Kalistani Major History

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Nationalists turn to violence
Paige seizes on weakness of State to declare "Republic of Kalistan"Bennots requests assistance
Kaliburg, Ananto
August 1, 4758


Premier Bennots condemns violence on Kalistani Mainland and issues a formal request for Intervention

The capital city was rocked last week with four major explosions following a dramatic walk out of Nationalist Deputies who have long demanded more resolute action.  Led by faction leader James Douglass Paige, the SP dissidents declared "We have had enough of the Government's dalliance on our issues.  If we can not accomplish our goals in the Legislature, we will take to the streets."  Paige and nearly 60 Socialist Deputies then walked out of the Assembly.

Three days later, four major bombs were detonated in the Capital, destroying the old Newspaper's "Haritza"'s offices on 4th Street, as well as severely damaging the chambers of the Constitutional Court, a major bridge over the Davon downtown, and the facade on the front of the Kalsie.  The Nationalist faction, referring to themselves and the Kalistani Socialist National Militia immediately took credit, and a manifesto penned by Paige himself was issued to the National Assembly declaring open rebellion against the "Complicit Enskal traitors" who constitute the Government. 

The bombings inaugurated three days of bloodshed where prominent local and District leaders had several attempts made on their lives.  The Nationalists were able to murder the Brethrenist Mayor of Gendaris, and seriously injured the Governor of Suldanor's chief of staff.  Reports of a new Nationalist Militia forming in Suldanor were later demonstrated to be false, and the alleged putschists were discovered to be a group of rowdy local men and women celebrating an engagement.  But Paige has made it clear that more violence is to come unless the Current Government disbands immediately, and Nationalists are given control over Republican policy, and furthermore, Enskal is outlawed and the identity is suppressed.

The National Government, for its part, sat paralyzed over the last week.  But today, the newly inaugurated Premier Joaquin Bennots-Hernandez issued the following statement:

"The security situation in Enskal Estatua/Kalistan has deteriorated, and the National Government will not be able to stand up security forces fast enough. We therefore, in coordination with the proposals of our emigre community in Eroncourt, request formal security assistance from the Royal Union of Lourenne.  We believe that this assistence, in force, will allow us to both avoid deteriorating relations between our two nations at a time when Kalistan is weakest, and will allow us some breathing space to reorganize our own National security forces.  It is our belief that Lourenne can provide security forces in such a strength as to both protect Kalistan as well as prevent further destruction of Kalistani and foreign property and life."

The Premier mentioned that he believes that Lourenne will accept this offer as an alternative to war, which will most certainly be costly for Lourenne but devastating to an unprepared Kalistan.  "We have been circulating diplomats in the Lourenne Court for more than a year, and more than a few of them have gained some confidence in the Lourennaise Government.  We believe this solution to our problems will provide the best outcome, given the range of equally terrible options we face currently."  A last minute chartered flight from Kaliburg to Lourenne carried staff from the Foreign Ministry as Kaliburg and the Mainland brace for another round of terror in the immediate term.

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Lourennais forces have already claimed lands outside of Kaliburg and along the coasts of the island of Ananto

