Kalistani Major History

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President Maslow Confirms Death of Ana BarajasDenies clearance was granted for militia units
Kaliburg, Ananto
March 1, 4431


President Adrian Maslow made the announcement from the Presidential Residence

At an address to the press, Dr. Adrian Maslow, President of the United Republic of Kalistan, confirmed the death of his predecessor, Ana Barajas, during a militia exercise in Statrica. Eulogizing her as a "staunch and lifelong defender of the Republic, its traditions and values", Maslow stated that it was apt to co-opt Socialist terminology in calling her a "Comrade to Kalistan, true and fair."

President Maslow, however, denied that he had any knowledge of the militia's actions in Statrica. "The action was totally without Presidential clearance, I had no knowledge supplied to me that the actions were being undertaken, not by the Government or Premier in any formal or informal capacity," the President stated. The President declined to comment to press speculation, replying that there were Constitutional measures in place to discover the facts, and he would ensure those were adhered to.

The President also stated that he would be willing to speak to the Lourennaise leadership in a diplomatic capacity, but that he was bound to act at the pleasure of the Government. The President also stated that he would be willing to speak to the National Assembly if they required his testimony.

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21st April, 4431

Foreign Minister Capét ends Kalistani Trade and Travel restrictions, to return remains of dead Kalistani ex-officials

Foreign Minister Thérèse Capét outside ministry building (below)


Communication with Kalistan allegedly began days ago involving the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and then involved the Ministry of Defense. Many members of the brethren church in Kalistan have asked for permission to meet up with the members of the Lourennais branch of the church as well as return the bodies of the deceased Kalistani officials. The message was received by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, specifically, Madame Capét. After a few messages delivered and sent, Madame Capét ended the temporary travel and trade restriction on Kalistan. The travel restriction and the trade restriction were both implemented when Kalistan declared that they would be illegally sending drugs into Lourenne. Since then, drug related crimes in Lourenne have significantly dropped and trade has not dropped either.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, however, has called upon the Ministry of Defense to no longer stop Kalistani ships in the sea but rather search any goods that arrive in Lourennais ports.The battle against drugs has not ended, but restrictions on Kalistanis has certainly lessened. Also, The bodies of the Kalistani officials killed in Statrica are currently being kept in a government safe house in Porte Orléans, Louives. Permission to retrieve the bodies has been given and was recommended to travel to Porte Orléans by ship to ensure safe travel by the Lourennais navy in the Kankawaran Bay. Although much tension still occurs between Kalistan and Lourenne still exists, this may be the beginning of better relations between the two countries.

More to come

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Scandal rocks the Socialist Party
Al-Khali's future as Premier in Jeopardy as Deputies threaten vote of No Confidence
Kaliburg, Ananto
April 15, 4431


Premier of the Republic Al-Khali is now under scrutiny as scandal rocks his Administration

The bombastic Premier of the Republic is currently under intense scrutiny from within his Party, which he has led for more than a Dozen years.  The reported death of the President of the Republic in Statrica has shone a dubious light on Al-Khali's Government, and has led a sizeable bloc of Socialist Deputies to begin calling for Al-Khali's resignation.

"For years," began Socialist Deputy from Neveras Janine Flora, "we put up with his foul mouth and his pugilistic attitude.  And now we discover a stunning lack of judgement on the part of the Premier in sending an unknown contingent to Statrica to participate in a war which nobody here sanctioned, and we certainly never voted on.  Who knows about this?  The Premier does.  Did the Foreign Minister?  Did the Defense Minister?  Did the President?  It seems that the decision was entirely Al-Khali's and this brings other decisions he has made into question."

The Socialist Party lost more than a hundred seats in last December's election due primarily to the success of the NLA in running their agenda despite SP dominance, and then the October surprise from Lourenne.  The opponents of Al-Khali within the Party now see an opening.

