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An internationally established moderating force, helmed by Zamastan, East Chanchajilla, Paraboca, and Janapa, will conduct a national referendum on August 4th, 2021, for West Chanchajilla's first ever free democratic process.

"West Chanchajilla and its people will now be able to choose their own path forward," Moreau said in a statement. "It is up to them to determine their path. It is up to us to ensure that the process is free, unabrubted, and effective. We are not in this to establish a government based on our own ideology or our own morality, but we are in this to ensure that never again will tyranny subject the West Chanchajillan people."

The elections will elect a new 300-member legislative body in the National Assembly, an institution that was once run and selected entirely by Frederick Armbar and his officers. There was no democratic process, and West Chanchajillans protesting for democratic rights and freedom of the political process were often imprisoned, tortured, or executed. The Zamastanian government, alongside the other international institutions, are set to establish monitoring sites to ensure free and fair elections.

Additionally, East Chanchajillan and Parabocan soldiers remain in West Chanchajilla as a peacekeeping force. Major combat operations ended on May 1st, and the forces now have positioned to a role of mopping up resistance, maintaining peace, and reconstruction efforts. The current staged plan is for East Chanchajillan and Parabocan peacekeepers to remain in the West until the middle of 2022, at which point CCA peacekeepers will be instated as part of a multi-international maintaining force. The future peacekeeping force will likely be consistent of nations who remained relatively neutral on the subject of the previous Armbar regime, and two nations already slated to commit troops include Artegana and Vuswistan.

A small contingent of Zamastanian peacekeepers is also present in West Chanchajilla, operating largely as a moderating and observing role for the East Chanchajillans. During the course of the conflict, only 50 Zamastanian soldiers were ever on the ground in West Chanchajilla and acted as observers and guides for the combat operations. It is unknown at this time whether Zamastanian soldiers will participate in the larger peacekeeping operations following the national referendum.

On March 23rd, at the height of the conflict, President Moreau had arrived in the East Chanchajillan capital of Vilanja to meet with East Chanchajillan President Gideon Boer, East Chanchajilla's Foreign Secretary Marcus Belsia, and Paraboca's President Garr'n Cardoza. The topic of discussion surrounded the offensive to capture West Chanchajilla's capital city of Ivora and to bring down the regime of Frederick Armbar, whose figurehead remained illusive despite intense aerial bombardment by Zamastanian bombers and intensive ground operations by East Chanchajillan forces. Armbar was killed in April.

Paraboca's military had only recently joined the East in operations on the ground as fighting to capture Ivora grew more intense, and as Zamastan's limits for aerial strikes became subject of much debate in Congressional Hall. Congressional Hall passed a temporary resolution limiting the striking capability in urban residential areas, which had the unfortunate aspect for military officials of being the exact epicenter of the heaviest fighting. Armbar's forces, which pressed a strategic retreat into the capital, established heavy defenses around the capital and specifically in residential zones in an effort to curtail coalition efforts to push further into the city. This led to the Battle of Ivora being one of the deadliest events in modern warfare, with thousands of casualties on each side of the modern armies clashing.

President Moreau, speaking to reporters alongside Presidents Boer and Cardoza, had stated that Zamastan "continues to be committed to the collapse of the regime," and will "continue to provide assistance as efficiently as (they) can." The heads of state reportedly discussed plans that would follow the inevitable fall of Ivora and the hopeful eventual capture of Frederick Armbar, both of which went differently than expected. There were plans at the time to establish an interim government moderated and advised by the three nations, which would help conduct rebuilding and security efforts. Now, however, with insurgencies still remaining throughout the country, the referendum in August is the current plan.

A bus where dozens of tourists were slaughtered by Cambrian-affiliated terrorists in Alecburgh is seen on April 30th. Secretary of State Vallotis urged the Cambrians to "cease the violence, for everyone's sakes".

A violent terror attack last month left dozens dead after terrorists affiliated with Cambria hijacked a commuter bus and killed all those aboard. Victims were largely consistent of tourists, including four Quetanan citizens. Previous statements by Zamastanian officials, including President Atticus Moreau and Secretary Vallotis, have condemned both sides, with many being critical of Prime Minister Sparrow Creed and her lack of intent to seek a diplomatic solution, and others condemning the Cambrian state for not relegating their violent attacks against civilians.

