Kalistani Major History

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Premier announces definite date for Change in Status
Sovereignty to be restored on May 1, 4772
Kaliburg, Ananto
August 18, 4771


Nationalist Protestors peacefully marching to Revolution Plaza in a downpour

The Announcement went over all KRTVN stations early this morning. Kalistani sovereignty is to be restored on May 1, 4772, according to a statement read by Premier of the Republic Joaquin Bennots.

"Comrades and Countrymen. Allow me to be the first to announce that the Government of Kalistan and the Kingdom of Lourenne have concluded the final aspects of the arrangement for their departure and the return of Kalistani Sovereignty to our Republic. Nearly 15 years after they arrived, Kalistan is a peaceful, prosperous and secure nation, and it is finally time to take the final steps to restoring our correct relationship. We have set the date for Lourenne's departure at May 1, 4772, and will declare national holidays around that date, to ensure that people may celebrate the restoration of the full status of the Republic. We will also welcome those Lourennaise who remain and have settled in Ananto as full citizens of the Restored Kalistan, though they may, if they like, maintain dual citizenship with their home nation as well. We shall also conclude a Status of Forces Agreement with Lourenne following the restoration of our treaty making powers, and shall work out mutual security and trade terms between our two countries. This is a glorious day for the Republic."

Demonstrators immediately took to the street following the announcement. Most demonstrated with celebration, occupying public roads around the Capital and in various parts of the Republic. There was only one incident of disorder, where a group of Nationalists brought a homemade effigy of the Lourennaise King out and tied it to a pole. Apparently they intended to set it afire, but as police were arriving to prevent the arson, a torrential downpour, which had been threatening all morning, suddenly let loose and soaked both the protestors and the effigy. The nationalists dispersed and joined the celebrations which took place around the town, satisfied with leaving the effigy in the rain.

After the storm passed, an impromptu concert was held in Revolution Plaza downtown, which featured the hip hop Band Davon 3. Some parents who had brought their kids to the rally were disturbed by the vulgar language used by the rappers. "I came out here with my two little ones," said mother Adina Jackson, "And I wanted my kids to be part of history today. But these rappers came out here and started yelling f--- this, f--- that, f--- f--- f----... It really ruined the day for me and my children." The vast majority of the crowd held a different opinion. By 5 pm, there were more than 15,000 gathered in the plaza to celebrate and enjoy the music, which paused for speeches from Brethrenist and Nationalist Leaders, who generally held positive attitudes toward the day and toward Lourenne. "We gotta keep this sh-- peaceful and positive," said Davon 3 leader Elizabeth Towers. "Let's party, ya'll!" The music continued on into the night, with Davon 3 being relieved by the Las Piedres Blumas around 10 pm.