The Premier, for his part, took full responsibility.  "Yes, it was a decision worked out between me, Barajas, Minister Santamaria and a few others.  The Militia agreed to the release of a Battalion, and they were put under command of Militia Warrant Officer 3 Bjornsdottir, with the President serving as Commissar.  Of the people who made the call, I am the only one left.  So...  I suppose that means that the responsibility for the disaster is mine.  If the SP wants my head on an engraved f--king platter, I say, come get some.  They're probably 8th in line.  And by the way, had Kalistan nutted up when the war started, the militia never would have been sent."

The Premier's language served his base of support in the Party, but did not endear him to anyone else.  The question is, whether his base will be enough to carry him through a vote of no-confidence or not.

We shall see, but the internal decision will be made by June, and then the future of Al-Khali, either as a wounded and lame duck Premier, or as a private citizen, will be made clear.

One positive sign for the Government:  It appears that Hashimoto will likely keep his job even if Al-Khali loses it, as Lourenne has just announced a lifting of sanctions and the repatriation of Kalistani casualties home, due largely to the efforts of Kalistani Brethren and the Minister of Foreign Affairs.  If there is to be peace between Kalistan and Lourenne, it will be up to President Maslow and FM Hashimoto to make it happen, even if Al-Khali survives.

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Al-Khali forced out, Reina-Rodriguez becomes New Speaker of the SPSocialist-Government still up in the air as Crisis of Confidence hits Kalistan
Kaliburg, Ananto
November 20, 4431


Maria Reina-Rodriguez, recently elected Speaker of the Socialist Party, fields questions from the Opposition during Question Time

As the Statrican scandal continues, the Premier of the Republic has been forced out by his own Party.  Abdulaziz Al-Khali has claimed responsibility for the decision to send Kalistani Militia units into Statrica, which led to the demise of former President Ana Barajas and over 600 of her Comrades.  In the ensuing crisis of Confidence, the Premier has been ousted from Leadership and has been forced to resign his Suldanor Seat. 

In his place, the Socialist Party has named fellow Suldanor Deputy Maria Reina-Rodriguez as the new Speaker of the Socialist Party.  Reina, 36 was first elected to the Assembly 12 years ago.  Reina is a member of the Society of Brethren, and her portfolio has included work on foreign relations and Industry and Trade.  Being elected Acting Speaker sets Reina Rodriguez up to be the hands on favorite to become the next Premier of the Republic, and will signal a significant change in direction for the Republic, especially in foreign diplomacy, as well as tone.  She was notably critical of the more aggressive foreign policy of Premier Al-Khali, and her election signals that the Party is ready to try a new approach to association with our neighbors.  She is known for favoring more work on the Non-Aligned Movement, and supports detente with Lourenne.

What shall become of the new Speaker is now in the hands of the President.

What shall become of the old Premier, now that he has resigned is similarly uncertain:  Al-Khali has been forbidden from fleeing the country, and a Justice convened Grand Jury has been empaneled to determine if there is evidence to bring criminal charges against Al-Khali.  For his part, the normally talkative Premier has not responded to our request for comment.

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Reina-Rodriguez Ascends to the Premiership
Premier promises to rule by Brethrenist Principles
Kaliburg, Ananto
December 8, 4432


Maria Reina-Rodriguez becomes Premier following passage of Government bill; vows stability

The Socialist Party's Leader and Leader of the Majority, Maria Reina-Rodriguez, was named Premier of the Republic by President Maslow, and his decision was ratified by the National Assembly.  The New Liberal Alliance and the League of Hosian Democrats voted against the bill of the President. 

Reina-Rodriguez, the 37 year old veteran Socialist Deputy and economist, heads the rising Brethrenist Caucus within the Socialist Party.  The Brethren have typically remained in the back ground of Republican Politics since the early part of the Millennium, and while numerous Premiers and Presidents have been Brethren, Reina is the first Premier to openly declare that Brethrenist principles will guide her government in more than 300 years.  The Premier's primary portfolio is in foreign policy and Industrial policy, as Kalistan is poised to make a great leap forward toward economic expansion under the Dual System.  She is also one of the first Premiers who speaks Egelian as a first Language, and Luthori as a second Language, marking an important milestone in Kalistani cultural history.

