or form.
4. The project overlaps with other efforts already being made in MidAranye. The Pharaoh has rightly pointed out East Moreland effective control over the International Refugee Support Agency (IRSA) but if we remember Tamora objected strongly to their leadership during the Clysperi refugee crisis and Royal Seleucid managed to use that so that IRSA accept a regionalized approach for MidAranye, one lead by Queen Chyrssa of Royal Seleucid. In fact the same Queen also proposed and started the International Women's Council (IWC), one informal organization meant to foster cooperation between women of influence from various Mundus countries.
5. The proposed project is very ambitious; it will mean fighting fire with fire with the international institutions already built by the internationalist; institutions which have been operating for decades. That would mean a change from the current approach to international affairs Tamora has had which has favored bilateral relations rather than international organizations and multi-lateral treaties. In fact one would argue that Royal Seleucid would favor that approach more since it was them that started OPEN, IWC and are now in charge of IRSA’s MidAranye operations.
Does that mean Communi Hominum is dead? Right now from where we are standing it is hard to see it build momentum. The only person that can see to that happening is Pharaoh Akasha by proving wrong what I said above and overcoming the mentioned difficulties. In my view that is an impossible task.
God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
Professor and Ayatollah Azad Arak (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg11204#msg11204)
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Local date in Tamora (Islamic calendar):8th Shaban, 1441h (Wednesday)
The unseen heroes of the Clysperis civil war: the medical staff in Djerb’s hospitals
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A Clysperi patient being treated at the Wali Darbari Hospital in Djerb
As the Clysperis civil war rages on and the public almost has become accustomed to the increasing number of victims and the destruction it causes we often overlook those Tamorans that are on the front line in a different war: the medical staff treating the victims of the war. 80 Tamoran soldiers have died and more than 300 were wounded so far during Clysperis civil war with some of them being treated in Djerb’s hospitals, especially Djerb Imperial Hospital. But aside from the Tamorans treated, there is also a significant amount of Clysperi being treated at Djerb’s hospitals. The exact number is not available to the public and is considered a state secret as is the identity of many of the Clysperi being treated there for security reasons. The doctors we have talked to have described the number of Clysperi being treated at Djerb’s hospitals as “many.”
The government would not allow us access to Djerb Imperial Hospital stating that as it is a military hospital and that we could pose a security risk for the patients there, some of whom are on the wanted listed of the Clysperi terrorists. However, we were allowed inside the Wali (ooc: Friend of God/saint) Darbari Hospital which is owned and operated by the Manist Church. We talked to the manager of the hospital, Imam Lal Orophi and he told us that despite the fact that the civil war is no longer making the headlines it used to make the number of patients coming from Clysperis has never stopped. Because of the security restrictions imposed by the government he declined to give us a clear number of patients treated here from Clysperis. He did however say that the youngest patient was a 6 years old boy and the oldest a 72 year old woman, both of which, thanks to God Almighty, made a full recovery. We talked at length with Imam Orophi about the effort in both resources and physical drain for the staff that taking in so many patients meant for the hospital with Iman concluding ”that it is all worth it if you are treating your friends in their darkest hours” adding that the hospital has received generous donations from many wealthy Tamoran to continue doing its good work. We also talked about how the families of the patients can help and he said that “in this hospital we follow word of God as it was written in the Book of the Prophet Mani. We are nothing more than instruments of God and we ask the families of patients to pray. That is very important to the staff, the patients and God“. At the end of the interview we also asked how long will the hospital keep receiving patients from Clysperis and the Iman was clear “ for as long as we will preach the word of the Prophet and his teachings. For no man that professes to follow the Prophet will turn his back on his friends. “
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The hospital features plenty of prayer rooms but they are mostly empty.
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That is because relatives prefer to pray in hallways.
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As do medical staff.
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While patients pray near their beds.
Can Sarafian shipyard become the leading shipyard in MidAranye?
Analysts say that with the latest order (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=465.msg15852#msg15852) five Bahura Class destroyers coming from Quintelia that might be a possibility. The joint Tamoran – Quintelian shipyard is proving a success. The shipyard has also produce so far two destroyers and one amphibious ship, designed by Royal Seleucid, and built for the Tamoran navy.
“The shipyard has benefited greatly from the latest expansion of the Tamoran navy. And now with the Quntelian order of 5 destroyers its future looks brighter than ever. It has definitely surpassed most people’s expectations" said one analyst familiar with the project. When contacted by TINS, the Foreign Office has also praised the joint Tamoran Quintelian project as a “success” and has described Tamoran Quintelian relations as “better than ever before and growing”.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Local date in Tamora (Islamic calendar): 9th Shaban, 1441h Thursday
Police in Attica confiscated a record amount of cocaine: 4500 pounds
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The police in the federated kingdom of Attica have announced the confiscation of 4500 pounds of cocaine that were being smuggled through the port of Alaverdi. Authorities report that drug smuggling has increased in the last two years because of economic hardships caused by foreign sanctions as more and more Tamorans resort to drugs out of desperations.
The police have arrested a dozen suspects in connection with the drugs with sources saying others will follow. Sources close to the police say the drugs originated from Phuebra and that despite the capture, the flow of drugs to Tamora is still increasing and they are pressuring the imperial government to take measures that will help stop the flow of drugs from the source.
Alya Safavid, the Head of Foreign Affairs, has departed for Ardia where she will be visiting Quintelia and Phubra
The Foreign Office has announced that Lady Alaya Safavid has departed for Ardia where she is set to meet with her counterparts in Quintealia and Phuebra. The visit she will be making in these two countries are part of a wider effort of the Foreign Office to build support of the Tamoran- Seleucid bid to host the Mundus Games. Alya Safavid has just finished a MidAranye tour which had the same goal.
The Foreign Office has stated that the recent confiscation of the 4500 pounds of cocaine which allegedly came from Phuebra will has not affected the agenda of the meeting with the Phuebran counterparts.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Local date in Tamora (Islamic calendar): 10th Shaban, 1441h (Friday)
What will happen after the war?
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Many parts of Clysperis have been greatly affected by the war with one local Imam describing the situation as dire as the times of the Soviet occupation
The recent victories of Pharaoh Akasha have turned the tide of the war and the rebels’ days now seemed numbered. The question is no longer what the end will look like but when will it happen. While officials have not stated this publicly that seems to be the general perception at the Imperial Palace. Further proof of this is that sources close to the Foreign Office have said the imperial government is already considering the aftermath of the war.
The war in Clysperis has left hundreds of thousands displaced if not more and over ten thousand civilians have been killed so far*. The cost in human lives is staggering and it now seems that the Imperial government is making plans regarding the reconstruction effort. Clysperis will need billions of dinars/USD if not more in order to rebuild, it will also need a plan on how to best address the reconstruction efforts. While there is no doubt that the Imperial government will help Clysperis there is debate on the manner of how to do it. One proposal is to use the already excellent bilateral relations, the other is to go for a MidAranye approach that could see the formation of a Midaranye reconstruction bank which could see other nations from MidAranye give money through that multination bank, the third option would be a mix of the two though perhaps not as ambitious as forming a multination bank.
Whatever the approach the government will take, it will have to choose fast since the stability of post war Clysperis will be dependent on how fast the country recovers from the calamity of war.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
*Beatrice has confirmed the numbers.
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Local date in Tamora (Islamic calendar): 12th Shaban, 1441h Sunday
Lodja is waking up
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TINS news anchor
The people of Lodja are slowly waking up as we can see from the latest statements (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=108.msg15936#msg15936) made by the leader of a small party who said that “We have seen a series of issues brought about by the relaxed liberal attitude of our nation. We have a raising amount of STD's, young girls are essentially being brought as wives in the Plebleian community, corruption runs rampant in many aspects of daily life and we see a sense of selfishness among most people. These are not values a nation should have and we must change it. If we are elected we shall campaign to end prostitution”.
While of course she did not say that the first thing they should do is cancel the slave master relation they have with East Moreland that only encourages this kind of behavior,still her speech is a breath of fresh air in a country where prostitutes are celebrated on national TV and get record audiences. And how did the political establishment react to that? They called her a “traitor” because truth is treason in the empire of lies. What Zhenya Marina Vasilev did was both brave and very dangerous because criticizing the government in such harsh terms poses serious risks for her safety. They are first trying to intimidate her by calling her a traitor, should she not give up they would take more serious actions against her.
Other news in brief
The Foreign Office has congratulated ambassador Verspasian Atreides of the theocracy of Kaitaine for news (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=670.0) that he is now the father of a second child.
Common Defense League with Tamoran military support score major victory against the rebels of Clysperis, their territory is now split in two. 723 CDL fighters have died to secure that victory.
“The darkness is always greatest before the coming of dawn” says Pharaoh Akasha during the groundbreaking ceremony in Setri.
Security in Djerb tightens in preparation for the wedding of Crown Prince Jamshid and Princess Thekla
NGO has announced a survey on the number of Bene Gesserit in the Empire
Foreign Office confirms Alya Safavid will be visiting Centralia
Tamoran Olympic committed to begin debate over allowing athletes to compete in immodest sports
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Local date in Tamora (Islamic calendar): 12th Shaban, 1441h Sunday
The Foreign Office announces the opening of new refugee camps in Clysperis
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One of the camps will be north of Tarfu, close to the border with Waddan, the other in the South of Heshiken, close to the border with Abuqyia, also in CDL territory
The Foreign office has announced that it has opened two new refugee camps, one North of Tarfu and close to the border with Waddan and one south of Heshiken, near the border with Abuqyia, in the CDL controlled territory. Each camp is equipped to take in 12 thousand refugees each and further camps could be opened if deemed necessary. The Foreign Office has announced that it has opened the refugee camps in an effort to relieve pressure on the Clysperis-Waddan border that has seen an increasing number of attempt to cross the border especially since the rebel controlled territory has been collapsing causing many more Clysperi to flee the inevitable conflict in Heshiken.
The Foreign Office admits that opening the camps will help but will not solve the problem as refugees would have to cross the de fact border that exists between rebel controlled territory and the government of Clysperis something many Clysperi will he reluctant to do for fear of getting caught up the fighting.
The Foreign Office announces offers support to Waddan
The Foreign Office has announced that it is offering support to Waddan to help with the current influx of Clysperi refuges (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1764.msg15826#msg15826) crossing the border illegally. The support package offer to the Waddan tribes through their representative, the Sultan, includes one thousand Tamoran frontier officers to secure the border, financial assistance of ten million dinars(usd) to provide for the refugees in Waddan and offering refugees there to come to Tamora should they choose so, at the expense of the Tamoran government. Foreign affairs Alya Safavid, has said: “the number of illegal crossings in Waddan has placed a strain on their resources. We aim with their package to offer direct support to the United Tribes of Waddan aside from the indirect one with opening the extra refugee camps”. When asked whether she believes Waddan will accept the help, Lady Safavid has this to say “We hope they do but we are of course willing to listen if they should need a different kind of assistance. Should they choose to handle the crisis alone, I understand. However, the united tribes of Waddan must also understand that the Tamoran Empire has a responsibility towards the security and wellbeing of Clysperi. The relation between our two people is a special one and the Tamoran Empire will not abandon the Clysperi people during these difficult times and will continue to try and find avenues to help them.”
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Local date in Tamora (Islamic calendar): 24th Shaban, 1441h Friday
Colonel Karad Goshtasb receives the highest decoration of the Tamoran Empire
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Tamoran forces parading in Djerb
Djerb celebrated the victory over the terrorists in Clysperis with massive a military parade honoring the 100 Tamoran soldiers who gave their lives to protect the Clysperi people from terrorism, as well as the 400 soldiers who were wounded in the war. But the parade was also dedicated to Colonel Karad Goshtasb, the commander of the Tamoran forces in Clysperis, who was instrumental in achieving victory over the terrorists.
In the central square of Djerb, Emperor Abbas personally awarded Colonel Karad Goshtasb the height decoration: Hero of the Tamoran Empire for his extraordinary service to the Empire of Tamora. Aside from Colonel Karad Goshtasb, five other members of the Imperial Armed forces were given the highest military decoration: the Crescent of Valor for showing exceptional valor at the risk of life and beyond the call of duty.
Aside from members of the military, three Clysperi nationals also received civilian decorations:
Imam Nivrad Kohidaroo – was awarded the Crescent of the Prophet (posthumous) for preaching the word of the Prophet in the rebel controlled areas against the ban issues by the rebels. He was eventually arrested by the rebels during temple service and executed.
