Coalition of Crown Albatross

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SERIES OF BOMBINGS ROCK SHANADU, VERDUSA PLACED ON HIGHTENED WATCH
Hours after a suicide bombing at a police barricade in a western Shanadu neighborhood killed 15 people, authorities have confirmed 6 other suicide bombings throughout the capital into Friday morning which have left at least 43 dead and hundreds injured. The RLA has claimed responsibility for all blasts, with a spokesperson for the group saying "our martyrs are engaged with the occupiers." Prime Minister Yahya Deeb Nida has authorized sweeping security measures as the attacks constitute the deadliest such incidents in nearly a decade, and Verdusa has been placed on a heightened terror watch. The coordinated attacks also come hours after the Rajihat government, while denying involvement in the blasts, voiced intention to work closely with the RLA on matters of political recognition.

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Round of 16: April 12

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Vanberson aide charged with money laundering
AASSILLIT - President Arthur Vanberson’s former right-hand man, Claude Déant, was charged with money laundering and forgery yesterday by judges investigating allegations that the president’s 2021 re-election campaign was partly financed by De Yuaneze businessman Yao Chan. Mr Déant was arrested at dawn on Friday and was quizzed for 30 hours about a €500,000 (£360,000) transfer into one of his accounts, discovered when his home and office were searched two years as part of the investigation into alleged campaign funding by Yao.

Judges suspect the money was a payment from Yuan but Mr Déant insists that it was the proceeds from his sale of two 17th century Candatoran and Besmenien paintings. Art experts say the paintings could not have fetched such a high price. Mr Déant’s lawyer told VFM TV that the charges did not relate to the allegations of illegal campaign funding, but to the sale of the paintings. “In the main case being investigated, my client has not been charged,” said his lawyer. Mr Déant, 70, who served as Mr Vanberson’s chief of staff and then as interior minister, was placed under formal investigation.

Georges Denaule, the justice secretary of Mr Vanberson's Labour party, expressed “amazement” that Mr Déant had been charged. He added that he was “certain” Mr Déant would eventually be cleared.

It was the third time he has been taken into custody since he quit politics after Mr Vanberson rearraigned his government in July 2023. However, it was the first time that he was questioned over the Yao allegations. He was questioned previously as part of separate corruption investigations but was not charged.

The president strongly denies receiving any money from the businessman, pointing out that he led calls for sanctions against Yuan at the height of its intervention in the North Annaskermishilles and the Brau Sea crisis. Mr Vanberson is suing the news website HiMedia, which first reported the claim that he agreed to accept a €50 million contribution from Lao to his successful 2021 re-election campaign. The website published a document allegedly giving details of the arrangement with Lao, which Mr Vanberson says is a forgery.

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SATEROCIAN BROADCASTING NETWORK

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BREAKING: TWIN BOMBINGS ROCK KOLKESBURG, PRESIDENT SLACH ORDERS LARGER MILITARY INTERVENTION AGAINST PROTESTS

_{[KOLKESBURG • 12 APRIL 2024]}

_{(SBN) - Kolkesburg suffered one of the worst terrorist attacks in its modern history earlier today, at around 11 in the morning. At least forty civilians were killed following two bombings that shook the city to its core, one at a busy metro station and another near the city's police headquarters.}

_{Details are still emerging even hours later, however a majority of civilians were killed at the metro station, as it was extremely busy, packed with hundreds of civilians. A number of police officers were also killed at the police headquarters, with CCTV footage showing the explosion originating from a vehicle parked right outside the station.}

_{Saterocian government statements put the current death toll at around 40, with dozens reportedly injured. Dozens of ambulances were dispatched to the scene just minutes after the news of an explosion reached the Saterocian government. At the metro station, scenes of destruction and devastation could be seen, with damage having been done to the station's infrastructure.}

_{All scheduled transportation in the city was temporarily shut down, with the city's government declaring a state of emergency. The Saterocian government also urged civilians to stay indoors and avoid areas with large crowds as the risk of another bombing is extremely high. The Saroqi Republican Forces immediately claimed responsibility for the attack in a video, and in response, President Slach claimed that those involved in the attacks would face 'serious consequences' in the coming days.}

_{President Slach also announced an immediate expansion of the ongoing intervention in Saroq and Cascutia, with tens of thousands of soldiers being ordered into both regions to crack down on the protests. The arrival of these forces is expected to occur in the coming hours, in a rapid effort to reinforce the police officers that were sent this Wednesday.}

