03-04-2004 07:48									#1
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In a bold move, the self-proclaimed leader of the Republic of Frankychanland passes a series of policies that gives himself sweeping powers in the tiny country.

His first act, abolishing the Parliament, was met with little resistance and those who spoke out were quickly escorted by FCL security police.

Emerging as a true dictator, Frankychan has renamed the "Republic of Frankychanland" to "The Dictatorship of Frankychanland". Peace reigns supreme in the small, isolationist country.

In a speech broadcasted over FCL radio, President-for-Life Frankychan had this to say:

"Great people of Frankychanland...........mwa-ha-ha-ha-ha. A ha ha ha ha ha. A HA HA HA HA HAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!"

A news commentatory had this for a remark:

"Isn't it great that we are led by such a jolly President?"

	03-04-2004 09:11									#2
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The people know the truth.

The peace-loving Republic of Jonchastani Workers Councils wants no conflict with the Evil Vampirism of Frankychanland.

Our nation is confident in the revolutionary character of the Frankychanlandian working class. They will emancipate themselves from your tyranny.

We salute the workers of Frankychanland in their owngoing struggle against oppression.

	09-04-2004 03:04									#3
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Ceroo's ambassador to Frankychanland has informed the new leader that while we respect the new government (it is not our business how other countries choose to govern themselves), we are a little concerned about the treatment of those who objected to the change in governing style, at the hands of the FCL police.

We do not wish to dictate Cerooan policy to smaller nations, however we will not stand by should any attrocities be committed.
We welcome the fact that 'peace reigns supreme in the small isolationist country', and wish it to stay that way. The situation will be monitored.

	09-04-2004 14:12									#4
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President Roger Ramjet fully supports this new government and offers whatever asistanc eis needed.

	13-04-2004 13:46									#5
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Guardinia fully supports Ceroo in this matter.

While it is not our business to dictate another nation's government, we maintain nonetheless that the citizens of all nations have certain basic human rights and that no government has the right to abuse their citizens in violation of said rights.

We welcome the fact that 'peace reigns supreme in the small isolationist country', and wish it to stay that way. The situation will be monitored.

	14-04-2004 12:04									#6
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The people of Basus are Neutral and will be so in any coming conflict. Basus does not support Ceroo on this one. Only if the mayority of the Frankychanland people call for a change we'll be willing to assist.
As long as Frankychanland doesn't break any treaties with us, the region Apolyton or the U.N we will continue our neurtral policy.

If attrocieties are commited we'll break all forms of contact but we will not support millitary action unless the majority of the Frankychanland people ask us to.

"you can achieve more with reason then with force"
"silence is more painfull then the deepest fleshwound"

	14-04-2004 14:09									#7
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Guardinia respects Basus' position, but would like to point out the difficulty in accurately determining the true feelings of the majority in an isolationist dictatorship with police lurking at every corner waiting to pounce on anyone who speaks too bluntly against their leaders...

We repeat that we will not sit idly by if atrocities are commited.

"All it takes for evil to triumph is for good people to do nothing."

	14-04-2004 15:53									#8
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We do understand the problem you bring forth Guardinia and you have a strong point there. But The people of Basus believe in the sovereignty of States and we respect this principle. It can only be overruled when the majority of people under a oppressed regime show their need for freedom or for a new regime.
When a nation is part of international treaties or organisations it will be easier to undertake action but as long as they are an isolated nation we have to respect their sovereingty. Only if the attrocities are of such a scale that the Universal declaration of human rights is violated, Basus will join a coalition of U.N forces if more then 2/3 of the U.N agrees with military action.

	14-04-2004 18:47									#9
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GNN Headline News

The recent government change in Frankychanland has triggered a widespread international debate on the issues of human rights and national sovereignty. Guardinia has joined with Ceroo in publicly stating that atrocities will not be tolerated. This appears to have triggered further debate concerning the possible use of military force against "rogue" governments. Although no direct threats have been made, there has been some speculation concerning Ceroo's and Guardinia's willingness to back up their statements with military force if the situation was to deteriorate to that point. Both nations are major regional powers with potent military forces. As long standing allies, the forces of Ceroo and Guardinia have conducted joint operations on several occasions in the past and continue to conduct joint excercises on a regular basis. If they are truly willing to use their combined forces, Ceroo and Guardinia together are definitely no small threat to a nation like Frankychanland.

When asked to comment on the issue today, Guardinian UN Ambassador Isabella Fuentes had the following to say about the matter:

quote: Guardinia once again reaffirms our previously stated policy that we will not sit idly by if atrocities are commited. It should be noted, however, that direct military action is certainly not the only possible course of action. We do agree that direct military action should be used only as a last resort and that such decisions should not be taken lightly.