Said the Premier, before the National Assembly:

"Comrades, Brothers and Sisters:  We will employ the Testimonies of Brethrenism in our Government.  We will practice Integrity and Honesty, which many of my Comrades in the Party will certainly welcome, following the scandalous fall of my predecessor.  We will look to simplicity, and efficiency in our government processes, doing away with a number of redundancies, especially between National and local governments, and will propose a greatly reduced revenue and spending plan for Kalistan, which will reflect our National prosperity and our commitment to Social Justice and Equality across our society.  We will consider our Government a Stewardship of the resources and assets of the People, and see it as our job to ensure that they remain healthy and robust, and the prosperity of the Republic is spread as far and as wisely as possible.

"Most significantly, we will promote peace.  This does not mean that we will leave our Nation defenseless.  We will continue to pursue a defensive strategy against Imperialist forces in our region, while seeking peace and strong ties with our neighbors.  It may be said that Kalistan is explicitly a revisionist power, in that we seek to disrupt the world order.  This is true, but this means that we should be seeking peace and ties with our neighbors, not engaging in a war of words and of deed.  We will continue our modernization program to strengthen our ties with our neighbors and our own efforts at peace."

The Premier has said she wishes to continue work on the Non-Aligned Movement, and will look for opportunities to build on alliances where they exist.  She also has agreed to hear all reasonable proposals for local and foreign cooperation, especially with Lourenne, Baltusia, Lodamun, and Sekowo.  She has also reaffirmed Kalistan's unequivocal opposition to the Northern Council, nuclear weapons, and imperialism.  "We will not go backward into the dark years of Kalistan's exploitation at the hands of larger imperialist powers.  Kalistan will stand firmly against Northern Council hegemony in Seleya and the Anantonese Ocean.  This of course does not mean that Kalistan will reignite the tit-for-tat of previous years with Lourenne.  We are committed to peace and trade between our two nations, at all costs."

On the former Premier, Reina was not circumspect:  "Al-Khali has been held under house arrest while his activities are being looked into.  He is, by reports, completely satisfied at his modest home in Sulari."  Government insiders associated with the process have reported that the Grand Jury has had no problem eliciting testimony from Socialists who are familiar with the events in question.  Al-Khali himself was interrogated by Justice Ministry attorneys before the Grand Jury for more than 17 hours over two days.  His answers, while highly classified, were reportedly candid and forthcoming, and he did not declare any sort of prerogative or exception.  Witnesses for the former Premier have described a process whereby the Premier consulted with high leadership of both the Party and the Militia, and at the end, authorized, in secret, a mission which had already left for Statrica without official authorization.

Said one Party leader, who asked to remain anonymous to protect the proceedings, "The Premier was initially opposed to the militia's departure, but the former President prevailed upon him.  He promised limited support from the Party, and was explicit that no funds or aid come from the Government of Kalistan.  The former President Barajas believed that intervention in Statrica was part of a general strategy to weaken the Northern Council's thrust into Central Dovani, being led by Lourenne at the time.  The Premier was sold when it was presented that this could in theory move Lourenne to a more neutral position vis-a-vis Kalistan, and possibly away from its NC promoted hostility toward our Republic."

Few details of the Grand Jury hearings so far, though a decision on indictment is likely due within the next few months.    Meanwhile, the Premier has begun governing the Republic, and there are initial signs that Lourenne has changed its orientation toward Kalistan.  In addition, there appears to be signs of renewed interest in Kalistan by other nations, such as Vanuku, and Kalistan is in a much better position today to serve as a block to unmittigated NC expansion down the west coast of Seleya.