At 7:04 A.M this morning, the Lourennais Royal Armed Forces began the Invasion of Kalistan which involved support from the
Royal Air Force, the Third and Fourth Royal Navy Fleets and the inclusion of over sixty thousand men stormed the beaches of
the island of Ananto as well as the skies over Kaliburg. The Royal Navy backed the Royal Ground Components landing in Port
Swedes, Sulari, and Gendaris. The Lourennais Royal Air Force immediately began to provide reconnaissance and air coverage
over the beaches and areas the Royal Ground Component landed on. Patches of the Kalistani Nationalist Militia set up a small
defensive points along the beaches and hills near Port Swedes. The Royal Force was able to destroy most of the defensive
points set up, however the bulk of the task was left to the ground component which began landing several amphibious armored
vehicles and equipment from the Fourth Fleet at the various invasion points. While the Airspace over Kalistan was being secured
by the Royal Air Force, units of the parachutist regiment as well as the Lourennais Marines Parachutist regiment unit deployed
and landed outside of Kaliburg and behind the defensive points set up by the Nationalist Militia on mainland Kalistan, where
immediate resistance by the Kalistani Nationalist Militia occurred. The Lourennais infantry regiment was able to mow down the
defense of the militia at the expense of few  Lourennais casualties. Over in Gendaris, the Royal Marines were able to seize the
province's government building and were met with praise and celebration in the city. While the Royal Marine's begun to move
into Kaliburg's city limits, the Royal Air Force reported several explosions in the city of Kaliburg. The Royal Ground Forces who
landed in Ananto are in the process of heading into Kaliburg and stabilizing the city, facing little resistance as most of the nation's
militias are not active. The Royal Ground Forces are set to take Kaliburg within the next 48 hours as Port Swedes, Gendaris, and
Sulari are  set to come under Lourennais control in the next 12 hours. The Royal Ministry of Defense is set to release a new update
of the invasion as soon as more information is made present. The Royal Ministry of Defense believes that the nation will be fully
under Lourennais control within the next two weeks or less since no paramount defense of the country is expected.

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Premier Addresses Arrival of Lourenne
Calls on all Kalistani Citizens to remain at home
Kaliburg, Ananto
September 12, 4758


Premier Joaquin Bennots, following acknowledgement of Lourenne's arrival

The Premier of the Republic, Joaquin Bennots-Hernandez has acknowledged the arrival of Lourenne in both Ananto and on the Mainland.  He made the address to the Republic at 12pm local time, and his broadcast was made at KKRR headquarters in Kaliburg.

"Friends, Comrades, Adiskideak:  We address you in truly unprecedented times.  Only one time in the last 2700 years of our nation's history has any inch of Kalistani National territory ever been occupied by a foreign power.  Students of history will recall Ananto's invasion by Indrala/Yingdala 800 years ago.  Today, we record the second moment in our Nation's history where this is the case.

"The Government of Kalistan/Enskal has, as many are aware, been under attack by Nationalist terrorists and militia forces.  They have successfully assassinated more than 12 public officials, wounded or killed nearly 100 civilians, and destroyed millions of rubles of Kalistani National and Private property.  They act illegally and are taking advantage of our disorganization in the security sector to raise havoc.

"Those same nationalists aim at capturing the apparatuses of Government, for the purpose of directing Kalistan back to a course of conflict and international instability.  And until today, we have been unable to resist their impunity.  But that is over.  Forces belonging to the Royal Union of Lourenne have landed in several key locations, including here in Kaliburg, as well as Suldanor, Odufaray and Vrassa.  They are here at our invitation.  My request for assistance has not gone without controversy, but I believe it is a correct course for Kalistan in this crucial and unstable period.

"Kalistan can go one way or another.  Historically, as we have attempted to reconsolidate after a long period of inactivity, we have found ourselves international pariahs.  Our progress has been undermined by our own nationalist tendencies.  This time it must be different.  We have seen our economy fall into complete disrepair, our military has been cashiered and our navy and airforce were more or less scuttled due to neglect.  Radical mobilization, either on our own or in response to external threats, ends any possibility of progress in Kalistan.  Which is why we have chosen a different course.  We have asked a stabilizing force to help us stabilize our nation.

"And thus Lourenne is here.  They arrived on our shores early this morning, and timed their arrival so as to avoid civilian contact to the greatest degree possible. We appreciate their concern to limit loss of life on all sides, though we have registered more nationalist violence directed at Kalistani targets.  We will work with Lourenne to ensure the health and prosperity of our nation.  They will ensure the security of Kalistan and we will follow their lead in foreign policy.  All of this will continue while we consolidate a stable government and begin rebuilding our security services.  The Nationalists represent a constituency, and I assure you, we will pay attention to that constituency, but those who attack the Government to try to force a change in policy will not be coddled.

"I call on all Kalistani/Enskali Nationals to remain in their homes and defend their own homes from incursion from any enemy.  Do not give succor to those who pose a threat to the stability of our Republic.  I call on all Nationals to cooperate with Lourenne as they work with us to stabilize our nation.  And when we have accomplished our joint goals in this nation, I call on all Nationals to wish our new associates, the Lourennaise a friendly and fraternal farewell.

