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Rioting began in earnest in the early hours of this morning in Cruxium.

Trouble escaled after the treatment of Mr. Sandwell, 46, who was prosecuted for refusing to sell the morning after pill to a woman. Full story here (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=505930).

What began as organized protests to allow, ironically, choice against pro-choice laws has swiftly descended into full scale riots.

The clash happened at approximately 2:15 this morning after an extensive rally in Fenworth, one of the foremost cities in Cruxium.

Trouble began when the Social Defense Corps, the Cruxian Police, began to urge the protesters to leave the streets after over fourteen hours of endless protest. A witness offered this statement;

"It was terrifying. The [Social Defense Corps] Rozzers were urging the protesters to move on, when suddenly several of them [Corps] vanished under a surge of the crowd. Next thing I knew fireballs erupted amongst the ranks of the Rozzers and protesters began fleeing as they [Corps] began to subdue people."

Twelve members of the Cruxian Social Defense Corps were in hospital last night, however all were said to be in a stable condition.

Eighty-six rioters were hospitalized during the confrontation, the majority victims of the stampede the ensued. Four other riots have since died after being crushed. Several are said to be in a serious condition.

No members of the Government, CDSC, or injured parties were available for comment.

Fenworth Massacre

Social Difficulties Reach Dangerous Levels

Anita Singh, Columnist



Further riots disturbed the peace and harmony of Cruxium today, with the Voice of Democracy seemingly unable to use its' collective mind to effectively diffuse the growingly tense situation.

Religious protesters rallying against the enforcement of Pro-Choice Laws and the protection of the interest of those affected by Pro-Choice over those of religious extraction reached new levels of violence.

Fenworth City Library was the location for violent outburst, with almost five hundred Pro-Choice citizens mounting the steps in protest against religion.

Despite efforts by the Social Defense Corps to provide protection for the protesters, Pro-Life and Religious militants, masked and armed with petrol bombs and 'Molotov Cocktails', as well as metal bars, surrounded the group.

Currently there are only unconfirmed reports that the Religious militant groups attacked without further provocation beyond the protest itself, and that they hurled various incendiary items at the crowd and the library with equal abandon.

Initial reports show that nearly forty-three of the Pro-Choice protesters were burned to death, with over a hundred more hospitalized with third degree burns to more than 60% of their bodies.

With the explosive outburst from the religious group, the Social Defense Corps attempted vainly to apprehend members of the militants. The SDC states it has seven men and two women in custody who are being questioned.

Despite this supposed show of force, it must be asked what exactly the Voice of Democracy is doing to protect the people and how it intends to apprehend those responsible.

Official Government Communique
To:
The Democratic Oligarchy of Cruxium

From:
The Allied States of Dai Yuddha Ossyria

To the people and government of the East, we offer condolences to those that have suffered at the hands of domestic terrorism. This is a sad day in Cruxium and in your neighbor, Ossyria. We realize that any aid that we may offer would be neglible and only token compared to your own capabilities in dealing with this problem. What we will promise, though, is to offer asylum for anyone that may feel like they may be targeted in the future. We will also extradite anyone that is found to be guilty of these heinous crimes and crossing into our lands. To this we swear.

Signed,

Dr. Wilhuff Woodhelm, Federal President
Vinzenz Tal-Utrei, Prime Minister
Achilles Tullio, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation
Maccus Bormis, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Asylum

On Behalf Of

The Most Sanctified and August Sage-Emperor
of All Under Heaven and Defender of All Beings
Markos IV Orlan

To:
The Democratic Oligarchy of Cruxium

From:
The Republic of Kanami


Dear Leaders,

While Kanami certianly dissapproves of Civil Unrest, we do not see any reason to aid you. In all honesty the Government belives you brought this on your self after the prosocution of Mr. Sandwell for so called "Human Rights Violations." (As though Pro-Choice was as drastic as that) Most in the Government belive Mr. Sandwell did not have a fair trial or an impartial jury, in a nation full of strong secularlists and a constitution that nearly prohibits the practice of free religion. Your nation, your problem. Maybe the Government should worry more about the more pressing issues and less about the question of existance of a diety.

