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March 23rd Massacre and Presidential Statement, 27th March, 2024

Statement by the President of the Republic of Lower Nubia

"When the Republic was founded 7 years ago, we, as a people, were committed to building a free and prosperous society for all. A society which grew and developed and was renewed through our hands and our efforts. The Republic holds firmer on that now than 7 years ago, it holds that ideal tighter in times of strife and struggle and it will not give it up, not to anybody who tries to take it. I make this statement of hope and resolve to all Nubian's in the wake of the March 23rd Terror Attack, in the wake of a day requiring great sacrifice and and struggle by our people, a day that asked of our strength, and which we answered.

This message is to those Nubian's who now stand in the memory of the 171 who lost their lives in a national tragedy, a message of hope and love from across our Republic, and even the globe, that seeks to come to comfort and console the grief experienced. Words do not do justice, not even closely, of the depth of anguish felt by the loved ones of the 171 souls. We do what can be done, in that we weep with you, we pull our family close and do not let go, and say firmly to you what comfort we have, we will give you. This is a day of mourning for our Republic, but especially you - for which the Republic will give her all to ease your heavy burden.

This message is to those Nubian's who placed their lives on the line to end the bloodshed, to defend the innocent, and remove injustice, national heroes who responded with courage; our Armed Forces and Police, as well as civilians, who out of courage and love, helped people they had never met to find shelter, care, and safety at the risk of their own lives. The members of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Mechanised Rifle Company, as well as Halayeb State Police, and the citizens of Halayeb, have shown their true quality, the true Nubian heart - for which they are blessed of God.

This message is to those Nubian's who must now heal and make right what has been done, and assure for all of us that such an event should never happen again, that those responsible be bought to justice, that such actions be stopped before the loss of any life, and that we may live in a safer Republic for ourselves and our children.

Our Republic must now answer tough questions, we must seek to ensure that we are not again threatened and attacked like this. We must ensure we are prepared and ready for anything that stands against our people, our nation, our ideals. We must look inwardly and outwardly, to a wider world struggling as we have, and we must unite as a nation, and as a globe in defeating these common threats.

Already we have received an outpouring of support internationally, with the Republic of Khoikhoia, the Sultanate of The Afro-Arabian Morocogyr, and a personal visit by High King Buck and High Queen Consort Emma of the United Kingdoms of The Nebraska Republic; who have already given much to our aid. We are glad that the globe grieves with us, and is filled with sorrow as any Nubian is. Our doors are open to their kindness and support, and we work closely with them to bring about peace.

March 23rd is a day of mourning, but it is also a day of celebration of the Nubian strength and resolve in adversity. We are not alone in our struggles, for God is with us Nubia! Love, prayer, strength, and courage are the souls of our people, and may God bless us for it. As God now calls to himself those lost, God blesses those here with a heavy heart, may He give us grace for peace and comfort and watch over our communities. May God Bless our communities, the Republic, and you all."

- Basil Bisharin, President of the Republic of Lower Nubia, in a press conference in the city centre of Port of Halayeb.