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IZQUIERDA-  The Voice of the Kalistani LeftSocialists Stupidly Vote Themselves Out of Power"Clerical Election" leads to loss of Majority for first time in 28 Years
Kaliburg, Ananto
May 7, 4432


Premier of the Republic Watches the vote come in in March's "Clerical Election" with dread

Rightism is once more on the march in Kalistan as the New Liberal Alliance declares common cause with the Centrist Southwark Movement.  The "Clerical Election of 4433" has turned into an utter disaster for the Socialist Party of Kalistan, and will likely lead to the Socialist Party being utterly removed from any office of power, consigned for the near term to the deep minority.

It all began with the Socialist Party deciding to hold an early election for March 4433 for the singular purpose of putting the Republic back onto its normal election calendar following a long period of stability and Prosperity, as well as a bit of scandal under Socialist Administration.  The Socialists called for a snap election, 9 months early, and decided to continue its endorsement of the NLA's candidate for office, Dr. Adrian Maslow for the purpose of adherence to the Principle of Divided Government.  Leaving aside that the President consistently refused to include any NLA shadow ministers in the Government, the SP looked for no significant change in the Assembly makeup during this election.

Following the announcement for the announcement of early elections, and the support of Socialist Deputies, against their better judgement, the SP sat back and waited for elections in 7 days.  Instead of a reaffirmation of the Status Quo, a Center Right Party, the Southwark Movement, who had not even been organized before the proposal was made, declared their intention to run for office throughout the Republic, and ended up stripping the SP of more than half their seats.  The NLA also picked up more than 60 seats from the SP, due to the ongoing scandal around former Premier Al-Khali.

The election disaster was compounded by a flat out slap in the face, as returning President Adrian Maslow then named a Government which entirely excluded the Socialist Party from any sort of voice.  Despite the fact that is was the Socialist Party's endorsement which put him into office, this move by the NLA suggests that they see this election as their chance to move the Government Kalistan dramatically to the Right.

The Premier of the Republic was nonplussed by the gauche and ballsy proposal made by the NLA's President: "Que la chinga!" was her comment to IZQUIERDA staff reporter Heath Jones.  "Maslow has some cojones.  It seems that my path was not to preside over a Kalistan which kept the Right at Bay, but a Kalistan which has lost its pinche mente!"

While the election results were surprising, a more troubling fact is illustrated by the results of the "Clerical Election."  Kalistan is swirling with rightist Parties, who have all inexplicably arrived in Kalistan with a firm and expressed commitment to capitalism.  Said the Premier:  "The Left has held power for nearly 3 decades in Kalistan.  And we are rewarded for our excellent administration, for our rebuilding of the Nation's military from nothing but decades of neglect, for our placing Kalistan on a solid footing under the principles of the Dual Economy from more than a century of free floating capitalism and hardship for the People, and our restoration of Kalistan to a central role in International Affairs from its place in 4400 as a backwater which was made fun of or ignored by Great powers in the Region, we are rewarded for our effort by the rise of half a dozen right wing Parties, all fighting with one another to see who will undo Kalistan's success quickest, and a population of Kalistan who are more inexplicably attracted to shiny new things than they are to proven success and expertise."

The Premier declared that the Socialist Party will not forget Maslow gutpunch following the 4433 election.

"We understand why they refused to help the SP govern Kalistan for nearly 6 years.  It was so they could kick the SP to the curb with no sentimentality.  Understood, and message received.  Despite our efforts to get them to join us, they now own the Government, and they will receive the same courtesy from us as we showed them.  Though, given Maslow's attitude toward Government, it is unlikely that we will ever get their endorsement for the Presidency.  We won't expect it.  They can expect no votes from the Socialist Party, unless they move socialist bills.  The Socialist Party now returns to the Opposition for the first time in an awful long time, and we will only, from this day work with Leftists.  I am a member of the Brethren Faith, and will respectfully listen to them.  And you shall not hear more foul language from me toward them.  But I do not anticipate us working with the NLA, on anything."

