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04-18-2017, 12:47 AM
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Amid Angiris visit, President addresses Galasia
By Heather Gray
Published: 1 Ochtyr, 1583
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The President in Angiris
CATHEDRIUM, Angiris - The civil war in New Galasia took another turn recently, as coup leaders in the regime capital of Alsace held promised elections, the results of which have been widely regarded by international observers as "wholly fabricated" and "dominated by fraud and intimidation" after the coup-supported party won an unbelievable 74% of votes. While this and other developments in New Galasia have been largely ignored by the international community at large, Nyland, Mordvania, and a handful of other countries have led ever deepening sanctions over the coup plotters and their accomplaces for the past few years, to no apparent effect.
Now, however, a change at least seems likely. When asked about New Galasia at an after-meeting press conference with Chancellor Aerandariel Apotecarius on his visit to Angiris, President Kohout held some very strong words for the Alsace regime as he demanded the release of political prisoners, an end to political killings, and a return to democratic order. "There is no need to delude ourselves into thinking we can return to the way 'things used to be,' after all this time of trouble and inaction, and all these deaths," he mentioned, "but these are the basic things that must take place to bring peace and normalcy to New Galasia. With them, we can begin the path to removing sanctions and resuming relations, but failure to comply will leave us with no further course than to pursue harder measures."
The civil war in New Galasia has gone on for years, just before the country saw further trouble from the country's military overthrow of the monarchy and parliament. The power vaccuum caused an immediate and bloody split as long-suppressed factions in the largely Akhadic "Eastmarch" region used the disruption of the coup to further their own interests. The military conflict in the east and political conflict in the west of the country have resulted in hundreds of thousands if not millions of refugees fleeing for their lives to neighboring countries and especially Angiris, which has borne the lion's share of the burden.
Even before President Kohout's visit, Angirisian Chancellor Apotecarius had voiced concerns on the crisis, even threatening action in New Galasia should the conflict continue. With Angiris at the end of its patience and no end to the war in sight, Kohout once again voiced his support for the East Brigidnan power, reaffirming Nyland's unconditional support should Angiris request need of it. However, the support came with a warning that Angiris must act "soon and with conviction before other countries take their own action," to prevent the civil war from "spiralling too far down the path of an irredeemable quagmire." He also cautioned against military action without a clear diplomatic exit plan, urging all in attendance to "remember the lessons of Tambossa."
The rest of the conference held a much brighter mood, as Kohout praised Angiris as the cultural bridge between East and West and a "proud, steadfast ally in the defense of freedom and liberal democracy" in the region and the world, calling the country a "natural friend" to Nyland and a worthy partner. Reporting a fruitful discussion with his Angirisian counterpart, the President stressed their close trade ties and many opportunities for cooperation and mutual benefit, as well as a great joy in having the opportunity to deepen that friendship in the future.
Amid Angiris visit, President addresses Galasia
By Heather Gray
Published: 1 Ochtyr, 1583
The President in Angiris
CATHEDRIUM, Angiris - The civil war in New Galasia took another turn recently, as coup leaders in the regime capital of Alsace held promised elections, the results of which have been widely regarded by international observers as "wholly fabricated" and "dominated by fraud and intimidation" after the coup-supported party won an unbelievable 74% of votes. While this and other developments in New Galasia have been largely ignored by the international community at large, Nyland, Mordvania, and a handful of other countries have led ever deepening sanctions over the coup plotters and their accomplaces for the past few years, to no apparent effect.
Now, however, a change at least seems likely. When asked about New Galasia at an after-meeting press conference with Chancellor Aerandariel Apotecarius on his visit to Angiris, President Kohout held some very strong words for the Alsace regime as he demanded the release of political prisoners, an end to political killings, and a return to democratic order. "There is no need to delude ourselves into thinking we can return to the way 'things used to be,' after all this time of trouble and inaction, and all these deaths," he mentioned, "but these are the basic things that must take place to bring peace and normalcy to New Galasia. With them, we can begin the path to removing sanctions and resuming relations, but failure to comply will leave us with no further course than to pursue harder measures."
The civil war in New Galasia has gone on for years, just before the country saw further trouble from the country's military overthrow of the monarchy and parliament. The power vaccuum caused an immediate and bloody split as long-suppressed factions in the largely Akhadic "Eastmarch" region used the disruption of the coup to further their own interests. The military conflict in the east and political conflict in the west of the country have resulted in hundreds of thousands if not millions of refugees fleeing for their lives to neighboring countries and especially Angiris, which has borne the lion's share of the burden.
Even before President Kohout's visit, Angirisian Chancellor Apotecarius had voiced concerns on the crisis, even threatening action in New Galasia should the conflict continue. With Angiris at the end of its patience and no end to the war in sight, Kohout once again voiced his support for the East Brigidnan power, reaffirming Nyland's unconditional support should Angiris request need of it. However, the support came with a warning that Angiris must act "soon and with conviction before other countries take their own action," to prevent the civil war from "spiralling too far down the path of an irredeemable quagmire." He also cautioned against military action without a clear diplomatic exit plan, urging all in attendance to "remember the lessons of Tambossa."
The rest of the conference held a much brighter mood, as Kohout praised Angiris as the cultural bridge between East and West and a "proud, steadfast ally in the defense of freedom and liberal democracy" in the region and the world, calling the country a "natural friend" to Nyland and a worthy partner. Reporting a fruitful discussion with his Angirisian counterpart, the President stressed their close trade ties and many opportunities for cooperation and mutual benefit, as well as a great joy in having the opportunity to deepen that friendship in the future.