Imam Yousef Rivetna - was awarded the Crescent of the Prophet for preaching the word of the Prophet in the rebel controlled areas against the ban issued by the rebels. He continued to clandestinely organize religious services and was instrumental in insuring the faithful in his neighborhood continued to have access to the word of the Prophet.
Nurse Mania Baam – was awarded the Order of the Prophet for clandestinely providing medical care to Common Defense League fighters and their families that were caught in rebel territories. She was caught, detained and tortured by the rebels. She was eventually freed after Tamoran forces liberated the area.
The Clysperi civil war marks the largest military engagement undertaken by Tamoran forces in the XXIst century.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Local date in Tamora (Islamic calendar): 26th Shaban, 1441h, Sunday
Special interview with Alya Safavid on the Clysperi reconstruction
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Lady Alya Safavid (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg6796#msg6796) gave an interview to TINS on the Clysperi reconstruction
Alya Safavid, the head of Foreign Affairs, gave an interview where she talked at length about the aftermath of the Clysperi civil war and the Tamoran-Clysperi relations. We have selected for our viewers the main highlights.
“We are grateful to God for the victory and proud of the exemplary service our men showed during the civil war. They played a key role in liberating many Clysperi from the terrorist occupation.
While the so called “confederacy” is no more we must remain vigilant. Tamoran intelligence will continue to work closely with their Clysperi counterparts to seek out any remaining elements of the confederacy that may have hidden among the general population.
The Tamoran government is extremely pleased to see that Pharaoh Akasha is already initiating (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1361.msg16188#msg16188) well thought reforms to strengthen the kingdom of Clysperis. It’s clear that she has a vision for Clysperis and now that the terrorists have been defeated has a clear mandate to implement it. While the fighting has stopped, Tamoran support for the Clysperi people will continue. Emperor Abbas has already instructed the Tamoran government to immediately allocate 2 bln dinars(usd) to the Clysperi government for investments in infrastructure. A further 100 million dinars(usd) will be given to the Manist Church of Clysperis which has seen so much persecution in the areas occupied by the rebels.
We fully support Pharaoh Akasha decision to expand the teaching of Parthian in the secondary grades. This will help bring our two nations closer together. We realize that finding so many qualified teachers of Parthian will be a problem for Clysperis and I have instructed the Foreign Office to make arragements with their Clysperi counterparts to see the transfer of one thousand teachers from Tamora to Clysperi to help teach the language. We will of course also send the necessary supplies like textbooks so that Pharaoh Akasha can implement her reforms as soon as possible and that future generation of Clysperi can benefit from knowing the Parthian language which will open many opportunities for them.
On the Clysperi refugees in Tamora, of which estimates are that there are over one hundred thousand, I want to make clear to them that they are welcomed to stay as long as they wish. We already have agreements in place that allow them to work in Tamora. We believe they are a great asset to both Tamora and Clysperis as part of the money they will earn here will be sent to Clysperis and help rebuild the country.
The future of Tamoran- Clysperi relations is an ever growing integration on as many areas as possible. The civil war has proven that ever closer ties between are two nations are beneficial to the security, stability and prosperity of Clysperis and the entire Midaranye region."
Other news in brief:
Foreign Office announces plans to reopen the Tamoran embassy in Rokkenjima following the First Empire’s decision to change sanctions against Tamora, a relative period of calm between the two nations and the change in leadership in Rokkenjima. For now the embassy will focus on cultural pursuits in an effort to educate Rokkenjimans about Tamoran culture.
Latest survey suggests the Bene Gesserit community in Tamora numbers almost a thousand souls. However, the survey shows that the beliefs espoused by most members of the community mirror many of the traditional beliefs found the in the Manist and Islamic religious communities. More surveys will be conducted in the future the NGO says.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Local date in Tamora (Islamic calendar): 3rd Ramadan, 1441h Sunday
The Tamoran economy recovers after almost two years of recession
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TINS news anchor
The Imperial Institute of Statistics has confirmed that the Tamoran economy has finally recovered from recession and is now looking at an almost 2% increase in GDP for the current year, in line with what has been achieved in the years previous to the recession.
Economic analysts have said that there are several reasons why the economy has recovered, among them being the opening of new markets in MidAranye as new nations have emerged from isolation and are looking to trade with Tamora, the expansion of trade with Zimalia, which is now a major non MidAranye market for Tamoran goods, the partial lifting of sanctions by nations such as Rokkenjima and a huge increase in exports to Elysium which now becoming Tamora’s ”gateway to Mundus” as one analyst called it. Furthermore, morere and more large Tamoran businesses have opened subsidiaries in Elysium allowing them to deal with foreign companies on an equal basis which also helped the Tamoran economy. King Heydar Enterprise Link Platform and the Midaranye Free Trade Zone in Royal Seleucid also helped the economy recover from the recession.
Other news in brief:
Tamoran Olympic Committee has agreed to allow athletes to compete in immodest sports such as swimming and others. Understanding that some cultures in the Empire share a very different definition of what immodesty is and athletes from those federated kingdoms want to compete under the Tamoran flag, the Tamoran decided to relax the restrictions. This will likely mean that Tamoran athletes will participate in greater numbers at the next Mundus Olympic Games.
Crown prince Jamshid Safavid and his First Wife, Princess Thekla of Royal Seleucid, will be spending the honeymoon in Royal Seleucid. According to the press release, the two royals will be spending time with the Soter royal family of Royal Seleucid, tour the country, meet with leaders of the Manist community in Royal Seleucid, and spend time in Deh Kord and the Lake Palace.
Total population of Tamora reaches a new record of 255,005,436 souls. That is two million more than last year’s population of 252,439,936. The Manist Church has welcomed the news as a sign of the good moral fiber of the society and the strong family values it preaches among its members. The recession does not seem to have affected the fertility rate which continues to stand above 3.
New Olympic stadium opens in the federated kingdom of Attica, as the kingdom prepares for the Tamoran- Seleucid joint bid to host the Mundus Games.
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The new Olympic stadium in Alaverdi, the federated kingdom of Attica
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Local date in Tamora (Islamic calendar): 3rd Ramadan, 1441h Sunday
Tamora Imperial Bank acquires Orl Bank in Safraen
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Toor Medhora, the head of Tamora Imperial Bank (TIB) has talked to TINS at length about their acquisition of the Safaren bank
TIB (Tamora Imperial Bank), the largest bank in the Empire has announced it has reached an agreement with Orl Bank from Safraen to acquire all shares for 120 million dinars (usd). Olr Bank in Safraren is a small to medium size bank that focuses on small cities and the rural parts of Safraen and has a market share of 4.5% of the Safaren banking sector.
According to sources familiar with the deal Olr Bank had been struggling to compete with the larger banks in the country and the shareholders were looking for an exist before the bank would start losing money. TIB on the other had had been looking to expand in other MidAranye countries for some time and after incorporating a subsidiary in Elysium, has acquired Olr Bank though that subsidiary. This is the first foreign acquisition the bank has made.
We talked with Toor Medhora, the head of TIB about what the acquisition means for both institutions and the future prospects of TIB. We will present to you a couple of highlights:
-Mr. Medhora I guess many are thinking why Safraen? There are plenty of other countries where TIB could have chosen to expand.
-As all our Tamoran customers already know, we are bank fully owned by the Church of Mani. The mission of the bank is to serve its customers according to the laws laid by the Prophet. In many MidAranye countries there are sharia compliant banks that serve their customers in an ethical matter, Safaraen was lacking this and we want to serve the faithful there. There are approx. 20% Muslim in Safaren and we believe they deserve to have opportunity to work with a sharia compliant bank.
- Why Olr Bank? What exactly was different about this bank as opposed to others in Safraen?
-The bank has a good portfolio of clients in rural areas and in small cities. Most of its credit portfolio is made up of retail, agri loans and small business, something our bank is specialized in. Despite our size we have never focused on large businesses so Olr Bank fits our profile perfectly.
-What changes can employees of Olr Bank expect? We have received numerous emails from employees asking about potential layoffs. Have they reason to fear?
-Things will change for Olr Bank, it will be intergraded into TIB. There will be a transition period where the bank will continue to operate under the current name but by the beginning of next year we expect the transition to TIB to be fully implemented. I know there are some concerns among the employees of the bank about what this transition and integration will mean for their job security and I assure them that we do not have an agenda of cost reductions planned. We will be shifting focus, we will be encouraging Olr Bank employees to adopt TIB values and implement a new strategy but we hope they will be receptive and continue to work with us as TIB.
-What values will TIB be implementing in Olr Bank?
-The first major shift will be to go from an interest based bank as Olr Bank was to to one that does not use usury of any kind. We will then be looking closer at the credit portfolio and make sue the clients are in accordance to our ethical code, that we are not financing production of alcohol, gambling and other immoral activities and we will also make sure our employees also follow the ethical code. We have presented to them our new uniforms and we got a positive feedback.
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Olr bank employees will have to wear the standard TIB uniforms available for employees in Tamora
- Are you not worried that such a strict ethical code will make the bank lose customers especially in a foreign country such as Safraen which is not known for its strong moral focus?
- We will lose some customers of course but we believe we will gain new ones. We are not aiming to become the number one bank in Safaren, though of course we will not be displeased if that were to happen. What we aim is to offer our customers an ethical choice when it comes to banking. As I said, there are 20% Muslim in Safaren which we hope will appreciate our ethical focus. However, the bank will seek to work with all regardless of religion. After all, we believe most people will appreciate working with a bank that promotes good values in the community, that does not help grow the vice industry, that promotes modesty and an ethical behavior. We also plan on offering our clients incentives. As I said, we have a lot of experience with small businesses and agriculture loans and we will work closely with our partners Jalal Deer (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg9495#msg9495) to make sure our customers have access to the best possible prices and services.
-Will TIB be looking to expand in other countries?
-Absolutely, we believe it is our moral duty to bring to customers the choice of ethical banking. Because this why TIB was founded, to serve our customers in an ethnical manner.
-Thank you so much for the interview.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Local date in Tamora (Islamic calendar): 6th Ramadan, 1441h Wednesday
Midaranye Shield military exercise took place this week
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TINS news anchor
The Midaranye Shield military exercise took place this week. The exercise featured a robust foreign presence by having 18 x F-21 fighters from Royal Seleucid while the Heyran Republic was present with 2 destroyers, 8 heavy-lift strategic transport aircraft; 2 F-7 Dragonheart; 8 Tamoran manufactured Su-35; 200 operational soldiers and the first operational prototype of the D001 drone. The exercise hosted by Tamora included a Tamoran participation of 5000 soldiers, two amphibious transport docks and 24 x Su57 fighters.
The exercise simulated an invasion by sea of the federated kingdom of Attica and Heyran port city of Elysium with the defending force having to repel the attack.
The Foreign Office issued formal complaint following revelations that New Derusmia was involved in Clysperis
The Foreign Office has called the latest revelations (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1094.msg16254#msg16254) that at least ten New Derusmian strategists were involved in supporting the rebels in the kingdom of Clysperis a “grave violation the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Clysperis” as well as potentially causing harm to Tamoran troops fighting in Clysperis. “New Derusmia needs to make a fully inquiry in order to determine the extent of the support the New Derusmian government provided the terrorists in Clysperis”.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Local date in Tamora (Islamic calendar): 8th Ramadan, 1441h Friday
Tamora Imperial Bank continues its expansion aboard by acquiring Nafu Bank in Clysperis
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Tamora Imperial Bank will soon bring its business model to Clysperis
Just days after TIB (Tamora Imperial Bank (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1082.msg16387#msg16387)) announced the acquisition of Orl Bank in Safraen, TIB has announced it has reached a deal where it will buy 100% of the shares in Nafu Bank of Clysperis. The Clysperi bank is one of the largest banks in the Clysperi kingdom with a market share of approx. 8.5% and has approx. 1 mil clients. TIB representatives have said that the transaction is valued at 60 million dinars (usd). Analysts estimate that Nafu Bank, like most CLysperi banks, was been affected by the Clysperi civil war and decided to sell the bank rather than have to bring money to support it the following years.
We talked again with Toor Medhora, the head of TIB, about what the acquisition means for both institutions and the future prospects of TIB. We will present to you a couple of highlights:
-I would like to ask you why did TIB first expand in Safraen and only now in Clysperis?
-We wanted to expand in Clysperis for quite some time but the civil war put on hold the talks we had with our Clysperi partners. Now that the civil war is over we were quick to seal deal and be among the first foreign investors in Clysperis.
-What is the strategy for TIB in Clysperis? Will Nafu Bank operate independently or will it be integrated into TIB?