_{However, most notably, and to the fear of many Saroqis, leader of the Brotherhood of Kolkesburg Naum Pavlavain stated that he was chosen by the Saterocian government to lead both his forces and forces of the Saterocian government into Elmonton. Pavlavain promised a "brutal crackdown" on the Saroqi population in retaliation for the bombings that took place today.}

_{The Brotherhood of Kolkesburg is notorious for their numerous war crimes against Cascutians, with some human rights groups even labeling their actions during the Cascutia War in the 2000s as a genocide and ethnic cleansing campaign against ethnic Qaqars. During the 2014 invasion of Saroq, the Brotherhood reportedly rounded up many civilians just to kill them, with the infamous Urain Massacre having been committed by Brotherhood Forces, that left nearly a hundred civilians dead in just one day.}

_{However, many have also called out Pavlavain's hypocrisy, because, even though he seemed angry at the bombings that took place, the Brotherhood was behind many bombings that took place during the 1990s and early 2000s, against peace negotiations that were occuring between the Puoc regime and the wider world, aimed at dismantling Sateroc's nuclear arsenal.}

_{Tanks and helicopters were seen and recorded by civilians in rural Sateroc seemingly en route to Saroq. However, Saroqi opposition and protest groups have stated that they will continue to resist against Saterocian authorities, even with the arrival of a greater force.}

_{As new information comes out about the attacks in Kolkesburg, and the Kolkesburg Brotherhood situation continues to develop, SBN will make sure to continue to update its readers on the situation as more information reaches our outlets.}

12/4/24 - SBN News

by The Republic of Sateroc

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BREAKING: Twin Bombings Rock Kolkesburg, President Slach Orders Larger Military Intervention Against Protests

By Kous Urum, written 12 April, 2024

The bombings killed over 60 so far, with dozens still injured as Slach vows revenge

( S B N ) - Kolkesburg suffered one of the worst terrorist attacks in its modern history earlier today, at around 11 in the morning. At least forty civilians were killed following two bombings that shook the city to its core, one at a busy metro station and another near the city's police headquarters.

Details are still emerging even hours later, however a majority of civilians were killed at the metro station, as it was extremely busy, packed with hundreds of civilians. A number of police officers were also killed at the police headquarters, with CCTV footage showing the explosion originating from a vehicle parked right outside the station.

Saterocian government statements put the current death toll at around 60, with dozens reportedly injured. Dozens of ambulances were dispatched to the scene just minutes after the news of an explosion reached the Saterocian government. At the metro station, scenes of destruction and devastation could be seen, with damage having been done to the station's infrastructure.

All scheduled transportation in the city was temporarily shut down, with the city's government declaring a state of emergency. The Saterocian government also urged civilians to stay indoors and avoid areas with large crowds as the risk of another bombing is extremely high. The Saroqi Republican Forces immediately claimed responsibility for the attack in a video, and in response, President Slach claimed that those involved in the attacks would face 'serious consequences' in the coming days.

President Slach also announced an immediate expansion of the ongoing intervention in Saroq and Cascutia, with tens of thousands of soldiers being ordered into both regions to crack down on the protests. The arrival of these forces is expected to occur in the coming hours, in a rapid effort to reinforce the police officers that were sent this Wednesday.

However, most notably, and to the fear of many Saroqis, leader of the Brotherhood of Kolkesburg Naum Pavlavain stated that he was chosen by the Saterocian government to lead both his forces and forces of the Saterocian government into Elmonton. Pavlavain promised a "brutal crackdown" on the Saroqi population in retaliation for the bombings that took place today.

The Brotherhood of Kolkesburg is notorious for their numerous war crimes against Cascutians, with some human rights groups even labeling their actions during the Cascutia War in the 2000s as a genocide and ethnic cleansing campaign against ethnic Qaqars. During the 2014 invasion of Saroq, the Brotherhood reportedly rounded up many civilians just to kill them, with the infamous Urain Massacre having been committed by Brotherhood Forces, that left nearly a hundred civilians dead in just one day.

However, many have also called out Pavlavain's hypocrisy, because, even though he seemed angry at the bombings that took place, the Brotherhood was behind many bombings that took place during the 1990s and early 2000s, against peace negotiations that were occuring between the Puoc regime and the wider world, aimed at dismantling Sateroc's nuclear arsenal.

