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Over the last 24 hours we have seen several issues regarding the current situation regarding human trafficing and the Illumic. First we believe that communications on the matter should have been sent in private to all parties currently connected to the crisis. I believe Hassfurt would have found Achkaerin a nation capable of taking on board their suggestions and concerns without the need for a potential public spat.

On the other hand however the Kingdom of East Moreland are deeply concerned that Achkaerin intend to put in place blanket measures in a body of water over which two seperate organisations take an interest as well as the fact Achkaerin are aware of the East Moreland and Seaforth stance on the region. In senate today the elected government of Achkaerin have debated whether to send ships to the Illumic and stop all ships heading to Zimalia. There are potentially hundreds of ships heading to Zimalia every day and there is no way the Achkaerin navy could, even if ships co-operated, stop every ship. Additionally Achkaerin have not sought any intelligence data from East Moreland, nor to my understanding Hassfurt or Zimalia regarding this issue yet we are the ones at the sharp end. Should it become a neccessary and sensible approach to stop and search Zimalian vessels rest assured between Seaforth, East Moreland, Hassfurt and Zimalia we possess more than enough shipping, additionally should the situation require East Moreland would be capable of asking one of the largest navies on Mundus in the guise of Ui Cenneslaig for support. We oppose Achkaerin's proposed policy and this should have been discussed with the governments of the Illumic before even reaching the floor of the Achkaerin senate. No ship registered in East Moreland heading to Zimalia will stop for any Achkaerin naval vessel.

We would urge the Senate of Achkaerin to send a clear message that the Illumic nations will determine how to handle an Illumic situation. Should Achkaerin wish to support the action of the Illumic nations they have ample avenues to do so.

There are many ongoing intelligence driven operations in place to try and halt this human traffic trade many of which it would not be prudent to discuss in the media. Rest assured East Moreland's intelligence driven approach to the piracy crisis in the Illumic several years ago yielded fantastic results. This shall also be the case in this situation.

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Re: East Moreland Statement on Achkaerin proposed action in the Illumic
« Reply #1 on: August 28, 2020, 06:40:38 PM »

Statement On Achkaerinese Trafficking Actions

Recognizing the situation presently playing out in the Illumic, with reports of human trafficking we are all concerned for the present state of peace and calm in the Illumic Sea. Achkaerin is known across Mundus as a nation which has always dedicated itself to the service of justice and the defense of the meek, and from what I have seen they communicated with our Illumic neighbours as to their intent and the scope of their operations. The House of Delegates met earlier today to discuss the developments, weighing an appropriate response from Rishiri on the matter. This response has come in the form of a Declaration of the House of Delegates in support of the Achkaerinese operations and a condemnation of the Diarchy of Hassfurt in its violation of diplomatic norms and procedure.

The actions of the Diarchy are a clear breech of diplomatic norms and convention, revealing via the media the contents of private diplomatic communications. Rishiri shall thus refrain from discussions with the Diarchy of a confidential nature and shall take care of what it says to the Diarchy, as we've no assurances that anything shared in confidence will be treated as such by the Diarchy.

Rishiri is also concerned by the position of East Moreland in essentially opening the door for the Ui Cennselaig Navy to conduct operations "for support" as a response to the actions put forth by Achkaerin. Ui Cennselaig has, in living memory, undertaken imperialist actions upon the Ardian continent, subverting the sovereignty of Scordisci in a process which saw involvement and support by the Kingdom of East Moreland. We would thus call upon the Kingdom to reconsider that stance and instead work with the Holy Empire in resolving any concerns held by East Moreland instead of employing the Ui Cennselaig Navy in such operations.

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Re: East Moreland Statement on Achkaerin proposed action in the Illumic
« Reply #2 on: August 28, 2020, 07:02:31 PM »

The Diarchy of Hassfurt shall apologise for the manner in which this discussion was began. We believe it is neccessary though to demonstrate to nations of Mundus how a select few nations believe they are permitted to act in which manner they wish while not seeking the advice, co-operation or support of those who inhabit the area. As we have stated a relationship between ourselves and the Morelanders is capable of enforcing peaceful conditions for commerce and security in the Illumic. Additionally we are confident of the support from Seaforth and Zimalia have stated their desire to take care of matters in the Illumic.

