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Revolutionary leader dies in explosion in southern Hôinôm
By: Muong Quang Viên
Published: Ellva, 1599


The blast caused a fire which could be seen from nearby towns.

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Vinh Hùu Quân, the leader of the self-proclaimed People's Democratic Republic of Hôinôm, has been killed in a blast that tore through a building in the town of Kam Dinh, seven kilometres from Quang Cai, where his government is established.

Quân, 46, become Premier of the People's Democratic Republic of Hôinôm in 1595. Months later, he was announced General Secretary of the Nationalist Revolutionary Party, a merger of the Nationalist Party of Hôinôm with several socialist organizations, becoming the leader of the People's Democratic Republic of Hôinôm.

Vinh Hùu Quân was visiting the town in a tour to recently built facilities, probably for propaganda purposes. Others member of the government were also visiting the town. Muong Còng Ngôc, prominent military leader, was also reportedly killed in the blast. Ngôc, Minister of Defense since 1595 and Chief of the General Staff since 1597, was considered the de facto deputy leader of the People's Democratic Republic. If his dead is confirmed, it is unclear who may replace Vinh Hùu Quân. Other rebel officials were killed in the explosion, including the local governor. Phò Quang Thuàn, Minister of Transport, along another military official, were also reportedly wounded, being immediately moved to a hospital nearby Quang Cai province.

It is unclear the consequences of this event, and how it will affect relations between the People's Democratic Republic of Hôinôm in Quang Cai and the Imperial Kingdom of Hôinôm, as the last ceasefire between both forces expires at Vintyr 1599. Doàn Dùc Bào, speaker of the People's Democratic Republic, blamed Hoinomese government and warned about "immediate consequences" that the revolutionary forces may decide if Hoinomese involvement is confirmed, which has increased the the changes of new hostilities between both government.

However, several hours later, the Ministry of Internal Affairs stated in an official statement declaring that law enforcement is investigating the cause of the blast, and all plausible causes remain open. It was been reported that the blast stated in the storehouse of the building, but it is unclear if it believed to be intentional or it could be an accident.

Hoinomese government in Hôi Luỳên has denied any involvement, declaring that the government was surprised by the blast as anyone else.

It has been reported that hundreds of residents have arrested in Quang Cai in the last 24 hours, but it is unclear if those arrests are related to the incident in Kam Dinh.

Diêp Công Viên, President of the People's Democratic Republic, has announced that there will be a state funeral for Vinh Hùu Quân in Quang Cai, whom he praised as a "Hoinomese patriot" and "visionary revolutionary leader".