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Re: Djabidjan's News Aggregator
« Reply #30 on: July 27, 2022, 10:41:27 PM »
DJUN | Djabidjan-Weekly Newsletter| 18/07/22 - 24/07/22

Djabidjan News Agency
Djabidjanian Times
President Min suggests integration of ruling coalition
Southern province faces violence from terrorist group
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During an interview with Gwanchalja newspaper, President Min Tae-joon has expressed his positive view to move into further integration between the political parties that form the ruling Djabidjani People's Coalition. "Our coalition has a success, which our people is a witness", he declared. "I am convinced that political integration is likely to lead toward a more effective and inclusive government. I already talked to our companions in the Djabidjani People's Coalition about this, and I feel that progress in that direction is possible".

President Min's words have understood as a call or proposal that other political parties and organizations that form the Djabidjani People's Coalition are either integrated into the People's Democratic Party (the largest political party in the coalition, in which the President himself is a member), or merged into a new centralized political parrty. The proposal came to as surprise as President Min, unlike previous Djabidjan's presidents, while a member of the National Executive Committee of the People's Democratic Party, does not hold a leadership position in the party, as he is not neither Chairman nor General Secretary of the party, positions currently held by Hwang Yong-joon, mayor of Jangju, and Deputy Premier Tieu Quanh Vinh, respectively.

Premier Hong Tae-woo, excusing himself that he had not read the interview, declared that is a proposal "certainly worthy of consideration, of course...although it is not the focus of our executive and legislative agenda right now".

"I usually trust President Min's judgement and respect his opinion", Minister Dirijan Bondye, Chairman of the Djabiidjani Christian Party as well, declared, "although this is a serious discussion that is has not been officially on the agenda of our coalition so far. As usual, such decision should be based in a democratic and collective agreement, but we are very satifisfied about the decisions and our role in the coalition, despite some differences on opinion on certain issues, of course".

Clashing between government forces and militants from terrorist group Iskaabin Aamin-ah have left with 20 civilian casualties in one of Djabidjan's southern provinces.

The violence took place for first time in the context of a special operation under the National Strategy for State Security Act, which allows the Ministry of State Security mobilize armed forces and special forces under a joint command, as well as restricting the movement of citizens and certain constitutional rights such as the freedom of assembly in a limited geographical area up to 15 days without legislative or judiciary approval.

Despite the special operation, local groups have criticized that criminal activity seemed to have increased in the area. The civilian casualties were consequence of both citiziens who were caught between shootings between law enforcement and terrorist militants, as well as it could be described as summary executions. Minister of State Security Jung Tae-wook announced that at least 15 terrorists were neutralized and other 10 arrested by law enforcement.




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Re: Djabidjan's News Aggregator
« Reply #31 on: August 02, 2022, 05:25:31 PM »


DJUN | Djabidjan-Weekly Newsletter| 25/07/22 - 31/07/22

Jinsulhan Sasil
Djabidjanian Times
Defendants in Namgung National Theatre case face execution
Maadan terrorist group releases propaganda recording
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The leadership of the Independent Faithful Movement in exile, has called for peaceful protests in Djabidjan and abroad to express opposition of the death penalty veredict against eight defendants, including Independent Faithful Movement leader urhaan Magan Warsame Temitope. Yesterday, Djabidjan's Supreme Court reject the appeal of the defendants' legal team, effectively giving green light to the execution. If carried out, it will be the first time since 2002 that prisoners charged with crimes related to terrorism will be executed in Djabidjan. In the case of Temitope, 81, he will also be the oldest person to be executed since Djabidjan's independence.

In their statement, besides arguing about the "lack of judicial standards and the violation of basic constitutional rights of the defendants" during the trial, they warned about the serious obstacle toward peace and reconciliation if Temitope were executed.

Temitope was one of the founders of Christian Action Group, a Catholic armed group that launched a campaign of armed attacks which left about 500 casualties in both sides. For that reason, Temitope himself had been serving a life sentence since 1997. In 2012, the group announced they were leaving armed struggle to became a political party, renaming itself as Independent Faithful Movement, declaring that they will pursue merely peaceful resistance and political participation to achieve their political goals. Despite this, the organization has remained an illegal organization in Djabidjan. While initially a separatist organization that aimed to establish an independent religious state for the Maadaan people, in 2018 the organization amended their charter, proposing a federalization of Djabidjan.




The terrorist organization Iskaabin Aamin-ah has released a video recording regarding the last activities of the organization. The recording lasts about 10 minutes, and experts seem to agree that it was not recorded in Djabidjan.

The separatist organization claimed their strategy is "giving its first fruits" and their membership has experienced a considerable growth in the last months, as "more and more...Maadaan youth is willing to fight and offer their lives to the just cause against the oppression of their brothers and sisters".

In their statement, the organization has confirmed that fighting between their forces and law enforcement took place in one of Djabidjan's southern provinces. However, the organization has denied that they carried out summary execution of 10 civilians during several attacks and robbery in the mentioned province as it was earlier reported.



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Re: Djabidjan's News Aggregator
« Reply #32 on: August 11, 2022, 06:44:09 PM »

DJUN | Djabidjan-Weekly Newsletter| 01/08/22 - 07/08/22

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Djabidjan football team prepares for Mundus Games
Concern about increasing number of disappearances


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Djabidjan national football team finished their preparation for the Mundus Games, with a 3-3 draw against Jugland in Sandberg, in the same stadium where they have been training for the last five days. They will have their debut match in the Azavrelia Mundus Games in the EMAC-SK Stadium in Albrektberg, not too far where the Ardian team has been training.

There are high expectations for the Djabidjan men's football team, particularly after Djabidjan finished runner-up in 2021 World Cup in Vinitsia. Therefore, many expect that men's football could be one, although the only, of the highest options for Djabidjan to obtain a medal in the coming Mundus Games.

Primeiro Forte, Djabidjan's national coach, has declared that they are confident about their changes although that expectations should be reasonable. "There will be many good teams", he declared. "Our boys will do their best but it is not going to be easy to advance to the semifinals. We're prepared to do our best effort and do a good tournament, but it is difficult to predict".  Forte, who also heads Djabidjan's Under 23 national team argued that their team is a young one, so it should be avoived to put too much pressure on the team. "I understand the fans", he declared, "but we will be facing a tough tournament. Whatever happens, I hope they will be able to recognize that the players that they will give all the best during the tournament".

Although Djabidjan's national Mundus Games will include only nine players who were part of the Djabidjani team which surprised the world in the last World Cup, fans are hopeful that they will continue to amaze the world in these Mundus Games.






Djabidjan's Justice Foundation, a NGO focused on legal reform, has expressed their concern against the increasing number of people disappeared in the last months, and the failure of police authorities to offer results to their families.

"We are aware that police has to face a tough job", spokesperson Dumisani Yoong-Soo declared, "as there are sadly too many crimes in our cities. However, families are increasing to feel that the government is not doing enough, as these cases have increased without much progress on police or judiciary investigations".

"We have already two dozens of these cases", he explained, "but in the last weeks, more and more families have contacted us with with similar situation. They have started to organize, to demand transparency, and we are trying to help them with the legal costs. But it is not easy." Dumisani assured that most of these recently missing person did not have anything that could be described as suspecting or illegal activity but law-abiding citizens who, in some cases, were very active in their communities.

Dumisani, who recently had met with officials of the Ministry of Justice to demand more transparency regarding people who were arrested and sent to Centres for Personal Surveillance and Social Integration without families being informed at least until three weeks, has declared that he is hopeful that the government will act to avoid a generalization of a feeling of impunity and abandonment for the relatives of these people.





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Re: Djabidjan's News Aggregator
« Reply #33 on: August 21, 2022, 12:42:31 AM »
DJUN | Djabidjan-Weekly Newsletter| 08/08/22 - 14/08/22

Jinsulhan Sasil
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Interview: A plea regarding terror case
Premier Hong visits Azavrelia 2022 Mundus Games


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Eya M. may have never expected to talk with our newspaper. And giving the circumstances, she may have prefered not to do so, after all. But as Djabidjan's Supreme Court rejection of the appeal of his brother, who was sentenced to death penalty for his alleged involvement in the terrorist attack in Namgung National Theatre terror attack, she felt forced to speak. Despite the ruling, Eya still believes in the innocense of his brother, and such belief seems sincere enough.

"Everyone knows that the ruling was not a fair one", she declares. "If it was not that serious, I'd find it rather absurd...The prosecution failed to bring any evidence against my brother". Eya's brother was an employee at the theatre where the terrorist attack ocurred. His legal team argued that the day of the horrible terrorist attack, he was in his day off, and that he had not connections with the rest of suspects.

