Badara

[Drax]

GOVERNMENT IN CONTROL BUT DUFAZI SURVIVES
 
MANARA  ALBRAYD SRIA AL-MUSAMI
(If it’s in the Monsoon, it’s got to be true)
 
Interior Ministry, February 22, 5649: Interior Minister Bandar al-Qasabi issued a statement after his meeting with Abadi cleric Moqtada al-Dufaz in the town of Broumeir west of Bab al-Mira.
 

The meeting began with an offer for them to be able to operate but stay in the existing law in the future.  We acknowledged that was a good place to start but was not where we could land.  There are three areas that needed to be addressed and we dealt in detail with each.  I was assisted by Justice Ministry personnel.
 
One area was the paramilitary forces known as the Dufazi. After much discussion we dd reach agreement. The Dufazi could continue to exist and hold meetings in Al’Salmania. and carry small arms and use armored personnel carriers.  At their headquarters  in Bab al-Mira they may have machine guns. They are permitted no other weapons at all nor may they purchase weapons from our military.  There is an amnesty for prior actions. Future violations will lead to dissolution and prosecution.
 
The most contentious discussion was on the religious thought police. Agreement was however reached.  The religious thought police is dissolved and no such similar entity operated in the future. Amnesty is generally granted except for criminal activity performed by the medical professional pursuant to advocacy  by that entity or any cleric. 
 
Then there was activity by Moqtada al-Dufaz and his associates. There is an amnesty for past conduct. He can continue as a religious leader and he and they stand for election to  Muhafaza and municipal office and even argue for changes in criminal law.  However, in his case, any advocacy in any form or in any forum including interpreting the Book of Bliss whether public or private of acts amounting to aggravated assault and battery or advocacy of the death of any person or group of persons shall terminate that amnesty upon judicial determination he actually uttered such advocacy.
 
Many will say the Dufazi and their leader got off much too lightly. However, Nashwa is again operating as part of Jumhuriat al-Badara. So say what you will.
 
Do not be fooled. We know who to watch and we are watching.

Moqtada al-Dufaz, Abadi Cleric