Sincerly,
The Foreign Ministry

Official Statement from Red Tide Goverment
"We highly recommend you declare martial law and send in the military. Such discontent must be demolished before it leads to a full scale revolution!"
End Message

Rioters Breed Religious Hatred

Religious Intolerance Grows to New Levels, Government Report Shows

Peter Hampton, Columnist


A Government report today revealed that the recent actions of religious minorities has caused an enormous increase in religious hatred within Cruxium.

Of two hundred thousand people questioned nation-wide, a record 32% demanded religious prohibition.

When questioned on the case of Mr. Sandwell, who was prosecuted for Pro-Life beliefs, an astonishing 68% of those questioned stated that the sentence was too leniant, and only 9% believed that the decision was wrong.

Cruxian's have long harboured religious intolerance, believed by the majority of Marxist sociologists to have been deliberately implanted by the Government since declaring independance.

It is now feared religious intolerance has reached dangerous levels and experts are urging the Government to intervene. Currently there is no funding for religious or social equality, with what little there was abolished by the Evolutionist Party.

As yet the Government has done nothing to address the growing issue, causing alarm amongst various circles as to the safety of religious citizens within Cruxium.

Official Message from the Tech-Com Corporation to Cruxium Goverment
"Due to increased rioting and religious tensions in your nation, we request your permission to deploy 10,000 Corporate Security Personnel* with heavy weapons to guard our industrial complexes and investments in your nation."
End Message

OOC:*Corporate Security Personnel=Tech-Coms Private Army. Its armed with most of the same equipment that the Red Tide Army has.

To Whom It May Concern,
Tech-com Corporation.

RE: Security Measures

In light of growing civil unrest, we consider it only acceptable to allow you an increase in guards. However, we would remind you that our nation has strict anti-gun laws and that no private citizen may possess any form of firearm. It would be acceptable to wield batons, tazers and other items designed for subduing people.

Faithfully Yours,
Philip Dunford,
First Speaker of Cruxium.
Authorized by the Voice of Democracy.

Churches Burned

Religious buildings under arson attacks by secular vigilantes.

Peter Hampton, Religious Affairs Columnist



A wave of arson over the past week on churches, mosques and temples throughout Cruxium has sparked national outrage amongst religious groups.

Currently over ten religious organization buildings have fallen to arson attacks in what is being called 'a highly organized attack of retribution by secular vigilantes.'

The Social Defense Corps have sealed off every bomb site and has begun investigating the source of the destruction.

Religious leaders in Cruxium have demanded that the Government act to fight this wave of terrorism, despite the fact the religious leaders have done nothing to curb the violence of religious groups.

First Justice Robert Yates gave an official statement yesturday;

"While we can appreciate that the religious minority feel strongly about these arson attacks, it is nevertheless not a social priority as there have been no deaths involved.

"Presently the majority of our forces are involved in the investigation of the Fenworth Massacre and the control of religious militant groups seeking to cause further loss of life."

No members of the Voice of Democracy were willing to comment.

Official Government Communique
To:
The Democratic Oligarchy of Cruxium

From:
The Allied States of Dai Yuddha Ossyria

It is a sad day in Elysia when a government considers arson attacks on ten buildings to not be a priority. We extend our support to the persecuted religious organizations, no matter what they may be. They are welcome in Ossyria, where they will not be tormented for believing. We are very disappointed in the actions of the Cruxian people and we hope that one day they see where they went wrong.

Signed,

Dr. Wilhuff Woodhelm, Federal President
Vinzenz Tal-Utrei, Prime Minister
Achilles Tullio, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation

On Behalf Of

The Most Sanctified and August Sage-Emperor
of All Under Heaven and Defender of All Beings
Markos IV Orlan

Religious Citizens Flee

4,000 Cross Border to Dai Yuddha Ossyria

Peter Hampton, Religious Affairs Columnist



Shocking numbers of religious people fled Cruxium this weekend after the statement by President and Prime Minister of Dai Yuddha Ossyria.

