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New Verhamese president arrested following a plane crash as the civil war there escalates
Disgraced president on the run was found by Bianjian law enforcement, and taken into custody until further notice, while Bianjie takes a stance on the conflict
19 August 5699



In a shocking development of the ongoing civil war in the neighbouring New Verham, its now-former president, Argat, who fled the country amidst the growing violence on streets and activity of paramilitary groups with intention to overthrow the government. Fleeing the now-wartorn New Verham, disgraced president took with him miscellaneous properties worth millions, and escaped on a helicopter in a southern direction, that is Bianjie.

That is until now, that his helicopter was founded crashed in the mountainous border area, near the border with New Verham, in the northern part of Irudai Province. According to the preliminary investigation, the crash is nothing but a "mere accident caused by a human failure", as one of the engiges had failed while flying across the Bianjian airspace. Following the findings, Argat was taken into hospital and custody, while his pilot died on the spot, with no chance of survival even with the medical intervention. Additionally, BPA confirmed the stolen property and money was found on the helicopter.

Now, the future of Argat is in Bianjian hands, and the state understands it very clearly. Speaking on the joint press conference with the foreign minister Eje Cidumu, the BPA commissioner, Oboi Mangnut, has said that Argat will be transferred to the Dergasari County Prison after the complete checkup in the provincial hospital, where he will be placed and contained until further notice and official request for extradition from the New Verhamese government. However, Mangnut added to this point, something that was echoes by the Minister of Foreign Affairs Cidumu, that Bianjie needs to see a "stable and functioning government" in Chukyo, because according to two officials, "there must a proper reassurance that Argut will be trialled accordingly, and actually given justice".

And for that, Bianjie is ready to cooperate with whatever provisional governments there may come in the New Verham, according to the foreign minister. "We follow the situation closely, and we are concerned about the escalation, as well our own security", Cidumu said. "Bianjie stands on the side of civilians, who wish to live in a peaceful and prosperous country, not torn between warlords". Cidumu said that Bianjie is working closely with foreign governments to being peace to New Verham, but advises against the military action, akin to that of Egelion: "Will all due respect, but I believe actions like these only escalate situation further, and I am sure that it is in our shared interest to being peace faster, not prolong the conflict".

Bianjie will be sending humanitarian aid to the suffering victims, as well opening borders to the fleeing refugees. In addition to that, Bianjie will be patrolling the Carina Sea in order to protect that trade routes, defend against any possible attacks from the warlords feom the New Verham, and aid the international forces from helping New Verham democratic forces in the civil war. "Our position is simple, reinstall a civilian, democratic and representative government that will serve all, not one group in particular, ethnic, religious or political, and we are ready to support anyone who is willing to be that", said Cidumu.



The Daily Report (日報), also known as Nippō, is a major daily newspaper based in Namušun, Bianjie.
The paper is published in both official languages in the broadsheet format and is also available online in other international languages.