16-10-2025, 07:42 PM
Massacre in Nepolesti; Military crackdown on dissidents escalate.
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September 1st, 5680
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It would seem that tragedy continues to define the Military Junta in NEK. With the military junta being incredibly unpopular, it's to little surprise that the people would organize, even with the ever present National Security Act. Whether it be attempted wildcat strikes, protests, riots or other acts of dissent. Unfortunately, this essentially means constant acts of crackdown by the military. Today, in Nepolesti, it came to a new low as an organized protest was held. The military response was expected, but it seems that the protest in Nepolesti did escalate, and it seems in the confusion, it escalated into a massacre. What little information did get out, was that among the dead, most notably, were a handful of Egelians.
So, what does this imply going forward? The military junta will do whatever it takes to defend it's power. While it has condemned the massacre internally and claimed to have punished those responsible, it's also defended the right to crack down, arguing that in the current situation with tensions so high with Nadiya and Egelion, there can be no time for dissent. Domestically, the reaction is more muted. It's hard to tell due to state control of the media, but odds are, this will only increase dissatisfaction with an already immensely unpopular military junta. The only reason no one will openly criticize is because of the repercussions.
However, it seems some segments of the military have defected outright, and begun waging a guerilla war with the National Salvation Council. Calling themselves the "Armata Libertății și Independenței/A Szabadság és Függetlenség Hadserege" or Freedom and Independence Army (FIA/ALI/ASFH), they've begun waging a guerilla war in New Endralon and portions of Kizenia. While currently small and unable to do much, the National Salvation Council will likely react harshly to bringing them down.
Whatever the case, troubling developments continue to define NEK and this region of Keris. Whether tensions will escalate even higher or not, it is unknown but given how volatile the Junta is, anything is possible. For better or worse.
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September 1st, 5680
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It would seem that tragedy continues to define the Military Junta in NEK. With the military junta being incredibly unpopular, it's to little surprise that the people would organize, even with the ever present National Security Act. Whether it be attempted wildcat strikes, protests, riots or other acts of dissent. Unfortunately, this essentially means constant acts of crackdown by the military. Today, in Nepolesti, it came to a new low as an organized protest was held. The military response was expected, but it seems that the protest in Nepolesti did escalate, and it seems in the confusion, it escalated into a massacre. What little information did get out, was that among the dead, most notably, were a handful of Egelians.
So, what does this imply going forward? The military junta will do whatever it takes to defend it's power. While it has condemned the massacre internally and claimed to have punished those responsible, it's also defended the right to crack down, arguing that in the current situation with tensions so high with Nadiya and Egelion, there can be no time for dissent. Domestically, the reaction is more muted. It's hard to tell due to state control of the media, but odds are, this will only increase dissatisfaction with an already immensely unpopular military junta. The only reason no one will openly criticize is because of the repercussions.
However, it seems some segments of the military have defected outright, and begun waging a guerilla war with the National Salvation Council. Calling themselves the "Armata Libertății și Independenței/A Szabadság és Függetlenség Hadserege" or Freedom and Independence Army (FIA/ALI/ASFH), they've begun waging a guerilla war in New Endralon and portions of Kizenia. While currently small and unable to do much, the National Salvation Council will likely react harshly to bringing them down.
Whatever the case, troubling developments continue to define NEK and this region of Keris. Whether tensions will escalate even higher or not, it is unknown but given how volatile the Junta is, anything is possible. For better or worse.
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"The world is but a stage. Why cry, when you can laugh instead? For laughter is humanity's preserve. Laugh it all off, fret not, Let's just enjoy the moment."