In the wake of the arson attacks on religious establishments, the aforementioned political figures of Dai Yuddha Ossyria stated that religious people are 'welcome in Ossyria, where they will not be tormented for believing'.

Members of the Social Defense Corps had to restrain dozens of secular rallies demanding that all people be detained and questioned before leaving to prevent the escape of those involved in the Fenworth Massacre.

During several lapses in security, the secular society managed to grievously wound four members of the religious community in three seperate attacks. Those involved were arrested and are being held with bail set at four hundred pounds.

The First Speaker offered the following statement;

"Viewing the migration of members of the People is a painful thing. However as part of a free and democractic nation, we must allow people to depart if they wish to. Our door remains open to them."

This turn of events is viewed by many as one more step to the prohibition of religion in Cruxium.

Ossyrian Nation News

Ossyria Hosting Refugees

Numbers of religiously oppressed Cruxian citizens have been welcomed into the country by the government

Kiir Derlu, Political Commentator

After Pres. Woodhelm extended asylum to any Cruxian who feels oppressed, refugees have travelled en masse to Ossyrian checkpoints where immigration offices have been forced to call in extra personnel to deal with the great numbers.

In Cruxium, reports of three separate attacks against refugees resulted in four recieving severe wounds. Those responsible have been detained.

Numerous members of the Cruxian diaspora have expressed anger and resentment towards their former homeland. It has been reported that certain members of religious Cruxian militant groups have entered Ossyria under an alias.

These reports have not been substantiated by the Ministry of Law & Order, in charge of internal security.

Prime Minister Vinzenz Tal-Utrei, speaking on His Holiness' behalf, reportedly told reporters that any criminals found entering Ossyria will be arrested and brought to justice just like any other criminal.

Official Announcement
The Armed Republic of Mer des Ennuis

The Armed Republic would like to extend its humanitarian arms and embrace any and all refugees wishing to flee the oppressive regime of Cruxium. With the premission of the government of Cruxium, we would be willing to set up a temporary staging area on the southwest coast of Cruxium as part of a joint humanitarian effort with the Maratime Guard, the Ennusian Navy, and the Ennusian Army. Innitial deployment will occur within 24 hours of any response.

-Adam Wincenty
General of the Homeguard
"Fear Ensures Loyalty!"

OOC: I can use less than leathal weapons for guards if you accept this. I'd like to have embassy rules apply for any staging area that occurs (so that troops can respond in force against any armed incursions).

An Announcement from the House of Democracy,
Cruxium.

Being the Voice of the People, it is our solemn duty to ensure that no citizen, regardless of social status, is censored or left without the ability to speak out. As such, We the Voice of Democracy, agree in full to Mer ses Ennuis' General Wincenty request to establish a temporary humanitarian center for the migration of religious Cruxian nationals.

However, We the Voice of Democracy wish to correct the statement made by the aforementioned General. In no way is the Voice of Democracy oppressive toward the people; religion is practiced freely politically. In the interest of future diplomatic relations, it is requested that this comment be rescinded by the Government of Mer des Ennuis.

FS Philip Dunford,
First Speaker of Cruxium.
Authorized by the Voice of Democracy.

Fenworth Massacre Five Await Sentence

Five Individuals Charged for the Fenworth Massacre.

Peter Hampton, Religious Affairs Columnist



Cruxians praised the work of the House of Order today as five people responsible for the atrocious murders in Fenworth were charged with murder.

The five religious individuals, identified as Rev. Richard Dwight, Rev. Winston Black, Mr. Brian Cartwright, Mrs. Eleanor Greenbank, and Mr. Siegfried Fairchild, are to be tried for murder prior to the High Day, on December 25th.

Further riots have continued in Fenworth as remaining religious minorities clash with the secular citizens of Cruxium. The House of Order says that it is currently stretched to its' limit due to a show of force throughout the nation.

Sociologists believe that it is merely a matter of time before more extremist action is taken by the religious minority, despite a constant flow of religious citizens leaving for Dai Yuddha Ossyria.

