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Riksdag draws plans for Bonstocknian constitution

Bonstock
07-04-2004, 08:55
Today, the Riksdag passed a measure calling for a constitutional convention to be held in Bonstock.

For many years, Bonstock has operated without a constitution. The Riksdag, a body assembled as Parliament under the former President Charles Ste. Evremonde, has been operating without a real guideline, leaving the political system up to corruption.

Civil rights groups hailed the measure, saying that it will lead to peace and stability in Bonstock.

However, it drew the critisism of newly inaugurated President Sven Lansen.

"I do not think that a constitution is necissary. The country has operated fine for years, and it does not need change," he said in a televised broadcast, in which he threatened to dissolve the Riksdag if the propositions continue.

More news as it develops.
Bonstock
07-04-2004, 09:18
In a full session of the Riksdag today, the move for a constitutional convention was unanimously approved.

Immediatly, President Lansen issued Executive Order 194738, which dissolved the Riksdag and nullified the Constitutional Convention Bill.

The Riksdag left, and its 400 members from Bonstock and Maropian Coast met in an indoor tennis court. There they vowed not to disband until Bonstock had a constitution.

President Lansen declared martial law, and ordered that the Riksdag dissolve.

Some experts fear civil war if the crisis is not resolved quickly.
Bonstock
07-04-2004, 09:40
The Riksdag openly defied the order of the President for disbandment. With armed guards ringing the Riksdag chamber, a Riksdag member cried out, "We will leave at the point of a bayonet!"

A large protest gathered in the streets of Bonstock. Thousands marched, demanding a constitution. With the mob marching on the Presidential residence, President Lansen allowed the Riksdag to reconvene.

Still, riots broke out, with angry workers asking for government assistance with the hunger crisis. This year's crops were not enough to feed Bonstock, and Port Yuko started rioting for bread.

At this point, an armed mercenary force loyal to President Lansen marched into Port Yuko. Numberring about 15,000 men, their presence triggered an immediate uproar.

Several local leaders began calling for the impeachment of President Lansen. Some newspapers have also spread rumors that Lansen's mercenaries are planning to murder the populace of Port Yuko. With talk of a coup d'etat on the streets, citizens are starting to arm themselves.
Bonstock
07-04-2004, 10:04
In a bold act of revolt, a mob of Port Yuko citizens borke into a federal arsenal, stealing nearly two million Kalishnikovs, and attacked the Port Yuko Federal Penetentiary. Units of the Bonstocknian Army joined the attack, along with many prison guards. A few prisoners were released.

A few prison guards and the warden resisted, only to be shot by angry protestors, and hung for all to see.

President Lansen denounced the acts as "a terrorist action against the Federal Republic." He ordered a state of martial law to take effect.

Still, he has lost much of the support of the Bonstocknian military, still commanded by former President Gustavus Adolphus.

Maxwell von Pruessen, the man who ran against Lansen in the recent elections, denounced the President as an "inhumane, reactionary dictator who demands total power over the Bonstocknian population." He called for his removal, and a new, parliamentary based government.

Lansen remains ademant about his actions, and countered that von Pruessen was "a sore loser" and that his actions were acceptable.

Many businessmen loyal to Lansen have begun to flee the country, and many of their homes have been looted and burned. Revolution has spread from Port Yuko throughout the country.
Bonstock
07-04-2004, 10:18
Amid growing revolt among Bonstock's population, a mob formed, and marched on the Presidential residence. The mercenaries loyal to Lansen were brutally murdered in the streets by the mob of angry citizens, which is said to have numbered in the tens of millions.

The mob demanded Lansen's resignation, as well as the resignations of all in his cabinet.

At this point, Lansen is under house arrest, unable to move or travel freely.

The Riksdag, today, approved a new constitution for Bonstock, calling for a unicameral Parliament and a President elected by the Parliament, which could recall a President at any time.

Lansen reiterated a statement that he would not sign the constitution. He again denounced the Riksdag as "a motley collection of thieves, swindlers, and terrorists" and stated that "I will not sign their document or give up my power vested in me by the people of Bonstock."
Bonstock
07-04-2004, 10:29
Amid an increasingly hopeless situation, President Lansen resigned the Presidency.

He and 26 members of his cabinet were arrested.

The Riksdag regained power, and met in Port Yuko to formally adopt a constitution.

A massive search for men loyal to Lansen began, to assure that he not be allowed to take power again.

This ends what many have called "The Great Nightmare" in Bonstock.