Political observers were quick to note that the UN Ambassador's statement does not rule out anything. Clearly, the Guardinian government is keeping all doors open - at least for the time being.

	14-04-2004 19:00									#10
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in reaction of the public speach of Guardinian UN Ambassador Isabella Fuentes Basus's Safety advisor Peter van Schilfgaarde again urges the Nations of Apolyton to form a defensive community with a court of mediation. To settle international disputes in a civil way.

	14-04-2004 20:32									#11
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Guardinia welcomes the idea and would be happy to take part in such an initiative.

However, certain important issues would need to be worked out in order for this to work as intended. For instance, how would this body work in relation to nations that choose not to commit themselves to it?

	14-04-2004 21:16									#12
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Meanwhile, somewhere in international waters near the Apolyton mainland

Admiral Jacob Lee Evans looked at the live feed from the maritime surveillance satellite that was just now examining the group of ships currently 320 nautical miles south of the carrier battle group he commanded. He nodded and whistled softly as some rather familiar figures appeared on screen. "Hello Cerooan Navy", he muttered under his breath. "It's good to see you."

Turning to his Carrier Air Group (CAG) Commander, he spoke up a bit louder.
"Paul!"
"Yes, Admiral?"
"Our new neighbors to the south are Cerooan. Have the forward CAPs move in a little closer to them. Say - to about 80 miles for now. Verify IFF is on - Code B."
"Aye, aye, sir!"
The CAG Commander turned to relay the order to the aircraft flying Combat Air Patrol (CAP) up ahead of the Guardinian naval group. As they moved in closer to the Cerooan ships, they would activate their IFF pods. IFF stood for "Identification - Friend or Foe". These pods transmitted a coded signal that marked the aircraft as friendly to their own side's radar operators. Code A would have been readable only to Guardinia's own radars. Code B was shared with Guardinia's allies, so the Cerooan radars would immediately identify the aircraft as friendly Guardinians. This was - of course - an invaluable asset when conducting joint operations. Also, it was nice to have in situations like this, when two naval groups approached each other on the high seas. With the Guardinians activating their IFF and transmitting code B, the Cerooans would know who was out there even if they hadn't already spotted the Guardinian naval group with one of their own satellites.


Edit: Changed the story a little to have the Cerooans approach from the south rather than from the north. This makes sense since Guardinia - and the Apolyton mainland - are north of Ceroo, according to the old map posted in this thread.

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	14-04-2004 21:16									#13
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First of all we could found a few obligatory organs. Their jurisdiction would contain all the apolyton states.

*The Apolyton Defence Initiative (ADI) It's main
purpose will be to defend Apolyton against foreign
militairy actions. It would look a little bit like N.A.T.O

*The Apolyton Court of Arbitrage (ACA). All disputes
between Apolyton states will be brought before this
court en settled by it's jugdes. The countries who
come before the court may both appiont a mediator on
their own behalf. The court itself will have a chairman
and two judges. Directly elected by the Apolyton states

	14-04-2004 21:25									#14
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OOC: I believe there WAS an elected court at some point, but it appears to be ancient history by now. Perhaps it's time to bring it back in...

Oh, and don't read too much into the naval group thing at this point. I'm just trying to illustrate how the forces of Ceroo and Guardinia are accustomed to working together.

	14-04-2004 22:51									#15
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The Central Committee of Jonchastani Councils wishes to strongly express Jonchastan's firm position against "regime change" in Frankychanland, or any other such imperialist adventure.

Genuine change in our troubled neighbour-state can only come about through self-activity from below. Freedom cannot be imposed from above.

We strongly believe that the people of Frankychanland will rise up and overthrow their oppressors, and all of Jonchastan stands ready to aid them in that cause. However, attacking the dictator at this point can only lead to the strengthening of his hand, as the people rally around him to repel the invaders and would-be occupiers.

We therefore urge caution and patience on our progressive neighbours, and give warning to the imprerialists in our midst to think twice before using events in Frankychanland as an excuse to increase their power.

	14-04-2004 23:09									#16
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The High Chancellor of Basus requests the constitution of a court of arbitrage. We hereby submit this proposal to our regional delegate !!!

	15-04-2004 00:23									#17
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quote: Ceroo DFA International Press Release The Cerooan Department of Foreign Affairs would like to point out to all parties that at no time has Ceroo threatened Frankchanland with military action- any references to military action appear to have originated in the media. The news channel N3 based in Ceroo has been particulary inaccurate saying that the recent mobilisation of the 3rd fleet was directly related to this situation and causing some upset to several ambassadors in Ceroo, Basus' in particular, causing First Minister Cooper to spend much time reassuring them that this was not the case, and we would like to reiterate this point to you. The fact we make no secret of our wish to ensure basic civil rights for all peoples, does not mean military force will be used, nor does our statement indicate this in any way- it actually states that we welcome the peaceful situation the nation now finds itself in.

