Garouvia
06-05-2006, 22:44
(OOC: A work in progress, though all of this information is considered available in IC and OOC format.)
Government
Conventional Short Form: Garouvia
Conventional Long Form (pre-October 2000): The Federal Republic of Garouvia
Government Type: Provisional Authority Composed of Former Members of the United Citizen’s Alliance For Democracy
Capital: Garubakh
Administrative Divisions: 11 provinces (marzer, sing. - marz); Aramvir, Arat, Baku, Baymrali, Gregiriayk, Garubakh, Hacibul, Kotiayk, Quaymran, Saki, Syuinrik
Day of Foundation: April 25, 1973
National Holiday: Independence Day, April 25; Ceasefire Day, October 11
Constitution: Formal constitution undergoing revision following the end of the 6 year civil war that dissolved the federal government, interim constitution exists with provisions for civil government and basic necessities, however much of the region is operating under the martial law enforced by international peacekeeping detachments and elements of the former United Citizen’s Alliance For Democracy
Legal System: Formally based on civil law system, interim constitution provides provisions for civil justice, however military and police tribunals and a few citizens’ councils handle most cases
Suffrage: none at the moment, however expected to be 18 years and older following constitutional ratification
Government Branches: Unavailable
Head of State: Robert Aljiev, Former Head of the United Citizens’ Alliance For Democracy
Head of Government: Robert Aljiev
Background Notes: The nation of Garouvia has existed in various incarnations for centuries, the modern boundaries not being drawn until 1973, following the end of a series of regional wars that disrupted traditional clan government as well as the civil and national boundaries of several independent states in the Garouvian region. A historically Christian nation, the region fell under the sway of an eminently powerful Muslim empire in the early 16th century, sparking a religious division that has existed ever since. While the majority of the population retains Christian beliefs, many belonging to the traditional Garouvian Orthodox branch of Christianity, there is a 33% Muslim minority that commands sway largely in the eastern reaches of the region.
In late 1988, the nation degenerated into a civil war, sparked by mismanagement of the economy by General Markhou Smith, a military dictator who achieved power in 1985 during a coup in which he established a junta in the capital city of Garubakh. An official ceasefire was declared in 1993 between the largely defeated government forces and rebel factions who had seized the capital after a five year struggle. A federal republic was established within 2 years, however the effects of the civil war were felt long after.
On Sunday, the 3rd of March 2000, an armed group of Muslim factionalists seized the parliament building in Garubakh, demanding the resignation of elected President Robert Margaryan. In response, military anti-terrorist forces staged a hastily prepared operation to recapture the building, however before they managed to enter, the factionalists detonated several explosive devices, leveling the decade old structure. The parliament having been in recess, the casualty numbers were far less than they could have been, with only 14 dead and 24 wounded, however the attack sent shockwaves through the capital and in the coming months, throughout the rest of the nation.
In response to the attack, several citizens’ militias were formed, many composed of counterpart Christian factionalists, and a wave of something similar to gang-violence swept through the nation’s major cities. However, other groups not concerned with the religious division continued to call for the resignation of the President for various and disparate reasons, from economic mismanagement to refusing to take action to quell the violence.
The match ignited the powder keg on October 1st, 2000, when an unidentified attacker launched a shoulder-fired surface to air missile at a diplomatic craft shortly after takeoff from the Garubakh international airport. On board was secretary of defense Abu Milikof, Presidential secretary of staff Thomas Zhoghov, and President Margaryan himself. All, along with the 20 other passengers, were killed instantly. Ironically, President Margaryan had just issued orders to his Vice President Robert Aljiev to publish his letter of resignation.
With this, fighting in the border regions became all-out war, with several factions merging into larger armed groups. The dominant forces in the nation became the Center For Islamic Unity Party, The Garouvian Christian Democratic Liberation Movement, the militaristic Veterans Front composed of many defectors from the national armed forces, and the United Citizens’ Alliance For Democracy, formed a year later by former Vice President Aljiev. Fighting continued for 6 years, leaving much of the national infrastructure devastated and claiming nearly 250,000 lives. The capital city of Garubakh remained in the hands of the UCAD for the duration of the war, and as the alliance gained the upper hand in mid 2006, the capital opened for ceasefire talks. The official ceasefire was signed on October 11, 2006, following which, a constitutional committee composed of members of each of the former warring factions convened to begin drafting the document.
Tensions are still very high in the nation, with rebel elements from every faction taking it upon themselves to both combat their ideological enemies and disrupt the formation of a new government. As such, international peacekeepers have been requested by interim head of government Robert Aljiev. The future of the nation remains to be seen.