The Fenworth Massacre happened several months ago when Pro-Life groups launched incendiary devices into a crowd of innocent Pro-Choice supporters.

Ossyrian Nation News

Extremism on the Rise

Large numbers of religious Cruxian immigrants have taken to the streets in Ossyria to protest the sentence of the Fenworth Five

Kiir Derlu, Political Commentator

It was apparent today in the capital, Urushalim, that many Cruxians were not pleased with the recent arrest of the notorious Fenworth Five received. The Fenworth Five consists of Rev. Richard Dwight, Rev. Winston Black, Mr. Brian Cartwright, Mrs. Eleanor Greenbank, and Mr. Siegfried Fairchild, all of whom were accused of murder and have been arrested but have yet to be tried.

Members of the Cruxian diaspora in Ossyria took to the streets to protest these actions by a "totalitarian regime" on a "oppressed minority." These are the words of the protesters and this news agency is required make the distinction.

Protesters called on their adopted home to do something about the Five and have requested that the Ossyrian government suggest leniency and even offer exile for the five charged with murder.

Pres. Woodhelm and PM Tal-Utrei earlier stated that the trial is an internal matter for Cruxium and that the Ossyrian government can not interfere. They further stated that any and all Cruxian's may come to Ossyria and receive asylum.

His Imperial and Royal Majesty Sanctified Emperor Markos IV did issue a plea to the Cruxium head of state for leniency, in hopes of avoiding any possible diplomatic row.

Fenworth Five Guilty

Those responsible for the Fenworth Massacre found guilty of all crimes.

Peter Hampton, Religious Affairs Columnist



The five people accused of murdering forty-three people and badly wounding another 166, were found guilty today.

Prosecution was brought by the People against the five, Rev. Richard Dwight, Rev. Winston Black, Mr. Brian Cartwright, Mrs. Eleanor Greenbank, and Mr. Siegfried Fairchild, and resulted in the jury reaching the swiftest decision on record- 6 minutes of deliberation time.

Sentencing will be carried out by a panel of five members of the Voice of Justice, including First Justice Robert Yates. The maximum penalty is death by hanging, drawing and quartering, which has not been carried out in the history of the Oligarchy.

Crimes of which the five were found guilty included; 43 murders, 166 attempted murders, 166 acts of grievous bodily harm, arson and willful destruction of public property.

Despite pleas of leniancy from the Dai Yuddha Ossyrian government, it is expected that the Voice of Democracy will allow the Voice of Justice to carry out execution.

Execution is Cruxium has only been used in seventeen cases in Cruxian history, and requires unanimous approval from the Voice of Democracy prior to the sentence being carried out.

(OOC: Do you have anything in mind for the Cruxians in my country to do? Or do you want me to just come up with something?)

(OOC: That is now entirely up to you. However I would imagine they would apply for citizenship.)

Kanami Welcomes Influx of Cruxium Refugees


CARMINA GADALICA-
With growing civil unrest in Cruxium, many religious families, and clergeys have fleed the nation to nearby nations, and other free nations. Ministry of the Interor has given them a 14-month asylum pass, upon that 14 month experation, they can either return to Cruxium, or apply for citizenship. Guest Worker Visas, Student Visas, and renewale of Asylumship will also be granted. Many are adjusting to the culture change in Kanami from Crixium, including the lack of strong secular laws, which many in Kanami have deemed opressive. Kanami is expected to welcome 1,200 more refugees from Cruxium, while Dai Yuddha Ossyria (Cruxium's neighboring nation) is expected to welcome more than 14,000.

Announcer: "They're big, they're tough, they are the most vital team in Cruxium, they are The Secular Squad! (SS)"
(Laughter)

A preist walks in the park. WELCOME TO CRUXIUM CENTRAL PARK


"Boy what a beautiful day, perfect to work on my surmon."

He sits down on a bench and opns up his Bible. A little girl walks up to him.

"Hello there little lady, what's your name?"

"Jeri." She says shyly.