With that, the Premier awaits her fate, as presumptive Leader of the Opposition.  "We still have work to do.  Our Naval modernization program is kicking into high gear, we are supposed to still be working with the Non-Aligned Movement, and we are still working to expand ODEN.  All of these programs are now in jeopardy as the Socialist Party will soon find itself jettisoned without so much as an attempt at a turn over.  We will continue to attempt to work on those projects from the Minority, but without any sort of authority now, it is difficult for me to believe that those who have refused to this date to participate will suddenly start participating now that they have all the power.  So it is likely that Kalistan is headed for yet another period of stagnation."

On news of the loss of the Socialist Party, National Industrial stocks took a significant hit.  National stocks were down on average of 35% over the last couple months, with years of slow steady gains wiped out by uncertainty over what the new National policy will be.  Particularly hard hit is KALNAFERCO and KALNAPECO, which have lost 40 percent off its high in February of 4433, down from 72.35 KRB and  65.03 KRB respectively to  39.72 KRB and 37.70 KRB respectively.  KALNAMOCO and KALMILINCO have fared better, and the Republican Bank, the most conservative of all Nationalized Industries remained virtually unchanged since the election.

The Premier of the Republic just shook her head:  "Sometimes I just don't understand the thought processes of these voters."  The Socialist Party has begun to prepare to leave the Government, and focus now moves from the National Assembly to the ancient SP HQ in downtown Kaliburg.

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SOUTHWARK ASCENDS TO THE PREMIERSHIP

Well known biotechnology inventor and CEO of the Southwark Group Ronald Southwark has ascended to the premiership of Kalistan, capping off an incredible rise in politics over the last year. After winning a majority of seats in the March election, President Dr. Adrian Maslow gave Southwark the responsibility of forming a government, which he did by forming a coalition with the NLA. Southwark is joined in the executive leadership of the cabinet by deputy premiers Zandra Arnold of the NLA and Luis Velasquez of the Southwark Movement. In his inaugural address to parliament, Southwark announced that his premiership would focused on a slow return towards what he called centrist economics, saying “We don’t need full on socialism or full on laissez-faire capitalism, we need a healthy mix of both! That is why I am committing to a return to a Kalistan populated with well-regulated private companies living side by side with national companies!” Southwark also took a strong stance against the Northern Council’s growth in Seleya, stating that Kalistan would never join the alliance under his leadership, and that he was even open to participating in a counterweight alliance. The question is whether his words will represent action.

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Socialists tentatively pick sides
Reina: "At least Southwark didn't stab us in the Eye"
Kaliburg, Ananto
December 8, 4433


Reina-Rodriguez, Leader of the Socialist Party of Kalistan, declares pragmatism

"The statements of the Premier have produced some cautious optimism among the Members,"  said former Premier Maria Reina-Rodriguez.  "If the Premier stands by his word, there is a possibility that we may have common interests."

The Leader referred to recent statements made by Premier Southwark, whose party which bears his name, swept him into office.  "The prerogative is that the President of the Republic names the Government, with the advice of the Leader of the Plurality.  Fine.  We expected that The President would remember who put him into office, because in the final analysis, the decision was his.  The President quickly forgot about the Socialist Party's historical support.  At least Southwark had no historical debts to repay; at least Southwark didn't stab us in the eye."

The Leader suggested that she welcomed the Premier's commitment to the Dual System.  "Of course, a robust private sector is necessary for a healthy economy.  We will not, however, turn our backs on the workers.  Where the Government puts the workers first, we can pragmatically support their policies.  If they attempt to put the wealthy and the owners first, and meanstest social welfare programs, we will fight them tooth and nail, and we will undo what they did as soon as we get the opportunity.  You can believe it.  Any pro-rich, sociopathic policies aimed at destroying the fabric of society and the gains and property of the people will not long outlast their administration, and we will bury not only that policy into the dust, but will bury its memory too.