Today's comments from Vallotis, according to a spokesperson, was not taking the side of Cambria in their pursuit of independence and autonomy despite the endorsement of understanding the "desire for freedom". Rather, it was recognizing that both sides in this tension set have been sources of controversy. The immovability of the Creed government and their lack of negotiation, either towards the Cambrians or on the world stage, has been disconcerting for the Zamastanian government. Additionally, the involvement of De Yuan in the military buildup has Zamastanian military officials worried of growing influence near key Zamastanian allies, like Saint Croix and Bens and Qolaysia.

On the other hand, the insurgents alligned with Cambria have proven to be violent terrorists in their atrocities against Alecburghian civilian targets. From bombings in public areas to violent massacres of international tourists, their actions have been labeled as terrorism by the Zamastanian government on numerous occassions. Yet, Zamastan does not support the Alecburghian government as they are constantly targetted by the rhetoric of Prime Minister Creed, who has complained consistently about the international perception of her response to the crisis.

Zamastanian forces in the region, deployed alongside Emmirian and Albarineans in the SCB city of Beresa, have been put on standby to respond to any Cambrian agression against their forces, but have otherwise been ordered to remain out of combat. The admiral in charge of the deployment, Ad. Darren Smuete, spoke to reporters on the deck of the ZMS Artego.

"We're committed to the defense of our national interest and our allies," stated the Admiral. "Saint Croix and Bens has often found themselves in a vulnerable position, not to mention we prioritize the protection of Zamastanian citizens abroad. Zamastanians here in Saint Croix as well as in Alecburgh, Cyruda, Nebetia, Qolaysia, all the surrounding nations... it's our duty to ensure they are safe."

In a close game, Durnstaal's national team came out on top to win their third World Cup title. Team captain, Martin Habicht, and team top scorer Luca Spielmann celebrate following their victory.

Zamastan was the first to threaten, with a clever cut-back from the tournament top-scorer, Isaiah Ross, going narrowly wide. Durnstaal, however, was the first to break through the defense. Durnstaal delivered a curling free-kick into the box, headed home via the underside of the crossbar, almost a goal.

Zamastan bossed possession thereafter, but they had their goalkeeper to thank for keeping them ahead after 33 minutes. Zamastan produced a superb, volleyed pass to free midfielder in space inside the area. The diminutive midfielder took a touch and shot across goal, only for the goalkeeper to fling himself south-west and make an excellent save.

When Durnstaal emerged from the break on the front foot, within minutes their forward striker failed to connect with an attempted header when unmarked in the box. Zamastan put together two wonderful passing moves, with two strikers involved. But Durnstaal did a good job in cutting out their final ball. After gifted possession to the Zamastanians on 69 minutes, they worked it to a striker, who fired just wide.

Zamastan produced a breathtaking move with 15 minutes remaining. Marty Girua skipped inside his marker and played the ball into Isaiah Ross inside the Durnstaal area. Zamastan exquisitely fooled Durnstaal's defender by letting it run through his legs, but his cut-back was cleared.
Isaiah Ross scores, putting up the first goal of the game in the 70th minute.

Back from the kick, Durnstaal found acres of space down the left and intelligently laid the ball back to the onrushing Zamastan. The latter sliced his shot but it fell kindly to another Durnstaal player, who had all the time in the world, but elected to hit it first-time, with his tame effort being repelled by the legs of a Zamastanian defender.

Zamastan again hit a shot straight at the Durnstaal goalkeeper moments later as the team leading, and not trailing, looks most likely to score the game’s second goal. Durnstaal has a great chance to do just that two minutes before the final whistle. Durnstaal played a one-two but Zamastan made a superb one-hand block from a fierce, close-range shot.

Moments before the final whistle, a spectacular recovery and subsequent three-man pass from Durnstaal breaks past Zamastanian defender, round cut kicking through the goalies hands. Durnstaal scored with seconds left before the final whistle, tying the game 1-1.