The address, broadcast live on Cerooan TV, has been welcomed by many as reaffirmation of Ceroo's policy of using its military as a deterant rather than a force to ensure smaller nations comply with Cerooan ideals.
Minister Phillip Garret de Cynnon, leader of the opposition Democratic Socialist party, commented that the release was just to placate the media, and points out that at no point was military action ruled out- and that First Minister Cooper was bowing once more to Guardinian pressure, calling attention to the fact that the 3rd Fleet had apparently been sent to rendevous with Guardinian naval forces somewhere closer to the Apolyton mainland...

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OOC: As the court issue may be regarded as slightly off-topic, I have created new thread.

	15-04-2004 00:57									#18
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Basus's military advisor Peter van Schilfgaarde has proposed to sumbit the case Frankychanland before the court of arbitrage purely as a test trial and to create some clarity in matters of sovereignty of states. This test ruling will give use a framework for solving future problems within the apolyton region.
Some senators and advisors even whisper that it would be a good basis for a Apolyton constitution.

The parliament of Basus has agreed and submitted the case before the court.

	15-04-2004 08:26									#19
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***FCL National News***

Broadcasted every 30 minutes on every FCL channel...

"Good evening loyal citizens of Frankychanland. We have undergone a radical change in our history, and we understand that many of you are still trying to adjust to our new policies set forth by the government. And we would like to say that our great leader, President Frankychan, has graced us with an exclusive interview...

Interviewer: Good evening, President Frankychan. The people thank you for granting us this interview.

President Frankychan: Well...the people need to know that I am leading this country to greatness here in Apolyton.

Interviewer: Well, there is NO doubt that you are leading us to greatness, President Franky---

President Frankychan: *interrupts* Please, call me General.

Interviewer: Of course, General. Now, getting to the issues at hand. It seems that our neighbors in here in Apolyton have taken notice of your excellent leadership abilities. There are concerns that our people here are not being treated fairly.

General Frankychan: Well, of course there is going to be some opposition when a government switches from catering from the "Good Ole Boys" to the will of the people. Those that WERE in power will oppose these new policies. My job is to make sure that those that were in power don't become a.....nuisance....to this administration.

Interviewer: Well said. Unfortunately, FCL News has recently discovered threats made by our neighbors in Ceroo. They have said that they have mobilized their fleet as well as "...made no secret of their wish to ensure basic civil rights for all peoples, does not mean military force will be used, nor does our statement indicate this in any way..." What do you have to say to these accusations of inhumane treatment?

General Frankychan: *Laughs* "Inhumane treatment"? Well, the good people of Ceroo obviously have not visited our great, environmentally friendly nation. Just because we do not conform to THEIR rules does not mean we should adopt them. Frankychanland is it's own country. Not some "puppet" nation that can be bullied around. Have we invaded other countries? No. Have we treated our countrymen harshly? No. What FCL security is doing is merely making sure that individuals that belonged in the old administration do not undermine the NEW administrations authority....as well as causing havoc amongst the populace.

*inhales deeply, then sighs*

Quite frankly, the good people of Frankychanland are happy with my rule and just because some other nation in Apolyton does not agree with our policies does not mean we are an 'aggressor nation'.

Interviewer: Well, thank you General Frankychan for clarifying this great misunderstanding. Hopefully, foreign nations can see that what works for them does not always work for others. The loyal citizens here in Frankychanland thank you for your gracious presence as well as support you 100% in your endeavors.

General Frankychan: Thank you. It was a pleasure to be here. I'm sure that the people support me on this when we say that Frankychanland is a much better place under the new administration.

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	15-04-2004 19:40									#21
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On board Guardinian 2nd Fleet flagship, supercarrier G.N.S. Indiscriminate Justice, currently in international waters west of the Apolyton mainland

"Guardinian 2nd Fleet, this is Cerooan 3rd Fleet Command. Knock, knock."
"Cerooan 3rd, this is Guardinian 2nd. It's good to see you. Come on in, the door is open."

Admiral Jacob Lee Evans watched with satisfaction as the two fleets began their rendezvous. The Cerooan 3rd Fleet and the Guardinian 2nd had exercised together several times in the past, most recently just a few months ago, so everyone pretty much knew what to do and how.

Within a few hours, the two fleets would virtually merge into one. Then they could be on their way...