"Hello Jeri."

"Is that a Holy Bible you're reading sir?"

"Yes it is."

"Is there really a God?"

"Sure is, he loves you very much. But you need to come to him to see his love. Can you read?"

"Uh-huh, I'm the best reader in my class."

"Well would you like to read a little in the bible and see for your self?"

"Okay."

Sirens sound off. A black van pulls up, several SECULAR SQUAD Agents jump out, sumbling a lot (Audience Laughter)

"Father Clark, you are under arest!"

"But I...."

They drag him away.

He stand in a court room. There are at least 7 prosocuters but no defense attorneys.

Judge: "Jason Clark you are herby charged with 1st Degre Felony Child Abuse, for teaching a child about religion, and telling her God exisits, how do you plead?"

"Uhh..."

"Guilty!" He slams his gavel. "I sentence you to life in prison, then to be a test dummy in LifeWyze's Bioweaponry testing." (Laughter)

"NOOOOO!"

Announcer: "The Secular Squad, Keeping you safe from Religion." (Tremendous Audience Laughter)



Skit 2:

At an Airport Terminal, people walk come out of the gate, including another young girl who's wearing a cross.

"Welcome to Cruxium, welcome to Cruxium..."

"Excuse me ma'am. High, could you tell me where the baggage claim is?"

"Oh certinally...Oh a Christian." The desk attendent's face goes from happy to disgusst. Audience Laughter "Just a moment dear, I'll help you right out."

"Hello S.S. (tremendous audience laughter) yes, we have a coded 666 (More laughter) I repeat we have a code 666. Some people will be here to help you dear." (Ooo's)

A black van pulls up more S.S. agent's stumble out, with the shakey cam following them. "Excuse us could you come with us?!"

"Sure."

They swipe her up.

"Coming through, we have a very disturbed person here, she belives in GOD!"

people gasp exaduartedly (Audience Laughter) "Oh who will help the poor dearie!"

"Now put me down!"

She kicks them.

"You've been brain washed!" He shakes his finger at her.

"Do you all treat visitors this way?"

He rips the cross of her kneck, and throws it in the trash. In slow motion (SFX: Basket ball buzzer Cheering) (Audience Laughter)

"Good, now that we have striped you of all possible signs of worshiping your faith, you may go."

"Oh dear lord help me here please..."

Airport Worker: "Stop here she's expressing her faith."

The SS guns down the young tourist

"Sad day when this happens. So get some bagles?"

"Sure!"

"They killed the Christian! Hooray!!!!"

Announcer: The Secular Squad, protecting you from religion. And on the Next Secular Squad."

Mother: Now Timmy, you shouldn't lie, you wouldn't want to upset God would you?"

The door busts down. "We are the S.S. you are teaching a child morals, you must be taken in!"

Fenworth Five Given Maximum Punishment

Fenworth Massacre Five sentenced to hanging, drawing and quartering.

Peter Hampton, Religious Affairs Columnist




Shock gripped the nation today as the first ever sentence of hanging, drawing and quartering was handed down.

The Fenworth Five, found guilty of murder, attempted murder, grievous bodily harm, arson and willful destruction of public property, are the first in Cruxian history to be sentenced thusly.

As they were sentenced, three of the five broke down into tears. The sentence was swiftly authorized by the Voice of Democracy.

According to the Voice of Democracy, there is to be no appeal for the Fenworth Five, and public execution is to be conducted in Eternity Square outside the Houses of Cruxium in two weeks time.

Hanging, drawing and quartering is a form of execution illegal in more political correctness obsessed nations due to its' supposed breach of human rights. It consists of hanging the person until they lose consciousness, wracking their body before severing the major limbs, eventually ending in decapitation. The most famous historical figure to die thusly was William Wallace.

Whether the bodies will be returned to their families is as yet unclear, however speculation suggests it to be unlikely.

(You can do an editorial or a satire about my skits if you so want :) )

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Ossyrian Nation News

Ossyria under seige by massive immigrations, Fenworth Five to die

Numbers of Cruxian immigrants seeking religious refuge have found their way to Ossyria's welcoming arms. The Fenworth Five, responsible for crimes against secular Cruxians, were sentenced to death by hanging, drawing and quartering in public.