Due to World Cup rules, a tie in the finals would typically result in the team with the most points throughout the tournament winning the game (which in this case would be Zamastan by default). However, agreed before hand to not resort to penalty kicks nor the total points method, the teams are going into a ten minute overtime beforehand.

The Durnstaal striker capitalised on an error from Zamastan to put Durnstaal ahead with their first shot on target. The Zamastanian captain lost possession and Durnstaal capitalised, finding a striker on the right. Striker then gained a slice of luck as his attempted pass to one deflected off a Zamastanian defender and into the path of a Durnstaal forward, who shot home.

Durnstaal is celebrating their World Cup victory - their third title, making them among the most prolific winners of the tournament alongside Zamastan, Vitosium, and Cadair.

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By investing in quality of service, a critical element to win over the ever demanding Albarine Sea shipping community and led by capable and maritime-savvy professionals like Mr. Dimitri Fiysana of Alcarres, the Janapa Maritime Authority has managed to gain a significant foothold of the ship-owning market. As a result, today, JMA is a member of the top 10 of the biggest ship registries globally, boasting of an excellent track record and a growing customer base.

Today, JMA has offices domestically, as well as abroad in Tregueux, Zamastan, Valengy, Alcarres, Courbagne, New Elkland, and Buena Vera, Artegana. All offices provide 24-hour a day service and are committed to helping the registry’s clients to deal with a growing number of compliance issues, surveys and inspections. According to Mr. Fiysana, Janapa Maritime Authority’s Regional Director Albarine Sea, “even before the pandemic struck, the JMA was looking to adopt new technology and had already started looking for new ways to help our customers, particularly in the areas of electronic certifications and online applications. As was expected, the crisis and tension in the region acted as an accelerator of these processes, as we had to adapt promptly to the new challenges which arose. The main goal was to keep our services uninterrupted throughout the year”, says Mr. Fiysana.

It’s worth noting that the Janapa Maritime Authority (JMA), has developed, already since 10 years ago, a new online system to its Registered Owners and ISM Managers, or their duly authorized Manning Agents, to submit applications for seafarers’ documentation electronically. This environmentally friendly process enabled us to offer our customers online applications for Janapan Flag State Endorsements and Seaman’s Record Book for seafarers of Janapan registered ships and for new applicants about to join a Janapan-flagged vessel.

This new system also allowed for the provision of Confirmation Receipt of Application (CRA) for Flag State Endorsement on a 24-hour basis, 7-days a week. Mr. Fiysana says that “shortly after this new online system for seafarer applications, we further expanded our online system to include other ship registration services and introduced our Janapa Online Registration Information System (JORIS), while last year this was further enhanced, via the inclusion of the ability to complete a registration application, invoice payment and certificate verification, check and reserve a vessel name”.

As a result, users don’t have to enter ship data repeatedly on registration forms. This user-friendly system is widely appreciated by clients globally. This systems is continually being updated and enhanced with new services, while JMA recently announced that its full array of ship certificates and documentation are now available electronically. The ongoing and everchanging military tensions in the region and progressive political shifts accelerated this process and has shown that the use of technology is the way forward for owners and registries alike.

One of the latest initiatives undertaken by the Janapan Maritime Authority (JMA) revolves around seafarers. JMA has announced a new survey, the Seafarer Crisis Welfare Survey, designed to capture and reflect the mental health needs of seafarers around the world during the tense events of sea travel, such as the Tarijar Strait Crisis. This initiative, in collaboration with researchers at the University of Janapa School of Public Health, manifests itself as a short, online survey open to any and every seafarer.

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Fighting erupted near AIXX during a PDA offensive. Cell phone footage captured smoke from impacted sites.

VONGANE - President Antonio Brafeo condemned the government of Birat and the embattled president Meidan as violent clashes erupted throughout the small landlocked Euronian nation. Birat, with a population around 10 million people, has seen severe escalations in tensions as rebel forces known as the People's Democratic Army (PDA) advanced on the city of Alicent. Brafeo announced that all travel too and from Birat is suspended until further notice.