- Tamora Imperial Bank as a matter of policy does not operate local brands so the Nafu Bank brand will be gradually phased out. As for our strategy, we want to focus on connecting the Clysperi diaspora aboard to their families back home. There are approx. 200,000 Clysperis working in Tamora and several thousands in if not more working in Safraen sending money back home to their families. We estimate that the Clysperi diaspora in Tamora is sending home each month about 100 million dinars (usd). We want for them to be able to use TIB whether they are in Tamora, Safraen or Clysperis and easily send money home. We will also launch several products designed to help them. So for example Clysperi immigrants working in Tamora to be able to apply for a loan that will be disbursed to their families living in Clysperis. We know that the situation is dire in some parts of Clysperis so having the ability to quickly their family with extra money via a loan can make a world of difference especially in rural areas.
-What challenges specific to CLysperis do you expect to face?
-The Civil war has greatly affected and disturbed the life of ordinary people. It has also affected institutions that were temporary and illegally under the control of the rebels. For examples the branches of Nafu Bank in rebel controlled territory operated, because of the rebel restrictions, as a separate entity, some of those braches have been I would say looted by rebels. The task to get things in order and to get the bank functioning in the former rebel controlled areas is a top priority. We will also have to do an audit to see the damage done by the rebels. This is a mammoth task but we are ready to tackle it.
-Will TIB he going to court and try to recover the damages through the Clysperi Restitution Fund which was recently been announced (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1361.msg16188#msg16188) by Pharaoh Akasha?
- It’s too early to say. We understand that the Clysperi Restitution Fund needs to pay a lot individuals who have quite frankly lost everything to the rebels. So we expect the Clysperi Restitution Fund to be overwhelmed with such demands and to prioritize those. We will coordinate with Clysperi authorities and see if we can come to some arrangement. I for one hope that TIB can be one of the beneficiaries of the recently announced community service program for former rebels, allowing them to repay some of the damages they caused by forking for the bank.
- We talked about the specific challenges for Clysperis but what are its opportunities and strengths?
-The fact that the two countries use the same currency, the Tamoran dinar, is a great advantage. We also have seen a lot of openness in Her Majesty’s government to engage with the business community which is also a major asset. Aside from this there is the cultural element that is also very important. Tamoran businesses enjoy a great deal of trust in Clysperi society. In all the studies we did, Clysperi public associates Tamoran businesses with trustworthiness, reliability and stability which as a business is a great reputation to start with. There is also a significant Manist and Muslim community as well as the fact that almost 30% of the Clysperi population speaks Parthian at least at a minimum level which, thanks to Her Majesty’s recent decision to expand Parthian into secondary grades, will only increase in the future. As for the opportunities, Clysperis is a market of almost 33 million people, that is more than twice the population of Safraen and Clyspris combined. At present, because of external factors, the standard of living is low but there is a lot of potential from growth and we have the opportunity to help Clysperis rebuild and grow.
- You said that TIB will help Clysperis rebuild and growth, how will it do that?
-First, by providing the necessary stability to Clysperis’ banking system. TIB is a large, robust bank that has been around for three hundred years and has the full backing of the Church of Mani. Clysperi customers can feel secure knowing their money is safe with us and foreign investors in Clysperis, be they from Tamora or even outside of MidAranye, can also have the confidence of knowing they have a solid banking partner though which to handle their transactions. That is a must if the Clysperis economy is to recover.
Secondly, we plan on offering our expertise to Clysperi entrepreneurs to help them start a business, grow, sustain their families and eventually begin to hire other people. For example we have a great partnership with Jalal Deer Agricultural Conglomerate (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg9495#msg9495) which we believe greatly benefits farmers.
Lastly, we will help Clysperi business and non-government organizations to attract foreign investment which is needed in Clysperis. For example, their Majesties Alya Safavid and Haniyah Soter, have announced (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=349.msg15925#msg15925) they started a large charity called 4C which aims, among other things, to build orphanages in Clysperis. We will seek to work with the 4C charity and with Clysperi entrepreneurs to see that funding reach them and also provide 4C the oversight needed to know their money is well spent.
-Thank you so much for the interview.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Local date in Tamora (Islamic calendar): 8th Ramadan, 1441h Friday
The latest results (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=8.msg16404#msg16404) from Rokkenjima: less than 55%of eligible Rokenjimans support the monarchy
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What was supposed to be a demonstration of force to the President of Nueva Ardia turned out be a show of weakness. With all the Rokkenjiman monarchy working hard to make regular citizens vote for them and scare them that a vote against will mean a return to the dark age of the Federal republic, 29% or almost three out of ten Rokkenjimans could not care less about the monarchy and didn’t even show up to vote. Of those that did 23% or almost one in four voted for an end to the monarchy which have brought them so much embarrassment in recent years. When factoring the people who did not vote and those that voted against, we see the Rokkenjiman monarchy enjoying the support of less than 55% of the eligible voters in Rokkenjima and that is with the voter irregularities which have been reported. What irregularities? Nothing to worry, just non Rokkenjiman citizens voting in their referendum. In case you are wondering what citizens from other countries just happened to vote, it was reported that at least one Morelander citizen (surprising, I know), voted in the referendum. So even with Morelanders voting in their referendum and they still they couldn’t get more pass the 55% support mark.
But perhaps the worst part of it was the constant seeking of approval from the Morelanders. The RBC news cast mentions a Major Redfern no less than five times. He is credited with having “designed and managed” the observation of the referendum and as a guarantor of the impartiality of the system. Pyrena Castle even officially thanked him for his “services” while forgetting to thank the Rokkejiman people. Though perhaps it is understandable since the Rokkenjiman people didn’t prove very supportive of the Rokkenjiman monarchy even with the Moralender “services” put to work.
Many MidAranye countries could potentially benefit from Aosta’s recent (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1860.msg16400#msg16400) tariff reform
The recent tariff reform introduced by the Aosta Empire makes many of the nations of MidAranye potentially eligible for the reduce tariffs, if they also respect the second condition for them to lower tariffs in return. With the GDP per capita requirement of 10,500 dinars(usd) per capita, the MidAranre nations (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JoyGmSgeJk72_6rojB43nCgGOfBE69c_up9fp3FbHj4/edit#gid=1455411432) of Clysperis, Socram, Safraen, Abuqiya and Waddan could all benefit from the having no tariffs when entering Aosta’s western ports. Economic analysts have said this has the potential of providing a boost to economic activity in the region and will look closely to see how MidAranye governments will react in the following days.
The mostly unnoticed Fleur activity all over Mundus
The Republic of Fleur has been discreetly expanding its network of schools (https://www.nationstates.net/nation=fleur/detail=factbook/id=main) across Mundus. No less than 10 Mundus countries now have Fleur schools in their countries. The total number of students surpasses 75,000 students and will likely continue to rapidly increase. While we do not have the official data, estimates say that the total number of students in Fleur is around 2.7 million. So right now the foreign students represent about 3% of students enrolled in Fleur’s education system. However, at the current rate with which Fleur is expanding its foreign schools it could reach 10% in a few years.
Is there a reason to be worried? Most analysts we talked to say yes. Through its schools Fleur promotes not just the use of its alien language but also its alien values which are antithetical to Tamoran values and the values of most of Mundus. Fleur having a population of less than 21 million people is fully aware that using force will not get them far so they attempt to influence the young generation. Will they be successful? In a decade Fleur will have tens of thousands of graduates from their schools that speak French fluently, a great pool not just attract talent to their country but also to act as informal ambassadors of Fleur in their respective countries. Mundus will not be shaped by Fleur in a decade but it will definitely be influenced by it unless Tamora through its institutions, like the Church, moves fast to counter such an influence.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Local date in Tamora (Islamic calendar): 10th Ramadan, 1441h Sunday
Explaining why the Rokkenjiman monarchy is not very popular
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TINS news anchor
We explained in our previous show that less than 55% of the Rokkenjiman people support the monarchy and that includes potential fraud as reported by the Rokkejiman press where there has been at least one incident of Morelander citizens voting. And how did the current empress of Rokkenjima react to the news report? Let show you.
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The empress calls all those that disagree with her monarchy, slavers and terrorists sympathizers. That’s the message she has for the more than 45% of Rokkenjimans who did not vote for her monarchy. Such disrespect for her own people is perhaps one of the reasons why the Rokkenjiman monarchy is where it today. At the end she even has the nerve to say she won’t be losing any sleep over those like the Rokkenjimans who didn’t vote for her monarchy.
The response of Empress Evanthe also shows two things, first that she is not used to criticism of the press and secondly that she is severely lacking in diplomatic skill. We say the latter because she seems to be unaware that no Tamoran government official has criticized her or her monarchy, in fact none have even mentioned her name since we are sure they have better things to do. To attempt to insult the Tamoran Empire over statements made at TINS shows the Empress is not just a novice to ruling an empire but also a novice to diplomacy regardless of how many years she has in the field. Empress Evanthe is fully aware that she will be spending only a few years on the throne since Princess Adriana is set to take the throne. However, that is no reason to trash the Rokkenjiman monarchy in such way that there is nothing left of the monarchy when Princess Adriana comes of age.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Local date in Tamora (Islamic calendar): 16th Ramadan, 1441h Saturday
Is Lakhzovia too small and too independent for the Cross-Straits Union?
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TINS news anchor
The announcement that Lakhzovia’s application to the Cross-Straits Union was rejected has caused protests (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=37.msg16528#msg16528) in Lakhzovia. The official explanation that Lakhzovia was rejected because of its human rights abuses and their dealing with the Utman refugees did not convince anyone. If those would have been the reasons then CSU should have informed the Lakhzov government that there was no point in applying. Instead Lakhzovia went through difficult reforms while being led to believe they would have a seat at the table if they implement those reforms. Now they found out they were lied to.
One question that remains unanswered is what they did wrong? If one were to guess, they exhibited too much independence for their size when it comes to foreign relations. Lakhzovia is not a large country nor is it a rich one, so in Mundus they should be content to follow the lead of the Occidental powers as Pharaoh Akasha called (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1361.msg16519#msg16519) them. Lakhzovia did so for the most part but at their rather small size "for the most part" was not enough and they paid the price.
The other question that remains is what Lakhzovia’s next move will be. President Kadassa has always managed to reinvent himself and adapt when circumstances changed. One avenue to pursue is ever closer ties with Rokkenjima as the new Rokkenjiman Empress had indicated (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=8.msg16540#msg16540) she is interested in seeing. However, it remains to be seen if that path is more like a dead end and whether President Kadassa might decide that perhaps he should explore other avenues. What will President Kadassa do only the Prophet knows now but in time we too will know.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Local date in Tamora (Islamic calendar): 17th Ramadan, 1441h Sunday
Riots in Soleimani
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TINS news anchor
While the nation of Soleimani is flexing its military (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1862.msg16439#msg16439) might aboard, at home the nation is becoming more divided with riots (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1862.msg16553#msg16553) taking place in the Southern provinces. Weeks ago Pharaoh Enna Amenei of Abydos warned (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1579.msg16353#msg16353) of the growing rift taking place in Islam giving Soleimani as an example where so many Muslims are forced to live in a country that allows “gambling, drinking, even homosexuals to join their military and marry”. While the government of Soleimani took note of the concerns and passed legislation that attempts to protect the regular Muslims from the harmful effects up such sinful behaviors it seems that liberals in the South of Soleimani are the one causing problems.
Will the government of Soleimani return to the path set forward by the Koran and abolish the legislation that puts it at odds with much of the rest of the Muslim world? Will Soleimani spilt in two along ideological lines? So far is too early to tell.
A Morelander win: refugees from Ubriekkland arrive (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=150.msg16532#msg16532) in East Moreland
The recent tariff reform introduced by the Aosta Empire makes many of the nations of MidAranye potentially eligible for the reduce tariffs, if they also respect the second condition for them to lower tariffs in return. With the GDP per capita requirement of 10,500 dinars(usd) per capita, the MidAranre nations (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JoyGmSgeJk72_6rojB43nCgGOfBE69c_up9fp3FbHj4/edit#gid=1455411432) of Clysperis, Socram, Safraen, Abuqiya and Waddan could all benefit from the having no tariffs when entering Aosta’s western ports. Economic analysts have said this has the potential of providing a boost to economic activity in the region and will look closely to see how MidAranye governments will react in the following days.
