Luthori

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Luthori blacklists KLF and IDF as terrorist groups; Prime Minister to meet with New Englian Premier.
January 5631

Fort William - Two months after the disastrous operation against the Inglian Defence Force, the New Englian Defence Forces have been put through a serious test of their resillience and combat abilities, as independent reports from the New Englian-based Public Record and the Luthorian-based International Press Corps states that combats between government forces and the IDF forces have been more common, with the New Englian capital of Lonmouth being targeted by either terrorist attacks or sparse fighting between the militia and the Government. Here in Fort William, the Luthorian Government under the new policy of the Rodgers administration has stated its "...unwavering support for the legitimate and democratically-elected New Englian Government...", a policy expected to continue under the Hall administration.

Today, Prime Minister Hall and her government seems to have confirmed these expectations, with the Luthorian Government communicating on the "deteriorating security issues in New Englia". The announcements from the Luthorian Government were focused around the security of Luthorians in New Englia and the stability of the nation, which seems to be slipping further away from the its once-enjoyed stability. Home Secretary Theodore McGil stated that the "...terrorist groups rampaging New Englia have been labelled as such...", announcing that both groups have been classified as terrorist groups by Luthori.

This announcement from the Luthorian Government, recognising the terrorist nature of both of these groups, further solidfy Luthori's already long support for the New Englian Government, a position that is expected to be even more pointed out as with the New Englian Prime Minister's visit of Luthori. Prime Minister Hall has officially invited "..in the Emperor's name..", the New Englian statesman to a "...friendly visit..." of the Luthorian Empire. The Prime Minister's Office states that the visit from the New Englian Premier is meant to "...reassure the ties existing between Luthori and New Englia and foster a new, developing and truthful relationship from now on...", Mr. MacGannon will be received by the Emperor in the Orange Palace and will then meet with Luthorian politicians, military commanders at the Citadel and finally, meet with the Luthorian Prime Minister to discuss terms.

One key component of the meeting according to sources will be Luthori's support for the New Englian Defence Forces, that is expected to rise to new levels due to the ongoing deteriorating military situation in the nation. The Luthorian Government stated its willingness to give away weapons which could be then used by the New Englians as a mean to strengthen their armed forces and help defeat the insurgency. Prime Minister Hall, through her office, also stated Luthori's willingness to "...intervene more directly in the conflict...", stating Luthori's "...moral duty..." to defend "...all Luthorian-speaking states from instability...". This increased intervention is likely going to come through the means of the "Legion of Dove", a volunteer force aimed at helping the New Englians to defend their nation. This "Legion of Volonteers" has been trained and formed by the Imperial Luthorian Army and is currently "...ready...", according to the Citadel to come at New Englia's rescue, alongside 3 regiments of the Luthorian Marines and Army.

Other than these announcements, the Luthorians also announced that the security level of New Englia would be raised at "Level 2", with Fort William forbidding Luthorian planes to carry Luthorian or foreign passengers to New Englia, alongside "advising" commercial planes to avoid the area due to "security fears" from Fort William. By the fact that the security level has been raised to Level 2, Luthori also forbids its nationals from going to New Englia, except if "absolutely necessary" or if they carry a exemption signed by the Foreign Office, such exemptions could be given to journalists covering the conflict or humanitarian workers.

Speaking of humanitarian workers, the Orange Cross announced that humanitarian works are going to begin "immediately" in New Englia, with tons of Luthorian supplies already making their way into the country to "...alleviate..." the New Englian people's suffering. Commonwealth Secretary-General has also stated that an "emergency" meeting of the Council of Ambassadors and the Prime Ministers is going to be held to draw a common response to the New Englian situation. Prime Minister MacGannon should be invited to talk at the meeting, although this hasn't been confirmed yet.