"Our family is diverse, as many families in Djabidjan", Eya explains. "However, we come from the west, and we are just a poor and law-abiding family, with no connections not just to these terrorist organization my brother was accused to belong, but the cause they claim to defend...My brother would have not reasons to cooperate with criminals. We feel that killing an innocent man in these circumstances is a crime in itself. We only want our brother back. Killing an innocent without evidences doesn't sound like justice to me".

Eya's claims are not too different than the rest of suspects, of course, who claim no involvement in the attack, including convicted terrorist leader Burhaan Temitope, who was sentenced to death for being the alleged intellectual author of the attack. "I believe that everyone deserves a fair trial, of course", Eya replies when asked about this. "I don't know the truth. I only convinced that my brother has nothing to do with them, either if they are guilty as well or they were behind the attack. We can only demand a new trial...My brother suffered physical abuse in prison but prosecution and the judge have ignored it. We feel he was not given a chance. Our calls to the government, the ministry of Justice... they were ignored. This feels like a nightmare to us".

Finally, Eya calls to churches, civil organizations, and even foreign governments to pressure Djabidjan's authorities some these concerns can be heard and Eya's brother's execution does not come before it is too late. It is t rue that, even considering the criticism that some human rights and independent legal organizations has expressed regarding the trial that sentenced her brother, these are serious claims which may be difficult to be believe. But it is a version that we feel that deserved to be heard.







Premier Hong Tae-woo attended the inauguration of Azavrelia 2022 Mundus Games in representation of Djabidjan's government. Hong praised the organization of the Mundus Games and declared to be hopeful about the chances of the Djabidjanian delegation, which will be the largest Djabidijani delegation in the history of the Mundus Games.

The day started with a good showing by Galbeyte Egal, as the young rider finished seventh in the Mundus Games Cycling Road Race, the best result for a Djabidjani cyclist in the history of the Mundus Games, and with a stronger disappointment as Djabidjan's football team, one of the favourites, lost against Rokkenjima by 3-2 in an evenly-matched match but in which unprovoked mistakes in defense proved to be decisive.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs hopes that Premier Hong's visit,  along as giving encouragement to the Djabidjani delegation, will contribute to establish contact with other governments of the region to improve and strengthen the interests of the nation.






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Re: Djabidjan's News Aggregator
« Reply #34 on: August 23, 2022, 12:23:17 PM »

DJUN | Djabidjan-Weekly Newsletter| 15/08/22 - 21/08/22

Djabidjan News Agency
Djabidjanian Times
Ireti Mbishei gaves Djabidjan first medal at Mundus Games
13 bodies found nearby Hyeoul


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Djabidjan team obtained their first medal in the Azavrelia 2022 Mundus Games after Ireti Mbishei finished third in BMX women's race.

"It was not an easy start", Mbishei declared, "but I realized soon that I had chances if I did my best. I am very happy for this success after all the hard work. Thank you to everyone who has helped me to reach this".

Mbishe's bronze medal was the first for Djabidjan in cycling in the history of Mundus Games. She was not exactly between the favourites, as this was her first race outside Ardia.











The corpses of 11 students and two seminarians were found nearby Talgwon. The grisly discovered was announced yesterday, about three weeks after the young victims had been declared missing.

They were accidentally found by a local shepherd. The corpses had been partially burned although the cause of death was reported to be caused by gunfire.

Local authorities have announced that an investigation has already started, although no suspects have been identified. Most of the victims are reported to be ethnic Maadaan, although the motivations of the crime are unclear so far, police spokesperson has declared.






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Re: Djabidjan's News Aggregator
« Reply #35 on: August 28, 2022, 03:38:47 PM »
DJUN | Djabidjan-Weekly Newsletter| 22/08/22 - 28/08/22

Djabidjanian Times
Djabidjan News Agency
Parliament passes anti-terrorism legislation
Mundus Games: Djabidjan obtains first gold in archery


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Djabidjan's national parliament has passed a new law in which cooperation with criminal organization will be punished with 10 to 15 years in jail, a considerably increase in the current criminal code.

The legislation was passed by a 132-20 vote.

Some members of the opposition and human rights organizations have criticized that the wording of the legislation is too vague and it will likely weaken  rule of law and the right to defense.

However, the government has justified the reform as required to fight the increase in terrorism and organized crime in the last years.






Djabidjan's archery national team obtained a historical result in the Azavrelia 2022 Mundus Games, with five medals combined which increase Djabidjan's total number of medals in the Mundus Games to eight medals.

One gold medal, another silver medal, and three bronze have been the results of the Djabidjan's archery team so far. Park Eun-jae, 20, gave Djabidjan the first gold medal in these Mundus Games after winning the women's individual recurve, after defeating the Daitojin favourite archer. Neve Ferreiro, 25, iced the cake with a second medal, as she clearly defeated her rival from New Derusmia to obtain bronze. Both obtained a second medal, as they obtained bronze in Team Recurve.




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Re: Djabidjan's News Aggregator
« Reply #36 on: September 04, 2022, 07:05:19 PM »

DJUN | Djabidjan-Weekly Newsletter| 29/08/22 - 04/09/22

Djabidjanian Times
Djabidjan News Agency
Formed rebel leader executed
New extradition warrant against Heyran-based newspaper


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Djabidjan's Ministry of Justice has announced that the death sentence against Burhaan Temitope and other seven prisoners has been carried out in a prison in Balona.

There was not clemency and Temitope becomes the oldest person to be executed in Djabidjan since independence at the age of 81 years old.

Terrorist organization Iskaabin Aamin-ah has promised vengeance in the name of relatives of those executed today, including, Temitope, and claimed that Temitope so-called "road to political reform and dialogue" has proved to be closed road.

A controversy followed after pictures of the aftermatch of the execution were leaked to social media. A government spokesperson has simply commented that the government is satisfied that "justice has been served".






The Ministry of Justice has confirmed that new charges have been brought against three journalist from Heyra-based newspaper "Jinsulhan Sasil", after a judge from Jangju district has ruled there were evidence that they violated Djabidjan's law for cooperation with terrorism.

Two of the three accused were previously charged with liberal, cooperation with illegal organization and subversion against the state. The Ministry of Justice has announced that, as consequence, a new extradition warant has been introduced against the three suspects. Sources from the Ministry hope that, considering the more serious charges this time, Heyran authorities will cooperate with the issue warrant.

There has not been an official response from Heyran government so far.


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Re: Djabidjan's News Aggregator
« Reply #37 on: September 15, 2022, 12:22:16 PM »

DJUN | Djabidjan-Weekly Newsletter| 05/09/22 - 11/09/22

Djabidjan News Agency
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Djabidjan team returns after successful Mundus Games
New legislation against disinformation


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A government spokesperson has confirmed that President Min Tae-joon will received a delegation from Djabidjan's Mundus Games team as they return from Mktvartvelo.

The Djabidjani team obtained a record of 13 medals (4 gold, 3 silver, and 6 bronze medals, respectively) in the Azavrelia 2022 Mundus Games, a record in the history of the Mundus Games. Despite some disappointing results, such as football, the Djabidjani athletes showed strong results particularly in disciplines such as cycling and archery.




The national parliament has passed a new legislation aimed to fight the spread of disinformation in both mass media and social media. The legislation aims to fight the spread of disinformation, unsourced rumours and "fake news" which may endanger the national security or social peace, as well as promoting social hatred or violence toward ethnic and religious groups. Under the new law, those guilty of those crimes could face a 5 to 10 jail sentence as well as having the voting rights suspended. The legislation will also introduce economic fees to registered media which repeatedly spreads disinformation.

Some opposition lawmakers and human rights associations have called the legislation a violation of constitutional guarantees and freedom of speech. However, the legislation was finally passed by a clear majority in the national parliament. It is expected that President Min Tae-joo will sign the law in the coming days.

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Re: Djabidjan's News Aggregator
« Reply #38 on: September 19, 2022, 02:54:50 PM »
DJUN | Djabidjan-Weekly Newsletter| 12/09/22 - 18/09/22

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Djabidjani rider shines in women's Tour of Ardia
Earthquake leaves several thousand deaths


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DEK Yeoseong-Fanm rider Seo Hye-mi has consistently showed a strong performance in the Tour of Ardia (excluding the mountainous fourth stage), which was rewarded with winning two stages on the fifth and sixth stages. Both stages were the first professional wins for Seo, who had already showed a great performance in the Jangju Classic, one week ago, in which she finished second, and, earlier this season, a 6th place in the Meridiem Classic.