President Ebston Feish of New Derusmia apologizes (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1348.msg16537#msg16537) to the kingdom of Clysperis
President Ebston Feish of New Derusmia has issued a formal apology to the government of CLysperi and the Clysperi people over Derusmian involvement in the Clysperi civil war. Many Tamoran foreign policy experts have praised the Derusmian president as a rare case where a foreign leader admits to not just to the involvement in the affairs of a MidAranye state but also that they have done wrong. “New Derusmia is far from the most egregious of foreign powers that have sought over the decades to impose their will and values in MidAranye. As the countries of Midaranye grow stronger more such attempts will be curbed and will come to light “ said one foreign policy expert.
Analysts expect the move made by President Ebston Feish to go a long way towards healing relations between New Derusmia and Tamora which have been strained since the start of the civil war in Clysperis.
The Foreign Office criticized (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=907.msg16580#msg16580) EMAC arms company for selling fighters to A.H.R.
The Foreign office has criticized EMAC for selling military equipment to separatist elements in NQF. The Morelander EMAC company is known throughout Mundus for unscrupulous selling of military equipment to anyone willing to buy. The recent delivery of fighters to the separatist AHR is just the most recent example. The AHR is a separatist state that has refused to comply to NQF’s calls to peacefully rejoined the federation. Unfortunately , the most recent sale of arms to AHR only emboldens the extremist elements in AHR to use the force of arms rather than peacefully negotiate with NQF. Should, Prophet forbid, NQF be forced to use force in order to bring back the people of AHR under the authority and protection of NQF then the loss of life that would follow will be in no small part the responsibility of EMAC which has put yet again profit before human life.
The NQF government was among the states that have sent troops to Clysperis in support of Phraoah Akasha’s efforts to defeat the rebels that were threating to take control of the country.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Local date in Tamora (Islamic calendar): 29th Ramadan, 1441h Friday
Special interview with lady Alya Safavid on the recent developments in Mundus
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Lady Alya Safavid (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg6796#msg6796) gave an interview to TINS on the recent developments in Mundus
This Sunday we had the pleasure of talking with Lady Safavid, the Head of Foreign Affairs, about the recent developments in Mundus affairs and the future of Tamora’s foreign relations. We will now show you the main highlights of the interview:
-First, thank you for agreeing to the interview. Let me start by asking you how is the joint bid to host the Mundus Games going? You’ve travelled extensively to promote the bid visiting nations such as Centralia or Kinkhnnland for the first time, what is the feedback you are getting?
-It has been a great pleasure to travel aboard to promote the bid to host the Mundus Games together with our friends and family the Seleucids. It was also an opportunity to talk to representatives of the highest levels of countries we had not the opportunity to do so before. I would say the feedback was positive and that our joint bid raised interest and people wanted to know more about it.
-Recently the kingdom of Tytor has announced its bid to host the Mundus Games. What is your opinion about that?
-I welcome the bid by the kingdom of Tytor. The more countries bid the better it is for the Mundus Games in general since people will have more opinions to choose from.
-Since we are talking about the kingdom of Tytor, they and the First Empire of Rokkenjima have been very critical about Tamora’s decision to support the government of Merina by sending troops to stop the terrorists there. How do you comment on their statements and will they stop Tamora from supporting the government of Merina?
-Our first reaction was of dismay, to see the First Empire of Rokkenjima and the Kingdom of Tytor so adamantly opposed to having Tamora provide much needed military support to our Merinan friends in their struggle to bring stability to the country made little sense to us if they were most concerned about the fate of the Merinan people. We had hoped they would support our efforts in Merina so that our job to bring peace there could be achieved faster. Unfortunately, these two nations seem have chosen to put their interests above the welfare of the Merinan people who want peace and a return to stability for their country.
While we were disappointed with the reaction of the First Empire and its kingdom we remain determined in our effort to help the Merinan government to secure peace. The Tamoran Empire has made a commitment to the government of Merina and its people and the Tamoran Empire takes its commitments seriously.
- There has been ample speculation that Rokkenjima’s recent statements threatening the Tamoran people with more sanctions are driven by their domestic problems. The latest referendum has showed their monarchy enjoying a support of less than 55% of eligible voters. That and the massive spending Rokkenjima is putting towards its war machine has given rise to speculations that their recent anti Tamoran rhetoric is fueled by the need to create a bogyman for the average Rokkenjiman in order to divert their attention from the problems of their monarchy and to justify their massive military spending. Do you think there is truth to this?
-I will not comment on the First Empire’s domestic problems. What I will say is that the Tamoran Empire is not an enemy or an adversary as they portray us in their media and their public discourse. In fact in many ways we are not even competing, Tamora has its own path which hardly intersects with the two nations I have previously mentioned.
-I will linger on the topic more and ask you about the recent motion against the Tamoran people proposed by Rokkenjima before the CTO. This motion proposed the harshest of sanctions seeking to bankrupt all Tamoran businesses, forbid CTO nations from sending ambassadors to Tamora and even athletes. The Heyran representative has called the proposed sanctions brutal. What is the Tamoran position on this?
- The recent motion proposed before the CTO is quite frankly a diplomatic fiasco. CTO which has few members and dwindling is trying to punish us because we are do not abide by the MCUR. This is something that should worry all non-signatory nations since CTO has taken on them to punish nations that do not conform to MCUR. This is something which for example Pharaoh Akasha of the kingdom of Clysperis has warned about before. It has also exposed the organization for what it really is, a Rokkejiman dominated organization that has no legitimacy outside its sphere of influence. But more importantly is has exposed Empress Evanthe as a warmonger. The sanctions proposed fall short of all but a declaration of war, ruin relations between the Tamoran Empire of the First Empire of Rokkenjima and increase instability in Mundus. And this is only but the latest from a long list of provocations coming from the First Empire of Rokkenjima. There are not the actions of an organization that seeks peace or of a monarch that strives for peace and diplomacy.
- Should the Tamoran people fear the CTO motion?
-Not at all, this is just a publicity stunt on the part of the Rokkenjimans. In fact there are debating a second motion to disband their organization. It is clear the Rokkejimans are using the motion against Tamora to create a purpose for the CTO and to attempt to deceive people that the organization is still functioning or that it even has a purpose.
-Will the Tamoran Empire respond in kind to these sanctions?
-No, not at all. What the First Empire of Rokkenjima and the kingdom of Tytor seem to crave aside from attention on the word stage is a crisis and an escalation of hostilities. The Tamoran Empire is above such games, we will continue to welcome any citizen from these countries in the Empire to trade, to visit and most importantly to come and pray at our holy sites. Should we and our Seleucid friends win the bid to host the Mundus games we will treat athletes from those two countries with great hospitality like we will do with those from the rest of the nations.
- Moving away to more positive things, the nation of Soleimani, an Islamic nation, has recently emerged from isolation. Will Tamora seek to develop relations with Soleimani?
-We always welcome more Muslim nations in Mundus and we are therefore pleased to see Soleimani emerging from isolation. We hope we will get the chance to develop relations.
-What do you make of the statements (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1579.msg16353#msg16353) made by the Pharaoh Enna Amenei of Abydos in relation with Soleimani and the Muslim community there? And how will that affect the potential development of relations between Tamora and Soleimani?
-I think Pharaoh Enna Amenei was right to express his concerns and those concerns are shared by many in the Muslim community in Tamora. I am pleased that the Soleimani Republic has taken measure to alleviate some of those concerns. That is an issue that we would have to talk about when our two nations meet but I believe where there is faith and respect for the teachings common in our two religions there can be found common ground.
- I would like to ask you about the recent statements made by Pharaoh Akasha that has talked (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1361.msg16519#msg16519) about a Mundus divided between the Occident and the Orient. The Foreign Affairs ministry on the other hand has talked about a multipolar world. Are these two visions about how Mundus work in contradiction and if so could that be part of the reason why at times Clysperis and Tamora see and react differently to international issues?
- I do not believe there is a contradiction between the two. In my opinion Pharaoh Akasha is talking about the values of the nations and to that she is right that there are two competing set of values which often come at odds. Our perspective is oriented towards the center of powers and we see several of them in Mundus: East Moreland, Uí Ceinnselaig, Rokkenjima, Achkaerin, Quintelia, Bakkermaya, Kaitaine and MidAranye. As you can see outside of MidAranye, all these centers of powers are part of the Occident and therefore despite not being a monolith block often seem from our perspective as acting in unison because they share many of the same values. Some of these centers of power have in their sphere of influence nations which are part of the Orient and so these countries while not perfectly aligned in terms of values with the Occident do follow their line.
-What are in your opinion the greatest threats to Mundus’ peace?
-There are two issues threating the peace of Mundus: the actions of the First Empire of Rokkenjima and terrorism. Referring to the former, Rokkenjima has a bellicose approach to foreign relations which threatens peace. In the last two years alone Rokkenjima has threatened Zimalia, has raised concerns in SICR and New Derusmia that they were forced to declare state of emergency in their countries and is now pushing for extreme sanctions against the Tamoran people. Furthermore, they have shown to be unpredictable, inconsistent and unconstrained by the obligations they themselves have assumed. Just look at how they approached relations with us sanctioning without talking to us first and then lifting sanctions after they understood the truth only to then sanction us again for displaying an independent foreign policy. Since then they have lessen the sanctions and are now talking about placing sanctions again. Worse still, this unpredictable nation continues to expand its military despite the threat of the USR been gone and is keen on building new foreign military bases aboard despite protests from their own friends like the kingdom of East Moreland.
The latter threat, terrorism, is plaguing Mundus whether it is Nya Aland, East Moreland, Tytor and others. The Tamoran Empire will seek to combat terrorism as it has done in Clysperis and is now doing in Merina. We do this because we are aware that a stable Mundus is in the interests of all.
-Thank you so much for your time.
- Thank you.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Local date in Tamora (Islamic calendar): 1st Shawwal, 1441h Sunday
Tamora Imperial Bank(TIB) applies to Clysperi Restitution Fund for damages
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TIB commercial aired in Clysperis
Tamora Imperial Bank (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1082.msg16387#msg16387) (TIB) has released a statement announcing that it has applied at Clysperi Restitution Fund (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1361.msg16188#msg16188) for damages worth of 10 million dinars/usd. According to the bank representative the damages are due to the embezzlement done by rebel officials when they took control of areas where the Nafu bank, the local bank that was recently acquired by Tamora Imperial bank, had branches. “The damages were extensive, the 10 million dinars is just the tip of the iceberg but it is very difficult to prove the entire amount because so much of the records have been destroyed.” The bank representative has said it does not know if the application would be approved since there are probably many Clysperi individuals who applied at the fund because of the massive damages the rebels have done in the country. The bank representative said they hope once the Clysperi justice system starts handing out sentences to the terrorists for community work that some of them will be allocated to the work at the bank to pay for the damages they have done to the institution.
Tamora Imperial Bank(TIB) sign 2 bln dinars/usd agreement with the Imperial government
The Tamoran Imperial bank signed an agreement with the Imperial government where the bank will get 2bln dinars in funds to loan to businesses and individuals in need in order to foster prosperity, good ethical behavior and sustainable growth. The agreement comes after the Imperial government has analyzed several avenues on how to help with the reconstruction of Clyperis. It had considered the creation of a MidAranye sharia compliant bank that would finance reconstruction and development projects in MidAranye and beyond. However, the project failed to gain traction outside of the kingdom of Pramoria which eventually entered in isolation leaving Tamora the sole part in the project. Sources close to the Imperial palace have said that the MidAranye Bank failure has determined the imperial government to reach out to Tamora Imperial Bank and instead work with them rather than created a new bank from scratch.
Tamora Imperial Bank(TIB) now gives loans in Clysperis guaranteed with the monthly stipend
Tamora Imperial Bank has announced that is has begun giving out loans to CLysperi citizens guaranteed with the monthly stipend (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1361.msg15637#msg15637) given by the Clyperi government. The stipend introduced by Pharaoh Akasha during the war gives 200 dinars monthly to the head of each Clysperi family and is for many families the largest or even all the income of the household as many parts of the nation experience widespread poverty following the ravages done by the rebels.
The TIB representative in Clysperis has said that the “needs of the community are many and TIB is attempting to help local communities rebuild. Unfortunately, there are many families that have lost everything and have no collateral to bring to us in order to get the loan but they need money now for basic accommodation and other basic necessities since they have lost everything in the war. Through this special loan, Clysperi heads of the family can get 2000 dinars which they guarantee with the stipend form the Clysperi government. They just have to open an account at our bank and get approved, once they do that they get the money and the loan is repaid in monthly installments by the stipend which the Clysperi government transfer to their account. “
Tamora Imperial Bank incorporates a subsidiary in Elysium
Tamora Imperial Bank has announced it has incorporated a subsidiary in Elysium, Heyra. The discrete announcement was made on the bank’s website with no press conference or statement form the bank whatsoever. The news comes as a surprise since the bank’s sole shareholder, the Manist Church, has been very critical of the deal between Heyra and Tamora that lead to the creation of the port city of Elysium under Heyran laws for a period of 100 years.