Kiir Derlu, Political Commentator Reporting

Pleas for leniency from the Ossyrian government fell on deaf ears as the Fenworth Five, a group of religious individuals found guilty for a string of murders in the wake of growing intensity in violence between secularists and religious individuals, were sentenced to a humiliatingly cruel and unsual punishment of death by hanging, drawing and quartering in public display.

In defense of the Fenworth Five, named for the city in which the murders took place and consisting of Rev. Richard Dwight, Rev. Winston Black, Mr. Brian Cartwright, Mrs. Eleanor Greenbank, and Mr. Siegfried Fairchild, a number of community leaders in the Cruxian diaspora in Ossyria have applied for citizenship and are seeking to gain support from the Ossyrian government in their cause of easing Cruxian secular laws via diplomatic pressure.

While no official position on the issue has been announced by the Free People's Congress, Pres. Woodhelm and even PM Tal-Utrei have voiced their support for the diaspora, who they have termed "fe'yelin," a term from Ossyrian history referring to a group of patriotic individuals who have been forced to roam the earth in hopes of one day returning home. This is no official declaration on their part, it is just their personal way of showing their support, but it is evident that the many arms of the government do support the immigrants, but are concerned with how Cruxium will react. Makes sense, seeing as how Cruxium makes up Ossyria's entire eastern border.

On hearing of the planned method for the execution of the Five, PM Tal-Utrei later said that the Sanctified Emperor told him he felt ill and disgusted. Pres. Woodhelm voiced his protest in a letter sent to the entire Cruxian Voice of Democracy, with a caution that Cruxian immigrants who are granted Ossyrian citizenship will be tried in an Ossyrian court if found guilty of any Cruxian law. A seemingly odd message, but not when considering the supposed number of militants in the diaspora being welcomed by Ossyrian border forces.

Fenworth Five Executed

Uproar Throughout Cruxian Religious Community

Peter Hampton, Religious Affairs Columnist.



Cruxium's First Justice, Robert Yates, presided over the septuple execution today, which required fifteen executioners to perform.

It is reported that each of the five were given a last meal, however were denied any publicized last words. Upon being marched into Eternity Square within Cruxinium, the five were each placed with a group of three executioners, whose identities cannot be disclosed.

At 8:00 AM, Elysian Western Time (EWT), the executions were carried out, despite many cries for mercy from members of the crowd.

[Several highly explicit pictures of the execution taking place are within the newspaper, as well as a picture of First Justice Robert Yates.]

The final beheading was carried out at 8:22 AM EWT, before the bodies were gathered for group cremation.

Many religious fringe groups have pledged to strike out at the Cruxian Government in retribution, prompting an increase in the Cruxian Social Defense Corps (CSDC).

Further reports from the Cruxian Office of Demographic Records show that more than six million religious individuals have now fled to Dai Yuddha Ossyria, approximately 72% of the religious population.

No members of the Voice of Democracy were available for comment, however a Voice Spokesman said;

"When Cruxian nationals, or indeed, people of any descent, decide to emmigrate it is a blow to the nation. Those of the House of Democracy feel very strongly about those leaving, however accept their decision and have no intentions to prevent people from moving into the neighbouring nation of Dai Yuddha Ossyria."

[The following article reads under the headline: Day Yuddha Ossyria Refuses to Return Cruxian Criminals. The article goes on at length to describe the discourtesy and lack of regard Day Yuddha Ossyria has for Cruxium.]

Rioting Reaches Intolerable Levels

Religious and Atheistic Fringe Groups Riot Throughout Cruxium

Peter Hampton, Religious Affairs Columnist



House of Justice and House of Democracy representatives were unavailable for comment this morning after rioting erupted in Fenworth, Putney and Cruxinium.