"They were two tough stages", Seo explained, "but we knew we had our chances if we moved at the right time. I'm particularly grateful to my teammates, as I couldn't have done it without them, particularly to [Jeon] Si-eun, whose presence was key to give me the chance to increase the gap".

"The whole team did well today", DEK Yeoseong-Fanm manager declared. "We know what [Seo] Hye-mi is able to do. She has always performed her role in the team perfectly, even if sometimes that goes unnoticed. But I was sure her chances were soon to come, as this kind of terrain suits her quite well. She was again the strongest rider in the group, and no one deserves the victory more than her. We are extremely happy for her and the team, of course".

After her second victory, Seo Hye-mi also took a clear, for now, advantage in the points classification, as well as a provisional lead in the Youth classification. On the other hand, DEK Yeoseong-Fanm lost the leader jersey, which they had been holding since the third stage as Han Ye-jin fell to the fifth place in the general classification. As the peloton prepares to enter the Ardian mountain chain, DEK Yeoseong-Fanm hopes to continue with this path of success.



A 7.2 Mw earthquake has strucked the Enteryè and Gogseon provinces in the Republic of Djabijdan this weekend. The epicenter was nearby the town of Marekaja, about 20 kilometres north of the town of Talgwon. It is estimated that the most catastrophic effects of the earthquake have affected about 300,000 people.

A considerable number of buildings were destroyed in Talgwon, and although official estimations have not been confirmed, local reports have estimated that a few thousand people had died or trapped under the rubble. However, it was smaller towns such as Marekaja, Plennsovaja, Mokpsang where the effects of the earthquake could be felt more deeply, as it is estimated that 90% of buildings in Marekaja, which hosts 21,637 inhabitants, have been destroyed, with similar numbers for the other two towns, as well important damage of other towns and villages in the Enteryè and Gogseon.

Local media has estimated that at least 5,000 people could have died, considering the high amount of damage suffered and slow response, and next days are expected to be critical. A number of people have fled the area, fearing more aftershocks or lack of security in their towns, although authorities have promised that special measures and aid will be immediately considered and implemented.

Djabidjan's government has announced that rescuing efforts have been started, although they may face some obstacles due to the destruction of infraestructure and roads in the area. A government spokesperson has confirmed that Yoo Sung-soo, Minister of Public Works and Transport, will coordinate the efforts and he is expected to visit the area during the coming days.




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Re: Djabidjan's News Aggregator
« Reply #39 on: September 27, 2022, 05:51:40 PM »

DJUN | Djabidjan-Weekly Newsletter| 19/09/22 - 25/09/22

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Devastating floods in southern Djabidjan
Government declares state of emergency


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Floods in southern Djabidjan have had a devastating effect, displacing thousands of people in both rural and urban areas. Many were forced to leave their homes or towns, establishing in tents.

It is estimated that the floods may be affecting up to 500,000 people. Although no official estimations have been released yet, it is considered that the floods may leave 8,000-14,000 deaths.

With crops devastated by the floods, authorities have promised the increase the amount of aid sent to the region. However, local authorities are mostly concerned about the lack of public health facilities and water systems available, with increasing concern about the lack of drinking waters and waterborne diseases.

Djabidjan's government have assured that authorities are working hard, helping to deliver lifesaving medical supplies, food supplies, safe drinking water, and other basic goods, into the area.




The national government of Djabidjan has declared the state of emergency in five provinces, particularly those affected by recent natural disasters.

"Rescue efforts and government assistance have already saved thousands of lives", Minister Yoo Sung-soo assures, rejecting criticism against a slow government's response, "but access to the areas affected is sometimes complicated giving the destruction in infraestructures and roads". The minister also assured that temporary hospitals and learning centers are already been built in the area and nearby regions.

Meanwhile, it is expected that a new presidential decree will be announced in the coming days, establishing a fund which grant loans and aid to affected families and businesses.

Diep Dieu Do,  Minister of Finance, claimed that he does not believe that the economic situation will spread in other regions of the country, and that such inflation will be decreased as soon as government aid and special measures  are effectively introduced. Diep also announced that the government has increased the amount of government funds to import food and medical supplies, as well as a public-private partnership with Punha Trading Company for the distribution of goods and funds in the affected region.






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Re: Djabidjan's News Aggregator
« Reply #40 on: October 09, 2022, 12:40:39 PM »

DJUN | Djabidjan-Weekly Newsletter| 03/10/22 - 09/10/22

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Non-profit "rice kitchens" initiative to expand in affected areas
Journalists detained in restricted areas


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The organizers of "Yeondae-Ede Initiative", established to provide both humanitarian aid and prepared food from private donations to areas recently affected in the current humanitarian crisis in southwestern Djabidjan, has announced that they plan to expand the operations. The initiative cooperates with government authorities for the distribution of humanitarian aid, as well as mobilizes thousands of volunteers for the establishment of "rice kitchens" across the affected regions. These mobile kitchens provide basic rations consisting of either a single rice soup, or 200 grams of a porridge made of rice and soybean paste.

The initiative was started for temporary camps and homes for those who were forced to flee or had their homes destroyed, but it is expected to be expanded to towns or areas affected by the destruction of roads or the increase of prices. The organizers hope to increase the capacities of these rice kitchens at the same time they increased their numbers, with facilities providing "survival pastry", as some of the volunteers call them, for those in more remote areas.

While the initiative was started by non-profit and private organizations, it has found cooperation and funding from the national government. The Saegohyang corporation has announced that it will donate more than 200 million Djabidjani Livra to the initiative.

"We have more than 200 active mobile kitchens, as well as other 150 to be soon", one of the organizers explained. "We hope to be able to expand it as much as it is needed, as long as we need enough resources to do so". Organizations from the Free Reformed Church and other religious organizations have promised to donate fund and volunteers for this initiative.



A number of journalist, including 10 journalists with foreign citizenship, have been arrested in several locations.

Authorities have confirmed that they would have been arrested for violations of public measures to assure the security and assistance of the population, and a proper legal procedure have started.

"Legality applies to everyone", Premier Hong Tae-woon has answered when asked about the news. "While freedom of the press is important and we respect and protect it, those measures were established for the protection of the population and to assure that security and assistance is provided for all those who need it the most".

"As always", Premier Hong declared when asked if the government will answer calls to release those detained in the last hours, "there can not be leniency for those who have broken or violated the law, independently of the circumstances. We respect the separation of powers, and there is no much we can do as the cases will be now in the hands of the courts".

Minister of Justice Benedita Akegliz, however, gave an open door for a quickler solution for those cases. "The proper legal procedure should be followed, of course", she declared. "But as long as they were not serious criminal activity involved, and there is enough good faith and cooperation with the authorties, we have legal tools to find a solution which assure our legal system does not face an unnecessary waste of resources in the current circumstances, when it is much needed".




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« Reply #41 on: October 18, 2022, 05:56:25 PM »

DJUN | Djabidjan-Weekly Newsletter| 10/10/22 - 16/10/22

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Djabidjan to close its borders due to national security concerns
Several provinces affected by internet shutdowns


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Djabidjan's national government has announced an immediate closure of all borders permantently until further notice, after several locations in southwestern Djabidjan were attacked by armed gangs. As a consequence, all commercial flights have been cancelled, as well as entries to the country. The only exception will be border crossing for economic and trade activities, as well as humanitarian aid being sent and distributed to the country for the recent natural disasters. It is expected, however, that the distribution of the aid will be fully in the hands of the national armed forces.

President Min Tae-joon has also announced his intention that martial law is declared in eleven provinces until the safety of citizens can be fully assured by law enforcement and armed forces. 

The president also promised that those behind the attack, "including their collaborators", will be harshly punished "no matter where they operate and where they hide". He also declared that the time of the attack was not a coincidence, aimed to hinder the relief and economic assistance of the government as well as the "prestige of the state".





Local organizations have criticized the situation in seven provinces in which the Ministry of Defense have imposed, besides a curfew, an "almost complete internet and communication shutdown", as consequence of the recently martial law approved by the National Assembly in eleven Djabidjani provinces, mostly affecting southern and eastern provinces.

They have criticized that such actions have also slowed down of local non-profit organizations which were actively involved in the distribution of aids to communities affected by the recent floodings as well as other who moved to nearby provinces, as well as deprived thousands of citizens of their only means of reaching loved ones or even access to funds provided by the government.

The restrictions have also limited internet connectivity elsewhere, imposing barriers to mobile services, which has led to a decrease of internet speeds, making it increasingly hard, for example, to share and watch videos or live picture broadcasts.

"This is likely to have an impact in both the well-being and the rights of the citizens, and we demand the authorities to consider such actions and ease the restrictions where it is possible", one representative from a non-profit organization based in the city of Nwapase has declared.