Tanks and helicopters were seen and recorded by civilians in rural Sateroc seemingly en route to Saroq. However, Saroqi opposition and protest groups have stated that they will continue to resist against Saterocian authorities, even with the arrival of a greater force.

As new information comes out about the attacks in Kolkesburg, and the Kolkesburg Brotherhood situation continues to develop, SBN will make sure to continue to update its readers on the situation as more information reaches our outlets.

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AUSIANIA Beleroskov special forces to intervene in ongoing situation in Wallenland embassy	WORLD Sateroc knocked out of World Cup, 3-1 by Kossmil	ADULA 43 dead following bombings in Verdusa	EURONIA Stasso engulfed in protests as two decade-long regime put at risk

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DEVELOPING: NIGHT OF DEMONSTRATION BECOMES NIGHT OF MASSACRE AS MILITARY UNLEASHES FULL FORCE ONTO PROTESTORS

_{[KOLKESBURG • 13 APRIL 2024]}

_{(SBN) - At least hundreds were killed in Elmonton overnight following what many described to be scenes of massacre on the streets of the city, as the Saterocian military unleashed their full might onto the unarmed protestors. Not only was the Saterocian military present, but so was the ruthless Brotherhood of Kolkesburg, which took place in what could rightfully be described as a massacre in Elmonton.}

_{Throughout the day, following Slach's expansion of the military intervention against protestors, large-scale demonstrations had broken out against the intervention. According to eyewitnesses in Elmonton and other parts of Saroq, the deployment of military personnel to urban population centers within Saroq happened rather quickly, as within just hours of Slach's orders, tens of thousands of soldiers, alongside armored vehicles and even aircraft, had arrived.}

_{Overnight, despite protestors being violent against them, soldiers were ordered to hold back and not cause harm to any demonstrators. However, suddenly, orders seemingly changed, with soldiers firing upon protestors who had been harassing them with live rounds. Apparently, this didn't discourage protestors, as they became even more violent as they were fired upon by soldiers. The bombings in Kolkesburg, which killed dozens, forced the deployment of these soldiers, as President Slach, and commander of the Brotherhood of Kolkesburg, vowed a harsh response to the devastating attacks.}

_{As protesters turned to more violence against soldiers, military forces resorted to using more brutal methods against the demonstrators. Military vehicles, which had been positioned around the city to prevent protestors from maneuvering through the city, were brought out to deal with the protestors. Cellphone videos showed tanks and other armored vehicles crushing cars and nearly running into protestors, who had been rioting and attempting to destroy these vehicles.}

_{While this was happening, text messages leaked by anonymous Saroqi Republican Army hackers between Brotherhood of Kolkesburg commanders can show higher-ranking commanders giving orders to lower ranking commanders to prevent protestors from gaining the upper hand "at all costs".}

_{Tanks reportedly started to fire at protestors, killing up to dozens at a time as tank shells struck crowds of protestors. Ambulances, which had arrived to assist the injured and dead, were deliberately targeted by tanks, seemingly in order to prevent demonstrators from getting the help they needed. Saterocian soldiers also continued to fire on protestors using live ammunition, sometimes arresting, rounding up, and executing up to dozens of protestors at a time.}

_{Around this time, rumors circulated that the Saroqi Republican Forces had joined in the protests, according to several social media posts. In response to these rumors, the Saterocian military deployed aircraft, with footage confirming the use of military jets and attack helicopters against civilian protestors. Attack helicopters gunned down large crowds of civilians, while jets dropped bombs on ambulances assisting protestors. Jets were also seen dropping bombs on hospitals, where large crowds of people were gathered to seek treatment.}

_{As protesters began to be dispersed, soldiers raided civilians' houses, with footage showing multiple cases where soldiers had stormed random houses to occupy them and arrest the occupants. In the streets, protesters who weren't able to flee properly were forced to take cover as attack helicopters continued to gun down large crowds. A number of tanks had also been able to take back control of multiple streets after firing on protesters.}

_{A video in particular showed a crowd of people ducking as a row of bullets could be seen coming from the sky. In the distance, protesters could also be seen attacking a tank as it fired at them in an attempt to keep them away.}

_{"It was as if they were at war with us," one surviver claimed, "We were unarmed, but they unleashed everything on us. Even when I got back home to hide from the military, I still heard constant gunfire and screaming. I had to take in multiple survivors."}