***

Capitol Building, Guardinia City

Oh dear, oh dear and indeed oh dear!! UN Ambassador Isabella Fuentes was having one of her not-so-great days. This was starting to look like quite a mess, with rumors and allegations flying all over the place. She went through a mental list as she hurried down the corridor towards the offices of the Department of Foreign Affairs. Guardinia and her allies were being accused of imperialism and of unjustly threatening another nation with military force. Where in the world did that come from??!? And - as if that wasn't enough - a Cerooan opposition leader had gone public accusing his government of "bowing once more to Guardinian pressure" on the issue of possible military action. Geez! What do they think we are? Some kind of warmongering bullies?! And why would we want to push the Cerooans around? She boggled at the concept. What good could it possibly do us to jeopardize relations with our closest allies?! It made no sense whatsoever. -Unless, of course, this was exactly what the Cerooans were thinking, and they thought Guardinia was up to something... After all, the governments of both Ceroo and Guardinia had been known to occasionally swallow a camel or two to appease the other. Not necessarily because they were under pressure to do so, but sort of just to make sure their ally stayed happy. Perhaps this was the kind of thing the Cerooan politician was referring to. She considered that for a moment. If the Cerooan government was under the impression... She shook her head. They know us better than that... don't they?

***

GNN Headline News

In response to the various rumors and allegations surrounding developments in Frankychanland and the positions held by Guardinia and our Cerooan allies in this matter, the Guardinian Department of Foreign Affairs has called a press conference which they

quote: hope will clear up some unfortunate misunderstandings concerning this issue.

We shall broadcast this press conference live and will be back with more on this issue in a few minutes...


[OOC: If anyone wants to play the role of a reporter and ask questions to the Guardinian Minister of Foreign Affairs and/or the UN Ambassador, send your questions to me in a private message. I'll try to post the press conference tomorrow.]

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On board the supercarrier G.N.S. Indiscriminate Justice

quote: Any state which decides to use military action against this regime change will be met with equal force.

Admiral Evans re-read the last passage of the FCL memoradum to be sure he'd gotten it right. Then he stood up, looked around at the massive fleet gathered around him and caught himself chuckling softly. He couldn't help it.

Equal force, eh?
Perhaps that would be pushing it a little...

***

	16-04-2004 02:07									#22
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Ceroo City, Parliament House- First Minister's Office

"If Garret thought attacking us on this issue will swing the election his way, then he's been proven wrong, sir" said Minister Thatcher, "The Democratic Socialists have slipped to third in the opinion polls".
"Excellent," Cooper replied, "How are we doing?"
"Not much better, sir. We're still in the lead nation-wide, but the Conservative Party has closed the gap right down- and they're actually on top in Ceroo City".
"What's happened?"
"The papers are blaming Garret for causing the fuss about the situation- but they are saying our government is showing its weaknesses by not sorting this situation out immediately."
"Really?"
"Listen to this: 'First Minister Cooper, in his last term of office, seems reluctant to enact any strong policies at home or elsewhere, as he is too busy concentrating on his retirement to San Antonio Bay', that was in the Times, sir", Thatcher continued, "They are commenting on how we let that last UN resolution get through, even though we have UN delegacy now".
"There's no pleasing some, eh? What time's the Guardinian press conference on?"
"N3, ITN and GNI are all showing it live, sir. Only an hour or so".
"I trust they are going to be pointing out that the fleet everybody is so worried about is nowhere near Frankychanland and heading in a different direction?"
"We've wired them a request to make this point clear- but it is a sensitive issue, if they bring it up they may have to reveal the fleets' position in order to show their sincerity"
"It won't come to that..."

	16-04-2004 09:08									#23
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The compassionate, hard-working, and intelligent people of Flinxtopia are happy to take in some of the refugees displaced by the recent events in Frankychanland and extend an invitation to the business elite and intelligentsia wishing to flee the policies of Dictator Frankychan.

	16-04-2004 11:38									#24
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Basus also opens her arms for refugees and we are willing to send neutral and impartial observers to Frankychanland if they the Frankychanland gouverment would allow this. We would carry all the expenses of such a organisation. Their rapport could be brought before the U.N delegate but even better before an elected court !

	16-04-2004 12:21									#25
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Karakas is opposed to any outside interference in the affairs of Frankychanland or similar countries.

	16-04-2004 12:43									#26
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If the situation in Frankychanland becomes a clear threat to the stability of the region - and this includes actions which could cause large numbers of refugees and the like - then intervention of some kind may be encessary; until then, however, there is no excuse for any intervention not requested by that nation's government.