Analysts have said that TIB would not have chosen to incorporate in Elysium unless it has plans to expand outside of MidAranyre. “Tamoran companies incorporate in Elysium when they need to deal with foreign partners outside of MidAranye and need to shield themselves from potential sanctions. Since TIB is arguably the most conservative of Tamoran banks it is unlikely that is has incorporated just for ease of doing business with other foreign banks. Their recent acquisition in Safraen and Clysperis shows they are undergoing a major expansion strategy so their incorporation in Elysium is mostly likely a sign they are intending to expand in markets that are more risky in terms of sanctions” said one analysts familiar with the Tamoran bank sector.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Local date in Tamora (Islamic calendar): 1st Shawwal, 1441h Sunday
Tamora Imperial Bank expands to the Republic of Phuebra
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TIB has already began a new ad campaign informing customers that Liberville Bank will soon change its name to Tamora Imperial Bank
Tamora Imperial Bank (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1082.msg16387#msg16387) (TIB) has acquired the fifth largest bank in Phuebra, Liberville Bank, for 80 million dinars/usd. According to analysts Liberville bank has a market share of 8% in Phuebra, approx. 1.5 million clients and has a good network of branches in Phuebra including rural areas. Furthermore, Liberville Bank enjoys good brand awareness and trust among the Muslim community of Phuebra which numbers approx. 41% of Phuebra’s population.
TIB has stated that “the acquisition of Liberville Bank marks a new chapter in the history of TIB as the first expansion outside the Aranye continent. We are confident Phuebra is a market that will grow exponentially in the following decades and TIB wants to be a part of that growth. “ TIB has stated that its policy for overseas operations remains unchanged and that Liberville Bank will change its name to TIB in the following months and that the bank will be sharia compliant, not charging interest or finance activities that are prohibited by the Koran or the book of Mani.
ooc: Agreed with Yolotan.
Tamora Imperial Bank has opened its first branch in Zimalia
Tamora Imperial Bank has announced it has opened its first branch in Zimalia. It is the first Tamoran bank to open a branch on the continent of Alba Karinya. The announcement was made at the Tamoran embassy in Zimalia where a bank representative and the Tamoran ambassador gave a joint statement.
Unlike other expansions aboard, in Zimalia, Tamora Imperial Bank has opted to grow organically starting from scratch rather than acquire a local bank and integrating it in its operations. When asked about this change of strategy, the TIB representative has given several reasons for this approach: “we didn’t not manage to find a local partner that fitted our needs and our objectives in Zimalia are, at least in the first stage, more focused on the Tamoran expat community in Zimalia that is growing very fast. “ During the press conference the TIB representative has said “ The Tamoran business community in Zimalia has asked us for some time to open a branch here in order to help them do business in Zimalia. We have listened to them and this is the first step on our Zimalian strategy.”
According to TIB representatives, the bank will be initially oriented towards the expat community making sure to employ people that speak Parthian in order to facilitate working with the Tamoran community. Also the bank plans to finance Tamoran businesses large and small that do business in Zimalia and it is rumored to be negotiating for a partnership with Jalal Deer which will seek to help farmers finance the acquisition of irrigation equipment in the areas near the Haghighi Dam (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1324.msg11415#msg11415) which has been completed this year and has greatly change the agricultural potential in its region. TIB has said that it soon plans to find ways to provide banking services to Manist villages in ZImalia but they have not given a date or more details about how they plan to do that.
ooc: Agreed with Dave.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Local date in Tamora (Islamic calendar): 12th Shawwal, 1441h Thursday
Exclusive interview with the Head of the Tamora Imperial Bank (TIB)
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Toor Medhora, the current head of Tamora Imperial Bank (TIB) has visited Clysperis three times in the last few months and has personally supervised the implementation of projects relating to TIB Development Program (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1926.0)
Tamora Imperial Bank has been in the spotlight in the last few months, it has expanded aboard in several countries, has signed an agreement with the Imperial government for two billion dinars(usd) for the creation of the Development Division, has created dozens of projects aimed at the reconstruction of Clysperis, has formally asked to be compensated (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=845.msg16844#msg16844) by the Clysperi Restitution Fund and has also drawn the ire of the First Empire of Rokkenjima. We decided to talk about all these and more with the Head (ooc: CEO) of the Tamora Imperial Bank, Mr. Toor Medhora.
- Thank you for agreeing to the interview. Let me begin by asking you what the Development Program of TIB is and what it hopes to achieve.
- It's a pleasure. The Development Program of TIB is a division of our bank dedicated to helping the development of the countries that for various reasons, most often than not through no fault of their own, are now less developed. This division was started with a 2 billion contribution by the Imperial government of Tamora, so for now the focus has been exclusively on Clysperis but we are looking to expand.
- Why the need for such a complicated institution? Wouldn't it be wiser to just give the money to the Clysperi government?
- Firstly, I don't think it is a complicated institution, at least not for the donors and the beneficiaries of the money. Secondly, the Tamoran government has given generous help to the Clysperi government already. The development division of our bank has a different goal, it aims to help as many Clysperi as possible by creating jobs, investments in the local economy and identifying the most stringent of needs in terms in terms of infrastructure and financing those. All these had to be done as fast as possible. As a bank we have the experience and knowhow that naturally the government, any government lacks.
- How has the development division worked out so far?
- I am pleased to say it has been a great success. We have disbursed approximately 90 percent of the allocated funds (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1926.msg17009#msg17009) in a just a few months. This is no small task.
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There were reports of large queues forming in many TIB branches in Clysperis in the first few weeks after TIB launched its Development Program with many people being upset about the long waiting times.
- There have been reports of queues in TIB branches, people standing in lines for close to an hour in order to get in. Is this related to the development money?
- It is, we have disbursed more than 100 thousand loans in just a few months. The demand was so high that it overwhelmed our staff and our infrastructure. There is a lot of need in Clysperis for our help. We were also fortunate to have the help of the local Manist Church in Clysperis. There have been many imams who have said during their sermons "Go to TIB, they can help you. They are to be trusted, I personally vouch for them" . That level of support humbled us but also obligated us to do our very best in order to not disappoint. It created huge expectations, I might dare say unreasonable expectations at times.
- Tell us a bit of the impact the development money had in Clysperis.
- We have given loans of close to 1.75 billion dinars (USD) to more than 150 thousand souls and have, from our estimates (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1926.msg17009#msg17009), created through these loans more than 80 thousand jobs, restored power to about a hundred thousand households and repaired tens of thousands of homes.
- The numbers seem impressive but such achievements also assume a lot of work from the employees. How have they reacted to the workload and is there anything TIB did to help them?
- Our employees have been extraordinary. They have worked tirelessly day after day except for Sunday of course, to handle all the requests for loans, to verify on the ground the statements of clients were true and to decide whether to approve the loans or not. We as a bank of course made efforts to ensure adequate compensation for the extra hours they put in, we have also increase the manpower of the bank in Clysperis by over 10 percent. I would like to add that we are one of few employers to do that in such difficult times. I have also had the pleasure to personally talk with some of the rank and file employees of the bank and I was amazed to see that they cared less about the benefits and more about impact their work had on their communities. They saw that the more they worked, the more their communities turned around, not just materially but also spiritually. Hope was taken root in their communities. They didn't work overtime so that the bank could charge people in their communities interest and enrich some shareholder in a faraway city. No, they saw their community grow and understood that behind the bank are regular people like them because we are not owned by some mogul but by the (Manist) Church.
- Now that the bank has exhausted most of the allocated funds, what will the next step be?
- We are hopeful that we will be able to attract more funds from other sources. There is much more work to be done and we hope to convince potential investors or donors of the great work we have done in Clysperis.
- It seems the Empire of Rokkenjima has started a crusade against TIB and Tamoran businesses in general. What are your thoughts on that?
- I think it is regrettable that Rokkenjima and others like them are fueling anti Tamoran and anti Manist sentiments. Ever since they started their anti Tamoran campaign the number of hate mail I get has sharply increased. This is what they sow and they do it because of political reasons and personal gains. They see the good work we are doing and the trust people have in us and they hope to smear us.
- You mentioned you received hate mail? Are you scared for your life?
- No, I am peace for I know that I have served well my family, my Church and Tamora. The only thing I am scared of is to displease God and His Prophet. I also draw strength from the emails of support I receive. For every Rokkenjiman and the likes that wish me death there are ten Clysperi who thank me and say they pray for me for the great work TIB has done in Clysperis. This is why our detractors will not be successful, they paint as monsters and the average people know they are lying.
- What is the current economic situation in Clysperis and what prospects there are for the country?
- On one hand the economy and the infrastructure has been greatly affected. Our estimates and I emphasize that these are our estimates and not official numbers, the GDP has seen a drop of 15 percent. On the positive side, not all the country was affected by the civil war. The Northern half of the country is intact and ready act as a locomotive for the recovery. Pharaoh Akasha has already taken steps to address the economic needs of the nation, the Tamoran government has also pledged billions of dinars(usd) for the reconstruction, Tamoran large businesses have resumed investments, we here at TIB have also played a small part. So I think Clysperis has a opportunity not just to recover fast but also to do it in a way that is sustainable and avoids tragic incidents like the civil war in the future.
- Thank you so much for taking the time to talk to us.
- Thank you, it’s been an absolute pleasure.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Local date in Tamora (Islamic calendar): 13th Shawwal, 1441h Friday
The port city of Alaverdi extends metro
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The newly built metro station that is close to the stadium built for the Mundus Games
The local authorities in the port city of Alaverdi have announced the completion of a new metro station in the capital of the federated kingdom of Attica (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=844.msg11604#msg11604). Authorities there have been making preparations for some time for the bid to host the Mundus games. Furthermore, authorities have announced that they have plans to build a high speed rain between Alaverdi and Elysium which is also aimed at improving the infrastructure for the Games. Sources say that authorities have entered talks with foreign partners, rumored to be New Derusmia, to acquire partial funding as well as high speed trains. Should the project be completed it would be the first high speed rail in Tamora, a further sign of the federated kingdom of Attica's efforts to improve connections with countries outside of MidAranye. While the international climate has remained hostile to Tamora, Attican authorities have continued with their plans.
Head of Foreign Affairs Alya Safavid visited the Clysperi refugee camps in Abuqiya, Safraen and Vanora
Alya Safavid visited the refugee camps in Abuqiya , Safraen and Vanora and has talked officials in charge of the camps as well as representatives of the Clysperi refugees from those camps. The visit which lasted three days, one in each country, is part of the agenda of the Foreign Affairs Office which has made it a priority to see that the Clysperi refugees are both taken care of but also see that they are given the opportunity to return to their homelands.
Upon her return from her visit, Lady Safavid gave a statement about the trip:
"I would first like to thank again the nations of Abuqiya , Safraen and Vanora for welcoming the Clysperi refugees and taking good care of them. It is a great example of Midaranye solidarity which not be forgotten.
Secondly, I would like to thank the volunteers at those camps who dedicate their time and skill to help our Clysperi friends, they are doing the work of the Prophet.
Thirdly, I had the pleasure to speak with the people in charge of running the camps and I assured them that Tamora will continue to support them financially, with aid and with volunteers. Nothing has changed in Tamora's commitment to provide for the Clysperi people.
Lastly, but certainly not least, I had the pleasure of talking with representatives of the Clysperi refugees. They've been very kind in thanking the Tamoran Empire for the help. They have also asked about opportunities for them to return home. I have informed them of the good work of the Tamoran Imperial Bank, the 4C charitiy and other such programs and also assured them that they can also choose to come to Tamora should they consider it inopportune to return hope for whatever reasons. Tamora is a large country of many peoples and the Clysperi people have always been our friends and they are welcome to come. The representatives of the refugees have also brought to my attention that as their stay in the camps grows longer the need for the children to continue their education becomes more stringent. While I know our Church among others have sent imams to help teach children they feel that is not enough as the students will need to have their studies acknowledged by schools and institutions. I have pledged to help them in this regard and I thank them for bringing it to my attention. I will always be open to hearing whatever needs or issues they might have."