Initial reports released by an inside source suggest the damage inflicted through the cities to be up to three million Cruxian Pounds; four hundred and seventy-seven people were arrested and charged; eighty-six people were hospitalized, of which six were members of the Social Defense Corps.

[An array of poor photographs taken of riots within each city are placed throughout the article.]

Rioting began at eight pm EWT and continued until six am, with thousands of people from all religions of the community engaging in the violence.

The current ruling party, the Cruxian Evolutionist Party, is expected to take a harsh stance on those charged with criminal behaviour. Lists of charges include; grievous bodily harm, actual bodily harm, assault, disrupting the peace, unlawful demonstration and affray, several of which carry sentences as high as twenty years imprisonment.

Tony Hambridgeshire of the Cruxian Sociological Institute, one of the most respected institutes within Cruxium, suggests in a report released today that people of the religious community are resorting to violence against what they view as an oppressive and unjust government. Violence is supposedly being used as it is the only method they see available to them in a hostile environment. The most recent government census suggested that education was poorest amongst members of the religious community as a result of taxation, which may further agitation and an inability to protest rationally by the religious minority.

Mr. Hambridgeshire further goes on to suggest that the secular community within the nation is growing increasingly resentful toward members of the religious community for recent attacks against secular people in Fenworth. An extract from the report reads;

"Growing anti-social behaviour on behalf of the religious minority is resulting in growing resentment and hatred within the secular majority. Further social stress will inevitably result in acts of violence between the two communities. Government intervention at this stage in time is essential in order to ensure the protection of Cruxian society."

The full report can be acquired from the Cruxium House of Records.

Cruxium, I would like to help you. Tell me what you want and I'll see what I can do for you. Also Somethingey is an empire so if you think that will make your people more upset we will have to talk about what you want me to do.

ATTENTION

New Vekistanian troops deployed today to the border of the nation of Cruxium, after high scale riots were initiated. Although they did not recieve invitation to this shattered country, thay have deployed one peace keeping team, along with multiple police forces, to the border. They are currently awaiting invitation into the cities of Cruxium, so they can begin helping to rebuild the devestated country.

(OOC: Somethingey is that an IC or OOC post?

New Vekistan, you're not actually on my border mate. Follow the link in my sig about Elysia and you will find the continental map. Welcome to NationStates.)

Ossyrian Nation News

State of Emergency in Cruxium Following the Planned Execution of the Fenworth Five; Cruxian Refugees in Ossyria Take to the Streets in Protest

After the execution of the Fenworth Five in Cruxium, numerous religiously-minded individuals expressed their displeasure and vowed to seek our retribution from the Cruxian government; Such groups in Cruxium have recieved public support from the six million-strong Cruxian diaspora in Ossyria

Kiir Derlu, Political Commentator Reporting

The execution of five supposed murderers went forward despite pleas of leniency. The beheadings of those found guilty were allowed to be photographed and displayed in nationally distributed newspapers in Cruxium, inviting claims from the Emperor, the President, and the Prime Minister that their civil liberties were violated and the sanctity of death was disturbed.

Theodore Miller, leader of the recently established Diaspora Unity and Freedom Organization, held a press conference today standing alongside the Ossyrian Ministers of War and Home Defense Yosea Taruba, Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Achilles Tullio, and Law and Order Wassa Os-Beorht. Mr. Miller guaranteed continual support from the Ossyrian government in this dark time for believers, but dismissed calls for arming like-minded people in Cruxium to defend themselves against the government, claiming that it would only lead to civil war.

This contradicts the earlier position of the Ossyrian government, who avoided voicing their support for the immigrants for fear of angering their larger eastern neighbor. But it illustrates the growing divide betweent the secularists in Cruxium and the theocrats in Ossyria.

President Woodhelm addressed the nation today as well from the Purple Manor in Urushalim, stating, among other things, "...and we, the democratically elected leaders of Ossyria will continue to support the fe'yelin fleeing to our borders without directly interfering in the internal workings of the Houses of Democracy and Justice...and I call to the leaders of Cruxium to remember to not only protect their secular citizens but also their religious citizens, neither of whom are more Cruxian than the other..."