The country's largest airport, AIXX, has seen immense combat nearby, as have many major cities and towns throughout the country. While Birat national media states that over 8,000 people have been killed in the fighting within the past few days, Quetanan observers believe these numbers have been exaggerated. Regardless, fighting is intense and casualties are mounting. Humanitarian needs are being analyzed, and Brafeo has called on the Coalition of Crown Albatross Security Council to respond.

"President Meidan is a tyrant and must step down," Brafeo harshly and strictly stated, "and I condemn him and his authoritarian rule in the most direct way."

The Quetanan government has warned against international aggression, especially by the governments of Estoca and North Timeria, who had been building up military forces in the southern region of Estoca in response to growing tensions. There have already been reports of Timerian jets conducting airstrikes at positions across Birat. The implications of this are far reaching, says the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as Timerian jets would have had to have crossed sovereign East Chanchajillan or Avergnonian territory, which constitutes an incursion.

"Estoca's government is operating with either malicious impunity or absolute ignorance," Brafeo stated. "If they are working towards the benefit of the Birat people, their silence and resort to military engagement is frightening and concerning. Why so much silence if their intentions are good? We condemn the non-negotiable intervention of Estoca and Timeria until clarification has been provided as to the extent of their interference in a crisis which has gone out of control."

While fighting never breached the airport at AIXX, commercial flights were ordered by BNAF fighters to divert. A Quetana Airways flight with 280 people onboard was intercepted near the airport by a fighter jet and was ordered to turn back, and the plane was diverted to Ilhaveia International Airport in Great Lutharia.

Brafeo's travel ban comes amid these growing tensions, and the incident with the Quetana Airways flight was "a dangerous and provocative event that could have resulted in severe consequences".

Violent clashes between federal and rebel forces in Birat has prompted the Zamastanian government on behalf of the Moreau Administration to sanction Birat's government, issue travel bans, and warn Estoca and Timeria of intervention.

A major offensive on Sunday and Monday by the People's Democratic Army (PDA) rebel forces has resulted in major casualties and extensive fighting, with Birat sources claiming over 7,000 deaths nationwide. The Z.I.S. believes that the true number of casualties are not as high as domestic Birat sources are stating, due to the conflicting nature of reports, but they acknowlegde that the fighting is intense and has certainly resulted in over a thousand deaths. Fighting is exceptionally violent in the city of Alicent, as well as near the nation's largest airport, Alicent International (AIXX), where Timerian fighter jets have reportedly been stationed and have conducted aerial strikes from.

Zamastanian government sources have stated that there is a humanitarian crisis unfolding as regime and rebel forces alike are conducting operations in civilian areas. Several nations have committed to air dropping relief supplies, but the Zamastanian government has avoided doing so because of the volatile nature of the conflict. Additionally, the Z.I.S. and the Zamastanian Department of Defense have stated that the line of distinction between regime forces and rebels has been difficult to discern, which translates to the familiarity of the recently concluded military operations in West Chanchajilla.

The Meidan regime came to power in a coup in 2019, after which they implemented severe crackdowns on freedom of speech and civil liberties. They became posed internationally alongside such dictatorships as Martin Saint-Yves in Ossinia and Frederick Armbar in West Chanchajilla. In June of 2020, Saint-Yves was overthrown by Zamastanian forces. More recently in 2021, Frederick Armbar was overthrown by East Chanchajillan and Parabocan forces. The Z.I.S. believes that the most recent crackdowns by Meidan were in order to quell any resistance to his regime and to consolidate his power as totalitarians nearby were being deposed.

Meanwhile, Zamastan's legislature in Congressional Hall is debating any further actions. Timeria, a key Zamastanian ally in Adula, has put Zamastan in a difficult position with their encroachment of East Chanchajillan and Avergnonian territory in order to transport their military equipment into Birat. On top of that, Zamastanian politicians have expressed concern over the involvement of Estoca in the crisis, as only recently they had introduced new mediation with Estoca in a Jyau summit.