The Diarchy of Hassfurt will work alongside East Moreland, Zimalia and Seaforth to seek an end to the ongoing crisis. This is shown by several operation that have already gone on and through the sharing of information with the Kingdom of Moreland. By halting the timely and good ordered trade of Zimalia an economic downturn there is possible leading to further issues in a nation already suffered with poverty. Achkaerin have not to our knowledge been invited to the Illumic nor in our view is their prescence at this point needed. Should Zimalian ships refuse to allow Achkaerin military aboard we support that right until we are presented with details of why that ship in particular is targeted. The destination of the ship is not reasonable enough as we have proven that ships carrying kidnapped people have docked in several other nations yet these are not targeted nor should they be.

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Re: East Moreland Statement on Achkaerin proposed action in the Illumic
« Reply #3 on: August 28, 2020, 07:04:22 PM »

On Achkaerinese Trafficking Actions

The First Empire is concerned by events presently unfolding which have revealed a vast human trafficking operation. Rokkenjima supports operations which ensure that human trafficking are brought to a halt in a swift and efficient manner and has every confidence in the capabilities of its partners and allies in bringing this situation well under control. For these reasons the First Empire shall not be taking formal action at this time unless support and action is requested by one of our partners or allies. The First Empire has every confidence that native Illumic nations will work together in tackling this crisis, just as I have every faith that the Holy Empire shall conduct itself with the honour and respect of international law it is well known for upholding.

I must, however, formally respond to the Dual Monarchs of Hassfurt who have openly contravened diplomatic protocol while presenting a revisionist view of the Illumic. While King David has taken a light approach toward the Diarchy in publishing private diplomatic communications such an aberration in diplomatic norms is worthy of condemnation and ramifications. In essence, the Diarchy has shown that it cannot be trusted with confidential information, nor that the privacy of diplomatic communications with the Diarchy shall be maintained. While the First Empire does not hold formal ties with the Diarchy it shall ensure that any information relayed to Hassfurt is reviewed and cleared by the Imperial Council to ensure that any matters of a confidential nature are excluded from communications with the Diarchy.

Furthermore, for much of its history in interactions with the Illumic, the First Empire supported a "native-led" strategy. While this strategy was challenged and ultimately discarded by the Saisei Empress, to compare the First Empire with the United Soviet Russia highlights an ignorance of history. I would remind the Diarchy that the First Empire was a member of the first Illumic Council and is a treatied ally of the Kingdom of Seaforth, while historically holding cordial ties with the Kingdom of East Moreland as represented by the defunct Tripartite Accord. Indeed, the First Empire was invited to the Illumic to combat the threat posed by the USR; as such, painting the First Empire with the same brush as the USR has no basis in reality.

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Re: East Moreland Statement on Achkaerin proposed action in the Illumic
« Reply #4 on: August 28, 2020, 07:56:27 PM »

On Proposed Operations in Response to Human Trafficking

While Achkaerin respects the position of East Moreland in this matter we would remind the Kingdom that their own Ministry of Defence stated the following:

"It appears that the Borlanders are acquiring people from various nations across Mundus and funneling them into Zimalia via ports in Zimalia, East Moreland and potentially Heyra, Hassfurt and Vaguzia. We also believe crossings of the Illumic from Seaforth may be taking place. Once in Zimalia it is believed that the people are being effectively sold or in some cases smuggled elsewhere."

Based on that statement alone it appears to be the case that East Moreland is saying that ports in Zimalia and East Moreland have been used by the traffickers and that Zimalia is as implied by the words "funneling them into Zimalia" a central or end point of this network. If this is a miscommunication then I would suggest that East Moreland correct or clarify the record but if the statement is accurate then when taken together with all available information at the disposal of the Achkaerinese Government reasonable suspicion appears to be met and was precisely explained by the Attorney General in the Senate. The tone coming from some of nations right now is concerning, Achkaerin was under no obligation to even mention this to anyone and yet out of respect for the known positions of East Moreland and Seaforth in terms of the region notification was sent, if there were issues then the opportunity for nations to communicate those concerns was present and not utilized.

The main objection coming from nations in the Illumic region is that "Illumic matters should be resolved by Illumic nations" it is well known that Achkaerin has no issue with leaving the security of the Illumic to those nations but we would point out that sovereign Achkaerinese territory now sits in the Illumic Channel and to suggest as the Hassfurt Government seems to that "Achkaerin have not to our knowledge been invited to the Illumic" is frankly disrespectful to the people of the territory of Awhaele that voted in a free and fair referendum to be governed by Achkaerin.  We do not wish for anything other than cooperation with our Illumic friends but respect as the saying goes is a two way street.

If the Illumic nations wish a meeting on this matter to discuss that which we should not discuss by means of public statement then we're open to that.

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Emperor Peter Azurewind