"While we choose pragmatism, when appropriate and progressive to the society, we will not allow Rightism to remain the policy of Kalistan if we have the power to reverse it.  So we ask the Premier, in exchange for our tentative support, that he take a measured, and non-ideologically motivated approach to Government, to ensure that Kalistani prosperity and society is not shocked into reverse when progress is speeding along at 75 miles an hour."

The Leader made these comments at a ceremony launching the first set of 16 new Indica-Class submarine (RL Equivalent [url-https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Type_212_submarine]Type 212A Submarine[/url], begun in 4430, and prototype tested in 4432-early 4433) from the Kaliburg Naval Shipyards, a contract started under her administration, and which was continued through the transition.  Of the lot, which is expected to be completed by mid 4435, half will go to Lodamun as repayment for their contribution to the research and development of the new submarines.

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Indica Class Submarines Testing Successful2 Boats completed and commissioned in 4433
Kaliburg, Ananto
December 27, 4433


New Indica-Class submarines, built by the National Shipyards at Kaliburg represent a major step ahead for naval technology

Jointly designed and tested by Lodamese and Kalistani naval engineers, the new Indica Class submarines have been declared a complete success, and two boats have been built in 4433.  The remaining 14 boats in this run will be built and put to sea over the next two years.  Eight of them will be sent to Lodamun to fulfill Kalistan's agreement concluded as part of the joint development program.

The Indica Class (RLE:  Type 212A/Todaro Submarine) features a new technology which represents a significant advance in naval propulsion technology.  Utilizing Hydrogen fuel cells, the engine no longer needs oxygen to propel the ship as diesel engines do.  In this, the ship acts like nuclear powered ship.  Its fuel cells are located within the walls of the submarine, so there is no danger of ignition of hydrogen gas within the engine compartment.  This advancement alone makes fuel cells much safer and more practical for submarine use.  The fuel cells can allow the Indica to operate for 9 full weeks at sea on a single charge, without refueling, representing yet another advantage over standard diesel ships.  Finally, the lack of a need to circulate massive amounts of water through the system as a coolant the way nuclear propelled submarines do and the smaller power plant give the Indica a large advantage over nuclear powered submarines in terms of maneuverability and silent running.

The ship is armed with six forward facing tubes for torpedo launches. The single screw propeller, which may run silently at speeds up to 13 Knots submerged and aft powerplant prevents the use of rear facing tubes.  The ship also possess the ability to launch short range surface to surface missiles which may be fired while the ship is submerged and allow effective anti-ship defense, as well as limited ground and nearshore targeting.  Additionally, the ship possess autocannon anti-air batteries which will allow planes to be effectively targeted and shot out of the sky without the exposure of a deck gun.

The ship's compliment is cut in half from the standard 50 person crew to 27, including 5 officers.  The range of the ship is 9000 thousand miles, and it may remain at sea for a tour of 85 days total.  The assigned theater of operations for the Kalistani Indicas will be the Anantonese Ocean north of Kalistan and the Ananto Strait to the Southern Limit.  The ship's maximum submerged speed is 20 knots, while surfaced, it is reduced to 12 Knots.

In all, the Kalistani naval engineers are proud of their new boat, and look forward to showing it off, as Kalistan slowly returns to prominence in the Anantonese Ocean.  Together with our close allies in Lodamun, the Northwestern Anantonese Ocean has experienced security and peace for more than a decade now.

The first two submarines will join the 1st Fleet at Bozo River CATC, and the next two will be sailed to Lodamun for commission, and so forth, alternatively until the entire order is filled by the end of 4435.