"Estoca has historically involved themselves in situations that are threatening to national security interests," said Speaker of the Chamber, Natasha Chastain. "Whether it's their action towards Paraboca, their assertiveness on the world stage, it presents an issue that Timeria is being allowed by their government to establish a dangerous precedent in Birat." Amidst the clashes, Birat federal forces accidentally crossed the East Chanchajillan border on Monday and engaged with Eastern forces, resulting in numerous injuries on the Eastern side. There are fears that the East Chanchajillan incident will spark even more international involvement, which Moreau and his cabinet are strongly advising against.

"Of course we plead for the end of the conflict in a diplomatic manner," Secretary Vallotis stated, "but we cannot continue to see international states bringing in military involvement to this situation. War breeds war, and we've seen that today. There has been no work toward negotiation so far, and that needs to be the priority. We emplore the governments of Estoca and Timeria to stand down and leave the situation in military terms. Continue humanitarian prospects, but do not inflame the violence."

A bombing on Monday in Dawea, Cyruda, committed by Cambrian terrorists, claimed 7 lives.

It has also laid bare the extent to which the Alecburgh right has been empowered in occupied Cambria during the Prime Ministership of Benjamin Warren and now the administration of PM Sparrow Creed. Unrest there sparked wider battles, and could draw the Moreau administration more deeply into the longstanding civil conflict even after this latest seismic eruption abates.

That's a prospect President Moreau and his senior advisers would like to avoid.

They've made clear their diplomatic priorities lie elsewhere. Until now they've adopted a low-key minimalist approach in this graveyard of Zamastanian-led peace initiatives, quietly trying to restore some elements of Zamastanian policy upended by the Sakzi administration's unabashedly pro-national stance.

That has meant concentrating on repairing ruptured relations with the Cambrian citizens, and voicing rhetorical support for a viable Cambrian state as key to a lasting peace with Alecburgh. The extent of Zamastanian involvement thus far has been the deployment of a few hundred troops to Saint Croix and Bens and thinly worded statements.

But they've calculated the prospects for a new round of negotiations as bleak, and are determined to shift the focus of Zamastanian foreign policy to De Yuan. That has already led to issues, as Yuan begins to intervene in Alecburgh and deploy forces to the region.

With that said, the Cambrian government is largely controlled by a violent insurgent group who have committed terrible attacks against Alecburghian citizens and even today a bombing in neighboring Cyruda.

The sudden shifts in focus all across the world this week has seen a return to a traditional pattern. In public statements the president and his Secretary of State have forcefully repeated the standard Zamastanian formula about Cambria's right to declare independence and the right to self-defence in the face of Alecburghian aggression. The terrorist attacks by disconnected individuals, however, have thrown this stance into chaos.

While expressing concern about the mounting number of Alecburgians killed in terror attacks, Secretary Vallotis has drawn a "clear and absolute distinction" between "a terrorist organisation targeting civilians, and Alecburgh… targeting the terrorists". Moreau has seen no "significant overreaction" in the Alecburghian response to the barrage of terror, a judgment that some analysts took as an implicit green light for the operation to continue, despite Zamastanian calls for calm and demilitarization by PM Creed.

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LEONRAU - Leonrau International Airport will soon get a new ADS-B-equipped air traffic control center that will house ATC operations for the Leonrau Flight Information region (LFIR). Slated for completion in the third quarter of 2021 and to start operations three months later, the new Leonrau Air Traffic Control Center (LATCC) will become the backbone of the country’s air traffic control and coordination center for the Department of Civil Aviation’s search-and-rescue system and serve as the starting point to restructure the LFIR airspace. With the new system, the airport will become the only facility in Southeast Adula to operate four runways simultaneously, increasing the frequency of landings per hour from the current 78 to 108. In Adula as a whole, only Rhaga Capital International Airport, Emmiria, and Osea International Airport, North Timeria, support similar capabilities.

Apart from enabling surveillance coverage at a lower cost than the current radar-based system, ADS-B would help air traffic controllers locate the position of aircraft more accurately and allow ATC to implement more efficient use of the airspace, said Minister of Transport Tiong Lai.