The government is expected to soon provide some further measures that will help with the repatriation of Clysperi refugees.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Local date in Tamora (Islamic calendar): 14th Shawwal, 1441h Saturday
As half of Mundus takes a stand over Merina, Tamora counts its dead
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While the deadline for the ceasefire war close, the fighting still continued
The Department of War (DoW) has released a statement informing the public that two more Tamoran soldiers have been killed in the recent government offensive in Merina with a further four being injured. This adds to the previously announced casualties making for a total of 10 soldiers killed and 20 injured in the Merinan war so far. The Department of War has said that the fighting in Merina continues as the terrorist elements are becoming more desperate in their efforts to preserve the ground they have occupied. The DoW has said the Tamoran forces will observe the ceasefire since that is the decision of the Merinan government:
"The Merinan government has said it will suspend operations after 48 hours* and we will be doing the same of course. We remain on high alert in case the terrorist elements will attempt to use Council of Albion talks as an opportunity to attack our forces and our allies. "
*OOC: This is basically making it public that Tamora respects the Merinan government announced timetable for ceasefire. It does not mean that Tamora is extending its assumed deadline for the ceasefire or that Tamora is fighting during the CoA talks.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Local date in Tamora (Islamic calendar):11th Jumada Al-Awwal, 1442h Saturday
Machal Mining to go public on the Elysium stock exchange
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Machal Mining has stated that it is searching for investment banks to list their company on the Elysium Stock Exchange. The company plans to list its international subsidiary, which is registered in Elysium, and has the mining licenses for several lucrative operations in Zimalia. The announcement came as no surprise since the company has already made its plans public and has even attempt to seek investors in Royal Seleucid at the so called “Blue Launch Party” event. The company is accepting offers from investment bank from aboard and it is expected to make a decision by the end of the years. According financial experts, the Machal Mining international will likely be valued at around 1 billion dinars (USD).
Tamora Imperial Bank (TIB) to continue expansion aboard
Sources close to TIB says that the leadership is determined to continue its expansion aboard despite the sanctions imposed by the First Empire of Rokkenjima and its satellite states. While it is yet unclear in what country they will be expanding next, analysts expect Altromine, Pramoria, Royal Seleucid and even Waddan to be among the potential targets. TIB representatives have refused to issue any comments on the matter. The bank’s expansion aboard is part of Djerb’s strategy to reduce its reliance on foreign banking institutions for international transfers since sanctions levied against the Empire have created disruptions for Tamoran businesses who engage in international commerce.
State visit to Altromine is planned according to Foreign Office
The Foreign Office has confirmed that a state visit to Altromine is planned to take place soon. Altromine’s emergence from isolation has created new opportunities for Tamora and has the potential to reshape the geopolitics of the region. Foreign policy analysts state that with another MidAranye state bordering Rodina the potential for tensions with the Soviets states has exponentially increased. Both Pharaoh Akasha and Djerb have been very critical of the Soviet states of Rodina and especially Kaitaine with both Clysperis and Tamora recognizing the Theocracy of Kaitaine as the rightful rulers of Kaitaine. With the emergence from isolation of Altromine and its past Soviet trauma the balance of power seems to be changing in the favor of MidAranye states. While it is far too early to say what impact has the emergence of Altromine on the MidAranye –Rodina relations and even the civil war in Kaitaine it is likely that it will not be modest. According to the Foreign Office, on the agenda of talks between the two countries will be economic development, religious minority rights, the security of MidAranye, energy (OPEN) and others.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Local date in Tamora (Islamic calendar):11th Jumada Al-Awwal, 1442h Saturday
How the VK social network became the number one social network in Tamora
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Largely unknown outside Tamora, the VK logo is now the face of Tamora’s social media
VK has founded in 2019, taking advantage of the generous King Heydar Enterprise Link Platform (KHELP (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1593.0)), by two business partners, Tamoran citizen Bazoor Vevalwala and Seleucid citizen Bavand Khandhy. The two business partners had previous experience in the IT industry and had launched several other projects before which sadly were not successful. That all changed when they launched the VK social network. While the network had clear inspiration from the giants founded in other non MidAranye countries, the VK had the advantage of being adapted to the needs of the Tamoran market. Unlike other platforms, VK took an active role in combating fake news, misinformation and hate speech which is so prevalent on many foreign platforms. This approached earned the trust of the Church of Mani which officially endorsed the network in early 2020 after entering into a partnership where the Church has a say on the advisory board on matters relating to hate speech, anti-religious propaganda and immodest behavior. The endorsement proved to be a godsend for the VK social network. Once the Supreme Ayatollah personally made an account on the platform, in just a few days tens of thousands of accounts were made by institutions affiliated to the church: schools, universities, clinics, hospitals, libraries and various businesses. The next few months saw the Imperial government joining the platform further boosting the social network respectability and acceptance. The support the platform gained from the Church of Mani did not stop there and by June of 2020 the Church of Mani issued a press release urging “all those who love the Prophet to no longer use social platforms that are alien to the values of the Book of Mani” reminding the faithful that respecting the laws of the Prophet “also applies to the online environment”. The message did not go unheard in the country and in the following days government institutions, schools, temples, hospitals, prominent nobles and citizens closed their accounts or no longer updated them on foreign social networks. By the end of 2020, VK market share in Tamora surpassed 50% and the network had more than 100 million active accounts taking the top spot in the Empire. The social network’s market share varies widely by federated kingdom with more than two thirds market share in the Imperial Enclave and less than 20% in the federated kingdom of Attica.
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VK has grown a lot from its modest beginnings in the King Heydar Enterprise Link Platform (KHELP) to a business that now employs over 400 souls in three Tamoran cities.
In an earlier interview with Mr. Bazoor Vevalwala, cofounder of the VK social network, has called the growth of the social network “amazing” and “beyond the wildest expectation”. When asked what the main factors that lead to the growth of the network, Mr. Vevalwala has named three key factors. One was the partnership with the Church of Mani which was vital to gaining the trust of consumers in the empire. The second was the decision to make the platform a “temple” where “decency, good behavior and trustworthy information were the standard rather the exception” allowing all users regardless of age to have a good experience. The third factor was the ever increasing hostility of foreign powers towards Tamora which fostered a climate of hate towards Tamorans and their values on foreign social media platforms. “With each fake information provided by foreign leaders such as those in Rokkenjima and Tytor the more hate we saw on foreign platforms towards. It didn’t take long for users in Tamora to figure out that staying on a platform that is based in a country that routinely attacks and insults your country, religion and people makes you feel that you are not welcomed and you have to look for alternatives. So in fact the foreign hostility towards Tamora helped fuel our growth” added Mr. Bazoor Vevalwala.
In the same interview, Mr. Bavand Khandhy, the other cofounder for the company, talked about the company’s plans to expand aboard saying that “the platform is well adapted to meet the needs of the citizens of other MidAranye countries like my home country of Royal Seleucid. The fact that so many people from the countries of MidAranye speak Parthian is a great advantage but we are already working on launching VK in Clysperi and Abydon with Safrish and Vanorian soon to follow. “ However, Mr. Khandhy has stressed that VK is not meant to be used exclusively by users from MidAranye and believe that VK will find a market in other countries as well. “I think some governments and citizens from outside of MidAranye are also worried by the ever increasing number of fake news and propaganda that exist on other social media platforms and would be willing to promote alternatives such as our VK to help combat the spread of misinformation and hate. We are willing to work with all.”
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Local date in Tamora (Islamic calendar):26th Jumada Al-Awwal, 1442h Sunday
The Clysperi quarter of Djerb has taken shape
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The Clysperi quarter viewed from above
After the decision taken two years ago by Djerb to allow Clyperi citizens to work in Tamora, the number of Clysperi taking advantage of the new agreement has seen a steady increase in the number of Clyperi working in Tamora, especially in Djerb. After the rebellion against the Pharaoh Akasha bagan, the number of Clyperi immigrants coming to Tamora greatly increased. Djerb responded by lessening the work restrictions even further while Tamoran Airlines continued to operate regular flights between Tamora and Clyperis even during the fighting. All these led to a major increase in the number of Clysperi citizens residing in Djerb, more than half of them now living in what has been nicknamed the Clyperi quarter, a relative new neighborhood at the outskirts of the imperial capital.
The Clysperi quarter hosts more than a quarter of a million Clysperi and their presence has left a mark on the neighborhood. Perhaps one of the most visible aspects of their presence is the dozen Kemetic( the native religion of Clyperis and Altromine) temples that have been built in the neighborhood with a further dozen under construction or in planning phase. Restaurants offering the traditional cuisine of Clyperis are also present with many Tamorans residents appreciating the cuisine. While the fighting in Clyperis has stopped and the influx of Clyperi coming to Tamora has decreased the Clyperi community in Djerb continues to grow albeit at a much reduce pace.
During the rebellion and after, the residents of the Clyperi quarter were not shy in showing their support and loyalty to Pharaoh Akasha and a few months ago, with the help of local authorities, erected a statue of Pharaoh Akasha in the public square as a way for the community to show her gratitude for leadership, preservation of Clyperi sovereignty and her friendship with the Tamoran people.
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His Majesty King Heydar visits The Majestic Empire of Lijiang
King Heydar is the first head of state to visit the Empire of Lijiang which has just only recently emerged from more than 100 years of isolation. The fact that the Empire of Lijiang has chosen to first meet King Heydar before any other head of state is an indication the Seleucid economic agenda of diversification is proving a success that is now also capitalized on the diplomatic front. Furthermore, some foreign policy analysts have interpreted the visit as a sign of the growing influence of MidAranye on the world stage and an indication that the Empire of Lijiang will not become part of the Occidental agenda.
According to sources it is expected that economic aspects will dominate the agenda of the talks with oil and gas and agriculture sector being major topics while religious and cultural aspects playing a minor role.
VK social media (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1082.msg19237#msg19237) formally applies for the Freestone Mark (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=993.msg9159#msg9159)
The VK social media platform which has seen a rapid adoption in Tamora and is now expanding aboard in Altromine and Pramoria has issued a press statement saying it has formally applied for the bronze level certification at the Freestone Abolitionist Society. The bronze level certification, if granted, will certify that the company does not use slave labor in its labor force. While VK did not explicitly state the reason for applying for the certification, economic analysts have speculated that the certification is needed to ensure the company can better expand aboard. One analyst from the Tamoran Imperial Bank said:
“With the recent agreement reached with the government of Pramoria and the recent expansion in Altromine it is clear that the company is looking to expand aboard. The leadership of the company hopes that by having the certification it can make it harder for foreign governments that are hostile to the Tamoran people and its values to justify a potential future censorship of VK. There is a significant MidAranye diaspora aboard and VK is no doubt hoping that it will become the number one communication platform between the MidAranye diaspora and the relatives back home. Should foreign governments actively pursue a policy of banning the network, VK’s plans for the diaspora could be seriously affected.”
The federated kingdom of West Seleucid (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=844.msg11505#msg11505) issues three days of mourning. Princess Thekla Soter and Crown Prince Jamshid Safavid make a visit to the Anahita Temple in the federated kingdom
Authorities in the federated kingdom of West Seleucid have issued a royal decree for three days of mourning following news that two Anahita missionary priestesses have been killed in Waddan. The period of mourning will coincide with the one in bordering Royal Seleucid and has been issued in solidarity with the people of Seleucid and the Anahita religious community.
The princess Thekla Soter Safavid and Crown Prince Jamshid Safavid have also visited the federated kingdom to lay a wreath at the Anahita Temple in Volos, the capital of the federated kingdom of West Seleucid.
Sources say that Samira Hanifnejad (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg8833#msg8833) is working on a new production
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Samira Hanifnejad and her husband at the Ozzie festival in 2020. She went on to win the Best international Film award for "A Time of Darkness".
Samira Hanifnejad, the two time winner of the Ozzie for best international film, is now working on a new film according to sources. So far Samira Hanifnejad has refused to comment on the new production or even to confirm that she is working on it. Rumors about the new movie have started circulating in the press in the past two months after Samira Hanifnejad had reportedly sought to raise funds for the new movie from the high nobility in Djerb.
Samira Hanifnejad’s two latest movies “Silence (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=845.msg8863#msg8863)” and “A time of Darkness (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=845.msg14859#msg14859)” have set records at the box office in the Empire and received acclaims from both the public and critics.
Djerb international Airport publish passenger statistics for 2020
The Djerb International Airport released a statement detailing the most popular destinations Tamorans used when flying aboard. According to the stats, the most popular destinations were in other MidAranye countries.