The restrictions, however, have not affected so far Djabidjan City and Jangju, the two largest cities in Djabidjan.


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DJUN | Djabidjan-Weekly Newsletter| 31/10/22 - 06/11/22

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Violence increases despite martial law
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Human rights organizations based in Djabidjan have demanded an official investigation after pictures of the corpses of about 20 men were published online. Investigators believe that the site where the corpses were found is located nearby Bawumgyeon, following contacts with local activists.

Unlike earlier reporting, the corpses seem to be from inhabitants of the area, all of them male, and they were not fugitives or alleged members of a terrorist cell, as it was initially reported. Although the results of the autopsy remain undisclosed, international experts have argued that the victims were likely executed at a close range.

Local authorities have announced that an investigation has been already started, although local organizations have showed concern about the transparency of the investigation, as the county where Bawumgyeon is located is one of the provinces currently under martial law.

Civil organizations that the case is not unique, as last week it was found a mass grave of at least twelve people -reportedly wearing para-military uniforms- nearby a town close to the southwestern border. Human rights organizations have argued that recently declared martial law and imposed curfew makes them difficult to verify and receive trustworthy information about such cases, calling for both a transparent investigation and an improvement of the security in the restricted provinces.


Agriculture organizations have showed their concern about the logistical problem to distribute their products, combined with unprecedented losses as consequence of the recent natural disasters which have importantly affected some key southern towns.

The situation has caused an increase on the prices of basic products, as well as lack of basic food in the shelves of supermarkets in Jangju, Attalaxia, Balona, and other towns, as reported by local media. However, government sources have claimed that this situation is likely to be temporary, and there is no risk of any kind of permanent or serious food shortage.

Monetary authorities have also assured that current inflation is not likely to increase and it is expected to be solved as soon as trade is reestablished to usual levels.





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DJUN | Djabidjan-Weekly Newsletter| 07/11/22 - 13/11/22

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Former government official killed
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Police authorities have confirmed the death of Enkoni Dénye, who had disappeared from his home nearby Djabidjan City. The body was found 3 km from the last place where he was seen before his disappearance.

Dènye, 51, was a former member of the Djabidjani Congress, a political party which is part of the ruling Djabidani People's Coalition. He served as local representative in Danjong fpr eñevem years. as well as serving in the Ministry of Agriculture from 2007 to 2012. He also served in the national parliament from 2012 to 2021.

Dênye, who left his official role in the Djabidjani Congress in late 2021, was not exactly known for his criticism of Djabidjan's government or for being close to the opposition. However, two weeks ago, during an interview with a foreign-based newspaper, he accused the government of "genocide by incompetence", addressing recent rumours about the increasing amount of deceased in some of the regions under martial law.

The government has insisted that such allegations are baseless fabrications, and calls for an independent parliamentary commission have been rejected.

A police spokesperson has declared that, while an investigation about the murder have just started, it is believed that either a settling of scores or organized crime were probably causes of the crime.


Authorities have warned about spreading misinformation and fake information about the current situation of the country through social media and private messaging.

The warning has been issued after an increasing number of messages about increasing mortality in some of the southwestern provinces, currently under martial law. While the government has confirmed that there were some recent epidemies in at least six different towns in the south which caused a number of deceased, they have declared that the situation is under control.

Government authorities have warned that some of the pictures spread on social media, and in some cases published in foreign-based media, allegedly depicting mass graves, removal of corpses and deprived citizens, were likely doctored and manipulated.

Opposition has demanded an investigation on those claims and reports, as well as regarding recent increasing of violence, including a recent riot nearby Gwangju that left 30 casualties.



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Re: Djabidjan's News Aggregator
« Reply #44 on: December 04, 2022, 12:36:19 PM »

DJUN | Djabidjan-Weekly Newsletter| 28/11/22 - 04/12/22

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Riots leave town torn apart
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Ethnic motivated riots have left at least 200 casualities, more than 500 people arrested, and important damages in Pwente, a small town in southwestern Djabidjan, according to an independent report.

Rumours that the Seojoson community in the town was amassing aid relief and basic goods in order to resell them, led to protests against the local authorities which soon escalated into a riots. Dozens of businesses and shops were attacked, as well as, in some cases, pedestrian and neighbors, particularly associated to the Seojoson and Kiet communities (the latter being related to rumours regarding of usury and benefiting from rising inflation). The agitators were identified as members of Maadaan organization, although the background of those arrested was informed to be diverse. It was reported that government buildings, as well as the local headquarters of the People's Democratic Party, resulting in the death of several employees.

The riots lasted for about 30 hours, until armed forces intervened and restored order. Witnesses reported that real rounds were shot, and a number of pedestrians were caught in the clashes. Those arrested are likely to face military courts rather than ordinary court, particularly as a curfew had been imposed in the province for 5 weeks.

The government reported that 24 personnel from law enforcement were killed during the riots. However, there has not been any official information how many people died during the riots and later intervention to restore order.

The events at Pwente has been the first ethnic motivated violence in Djabidjan, at least at a wider scale, since the failed 1981 coup d'etat. While the government has avoided to address the issue directly, a government spokesperson has warned that inciting social hatred will be punished harshly and without mercy.


A group of activists and independent scholars, in cooperation with the Asosyasyon Verite-Jinsil, have released the "Alam Dossier", gathering testimonies about the increasing humanitarian crisis experienced by a number of provinces in Djabidjan.

The dossier gathers testimonies, data from both official and independent sources, statistical analysis, and photographic evidence. The authors described their intention as "to offer information that is often either fragmented or supressed" by authorities, as well as to serve as to "call to action" to the authorities for a change of policy that is able to make a difference and save lives.

In their conclusion, the dossier concludes that the combination of natural disasters, food shortages, increased mortality caused by epidemy and malnutrion, and a failure of the distribution of aid relief, as well an increased of violence by government and non-state forces, have resulted in an unprecedented humanitarian crisis that has caused "at least an estimated 65,000-90,000 exceeded deaths". However, the authors of the authors have warned that, due to limitations on their part to gather information, as well as restrictions existing in certain areas due to imposed martial law and restricted communications the current number could be "even quite higher". One scholar based in Heyra, who was not part in the research but participated in the press release, warned that "I personally fear, based in other cases I have researched in the past, that number could double soon if proper measures are not introduced".

In their press release of the dossier in Heyra, graphic evidence seemed to shock the small audience. However, many of the pictures had previously spread on social media. In some cases, government sources or official media had argued that such evidence was doctored or unreliable.

The dossier warns that the most dire conditions are found in southwestern and central Djabidjan. The authors warn that the declaration of martial law and the restriction on movement established in several regions has probably worsened the situation, as well as having a negative impact on transparency and press freedom. One testimony also declares that the armed force would have used street and orphaned children to disposal and burial of the bodies of the deceased in at least two provinces. Another testimonies warned about the increase of missing people, with reports of both summary executions and increase in gang violence. The dossier also includes reports warning about the increasing mortality in overcrowded prisons due to the spread of several contagious diseases and malnutrition.

A spokesperson Asosyasyon Verite-Jinsil has also declared that at least 10 people who collaborated with the elaboration of the report have been arrested, while other three went missing.

Djabidjan's government has not responded about the allegations presented in the dossier. However, a government spokesperson have warned about "fabrications and distorsions...of those aimed to bring division ahd social hatred in the country".



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DJUN | Djabidjan-Weekly Newsletter| 12/21/22 - 18/12/22

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Maadaan government officials leave the government
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11 government officials from the MCIH and Maadaan Association, two political parties which are part of the Djabidjan's ruling Djabidjani People's Coalition, have announced their immediate resignation, following disagreements regarding the management of the humanitarian crisis which still continues in several provinces in Southern Djabidjan.

The announcement came a week after a open letter signed by fifty members from Maadaan Association, in which they expressed their concern and criticism of certain aspect of the management of the crisis, calling for a policy change and calling the leadership of the political organization to address the situation. The eleven government officials that yesterday announced their decision were working in several ministries and state-owned companies and institutions.

Mr. Madhoye, who was elected to the national parliament as candidate of the Djabidjani People's Coalition, also announced his resignation from the MCIH political party. He later confirmed that he will leave the Djabijdani People's Coalition parliamentary group as well. Minister Abadir Barre, has called for unity, calling members to discuss differences through proper channels. It is not expected that this political crisis will have an important impact, at least for now, as the MCIH and the Maadaan Association only currently hold 2 and 1 seats in the national parliament, respectively.

The government has not officially responded to these announcements and criticism. However, a government spokesperson confirmed that the government officials were already replaced.





Police arrested more than 200 people after protests erupted in Jangju, Djabidjan's second largest city.