"As soon as the initial impulse has passed and Kalistan's security crisis is resolved, the Government of Kalistan/Enskal will meet with the diplomatic and political representation of Lourenne, and negotiate the relationship between Kalistan and Lourenne.  At the very least, we expect that we shall surrender a degree of our sovereignty to Lourenne.  We will acknowledge a representative of their Monarch as our head of State, and will coordinate major economic and social policy with Lourenne.  We also expect to remain open to Lourennaise investment, more so certainly that we would have been under a more nationalist orientation.  More will follow.  I also expect that civil liberties will not be excessively curtailed in the long run, though during the crisis and its immediate aftermath, we may need to restrain our exercise of liberty.  And curtailment is expected to be shortlived.

"I would like to thank all Nationals for their patience, and thank you for keeping the faith with our Government.  Very soon, we expect to return to stability and shall begin taking steps forward once again.  It is wise to be optimistic for Kalistan.  Good times are ahead of us.  Thank you Comrades, and I shall speak again with you all very soon."

The Premier then left the studio and refrained from taking questions from reporters gathered at the studio.  His aide asked reporters to refer for the time being to his statement on the radio.

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The Lourennais Special Forces were able to take down the leadership of the Nationalist Militia a day after the Initial Invasion

After 3 days following the initial invasion of Kalistan, the Royal Ground component was able to secure most of Kalistan's major
cities including the capital city Kaliburg. Major resistance was faced in Kaliburg compared to other cities on mainland Kalistan.
The Nationalist Militia ,led by the nationalist faction leader James Douglass Paige, hunkered down at Kalistan's National
Government building as well as the city hall neighborhood in the city. Lourennais Special Forces that were deployed following
the successful occupation of the outer city of Kaliburg, were deployed to the center of the city to eliminate the final defenses
of the Nationalist Militia which were reduced to few numbers following a two day battle in the streets of Kaliburg. While the
special forces began their operation, the regiments of the Royal Ground Component ensure the safety of Kalistani citizens living
on the mainland. Medical services were delivered to mainland Kalistan by few ships of the Lourennais coast guard. Citizens were
allowed to exit their homes to receive these supplies following the occupation of the city. According to reports from the the
7th armored regiment, the Kalistani citizens were fearful that the nationalist militia would strike again on mainland Kalistan
however, reports from the royal Air Force confirmed that all remaining patches of militia defenses were eliminated on the
mainland. The last defenses were taking place in the capital. Around noon oin the third day of the invasion, Lourennais special
forces successfully took out all Nationalist Forces in Kaliburg and took out James Douglass Paige, the leader of the Nationalists.
The Royal Ministry of Defense is reporting that 64 members of the Royal Ground Component have either been wounded, missing
or killed. The Royal Ministry of Defense in conjunction with the High Chancellor, and the Royal Assembly are beginning measures
to reform the Kalistani government and send aid to residents of Kalistan affected by the initial effects of the invasion.

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Kalistan Witnesses First year of Stability
Premier lays out bold new agenda to rebuild Kalistan
Kaliburg, Ananto
August 12, 4759


Premier of the Republic Bennots declares new governmental initiatives

The first year of Lourenne's security effort in Kalistan has brought peace and stability to the country.  Terrorist attacks virtually ceased following the arrival and occupation of the nation by Lourennais security forces, while the Government of Kalistan has been at work following up on several stabilization measures intended to create the ground work for long lasting prosperity and peace in the region.

As the One Year anniversary of Lourenne's arrival is about to be observed in Ananto, the Premier of the Nation issued an address over KKRR in the Capital to all Kalistani nationals.  In the address, he acknowledged return of full civil liberties across the nation.  Included within those liberties is the right to bear all arms as allowed by Republican law, as well as the formation of legitimate Party militias, who have begun coordinating training with select units of the Lourennaise Regular forces stationed across the Republic.  The Premier has also called for Special elections which ratify Isabelle III Orleans-Vassar, who is the currently serving Queen of Lourenne as Titular Head of State for the duration.  The move paves the way for a closer political association between the two nations, and a longer lasting diplomatic affinity between Kalistan and Lourenne.