8 mil passengers: Royal Seleucid
6 mil passengers: Clysperis
4 million passengers: Pramoria
2 million passengers: Altromine
1.2 million passengers: Abydos
1 million passengers: Vanora
0.75 million passengers: Heyra (most of them to Elysium)
0.6 million passengers: Zimalia
0.5 million passengers: Safraen
0.5 million passengers: Phuebra
0.5 million passengers: Quintelia
0.3 million passengers: Imperial China (SICR)
0.3 million passengers: Soleimani
0.2 million passengers: Vaguzia
3 million passengers: all other destinations combined
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Local date in Tamora (Islamic calendar): 11th Jumada Al-Akhirah, 1442h (Sunday)
A Nation Betrayed (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=2182.0) – is released in cinemas empire-wide
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TINS news anchor
“A Nation Betrayed”, Samira Hanifnejad (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg8833#msg8833)’s latest movie, which documents the Clysperi civil war and its aftermath is now available in cinemas all across the empire. The film has been praised by critics the empire with many saying that the documentary has Samira Hanifnejad’s touch and raises to the standard of her previous work.
More than five million Tamorans have already seen the movie and if the current projections are right the movie will become of the best-selling domestic films. Imam Aslan Mizanian, spokesman for one of the largest cinema chain in the empire, has said that Samira Hanifnejad is “A godsend for the domestic film industry” adding that “ it is hard to overestimate the positive impact she has had on the industry”.
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By the personal request of Samira Hanifnejad, the first screening of the movie was in the Clysperi quarter in Djerb and she personally attended the event. Thousands, many of them Clysperi, gathered to see her in person.
Samira Hanifnejad announces her retirement from filmmaking
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Samira Hanifnejad and her husband during the TINS interview
Soon after the release of the movie, in a lengthy interview for TINS, Samira Hanifnejad announced that A Nation Betrayed was her last movie as film maker. Citing personal reasons including “a crushing pressure to not disappoint the people whose story I shared with the world” she announced that her career as filmmaker has come to an end at the age of 40 and after directing 12 films, two of which have won the Ozzie award.
Furthermore, she also talked at length about the emotional toll of her latest film after talking with victims and first hand witness of the atrocities committed by the Clysperi rebels which “have both shaken her faith in humanity but also strengthen her faith in the Prophet”.
Samira Hanifnejad has said that she has no plans for the future saying that she “knows her life is in God’s hands and she doesn’t know His plans” and that she will honor the public events she has scheduled and that afterwards, she plans to withdraw from public life for a “few months” in a Manist monastery to “mentally recover and focus on her faith”. She has not specified in which Manist monastery she plans to spend the time.
News her retirement has made headlines across the six federated kingdoms of the Tamora with many in the arts business calling her retirement a “great loss” for Tamora and even MidAranye. News of her retirement was the number one trending news on the VK (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1082.msg19237#msg19237) social network with thousands upon thousands of messages of support coming not just from Tamorans but even users from outside MidAranye.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Local date in Tamora (Islamic calendar): 11th Jumada Al-Akhirah, 1442h (Sunday)
Tamoran military industry very interested in the planned Clypseri modernization program
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SU-57, developed by the Kadyrov Industries, is the most advanced fighter serving in the Imperial AirForce
Pharaoh Akasha Di-‘nh-mi-Re announcement (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1361.msg19389#msg19389) that she plans to modernize the Royal Clysperi Armed Forces has raised interests in Djerb’s military industry especially Kadyrov Industries (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg8447#msg8447), the empire’s largest military manufacturer. Kadyrov Industries is the key player in the empire’s military acquisitions but it has had limited exports aboard with recent sales only to Merina and the Heyran Republic. The announced Clysperi plan, though short in detail, could prove one of the largest military procurement programs MidAranye has seen in recent years and should Kadyrov Industries be one of the partners its sales to Clysperis will likely overshadow the previous exports to Merina and Heryra.
Djerb has refused to comment on the recent diplomatic incident between Clysperis and Royal Seleucid
The Imperial Palace has remained silent over the recent dispute between Pharaoh Akasha Di-‘nh-mi-Re and King Heydar which saw the former accusing the later of using Pharaoh Akasha Di-‘nh-mi-Re as a “prop” in “petty domestic political games”. The recent diplomatic incident comes just as another confirmation that relations between Khemnen and Ipsus are far from friendly and are in no way improving. No other MidAranye capital, including Altromine’s, has issued any statement on the matter.
The statements of Pharaoh Akasha Di-‘nh-mi-Re have been widely discussed and shared on the VK social media where many Tamorans, including some clergymen, have expressed their support for Pharaoh Akasha Di-‘nh-mi-Re which comes as little surprise considering her popularity among the Tamoran people.
KRNSS regional sat nav undergoes second expansion
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Kadyrov spaceport
Kadyrov Regional Navigation Satellite System(KRNSS) is Tamora's regional satellite navigation system and has been fully operational for more than years as we have previously reported (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=845.msg7511#msg7511) and remains a vital part of Tamora’s national defense.
Today, the Ministry of War and announced that they have come to an agreement with Kadyrov to expand the regional system to cover Waddan and Altromine. The expansion which will cost approx. 300 mil dinars (usd) will be paid the Imperial treasury. When completed, the system will cover the entire Midaranye region as well as approx. 1500 miles around the region. This is the second expansion (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=845.msg12702#msg12702) the system sees in recent years and is due to the emergence of isolations of several new nations in Midaranye.
Tamoran Airlines launches 6 new routes to Alotromine
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Tamoran Airlines will launch six new routes to Altromine
Following the recent emergence from isolation of Altromine, Tamoran Airlines have announced that they will launch 6 new routes from each of the empire's component kingdoms to Altromine. The company has said there is increasing demand for flights to Altromine as more Tamorans seek to visit the country for tourism.
VK has recommend Altromine as the top tourist destination for this month saying that the vast cultural heritage is a must to explore for any Tamoran who is passionate about the history and culture of MidAranye.
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Ad on VK promoting tourism to Altromine
Ari Sancar’s comic books come to Altromine
Ari Sancar’s comic books which have made headlines in the empire in previous years (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=845.msg13425#msg13425)because of their perceived political nature are set to be sold in Altromine after the publisher in Tamora has reached a deal with a bookstore chain in Altromine. Ari Sancar has said that she hopes the comics will be appreciated by the children and parents of Altromine.
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One of the depictions from the Ari Sancar’s comic books that proved controversial.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Local date in Tamora (Islamic calendar):18th Jumada Al-Akhirah, 1442h (Sunday)
Opinion piece: Should the new free trade agreement between Royal Seleucid and Altromine make Tamora reconsider its trade policy
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Djerb is not just the political capital of the Tamoran Empire it is also the cultural capital. Is it time for Djerb to become more open on trade?
After Royal Seleucid and Altromine have announced their trade agreement, the question arises: should Tamora change its long-standing policy against free trade agreements? Tamora has for more than a century chosen to use high tariffs as a means to protect its identity and jobs from the unfair competition of foreign companies. A policy which is both wise and ethical as it seeks to protect workers and their jobs. But as MidAranye is growing ever closer can Tamora still keep this policy in place if it wants to remain at the heart of MidAranye?
Tamora has made some exceptions in the past to its tariff policy, the most notable of this being towards its longtime ally and friend Clysperis with whom we share a currency. Not only have tariffs been lowered and in some cases eliminated but so have restrictions on the labor market. Tamora has chosen to keep the gates of its empire open to Clysperi even during the civil war so is it not perhaps the time to open those gates to some if not all the people of MidAranye? And if the answer is no, then are we ready to accept that MidAranye might move closer to cooperation and integration leaving Tamora behind? Tamora has never been afraid to go on its road even alone as long as choosing a different path would violate the ethical code revealed to us by God through its Prophet and I fully support this approach, I wouldn’t call myself a follower of the Prophet if I didn’t. However, we must be careful to not go alone on a path just for the sake of being alone or worse because we have become so accustomed to it that we no longer remember that facing obstacles of life together with friends is not just easier, it also what the Prophet would approve.
I make a public appeal to the Tamoran government to consider its trade policy towards our friends in MidAranye and see if we can find room for change. I also believe that moving ever closer in cooperation with the kingdom of Clysperis should be the first move. We already share a common currency and the Manist faith is a peer faith in Clysperis that is a solid foundation to build on.
God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
Professor and Ayatollah Azad Arak (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg11204#msg11204)
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Local date in Tamora (Islamic calendar):18th Jumada Al-Akhirah, 1442h (Sunday)
VK (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1082.msg19237#msg19237) social media platform launches its service in the Seleucid language
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The number one trending image today on VK was that of a woman with headpiece typical of the high nobles of Clysperis and Altromine. The headpiece has become popular in some parts of Tamora.
VK has announced that its services are now available in the Seleucid language. Ever since its launch, VK has been growing rapidly in Tamora and in recent months the company has invested heavily in order to cater to the needs of the nations of Midaranye and expand in the region. The company has already expanded in Altromine and with the addition of Seleucid among the supported languages the company hopes it will also increase its presence in Royal Seleucid where the language, although in minority, is still used by many. The use of Seleucid in its service is likely to also help the company increase market share in the federated kingdom of West Seleucid where the Seleucid language is also widely spoken.
Morelander vaccine to be imported to Tamora
The Morelander vaccine (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=150.msg18752#msg18752), if proven effective, could be imported to Tamora said the spokesman of Jalal Deer, the largest agricultural conglomerate in Tamora. According to the company, the Foreign Office has not issues any restrictions and in the absence of a Tamoran or Midaranye alternative, the company will have no other option than to import it from the Helusians. “It is a sad fact that Jalal Deer has not been able to find anyone in the whole empire who is even close to developing a vaccine for the Yellow Tongue. In fact we have been in close contact with our partners in Royal Seleucid, Clysperis, Altromine and other MidAranye countries and sadly all of them say the same, that we completely missed the train and there’s little chance of anyone developing a vaccine in their countries.”
Jalal Deer representatives have said they have petitioned the imperial government about the issue and hope they can begin working on a strategy that would allow Tamora to be better prepared in the future to combat such diseases.
Major corruption scandal in the Fluer Republic
The latest scandal (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1324.msg11415#msg11415) in the Fleur Republic involving their Foreign Affairs minister has shocked their nation. The financing of the Haghighi Dam in Zimalia proved to be illegal according to their courts. What has not been said is that the illegal financing of the dam was most likely related to corruption between their Foreign Affairs minister and Fleur companies. The Foreign Office has refused comment more on the issue other than say than say it is “a domestic issue of the Republic of Fleur.”
The Empire of Achkaerin and the Realm of Cassiopeia issue sanctions against Tamora
The Empire of Ach and the Realm of Cassiopeia have announced that they will be restricting trade with Tamora and only allowing Tamoran goods that have the Freestone mark to be sold in their countries. The Foreign Office has called the measures "disappointing" but has said that it will not issue any retaliatory measures. That is in line with what the Foreign Office has done in previous instances where other countries have implemented similar measures.
Sources say Lijiang noble to be exiled to Tamora
Sources close to the Foreign Office say that the 13 year old daughter of Lord of Hongcun, who found guilty of treason, shall be exiled (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=2141.msg19154#msg19154) to the Tamoran following her sentence of banishment. Should the sources be correct the disgraced young noble is likely to have a hard time adapting to Tamoran culture and norms not to mention having to learn the language but is no doubt a mild punishment for the crime committed by the head of her family.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Local date in Tamora (Islamic calendar): 25th Jumada Al-Akhirah, 1442h (Sunday)
Crown Princess Adriana of Rokkenjima patronizes the Kingdom of Tytor
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TINS news anchor
The young Crown Princess Adriana of Rokkenjima took a trip (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=8.msg19511#msg19511) to the Kingdom of Tytor where is started practicing diplomacy for when she will eventually take the throne of her empire. Keeping in line with the traditions of the Rokkenjiman imperial family, she reminded the loyal ally and servant of the Rokkenjima, the Kingdom of Tytor, of its place by opening a food bank in order to “solve” their poverty. As the kingdom of Tytor is one the richest countries in Mundus, an opulence which was acquired no doubt by stripping their former colonies of their resources to the point where they had to revolt as Centralia can attest, the act of fighting poverty in Tytor would seem bizarre unless one understands that the point was to send a message and make the people of Tytor aware, in a very patronizing matter, that the Rokkenjiman princess had arrived to solve their poverty because they cannot do that for themselves. Of course the fact Rokkenjima has not eliminated poverty in their own nation while trying to do exactly that in Tytor is not something that concerns the Rokkenjiman princess or her government.