Protestors complained about food and communication shortages, limitations on movement as well as demanding the goverment more transparency and rumours that martial law could be soon imposed in cities like Jangju and Djabidjan City.

Police authorities gave an official estimation of 5,000 protestors, blaming demonstrators for the violence. The protestors were visibly joined by a large group of drivers, who complain that government restrictions on travel have caused an important loss in revenue for the sector.







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« Reply #46 on: December 29, 2022, 04:31:11 PM »
DJUN | Djabidjan-Weekly Newsletter| 19/12/22 - 25/12/22

Jinsulhan Sasil
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Exports fear that dozens of thousands may be dead while government declares the end of humanitarian crisis
Catholic archbishop survives terror attack in Djabidjan City


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President Min's government has finally proclaimed that the humanitarian crisis that started in Djabidjan, caused by two separate natural disasters and aggraviated by what could describe as structuctural failures, is over, as special measures regarding the management of distribution of basic goods and services and the restoration of communication and infraestructures have been successfully completed.

While the government announced that martial law and restrictions on movement will continue for "at least two weeks", in order, a government spokesperson confirmed, to avoid social chaos and assure the safety of the population from criminal activity. However, several local organizations have contradicted this rosy scenario described by the authorities, and that local authorities are facing still a complicated situation, due to the lack of resources and funds by many citizens and families, and hospital healthcare facilities which are deprived of resources and basic goods, overwhelmed by the increasing demand and patients facing important health complications with overcrowded facilities.

Baek Kang-gil, one of the founders of Asosyasyon Verite-Jinsil civil organization, went even beyond in an article published last week and co-written along a colleague from a demographic institute in Cescedia. Based in date from local sources, published reports, and their own statistical analysis, they estimated that up 135,000-180,000 people may have perished in this crisis, mostly due to lack of basic food and poor health conditions, declaring it the "second worse famine in the modern history of these lands". Their damning and gloomy estimations would clearly contradict the official estimation of just 10,000 exceeded deaths since the beginning of the crisis.

Baek Kang-gil, 49, former Professor of Social Economics in the National University of Djabidjan City, have insisted in his estimation despite the lack of information available due to the restriction by the local authorities, declaring that it is the authorities who must offer a clear explanations for their unrealistic estimations that defy any serious analysis, he insisted in a radio interview with a Heyran broadcaster. He was called the authorities to offer more transparency to the population about the situation, in order to avoid more deaths, which is likely to increase even if the problems in the distribution of assistance have been finally overcome due to the dire health conditions of many patients who may not be fully recovered. Professor Baek, who was forced to resign from his university position three weeks ago for his cooperation with the "Alam Dossier", which was declared by the university leadership as an "unethical violation of the professional code", has also insisted that he has not any political affiliation as some media had inaccurately reported.

Update (26/12/22): Another article published in "Jinsulhan Sasil" have reported that Professor Baek Kang-gil did not return home on Christmas' Eve and has been declared missing since then.



Archbishop Jo Sung-Min, highest Catholic authority in Djabidjan, was attacked in Djabidjan City after Christmas' Midnight Mass. The incident has been officially described as a terrorist attack, the first one since a failed armed insurgency was defeated in southern Djabidjan by the armed forces.

Archbishop Jo Sung-Min resulted unharmed, however, three people were directly wounded, while two other people died as consequence of a minor stampede nearby Djabidjan City cathedral as result of the attack. Only one of the wounded citizens remains in grave condition, while the rest, of those who demanded hospitalization, have already been discharged with minor injuries.

The identity of the assailant remains unknown, although it has been reported that he would be a 24 years old Djabidjani citizen without previous criminal records.

Catholic authorities have reported that the archbishop health was not affected by the attack although he is "severely saddened about the outcome of the incident". He is reported to return with his agenda before the end of the year.

While it has not been reported if the assailant acted alone or not, the Ministry of Home Affairs has confirmed that security will be tightened in both Djabidjan City and Jangju. It has also been reported that at least twenty people were arrested after the attack, although it is not clear if the suspects had any direct relation with the main suspect or the attack.






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DJUN | Djabidjan-Weekly Newsletter| 25/12/22 - 01/01/23

Djabidjanian Times
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Parliament approves martial law
Djabidjan government denies claims of genocide


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Djabidjan's national parliament has agreed to declare an official resolution which would authorize President Min to declare a nationwide martial law for thirty days, in order to assure the safety of the population, following the attack against Archbishop Jo Sung-Min last week.

The resolution was passed by a clear majority, 119 of 155 MPs voted for the resolution, although a slightly lower majority than expected.

The martial law was already effective in a number of provinces. However, the new resolution would authorize the government to impose it in the rest of the country, including Djabidjan City, capital city of the Republic of Djabidjan.



Community, social, and local leaders from the Maadaan ethnic group have denounced the Djabidjani government and their armed forces participation in what they have described "an undoubtedly planned genocide against our people, through aggravated and poorly assisted famine, deprivation of basic goods and resources, violence, and denial of aid". They argued such claims in accordance to the controversial "Alam Dossier", testimonies from local witnesses, and photographic evidence.

Their conference was made through a streaming website. The organizers complained that they had to suspend their planned press conference for the announcement, the first one for restrictions regarding the imposed martial law and on internet access and the second for fear of intervention of the authorities. They demanded the government to allow an independent investigation to allow who may be the culprit behind the crisis.

They did not offer any new estimation about the total number of deaths or direct evidence (such as leaked documents), but they argued that the facts speak for themselves, such as the most affected regions are those inhabited by a large number of ethic Maadaan. In some villages and regions, one of the speakers assured, up to 40-60% of the victims were identified as member of the Maadaan ethnic group and other minorities.

Between the speakers, Bedeley Samatar, former mayor of Lagudilay as independent candidate endorsed by Maadaan Association, also de manded Catholic authorities to involve politically to find a solution to this problem so those behind could be brought to justice.

The announcement has increased pressure on Abadir Barre, leader of the MCIH, main Maadaan political party in the ruling Djabidjani People's Coalition. However, the national government, through a spokesperson and Premier Hong himself have denied the claims, insisting in the last official estimation of just 20,000 exceeded deaths during the humanitarian crisis, describing the mentioned claims as "misinformation and defamatory".






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« Reply #48 on: March 20, 2023, 12:40:41 PM »

DJUN | Djabidjan-Weekly Newsletter| 13/03/23 - 19/03/23

Jinsulhan Sasil
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Djabidjan to return to a one-party state model
Djabidjan obtains outstanding triumph in Winter Games


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The national leadership of the Djabidjani People's Coalition, the ruling coalition in Djabidjan since 1983, has announced they will hold an "extraordinary unity congress", in which member parties and ordinary militants will discuss the future of the coalition. According to a spokesperson of the coalition, this proposal comes after "increasing demands by the people and civic organization toward a higher level of political union and social integration". However, it does not seem a coincidence that the move comes after repeating comments from President Min Tae-joon in interviews and speeches calling for political decentralization at the government and legislative levels.

All political parties which are part of the coalition, with the only exception of the Maadaan Association, has confirmed that they will sent their representatives to the congress, which they have described which will "hopeful witness a constructive and democratic willness to improve our joint movement toward national greatness and unity", according to the words of a representative from the National Reform Party. However, judging the leaked documents and the own official titles of the conferences for the coalition itself, such words seem to be nothing more than either wishful thinking or a will to keep their seats at the government by the minor members of the coalition, as it seems rather obvious that the only purpose of this extraordinary congress is path a direct road toward a transformation of the coalition into an united and centralized political party.

Either this is achieved through an integration of the smallest parties into Min's People's Democratic Party, or rather into a new political organization, it will be probably rather quite irrelevant, giving the lack of courage showed so far by the leaders of these political organization, during both our recent political crisis and this new political initiative.

Even if the coalition was barely a pseudo-democratic facade of the control of one party of the state institutions for all these years, it will be still a worrying step toward a more centralized state control and an elimination of all -even the most symbolical and theatrical- inner dissent in the structures of the state. Sadly, President Min has decided to take our nation toward a path from which we should have never returned, and turn back our nation toward a future -about to become present- of Djabidjan as a nation under a one-party state once again.




Djabidjani athletes have obtained another outstanding success, this time of unprecedented and historical dimensions, in the Winter Games, after finishing third between all nations which participated in the event, ending with a total of 22 medals, eleven of them gold medals.

As last year, Djabidjan proved to be a superpower in snowboarding, obtaining seven medals, with Ku Hye-kyung becoming the first Djabidjani athlete to win three medals in the history of Winter Games, as she won in the Halfpipe category. The Djabidjan team also showed a great performance in bobsleigh and luge, obtaining four and three medals, respectively, in these categories.