- Ricardo Micola, Minister for International Affairs

	16-04-2004 15:10									#27
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Security Approved Memo sent out to the nations of Apolyton:



General Frankychan thanks the great nation of Karakas for supporting it's sovereignty and resisting outside intervention from foreign countries. The General additionally would like to thank Minister Micola for keeping a neutral stance on this matter.

The Frankychanland government requests that any and all refugee's that are intercepted by foreign countries IMMEDIATELY turn them over to Frankychanland custody. Nationals from Frankychanland are to be refused amnesty in bordering countries and returned back to their homeland.

The General has voiced his opposition to the government of Flinxtopia for trying to undermine the local governments authority by offering amnesty for dissidents.

Furthermore, Frankychanland wishes to state that it's borders are now closed to nationals from Guardinia and Ceroo until diplomatic meetings take place to alleviate the current crisis.

Quoted by General Frankychan:

quote: My administration is not like the previous one. We will enforce our sovereign rights if they are impeded. FCL intelligence has reported an enormous armada on the high sea's and if the intentions of this allied fleet is to force the reinstatement of the previous government, we will resist it to the best of our abilities.

	16-04-2004 16:44									#28
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All people within the borders of the Grand Duchy of Basus have the right to ask for asylom. That is something that lays within our own sovereignty and that is something FrankyChanland should accept. Basus recognises the individual rights of every human beeing. If asylom is asked it will be granted.

	16-04-2004 18:01									#29
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[OOC: Didn't get any questions from anyone else and I don't have enough time today to write the actual "live" dialogue of the press conference, so I'm posting a GNN summary of key points.]

GNN Headline News

You're watching GNN Headline News and we've just aired the official press conference from the Capitol Building in Guardinia City. For the benefit of those of you who didn't get all of it, we will summarize the key points:

The press conference was hosted by Guardinian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sean Baldwin and UN Ambassador Isabella Fuentes. Also present was Minister of Defense John Paul Atkinson, to answer any questions directly related to Guardinia's military. Their most important message of the day was that Guardinia and Ceroo have not threatened and are not currently planning any form of direct military action against Frankychanland.

Rumors that the joint Guardinian 2nd and Cerooan 3rd fleet where being sent closer to Frankychanland waters were denied. While officials refused to reveal the exact position of the joint fleet, the public was assured that the naval forces were conducting "routine exercises" in international waters well south of Frankychanland and that they were not currently heading north or about to do so in the foreseeable future. When asked whether these "routine exercises" were in any way related to the Frankychanland crisis, officials stated that they were not. The fact that the forces seem to have been assembled on very short notice was explained as a routine "snap drill" to test the readiness of our forces, which was said to have been proven "satisfactory". Officials refused to comment on the fact that this "snap drill" appears to have began within hours of the announcement of the Frankychanland regime change, except to repeat that the two events were in no way related to each other.

Guardinia acknowledges Frankychanlands right to choose their own form of government, and no attempt will be made to remove General Frankychan from power or otherwise force a regime change in our neighbor nation "under the present circumstances".

However, Guardinia can not accept General Frankychan's demands that all refugees from his country be sent back immediately. Standard Guardinian policy in such matters is that people will only be returned to their homeland against their own will if proven guilty of crimes for which they are being justly prosecuted or if it can be proven that they come to Guardinia with criminal intent.

The Guardinian Coast Guard is reported to be quite busy assisting refugees arriving by boat. Surveillance of our coastal waters has been intensified, officially in order to help prevent any potentially tragic accidents.

When asked about the Guardinian 1st Fleet, officials responded that the ships that are not in port at the moment are currently conducting routine patrol missions in our own coastal waters. Reports of increased naval activity in international waters between Frankychanland and Guardinia were not denied, but the public was assured that any such action would be "purely humanitarian" in nature. Steps are currently being taken to coordinate our humanitarian efforts with other nations who have stated their willingness to take in refugees.

The press conference was concluded with the announcement that the Guardinian Embassy in Frankychanland had been closed after FCL Security expelled the entire staff earlier today and gave them 24 hours to leave the country. Guardinian Embassy staff and all other Guardinian citizens will be flown home later this evening. Guardinian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sean Baldwin said that attempts had been made throughout the day to contact General Frankychan's office, but not much had come out of it so far.

	16-04-2004 23:05									#30
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News reports on the four major Cerooan news channels have all carried warnings to Cerooan citizens not to travel to Frankychanland under any circumstances, and the navy has issued a statement to the maritme news service warning the merchant fleet not to venture too near the Frankychanland area, as there was an anticipated risk of Frankychanland attacking civilian shipping.

[OOC: Guardian, I have tried sending a PM but was told that you weren't accepting them]