So insulting was the attitude of the Rokkenjiman princess that the former prime minister of Tytor John H. Goodfellow had to publicly state (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1390.msg19554#msg19554) that “as Tytorians, it is our job, not Princess Adriana's, to assess what our nation needs. The Crown Princess may have negotiating experience with the Morelanders, but she is still only a teenager, and she needs to leave the actual governing to the adults in the room. Besides, she has grossly overestimated the scope of the problem she proposes to fix; “
His statement of protecting the honor and dignity of the nation of Tytor was not well received by Rokkenjima or the people of Tytor and was forced to resign as Conservative Alliance Leader after a disappointing result at the polls. While we do not yet know who will be his successor, we do know that he will have a hard time outdoing the current PM of Tytor in its servilism to Rokkenjima. After all, it was the current PM that was quick to praise the Rokkenjiman princess' patronizing attitude and saying “"Princess Adriana is absolutely right.”
So far we have not received any reports that the Rokkenjiman princess will visit the nation of Ikhan. So for now, the government there can feel relieved.
Why Achkaerin troops must leave the kingdom of Clysperis immediately
The Empire of Achkaerin has announced (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=50.msg19619#msg19619) a fleet of warships has been sent “south” of Achkaerin. Sending warships, according to their local press, is the "Achkaerin playbook". That means that they find whatever reason possible to send troops in other countries and then use the pretext of having those troops there to justify sending warships whenever there is perceived or imaginary threat thousands of miles away. This time they justified the mobilization by saying they have troops in Izhitsa but they will no doubt use a similar justification to send more warships in the Gulf of Safraen if they have the chance. We all know from last time that when the nations of the gulf will ask them to leave they will ignore their pleas, this is why it is important for the Achkaerin troops to leave Clysperis as soon as possible.
Imam Aref Asayesh, Tamoran ambassador to Hassfurt, expresses solidarity with the protesters (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1510.msg19578#msg19578)
Imam Aref Asayesh, Tamoran ambassador to Hassfurt (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=845.msg13490#msg13490), has publicly expresses solidarity with the protesters in Hassfurt and asked for the arrested priest to be released:
“My heart goes out to the people of Hassfurt protesting to have their priest released and their religious needs met. In my time in Hassfurt I have come to see how those who are called the Guine, a strata which I and the Prophet belong, have often not had their religious needs met and faced discrimination because of the color of their skin. I have invited Erica Solenke, one of the protesters, at our embassy to talk with me and see if I, as representative of Tamora, can do anything to help but more importantly to hear her plight, understand the injustice she faces and to show her that not all people feel or act the way her government does. “
The Royal Seleucid Navy will deploy to Ardia (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=2189.0) for exercises with the Majestic Empire of Lijiang
In a major win for the diplomacy of Royal Seleucid, relations between the Majestic Empire of Lijiand and Royal Seleucid further develop with the latter sending ships to Ardia for a joint exercise. The exercise is a win for peace and stability, one that has been achieved despite the efforts of nations such as the Iwi which sought the path or provocation rather than reconciliation. Lijiang openness to cooperate with a key MidAranye state gives foreign analysts reason to believe that Lijiang with prove to be a nation that would not serve the current international order established in Mundus and will instead seek to preserve its sovereignty and traditions. Whether the analysts are overly optimistic remains to be seen.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Local date in Tamora (Islamic calendar): 2nd Rajab, 1442h (Sunday)
A worrying development: a spike in online betting
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TINS news anchor
A recent development is worrying many clergymen in Tamora, the huge spike in online gambling that is now rampart in many communities across Tamora. According to many imams TINS has interviewed the current developments in the North Ocean are to blame. The nation of Parbhani which had just only recently emerged from isolation announced it has a selected a group of nations to mediate its civil war but did not state which they appealed to. That lead to the Achkaerin annoucing the deployment of a carrier fleet because of speculation regarding which nations might be selected for mediation and that lead to more than eight another nations, including Tamora, taking a stand over the deployments. The constant exposure to news regarding the incident has created a great interest regarding who the nations who mediate the conflict are and that interest has been unscrupulously exploited by online betting sites which offer Tamorans the chance to bet on who those nations are. One imam told us:
“Parishioners are constantly talking about it and placing bets. They take it as a joke but the sin of gambling is very real not to mention that what starts as “harmless fun” can easily turn into addiction”.
And initial reports seem to confirm the statements of the clergymen, more than 30 million Tamorans have placed bets online according to a report and almost 70 % of them have done so for the first time in their lives.
According to betting sites the nations most likely to have been selected to mediate the conflict are:
1. Nya Aland
2. Bakermaya
3. Abydos
4. Royal Seleucid
5. The SANE trading block
6. The Ecclesiastical State
7. Heyra
8. Lakhzovia
9. Cassiopedia
10. Christopol
11. Ikhan
12. Tytor
It remains to be seen which nations are indeed the ones that are mediating the conflict, until the information becomes public it would seem that speculation will only increase among the Tamoran public and some individuals are trying to profit off this speculation and interest.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Local date in Tamora (Islamic calendar): Local date in Tamora (Islamic calendar): 2nd Rajab, 1442h (Sunday)
Altromine is rocked by protests (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=2103.msg19712#msg19712) following the announced signing of the Royal Seleucid –Altromine trade agreement
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Annakol Araanon (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=2101.msg18693#msg18693), the Arch-Protector of Altromine, has remained steadfast on the issue of the trade deal
The citizens took to the streets to protests against the signing of the Royal Seleucid –Altromine trade deal. The timing of the signing couldn’t have come of worse time since relations between Clysperis and Royal Seleucid have reached a new low point. Despite the massive protests which at one point turned violent the government of Altromine remains committed to the agreement praising its potential economic benefits and especially the opportunity to have Atenist temple constructed outside the borders of Altromine.
The VK social network has announced that it took measures to discourage breaking the law and unlawful behavior through more active moderation of the platform during the protests.
Tamoran foreign policy analysts expect the protests to continue in the short term fueled by what the decision of the Altromine government to condemn the deployment of Empire of Achkaerin of a carrier group the nation of Parbhani. The position of the Altromine government to support Parbhani was joined by Tamora and Royal Seleucid but in contradiction with the position displayed by Pharaoh Akasha which took an unexpected trip to Achkaerin during the crisis. One analyst explained:
“The Kemetic corridor( Clysperis and Altromine) is of vital strategic importance as it links the gulf of Safraen to the gulf of Auraxis and thus Altromine is strategically placed in MidAranye. Ever since Altromine has emerged from isolation the government has tried to follow its own agenda: it has signed the MCUR treaty, it held a state visit in Achkaerin and has signed a trade deal with Royal Seleucid. It seems though that part of its population is still used with Altromine being in isolation and not taking a stance internationally. Altromine’s geopolitical interests with access to the sea of Kyne differ to those of Clysperis which has access to the Gulf of Safraen and the Northen Ocean. The government of Altromine has understood this and its acting accordingly but I believe not all citizens of Altromine have understood the same thing but they will in time.”
Lady Alya Safavid to meet with Lady Eman, the head of the Seleucid Tourist Board
The Foreign Office has announced that Alya Safavid will make a short trip to Royal Seleucid to meet with Lady Eman (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=349.msg15567#msg15567), the head of the Seleucid Tourist Board for talks about continuing to promote tourism in the MidAranye region. The last time the two ladies met they made the announcement that Tamora and Royal Seleucid will place a bid to host Mundus games so there is a lot of expectation in the hospitality industry that meeting will bring new tourism opportunities. The Foreign Office has not stated the exact agenda of the talks other than to say they are in close contact with Royal Seleucid to continue promoting tourism following the successful hosting of the Mundus games.
Thanasis Polakis (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=862.msg10954#msg10954) marries Wilhom Queen Yanna (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=348.msg2028#msg2028) of Royal Seleucid
The Polakis family has released a statement announcing that Thanasis Polakis and Wilhom Queen Yanna have joined destinies following a private ceremony in Ipsus, Royal Seleucid, before the goddess Anahita. Thanasis Polakis is one of the richest businessmen in the empire having expanded his family oil and gas business becoming largest oil and gas business in Tamora. His renown has expanded beyond the borders of the empire after he was named vice president of OPEN( ooc: OPEC for Mundus) and his company Polakis Energy has overseen the construction of the Haghighi Dam (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1324.0) in Zimalia one of the largest investments in the country's recent hisotry. Yanna is the second wife of the late king Akakios Soter and thus part of one the most prestigious families of MidAranye. Thanasis Polakis has received the title of Shaykhah of Maleha and has thus joined the ranks of the nobility while Yanna Polakis is to become the First Wife of Thanasis.
Constantly Starting Trouble Organization(CSTO): Rokkenjima deploys two warships to help Achkaerin
With the princess of Rokkenjima having solved poverty problem in the kingdom of Tytor, Rokkenjima has now decided to support the Empire of Achkaerin which “badly” needed help in defending its “modest” carrier group which was deployed in an attempt to bully the nation of Parbhani into submission. The deployment of the two warships (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=8.msg19697#msg19697) was done in spite of mounting international pressure on Achkaerin to deescalate by returning the warships home. Since all concerns expressed by other countries were ignored, TINS agrees with General Sachin Dutt which has called CSTO the Constantly Starting Trouble Organization.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Local date in Tamora (Islamic calendar): 3rd Rajab, 1442h Monday
His Imperial Majesty, Emperor Abbas, will attend the wedding in Lijiang
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TINS news anchor
The Imperial Palace has issued statement today informing the public that Emperor Abbas will be traveling to Ardia to attend the wedding in the Majestic Empire of Lijiang. This is the first time since Tamora has emerged from isolation that His Imperial Majesty will travel outside of Midaranye. According to the released statement, Emperor Abbas and his First Wife Alya are to leave for Lijiang in three days. Furthermore, the day prior to their departure the Imperial couple will be attending religious service as the Great Temple in Djerb with religious service being lead by the Supreme Ayatollah. The day of the departure, His Imperial Majesty will host a public ceremony entrusting temporary the duties of leading the empire to Crown Prince Jamshid for the time he is abroad.
The announced visit will be the first time Emperor Abbas sets foot on Ardian soil and comes just two years after the Rokkenjiman Empire threatened to attack Tamoran Imperial Airforce jets for attempting to provide support to the nations of SICR and New Derusmia which were then threatened by Rokkenjima. The visit show just how much two years have changed Mundus and not in the favor of Tamora's envious rivals.
The visit of the Imperial couple is expected to be short as Emperor Abbas has a busy schedule in Tamora.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!
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Local date in Tamora (Islamic calendar): Local date in Tamora (Islamic calendar): 9th Rajab, 1442h (Sunday)
Could Emir Osman Samaniyan shake MidAranye?
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Emir Osman Samaniyan (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=2217.msg19795#msg19795) of al-Akh al-Saghir is often described as ultraconservative and puritanical in his love of the Manist faith.
This week the kingdom of Clysperis saw the opening (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1361.msg19787#msg19787) of the largest Manist temple outside the Tamoran Empire. The construction of the new temple is the latest product of an ever growing relation between Clysperis and the Tamora, relations that have gone back decades if not more.
Yet a couple of thousand miles away in the small emirate of al-Akh al-Saghir, one of the six emirates that form the United Emirates Alakhwan, Emir Osman Samaniyan is showing MidAranye a different approach to religion, one that focused on unity behind one faith. Emir Osman Samaniyan’s love of the faith cannot be denied nor his good intentions in wishing that all his subjects share the Manist faith so that they can all be saved in the afterlife. However, his approach will likely be controversial in a MidAranye where religious diversity abounds and where good relations between the faiths are critical for the stability of the region. Will Emir Osman Samaniyan approach be emulated in other parts of MidAranye and if so at what cost? So far it is too early to tell but the first sign indicate that Emir Osman Samaniyan, thanks to his impeccable credentials when it comes to the faith, might become more influential in MidAranye than the size of his Emirate might suggest.
Could Mundus see the first successful secession in recent years?
Polls (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1826.msg19786#msg19786) in the Empire of Ikhan show that many people of Andreði region want to go their separate way with 43% saying they would rather govern themselves. Some expect the figure to rise as the people there are tired of the instability in Ikhan which recently saw a failed attempt at a coup d’état and is now pushing though a controversial new constitution that has already displeased some religious organization for the discriminatory treatment it put religious organizations in relation with the state under the infamous Article 87 (https://independentorder.net/index.php?topic=1826.msg19576#msg19576).
Does the imperial government of Ikhan have the necessary leadership skills to keep the country united? Many foreign policy analysts in Djerb say no and point to the subservience of Ikhan in relation to the Rokkenjiman Empire and its immediate integration in the CSTO (Constantly Starting Trouble Organization) as obvious examples of lack of leadership but only time will tell how things will turn out.
Until next time: God bless the Emperor! God bless Tamora!