LIA's fourth runway has operated since May 2017. The facility’s four runways each extend 4,000 meters (13,000 feet) in length.

Located at LIA, LATCC will replace the existing 23-year-old system at Ubyang Airport, 18 miles outside the city. Construction, which started in February, will cost Z$150 million.

Elsewhere in the region, Saint Croix and Bens has replaced the Doppler Omni-Directional Radio Range Distance Measuring Equipment with a Communications Surveillance/Air Traffic Management System at at Saint Elmenau International Airport in Saint Elmenau. Kynnport, Alecburgh, and Neregas, Nebetia, harbor no plans for an ATC upgrade as of now.

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Martin Urges Ceasefire Mediation, Calls on CCA to Address Birat Crisis

President Gilles Martin enters a cabinet meeting to address the crisis in Birat on May 17th, 2021

President Gilles Martin is closely monitoring the developing and quickly unraveling civil war in Birat, a spokesperson said in a statement to the press. In accordance with other nations across the globe, Elbresia is suspending all trade, travel, and diplomatic contact with the government of Birat as they continue to clamp down on demonstrators and conduct violent attacks against civilian and rebel targets.

Martin urged for a ceasefire in the conflict, and called on the Coalition of Crown Albatross Security Council to enact a strict response to both sides in the crisis as well as the North Timerian government, which is assisting rebels in the fight but is also conducting unmitigated air strikes.

The CCA Security Council is meeting this week to address the crisis. Elbresia's diplomats and representatives will be present in Tofino as the situation unfolds.

"We implore that all sides use caution and morality in their decisions moving forward," Martin pleaded in an address. "We do not wish anymore bloodshed or violence, not to those loyal to President Meidan, not to those loyal to the PDA, not to the innocent civilians caught in the middle, and not to the international community caught on the fringe."

Elbresian citizens in Birat, of which there are nearly four hundred, have been advised to return home or remain indoors until it is safe for them to mobilize and return to Elbresia or a friendly country.

Thousands of people have been killed in the fighting, which erupted violently on Monday from weeks of simmering tensions.

Staventer - Prime Minister Gabriel Leitner bashed President Aneya Raso of North Timeria, defending East Chanchajillan President Gideon Boer after Raso mocked him for his concern over Timerian intervention in Birat. Raso had previously stated: “President Boer is extremely out of touch with the needs of the people of Birat. He continues to display his selfishness and has set a precedent that will make it harder to cooperate in the future. His contentious attitude is part of the reason our board found it inadvisable to cooperate with East Chanchajilla. Before understanding the full scope of the operation President Boer had already set his sights on his political goals.”

In an address an press briefing, Leitner called out Raso, saying "Boer is acting quite wisely considering Raso's manipulation. The only breach of trust was on the side of the Timerians. Of course we want to see Meidan deposed, and the CCA should act to see him removed, but not through violence rather diplomacy. Raso is a pessimist to avoid that direction, and a fraud to insinuate that Boer is selfish. Boer is looking out for his people and East Chanchajilla's sovereignty in the midst of continuous violence against his people by an authoritarian regime to their West. Raso must recognize the ignorance in her statement."

Leitner went on to say that it's not his place to tell Timeria what to do, just as it shouldn't be in Raso's to tell East Chanchajilla what to do. "She breached his trust by encroaching on East Chanchajillan territory without consulting them, of course Boer is entitled to not cooperate in an action he deems irresponsible and dangerous. If East Chanchajilla flew across the globe, through Timeria, and bombed a neighboring country without consultation, the Timerians would be furious too. They resorted to military action without considering the diplomatic approach that would have absolutely been done with international help. That goes for the Estocan government, the rebels, everyone involved in this conflict."

Shoassau's government has remained largely on the sidelines of the conflict erupting in Birat, not wanting to involve itself in a rapidly devolving situation. Birat rebels and the federal forces of Alan Meidan have been battling with intense furosity that has caught the international community off guard. Zamastan's President, Atticus Moreau, as well as numerous other heads of state, have called for a ceasefire and have likewise condemned Timeria and Estoca for their rampant military buildup which they say has inflamed tensions in the region.