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Selucian Foreign Minister Attempts to sway National Assembly
Act runs afoul of the Kalistani Espionage Act; Socialists call for Observance of the Law
Kaliburg, Ananto
April 5, 4434


Socialist Leader Reina-Rodriguez protests the speech of Selucian Foreign Minister Kondou,
who violated the Espionage Act in the National Assembly earlier this year.

The Selucian Foreign Minister, still in Kalistan while working on the Non-Aligned Movement Treaty violated the Kalistani Espionage Act in her speech before the National Assembly in March.  The bill under discussion, concerning whether or not to switch Kalistan's vote for Seat B on the Security Council was already being voted on when the Foreign Minister arrived at the chambers to speak illegally on the bill.

The Leader of the Socialist Party noticed that the nobody in the Majority appeared to care about such a flagrant violation of Kalistani Sovereignty that she stood and reminded the Government of the text of the Act, as well as the penalty for violation of the Act.  The text of the Kalistani Espionage Act, which has been in effect for more than a dozen centuries and is woven deeply into the fabric of Kalistan's National Assembly and concept of sovereignty, very clearly and unequivocally states:

The Government of Kalistan hereby declares that any and all Representatives of foreign governments, states, or peoples shall not be permitted to issue comment on legislation which is either in debate or in voting without explicit invitation by the Head of State, Head of Government, or Foreign Minister.

Only in such cases as permission is given will a representative from a foreign power be allowed to offer any comment. In such case, the comments will not be as an active participant in the debate, but only to provide such information or testimony as to help Kalistani legislators make a decision. If the representative advocates a position, he/she will be asked to leave the chambers.

Unsanctioned speech on the floor of the Assembly is interference by a foreign power with the legislative process of a sovereign state, and shall not be tolerated.

Any unsanctioned speech by foreign representatives on the floor of the Kalistani Assembly will be deemed "espionage" and will be subject to immediate arrest and detention, pending immediate deportation back to their home country, and the lodging of an official protest. Any member of the Assembly may, in the case of unsanctioned speech by a foreign representative, call the Sergeant At Arms of the Assembly to immediately remove the offender/s and sanction him/her/them in accord with the provisions of this law. The foreign minister shall, within the same month, lodge an official protest with the foreign agent's Government, and let it be known that their representative has been charged with espionage and will be immediately deported back to their country of origin. The foreign agent is then to be returned, without harm, to his/her/their country of origin.

Foreign Representatives will continue to be allowed to speak in the "Messages" section of the National Forum unmolested.

This act codifies longstanding Kalistani Tradition on foreign interference in Kalistani legislative debate.

The former Premier of the Republic sent a letter to the Foreign Minister, Luis Velasquez, insisting that he carry out the letter of the law.  According the Reina, the Foreign Minister responded that he has no intention of deporting the Selucian, choosing to refrain from expelling diplomats due to Selucia's partnership on the NAM treaty.

Reina was not satisfied. 

"I sent [Velasquez] a letter in response informing him that the letter of the law required it.  How a Minister of the Government can simply ignore the requirements of our law, and in response to espionage is simply beyond me.  I was under the impression that Kalistan was a nation of laws, not of whims and not of privilege.  When [former Premier] Al-Khali was in office, he resigned at the mere appearance of impropriety.  He has not, to this date, been found guilty or even charged with anything, by the way.  And now our Foreign Minister has informed me, in black and white that he has no intention of observing one of our most basic laws?!  This is outrageous!  Kondou is not a diplomat.  She surrendered that status when she spoke out on a matter before our Assembly from the Floor.  She has violated our laws and is therefore a criminal.  We call for the unbiased application of justice, and if the Government is not willing to observe Kalistani Law, we call for the President to convene the Constitutional Court so that we may try the notion that a Minister of the Government can simply ignore the law at will."

The Leader of the Opposition presented Velasquez' response to her letter to our Reporter at The Republic, and we can indeed verify that her characterization of it is as the Leader says, but we are obliged to not print it without permission from the Foreign Minister, as doing so would violate the confidentiality of Letters.