_{Although the afternoon began with more peaceful demonstrations, as the night neared, protests became more and more violent, due to the fact that police forces responded harshly, using tear gas, rubber bullets, and water hoses to disperse protestors. Saterocian soldiers and vehicles had reportedly been deployed around the area, ready to intervene to keep things under control. Of course, they would end up intervening, however in the most brutal way possible.}

_{Estimates claim that hundreds, maybe even up to a thousand civilians could've been killed in last night's events, with thousands reported seriously injured. As local hospitals have been flooded with wounded civilians, some civilian centers have been turned into makeshift hospitals, with tents having been set up by volunteers helping injured protestors.}

_{Infrastructure across the city was also seriously damaged as a result of constant firing and attacks by the military. Footage from the Elmonton International Airport shows military aircraft dropping ammunitions on parts of the runway, where a large congregation of demonstrators had arrived, forcing the airport to shut down. Military vehicles were later seen occupying the runway as protestors fled.}

_{In Cascutia, where protests had remained largely peaceful, civilians held a large, yet peaceful march in solidarity with the victims of the massacre that unfolded. Qaqarsville and the rest of Cascutia had seen a weaker military deployment, resulting in more peaceful protests.}

_{In Kolkesburg, many have gone out to protests against the military's actions in Saroq, calling on President Slach to bring the commanders behind the massacre to justice. However, the government has yet to say anything, other than President Slach condemning "the violence" on social media, however as to what specifically he was condemning is unknown.}

_{In contrary to Kolkesburg's silence, Pavlavain and his forces have been very public about the massacre, with Pavlavain stating that the events that took place was a "great victory" for the Saterocian nation, despite the hundreds that had been killed. Soldiers even boasted about what they had committed, with some claiming that they had brought the "Saroqi roaches" to justice.}

_{With the fallout of the massacre only just beginning, it is expected that the Saterocian government, despite their level of involvement, will face both internal and external consequences. Saroqi activists on social media have called for the international community to condemn and sanction Sateroc for the events that took place last night.}

13/4/24 - SBN News

by The Republic of Sateroc

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DEVELOPING: Night of Demonstrations Becomes Night of Massacre as Military Unleashes Full Force onto Protestors

By Kous Urum, written 13 April, 2024

At least hundreds of been killed so far, as witnesses described Elmonton as an active "battlefield" throughout the night

( S B N ) - At least hundreds were killed in Elmonton overnight following what many described to be scenes of massacre on the streets of the city, as the Saterocian military unleashed their full might onto the unarmed protestors. Not only was the Saterocian military present, but so was the ruthless Brotherhood of Kolkesburg, which took place in what could rightfully be described as a massacre in Elmonton.

Throughout the day, following Slach's expansion of the military intervention against protestors, large-scale demonstrations had broken out against the intervention. According to eyewitnesses in Elmonton and other parts of Saroq, the deployment of military personnel to urban population centers within Saroq happened rather quickly, as within just hours of Slach's orders, tens of thousands of soldiers, alongside armored vehicles and even aircraft, had arrived.

Overnight, despite protestors being violent against them, soldiers were ordered to hold back and not cause harm to any demonstrators. However, suddenly, orders seemingly changed, with soldiers firing upon protestors who had been harassing them with live rounds. Apparently, this didn't discourage protestors, as they became even more violent as they were fired upon by soldiers. The bombings in Kolkesburg, which killed dozens, forced the deployment of these soldiers, as President Slach, and commander of the Brotherhood of Kolkesburg, vowed a harsh response to the devastating attacks.

As protesters turned to more violence against soldiers, military forces resorted to using more brutal methods against the demonstrators. Military vehicles, which had been positioned around the city to prevent protestors from maneuvering through the city, were brought out to deal with the protestors. Cellphone videos showed tanks and other armored vehicles crushing cars and nearly running into protestors, who had been rioting and attempting to destroy these vehicles.

While this was happening, text messages leaked by anonymous Saroqi Republican Army hackers between Brotherhood of Kolkesburg commanders can show higher-ranking commanders giving orders to lower ranking commanders to prevent protestors from gaining the upper hand "at all costs".

Tanks reportedly started to fire at protestors, killing up to dozens at a time as tank shells struck crowds of protestors. Ambulances, which had arrived to assist the injured and dead, were deliberately targeted by tanks, seemingly in order to prevent demonstrators from getting the help they needed. Saterocian soldiers also continued to fire on protestors using live ammunition, sometimes arresting, rounding up, and executing up to dozens of protestors at a time.

