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.