The athletes are expected to be received by President Min as they return to Djabidjan.



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DJUN | Djabidjan-Weekly Newsletter| 20/03/23 - 26/03/23

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Fidêl Vitès wins Albrektberg Classic
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Fidèl Vitès showed a superb performance winning the Albrektberg Classic, obtaining his first win this season. The Djabidjani rider was active since the first kilometres of the race, as he joined the breakaway and made his decisive attack on the last hill before entering Albrektberg for a second time. While favoured by lack of cooperation in the main room, he rode unstoppable increasing his lead with the indecision of his main chasers.

He had a relatively comfortable final kilometres, as he finished with a final lead over two minutes, although Vitês confessed after crossing the finish that he was too concentrated to avoid any mistake to think about he was going to achieve. "After entering in the city, I knew that the victory was on my legs, but I was a quite tough day. But I did my best and I'm so proud and happy about this result. The victory was particularly important as his team, AABL, is based in the city where the race is held.

Certainly the most important victory in his professional career, and the second one after joining the Juglander cycling team in 2021. Vitês already showed a great form earlier this season in Achkaerin, as he finished sixth in Midvale-Artaxia Classic.

Another Djabidjani rider,  Galbeyte Egal, completed the podium, as he finished third after leaving behind the main group.

Vitès hopes to continue his great form in his next race, the St James Classic held in Achkaerin. "It will be an even tougher race", Vitès confessed, "but I hope to do my best, either fighting for the win or helping my teammates".



The Djabidjani People's Coalition, the ruling political coalition in Djabidjan, held the First Congress of National Unity, as it was officially named, in which all the political parties which formed the Djabidjani People's Coalition, including President Min Tae-joon's People's Democratic Party, with the only absense of the Maadaan Association. More than two thousand representatives and delegates gathered in one of the main hotels of Djabidjan City, to decide their political future. About twenty-nine delegates were members of organizations outside the coalition invited by the organizers of the congress.

The event was officially inagurated by Antar Lawal, who chaired the congress, followed by a speech by President Min Tae-joon himself. About ten hours later, after a round of speeches and deliberations by leading members of the coalition, 1,781 delegates voted in favour of the main resolution in advancing toward political unification of the organizations that currently formed the Djabidjani People's Coalition. The result was not exactly a surprise, as more than half of the delegates of the congress were believed to be members of the People's Democratic Party.

The resolution established that the coalition would agree to establish a centralized political organization which "combines both the wish of the people toward more national unity and respect to diverse reality of our nation...moving toward an united and unique path, as guided by an only will and goal while respecting the diversity of our people". Another resolution agreed to establish and decide the name of the new political party: the National People's Party of Djabidjan.

For many, despite the change of name (it was rumoured that the new party was going to be named as "United People's Democratic Party"), the move felt more as an absortion by the People's Democratic Party than a true merger by equal political parties. After all, the structure of the new organization resembles quite considerably to the same of the People's Democratic Party, with a Central Executive Committee as highest authority in the party, and a National Council in charge of the national sub-committees established. The main novelty will the creation of a "National Secretariat" in charge of coordinating relations between both bodies, as well as the establishment of ethnic quotas for the Central Executive Committee.

In case there was any doubt, the congress elected, almost by unanimity, President Min Tae-joon as first Chairman of the National People's Party, the highest-ranking position in the new political party. Kontan Mesajè, current Minister of the Presidency, and a member of the United Progress Party, was elected as General Secretary.

While there were some voices openly opposing the new political reality, both inside and outside the congress, by both some prominent members of the minor members of the coalition and even some founding members of the People's Democratic Party, they resulted to be in the minority.

It is not clear, at least for the moment, if the merger would imply important changes in the government's policy or its composition.




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DJUN | Djabidjan-Weekly Newsletter| 27/03/23 - 02/04/23

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Journalist kidnapped abroad
Local Catholic Church faces inner division


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Our office was shocked as everyone else when news that Wan Hyo-rin was arrested in Djabidjan.

While her name may not be familiar to even our most loyal readers, she has played an active role in our newsroom for the last eight years. Indeed, as she often declared in our offices, she may not be a skilled writer, but she took an important role in some of the most important reports ever published by our newspaper, such as the interview with a witness of the Namgung theatre case, an article about the inner divisions in the exiled political opposition, or our most recent dossier about linguistic and ethnic barriers inside Djabidjani communities abroad.

Wan was currently on a break, as she was about to participate in two prominent Conferences of Journalists held in two Albion countries. When we were communicated the first notice about her sudden disappearance we were as concerned as anyone, and we did our best to contact her relatives and contacts. While we hoped for the best, we could have not imagined what would happen. After checking our sources and Wan's colleagues during her travel, we have concluded that it was not possible that she travelled to Djabidjan on her own accord.

We consider this situation, which can only be described as an unlawful act of flight piracy, an attack against us, the Jinsulhan Sasil newspaper, and freedom of the press in general. As a consequence, we welcome any declaration of solidarity and demand her immediate release from Djabidjan's authorities.




The Catholic Church is likely facing one of its more deep, both religious and political, crisis since Djabidjan obtained its independence, commentators and scholars seem to agree.

A bishop and a number of priests have reportedly leaving the church in the last weeks. Catholic authorities have declared that this last cases were as consequence of different factors, and it has not affect the capabilities and services that the church provides to believers, which have remained, according to the Church, unaffected. In some parishes, however, according to local reports, large number of believers have stopped attending their churches. In some cases, there have been an unusual conversion to other denominations, such as the Free Reformed Church or more minority religions such as the so-called Falashite Church.

While the causes are complex, experts agree, the situation is mostly focused in communities where the Maadaan ethnic group, both in larger cities and in the southern provinces. In some cases, there is evidence that such conversions or abandon of their faith was motivated by religious or theological motivations. However, it is likely that there were ultimately caused by more important social issues. "A new generation of community leaders", argues Professor Lanre Toyin, "along recent demographic changes, as well as the more recent political and humanitarian crises have probably led to shaken many communities and affected their relation with the local church".

The crisis has likely political causes as well, other experts have agreed. As many local community leaders have increasingly blamed the government for actions against the interests of the Maadaan community, many have seen the national leadership of the Catholic Church as too accommodating and accomplice with their own oppression. "While the damage may be already done", former MP Maaga Ahfkhafiif argues, "without a change in the leadership and attitude of the Church, the crisis is likely to continue".





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DJUN | Djabidjan-Weekly Newsletter| 10/04/23 - 16/04/23

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Twazyèm Machann Kadè, CEO of Punha Trading Company, has announced his resignation, after he was charged with several crimes by Djabidjan City's first High Court.

Kadè's charges include financial offenses, embezzlement, conspiration for market manipulation and bribery. Along Kadè, other nine Punha Trading Company employees were arrested and charged with similar crimes.

Punha Trading Company is considered the second largest company, and its business include banking, mining, textile, and retail sectors. A former financial analyst at Djabidjanian Bank, Kadè was a member of Punha Trading Company's board of directors since 2011, becoming CEO last year. His indictment has come two days after Punha Trading Company's headquarters were registered by police authorities.

Djabidjani authorities have argued that Kadè and his associated using their priviledge position in a public-private partnership to distribute goods and aids relief during the recent humanitarian crisis in the country to organize a hidden system of speculative hoarding which led to a consequent rise in prices of basic goods, which favoured the company's interests, according to the Djabijdani authorities. They also argued that such illegal actions contributed greatly to obstruct of distribution of basic goods and aid reliefs and prolonged the length of the crisis and increased its effects.

A Punha Trading Company spokesperson has declared that the company has initiated an internal and independent audit, and that they have offered their cooperation with the judiciary authorities. However, it is expected that a tough time may come for the company, as the announcement of Kadè's indictment has already had a negative impact on the company stocks in Djabidjan City stock market index, as the shares fell a 20%, the worst in twenty years.



Djabidjan's Ministry of Home Affairs has suspended the activities of the "Faithful Community of the First Christianity", more popularly know as the "Falashite Church", a minority religious movement which has been labelled as a "dangerous and destructive cult". As a consequence, the buildings of the organizations will be closed, and their assets confiscated by the authorities. It is expected that the leadership may face criminal charges.

The Ministry of Home Affairs argues that the religious organization is being involved in criminal activity such as extortion, fraud, violation of the privacy, brainwashing, and unlicensed practicing of medicine.