Around this time, rumors circulated that the Saroqi Republican Forces had joined in the protests, according to several social media posts. In response to these rumors, the Saterocian military deployed aircraft, with footage confirming the use of military jets and attack helicopters against civilian protestors. Attack helicopters gunned down large crowds of civilians, while jets dropped bombs on ambulances assisting protestors. Jets were also seen dropping bombs on hospitals, where large crowds of people were gathered to seek treatment.

As protesters began to be dispersed, soldiers raided civilians' houses, with footage showing multiple cases where soldiers had stormed random houses to occupy them and arrest the occupants. In the streets, protesters who weren't able to flee properly were forced to take cover as attack helicopters continued to gun down large crowds. A number of tanks had also been able to take back control of multiple streets after firing on protesters.

A video in particular showed a crowd of people ducking as a row of bullets could be seen coming from the sky. In the distance, protesters could also be seen attacking a tank as it fired at them in an attempt to keep them away.

"It was as if they were at war with us," one surviver claimed, "We were unarmed, but they unleashed everything on us. Even when I got back home to hide from the military, I still heard constant gunfire and screaming. I had to take in multiple survivors."

Although the afternoon began with more peaceful demonstrations, as the night neared, protests became more and more violent, due to the fact that police forces responded harshly, using tear gas, rubber bullets, and water hoses to disperse protestors. Saterocian soldiers and vehicles had reportedly been deployed around the area, ready to intervene to keep things under control. Of course, they would end up intervening, however in the most brutal way possible.

Estimates claim that hundreds, maybe even up to a thousand civilians could've been killed in last night's events, with thousands reported seriously injured. As local hospitals have been flooded with wounded civilians, some civilian centers have been turned into makeshift hospitals, with tents having been set up by volunteers helping injured protestors.

Infrastructure across the city was also seriously damaged as a result of constant firing and attacks by the military. Footage from the Elmonton International Airport shows military aircraft dropping ammunitions on parts of the runway, where a large congregation of demonstrators had arrived, forcing the airport to shut down. Military vehicles were later seen occupying the runway as protestors fled.

In Cascutia, where protests had remained largely peaceful, civilians held a large, yet peaceful march in solidarity with the victims of the massacre that unfolded. Qaqarsville and the rest of Cascutia had seen a weaker military deployment, resulting in more peaceful protests.

In Kolkesburg, many have gone out to protests against the military's actions in Saroq, calling on President Slach to bring the commanders behind the massacre to justice. However, the government has yet to say anything, other than President Slach condemning "the violence" on social media, however as to what specifically he was condemning is unknown.

In contrary to Kolkesburg's silence, Pavlavain and his forces have been very public about the massacre, with Pavlavain stating that the events that took place was a "great victory" for the Saterocian nation, despite the hundreds that had been killed. Soldiers even boasted about what they had committed, with some claiming that they had brought the "Saroqi roaches" to justice.

With the fallout of the massacre only just beginning, it is expected that the Saterocian government, despite their level of involvement, will face both internal and external consequences. Saroqi activists on social media have called for the international community to condemn and sanction Sateroc for the events that took place last night.

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AUSIANIA Beleroskov special forces to intervene in ongoing situation in Wallenland embassy	WORLD Sateroc knocked out of World Cup, 3-1 by Kossmil	ADULA 43 dead following bombings in Verdusa	EURONIA Stasso engulfed in protests as two decade-long regime put at risk

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Round of 16: April 13

Welcome back, comrades--- it's been a long shutdown, but it seems we're on the road to recovery
Hope you're all doing well, or, at the very least, as well as you all can!
I'm excited to see our activity and posts resume here

We're back!!!!!

Hello everyone! WE SURVIVED THE GREAT NATIONSTATES OUTAGE OF 2024!!!

Hey everyone! Welcome back to the CCA. That was quite an interesting 12 days worth of, well, nothingness.

And convenient to occur right into the final stages of the World Cup. During the outage, we concluded the World Cup (join the discord for real-time communication, so you don't miss out on anything in the future!). You can find the results of the tournament on our forum thread, as usual, but you can also find details on its iiwiki page: https://iiwiki.us/wiki/2024_Viitaniemi_World_Cup

Congratulations to Voeyetska for winning their first ever World Cup in a dramatic showdown with Zamastan.

Greater Normark took third in a showdown to Allieu.