Government
Conventional Short Form: Garouvia
Conventional Long Form (pre-October 2000): The Federal Republic of Garouvia
Government Type: Provisional Authority Composed of Former Members of the United Citizen’s Alliance For Democracy
Capital: Garubakh
Administrative Divisions: 11 provinces (marzer, sing. - marz); Aramvir, Arat, Baku, Baymrali, Gregiriayk, Garubakh, Hacibul, Kotiayk, Quaymran, Saki, Syuinrik
Day of Foundation: April 25, 1973
National Holiday: Independence Day, April 25; Ceasefire Day, October 11
Constitution: Formal constitution undergoing revision following the end of the 6 year civil war that dissolved the federal government, interim constitution exists with provisions for civil government and basic necessities, however much of the region is operating under the martial law enforced by international peacekeeping detachments and elements of the former United Citizen’s Alliance For Democracy
Legal System: Formally based on civil law system, interim constitution provides provisions for civil justice, however military and police tribunals and a few citizens’ councils handle most cases
Suffrage: none at the moment, however expected to be 18 years and older following constitutional ratification
Government Branches: Unavailable
Head of State: Robert Aljiev, Former Head of the United Citizens’ Alliance For Democracy
Head of Government: Robert Aljiev
Background Notes: The nation of Garouvia has existed in various incarnations for centuries, the modern boundaries not being drawn until 1973, following the end of a series of regional wars that disrupted traditional clan government as well as the civil and national boundaries of several independent states in the Garouvian region. A historically Christian nation, the region fell under the sway of an eminently powerful Muslim empire in the early 16th century, sparking a religious division that has existed ever since. While the majority of the population retains Christian beliefs, many belonging to the traditional Garouvian Orthodox branch of Christianity, there is a 33% Muslim minority that commands sway largely in the eastern reaches of the region.
In late 1988, the nation degenerated into a civil war, sparked by mismanagement of the economy by General Markhou Smith, a military dictator who achieved power in 1985 during a coup in which he established a junta in the capital city of Garubakh. An official ceasefire was declared in 1993 between the largely defeated government forces and rebel factions who had seized the capital after a five year struggle. A federal republic was established within 2 years, however the effects of the civil war were felt long after.
On Sunday, the 3rd of March 2000, an armed group of Muslim factionalists seized the parliament building in Garubakh, demanding the resignation of elected President Robert Margaryan. In response, military anti-terrorist forces staged a hastily prepared operation to recapture the building, however before they managed to enter, the factionalists detonated several explosive devices, leveling the decade old structure. The parliament having been in recess, the casualty numbers were far less than they could have been, with only 14 dead and 24 wounded, however the attack sent shockwaves through the capital and in the coming months, throughout the rest of the nation.
In response to the attack, several citizens’ militias were formed, many composed of counterpart Christian factionalists, and a wave of something similar to gang-violence swept through the nation’s major cities. However, other groups not concerned with the religious division continued to call for the resignation of the President for various and disparate reasons, from economic mismanagement to refusing to take action to quell the violence.
The match ignited the powder keg on October 1st, 2000, when an unidentified attacker launched a shoulder-fired surface to air missile at a diplomatic craft shortly after takeoff from the Garubakh international airport. On board was secretary of defense Abu Milikof, Presidential secretary of staff Thomas Zhoghov, and President Margaryan himself. All, along with the 20 other passengers, were killed instantly. Ironically, President Margaryan had just issued orders to his Vice President Robert Aljiev to publish his letter of resignation.
With this, fighting in the border regions became all-out war, with several factions merging into larger armed groups. The dominant forces in the nation became the Center For Islamic Unity Party, The Garouvian Christian Democratic Liberation Movement, the militaristic Veterans Front composed of many defectors from the national armed forces, and the United Citizens’ Alliance For Democracy, formed a year later by former Vice President Aljiev. Fighting continued for 6 years, leaving much of the national infrastructure devastated and claiming nearly 250,000 lives. The capital city of Garubakh remained in the hands of the UCAD for the duration of the war, and as the alliance gained the upper hand in mid 2006, the capital opened for ceasefire talks. The official ceasefire was signed on October 11, 2006, following which, a constitutional committee composed of members of each of the former warring factions convened to begin drafting the document.
Tensions are still very high in the nation, with rebel elements from every faction taking it upon themselves to both combat their ideological enemies and disrupt the formation of a new government. As such, international peacekeepers have been requested by interim head of government Robert Aljiev. The future of the nation remains to be seen.