The so-called Falashite Church, who was established in the 16th century, is estimated to have about 10,000 members in Djabidjan, although the real number is difficult to estimate, particularly since the recent humanitarian crisis that impacted the country months ago. Most of the members of the community are found in southern Djabidjan, mostly between the Maadaan ethnic group. It is not the first time that the community has been involved in controversy, as they have been often marginalized by other Christian churches in the country, particularly for their rejection of both the New Testament and the Doctrine of the Trinity, as well as the claim that most members in the Maadaan community are actually descendants from a tribe in Vanora.

More recently, the community has gained the attention of the local population and interest of state authorities, as their activity has increased, particularly since a new leadership was announced, following the death of the person who had headed the church in the last three decades. The new Falashite leader, a man known as "Patriarch Suleymaan", has allegedly announced that it has been recently revealed that the world is already in the first stages of a period previous to the final messianic era, according to their holy scriptures.

Civil rights organization has warned that there are concerned that members of the religious community may face criminal prosecution and legal punishment, something they have described as a dangerous precedent, while authorities have insisted that their aim is to protect them from an illegal organization involved in criminal activity and avoid they and their families are exposed to harmful behavior.




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DJUN | Djabidjan-Weekly Newsletter| 17/04/23 - 23/04/23

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Nickel deposits open to mining exploitation
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Djabidjan's national government has given authorization to the development of mining activity in Bélbagay, southwestern Djabidjan. The place has been found to have the largest nickel deposits in the country.

However, the announcement has also found some criticism, as the area involves two natural parks. Environmental activists have argued that the mining explotaition would pose a serious threat to the survival of these natural spaces, with a lasting negative impact in the fauna and flora of the region. They fear that the mining will also include air pollution and damage the communities in the region, due to water contamination and destruction of habitat.

Local indigenous communities have also opposed the development, arguing that it will destroy their way of life and make the area inhabitable. However, the government argues that the new economic activity will be the source of an important development which will improve the economy and employment of both the local population and the national economy as a whole.


Journalist Wan Hyo-rin was sentenced to a 40 years in prison by Djabidjan City second High Court. It is the largest prison sentence for a journalist in Djabidjan since the end of the Social Republic of Djabidjan in 1979.

Wan was a journalist for Jinsulhan Sasil, a Korean-language newspaper published in exile. The court found Wan guilty in several charges, including conspiracy with enemies of the state, cooperation with criminal organization, collecting and spreading state secrets that compromise national security, and failure and rejection to cooperate with authorities regarding terrorist and criminal activity. The court also argued that Wan was part of a cabal which spread misinformation aimed to damage Djabidjan's public standing and national security.

Wan Hyo-rin's legal team appealed that her detention was illegal but this appeal was rejected. Only a Supreme Court appeal is left to Wan, who rejected the charges and pledge innocent during the trial.

Human rights associations have criticized the sentence, arguing that it sets a dangerous precendent for media freedom.



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DJUN | Djabidjan-Weekly Newsletter| 24/04/23 - 30/04/23

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Family separation policy brings controversy
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Chin Joo-hwan has been announced as new CEO of Punha Trading Company. The announcement came in the middle of the corruption probe against former executive employees of the company (including the former CEO, Twazyèm Machann Kadè.

Chin Joo-hwan has only been a member of the company boards of directors until the last month. Previously, he held several executive positions in Djabidjanian Bank, the largest commercial bank based in Djabidjan, as well as serving in Djabijdan's central bank. It is hoped that Chin's appointment would ease the company's legal challenge in courts and stabilize the standing of the company.

Chin will face a complicate situation as Punha Trading Company experiences a transitory period, but internal sources in the company has shown confidence that Mr. Chin may be the right person to do so. Last week, Saegohyang industrial conglomerate acquired 25% of the shares of the company, which is believed to have contributed in Chin's appointment as CEO.

Punha Trading Company is involved in banking, textile, mining, and retail sectors. The government remains confident that the current legal troubles and change in leadership is not going to have a deep impact in the national economy, which is under a slow recovery.

"There are no doubts about the future of this company", Chin Joo-hwan has declared in his first intervention as CEO of Punha Trading Company. "We can only be optimist and look toward the future. After today [company's meeting], we are prepared to bring more initiatives and investment required to create more jobs and chances for our customers and shareholders". Chin has declared that he is also confident that the current legal cases would not impose a financial burden for the company. "We are prepared to both cooperate with the authorities to the full extent and to defend the name of our company, which brings prosperity to thousands of employees and millions of costumers, at the same time", he argued.


A leaked document from the Ministry of State Security seems to have backed the claim of a policy of family separation for members of the so-called controversial Falashite Church under custody, even in cases when no official charges were brought against those detained.

The activities of the Falashite Church were suspended, after the religious organization was banned for dangerous and illegal practices, according to the authorities. A number of members of the organization, including most of its leadership, has been arrested since then and being charged with serious crimes. Another members of the organization has been detained for anti-social behavior, and brought to state facilities such as centres for Personal Surveillance and Social Integration, aims to rehabilitate citizens under the influence of criminal gangs, extremist or terrorist organizations but who may not be directly charged with crimes but still pose a threat to society and national security.

It is unclear how many Falashite citizens have been detained and brought to such detention facilities, as the authorities do not publish any official data about it. However, the leaked documents seem to corroborate the existence of official guidelines to separate children from their parents after or during the latter were sent to the state facilities and, at least according to one of the documents leaked, sent to state orphanages or other similar facilities for children, without approval or communication with their parents or close relatives.

Claims of family separation in these state centers are not new, although only for children who were born in these centers, with only a few documented cases. Human rights organizations have argued that his policy would be a violation of the parental rights as well as the rights of the children, and called to both the authorities and the courts to bring and end to this practice, which they have argued it can only be unlawful and unconstitutional. Local civic rights organizations have also argued that such policy shall be considered a form of ethnic discrimination, calling to and end, as most members of the Falashite Church are believed to belong to the Maadaan ethnic group.

Minister of Justice Benedita Aklegliz has openly denied the existence of such general policy, as the administration of those centers are not directly under the authority of the Ministry of State Security, and assuring the more than reasonable doubts, in her view, of the genuineness of those leaked documents. She did not openly denied that separation of children from families could have occurred, howwer, arguing that in some cases authorities have the need and duty to protect the interests and rights of the children when a family can not provide or it may be harmful to them, but assuring that such decision would be always according to the law and decided case by case.

Opposition lawmakers have called for law enforcement officials to testify in parliament in order to bring light to such claims, but the parliamentary majority have rejected such proposals.




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DJUN | Djabidjan-Weekly Newsletter| 08/05/23 - 14/05/23

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Falashite leadership facing trial on extremist charges
Publishing businessman found dead
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Twenty-three clergymen from the so-called Falashite Church, which was recently banned by the Republic of Djabidjan, are facing charges including incitement of ethnic hatred, participation in illegal organization, and conspiracy against the public security. If they were found guilty, they could be facing sentences from 5 to 20 years in jail.

The trial is expected to take place next month in Djabidjan City.

Some human rights organization have argued that the trial sets a dangerous precedent regarding freedom in religion in Djabidjan. However, the Ministry of Justice has argued it is not religious doctrine or ideology which will be judged, but their acts in violation to the law as members of an organization.

In either case, it will be the first time than members of the clergy will be on the beanch for crimes committed in their religious activities since the demise of the Social Republic of Djabidjan.




Businessman Kaung Htet Myat was found dead in his home in Jangju. Myat, 56, was the CEO of Vwa Mopsoli, a large publishing house in Djabidjan which publishes books in several languages.

The publishing house was founded by his father, Nyein Myat, in 1991. Before that, the Myat family gained wealth and prominence by another publishing company, MoDanEun, which he established in 1980. The company obtained the government to license to publish textbooks and experienced a quite fast growth. MoDanEun expanded in a holding which acquired and founded several publishing houses, bookshops, newspapers, and even a television company. The senior Myat came from a family of military officers, and he had joined the Djabidjani Revolutionary Party, the ruling party under the Social Republic of Djabidjan, as a teenager, and obtained a job in the Ministry of Education. This did not stop him to have ties with some members of President Hahn Geun's administration, and he later funded the ruling People's Democratic Party in several electoral campaigns, particularly after 1988.

After Nyein Myat died in 2007, the business group experienced a tough years, and Kaung Htet Myat, who had succeeded his father, was forced to sell MoDanEun to DEK Corporation. A decade later, he was only able to retain Vwa Mopsoli. Still, the company was able to prosper, although with a more limited success, and it was well-known for publishing best-sellers of foreign authors, and biographies and memoirs.

Myat's life, however, found a sudden end last Friday midnight, when his neighbors were alerted of noises coming from his house, a detached house nearby an upper class area in the city of Jangju. When police arrived, they could only certify his death. Myat was found dead in his living room with three gunshots, one on the neck, another in his chest and a third one in his head.

While it was speculated earlier that it could be a case of deadly burglary, the police authorities have finally discarded this hyphothesis and ruled his death as a suicide.

With Myat's death, it is unclear if his company, who had become a personal project for him, according to friends, will survive. The most prominent and wealthy member of the Nayhtu minority in Djabidjan, while he gained a reputation of eclectic and lively personality, his unexpected death may have become the final chapter in the history of a family saga which had gained prominence in Djabidjan's most exclusive circles.





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DJUN | Djabidjan-Weekly Newsletter| 15/05/23 - 21/05/23

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Djabidjan's rugby national team obtained their second win in the history of the world cup after defeating incumbent champions East Moreland 21 to 18.

It was the first win against top team for the Djabidjani rugby team. The win came after two disappointing losses but even if the team did not advance to the new round, the match left a positive impact in the national team participation.

"Our team keeps advancing, step by step", Djabidjan's national coach declared. "It is a long way to think about higher aims but we have proven that we can face and win the best teams".



The Ministry of Home Affairs has confirmed the kidnapping of Shin Yong-Nam, hours after a small terrorist group announced that he former President of the Republic of Djabidjan was "arrested under their custody" in their announcement.

There have been contradictory rumours about Shin's situation, after police was witnessed around his home in Djabidjan City two days ago. Police authorities have not given information regarding if the former President could have been taken somewhere in Djabidjan City or rather outside the capital city.

Shin, 65, served as Deputy Premier and Minister before briefly serving as Speaker of the national parliament in 2021 before being elected as President of the Republic in 2022, replacing late President Kwon Sang-jun. However, his tenure as head of state was not too long, as he was forced to resign following accusations of sexual misconduct. Since then, he had not involved in politics and, according to acquaintances, lived a quietly life in his family residence.

However, he reached to an end earlier this week, when he was allegedly assaulted in the parking garage of a clinic in the capital city. It has been reported that he had been declared missing that midnight, but it was not announced to avoid that such information could obstruct the investigation.

A terrorist group known as "Union of Revolutionary Combatants" has reclaim the action, and they have officially issue five demands to the national authorities, including the release of some prisoners and the abolition of internment centers. However, the national government has denied any intention to negotiate with criminals. If negotiations are not started and their conditions are not met, they have warned that the former President will face what they have described as an "extraordinary revolutionary tribunal in the name of the people of Djabidjan". In these circumstances, it is feared for the safety of the former president if he was not liberated in the coming days.

Despite the dimension of the ongoing crime, the terror group was rather unknown in the country, and it was only accused in involvement in sabotage actions and two robberies. It is the first time a former member of the national parliament or cabinet has been kidnapped by a terrorist group in our nation. Police authorities do not seem to believe that the perpetrators have a background or experience in terror activity in the past, which they believe that makes the outcome of the situation as uncertain as hopeful. Premier Hong has declared that three ministries and all law enforcement are cooperating and working together to bring a quick but safe resolution to the situation.

President Min has declared that there will not "be mercy for criminals and terrorists. I have ordered to use all means to end this criminal act".


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DJUN | Djabidjan-Weekly Newsletter| 22/05/23 - 28/05/23

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We have the honour and pleasure, despite the theme of the main topics discussed, with Professor Tsisana Oniani, who currently teaches in the University of Albrektberg.

Mrs. Oniani, who graduated in the University of Azavrelia in Economic Science, was previously taught in the University of Khashumi. In 2021, he joined the University of Albrektberg as Professor in Politics and Development. She has recently published her second book, "Political Economy of Disaster: A Case Study of Djabidjan", in which she analyses what some call the recent humanitarian crisis.

Our nation is not alien to Professor Oniani, who visited the country for first time when she was preparing her master's degree. "It was a nice experience", she tells us, "even if I was too busy to have time to see anything else". She visited our country more recently, in 2019, when she participated in a conference about migration and development organized by the National University of Djabidjan City. "It was nothing special", she described, "but interesting from a scholarly point of view". Oniani clarifies that she is not expert on our country in particular or Northern Ardia in general. "My research has been focused on the impact of aid relief and economic policy on development", she explains, "and this sad circumstances gave the chance to evaluate some of the things I have been investigating in the context of a natural disaster".

She has published two academic papers on issues related to the natural disasters and consequent humanitarian crisis that Djabidjan experienced, the first about the effects of the flooding and the second a comparative analysis in   relation to the relationship between infraestructures and government policy between two regions in Djabidjan. She explains us that she is well aware that her first article received harsh criticism in media in Djabidjan, particularly in some newspapers and politicians. "The second article had barely any impact, I must admit", she says, "I hadn't received much feedback even from scholars on my field". However, she felt that her recent research, combined with her knowledge of the sources and the region helped to her chance to offer a contribution to the issue.

For this book, she explains, she used both official date from the government and local authorities and different methods of research, including date from internal displacement, labour statistics, numbers of refugees and recent migration, as well as data from media and local research. "I'm not either an activist or a historian", she clarifies. While she has also used data provided by human rights organization and political organizations, she has avoided to rely on testimonies as much as possible. "My intention was to offer a few analysis and collection of sources which contributes to understand the causes and effects of this situation".

In her book, she gave an estimation of 125,000-195,000 people deceased during the recent humanitarian crisis, most of them related to the famine and related deaths which spread mostly in southern and western Djabidjan. These numbers would contrast with those official numbers offered by the national government, which established that only 8,000 people who had died as consequence of the famine and related deaths. "I feel that difficult to believe", Oniani established. Contrary to some have argued before, however, she does not seem to believe that the decision by Djabidjan's government decision to temporary close the nation's borders, due to a sudden national security crisis, which reduced the reception of aid, had a considerably impact on the effects on the crisis. "It was not an issue of lack of food", she explains, "the dimension of the crisis and its effects would be rather found in the failure in the organization and distribution of aid and basic goods, both by policy and, obviously, the destruction of infrastructures around the most affected regions".

"It needs to be said that this is a scholarly work, not a political one", she says, when asked about the role of the authorities may have had in relieving or worsening the effect and consequences of the crisis, which some activists have even described as a genocide or act of war. "It is not my role to decide who is to blame, but to understand the causes", she explains. "I should say, that this was, sadly a preventable tragedy, which was worsened by both political and economical decisions by both state and private actors. I hope my study contributes to give a first contribution for a better understanding in order to prevent such situations in the country, both in the region and across the globe".

It is not our role to judge academic research, indeed, but we certainly hope that Mrs. Oniani's study contributes to give light to the horrible tragedy experienced for thousands in this country, and serves as a first step toward to demand accountability for those who may be responsible, either by action or omission, of the consequences of this disaster, more human than natural.

Former Speaker and President of the Republic of Djabidjan Shin Yong-Nam was killed nearby Djabidjan City, police authorities announced.

After a special operation aimed to rescue him, Shin's body was found, lifeless, as consequence of being shot dead by wo gunshots a close range, authorities revealed. The body was found in a storage facility nearby a industrial estate in Bugdjajibang district, where police suspected that the terrorists could be hiding. After a gunfire between the terrorists and the special operation forces, in which five terrorists resulted dead while two officers were wounded, the body of the deceased politician was found.

It is unclear if Shin was murdered in execution style as the terrorist threatened, or he was murdered as soon as the operation and shooting started. However, authorities has informed that he was declared dead the moment he was found, and nothing could be done to save his life. Another two terrorists, who had escaped from the scene before the arrival of the authorities, were also killed in their attempt to run away, a few kilometres from the place. It is unclear if the group had more members or accomplices. Police authorities have informed they have launched an investigation to find any possible suspect who may have assisted the terrorists, and called for the help of citizens who may be able to give any information.

Djabidjan's government has offered condolences to Shin Yong-Nam's family, despite Mr. Shin did not leave office in the most graceful terms.

President Min has condemned this ignominious murder and promised that terrorists "will be crushed without mercy and will not find anywhere to hide from the power of justice".

Police authorities have confirmed that sixteen suspects in Jangju were detained in connection with some of the deceased terrorists.

It is not clear if the terror group under Shin's kidnap and murder, the "Union of Revolutionary Combatants", had previous connections with other terrorist or political groups in the country. It is believed that some of the killed suspects were previously militants of fringe leftist and nationalist political forces. Police authorities are currently investigating if the terrorists had any connection with Maadaanic terrorist organizations such as Iskaabin Aamin-ah. It has been reported that at least one of the suspects was an ethnic Maadaan, but it is unclear if such connection has been proven or not. Authorities have called for calm and assure that the terrorists and their accomplices will be punished.

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