Premier Bennots also announced a couple very important economic initiatives before the National Assembly.  He stated that the old National Foundry at Sulari and the National Shipworks at Kaliburg would be reopened with healthy Government subsidy.  "We do not yet plan to fully nationalize these two major strategic assets," said Bennots, "though we expect a generous private contribution in the efforts which will be generously compensated when Nationalization of these strategic resources returns to Kalistan.  Those investors who wish to make an investment with a guaranteed return should consider working with us, rather than expressing alarm about the effort, given that while public capital is in short supply due to liberal economic policies and a decade of neglect and decay, nationalization is ultimately a foregone conclusion."  The Premier encouraged local and foreign technology firms to invest in these two industries, as well as in the petroleum and ferromineral sectors, to bring these targets of future nationalization into the modern era.

The Premier also made moves to pave the way for a revitalized Kalsie.  "At one point in the not too distant past, Kalistan was poised to be a hub of international finance.  While we have lost the initial impulse, it is not too late to begin to attract foreign investment in Kalistan.  We are hereby announcing an initial dispensation lasting for a period of 5 years for all foreign capital that invests within Kalistan.  All corporations found a Kalistani branch of their corporation will be experience abatement of all domestic corporate and import and export tariffs for the period of the dispensation, and will find Kalistan a friendly climate for investment.  Meanwhile, following the end of the dispensation, if those companies actually become Kalistani companies, headquartered in Kalistan they will be treated as domestic companies, and will be exempted from Majority Minority shareholder rules that our Government will eventually need to establish as we move toward nationalization of strategic resources.  We welcome the input of all stakeholders as we move forward."

Finally the Premier announced the dredging of the ancient port at Dulnerstaad, in Northwest Ananto.  "This multi year project aims at the construction of a new naval base overlooking the Ananto Strait.  It is our intention to request that the port be used to base future Kalistani fleets, moving them out of Kaliburg, and complimenting the bases on the Mainland, and also hosting foreign fleets.  Bozo River Combined Air Ground and Naval Center will be repurposed to a Kalistani only base and resupply station, though the impact and maneuver areas will remain available for domestic/foreign combined exercises as may be available."  The deepening of the port, which hasn't been used as a port facility of any note since the age of sail, will take four years, and meanwhile, construction of base facilities will begin in earnest next year, the first year where revenues will be restored to the National Government.

In all, the Premier's speech was met with tepid praise from many moderates and Brethrenists, and somewhat more enthusiasm from his more stalwart supporters.  One member of the Society of Brethrenism, Uxue Etxeberri, who intends to put her name forward for a seat in the coming special elections, said "The last thing the Premier should be doing is building weaponry and naval bases.  I understand the need to put Enskal on a positive footing in terms of security, but I think that feeding people will work more wonders than shooting at them.  The Nationalists themselves had the wrong vision for Kalistan too, and see how their warlike vision paid them out.  I hope the Premier knows what he is doing, and I hope those around him hold him in the Light and offer him wise counsel."

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Ag Minister Boris Donaldson expresses interest in working with Yingdala and Keymon
Agricultural development of Odufaray said to be on the top of his list
Kaliburg, Ananto
September 1, 4759


Agriculture Minister Boris Donaldson speaks before ARGUE representatives at National Conference

At the First Annual conference of the All Republican Growers' Unions of Enskal (Kalistan), Agriculture Minister Boris Donaldson gave the keynote speech.  In his discussion, he stressed Republican goals for recreating the National Food Bank, which not only guaranteed healthy food for all Kalistani citizens entirely free of cost, but also served for hundreds of years to underwrite the farm prices of the Republic, protecting this strategic resource from the wild swings of the business cycle which tends to more dramatically affect commodities with inelastic demand like food worse than other sectors.  Minister Donaldson stated that the goal was to rebuild Kalistani agriculture from the ground up, replacing the extremely volatile model which led to rapidly decreasing prices and land consolidation under corporate farms that was ushered in with Liberal Government more than 100 years ago.

"We've gotta do something to protect the farmer," Donaldson said, "and to guarantee food to the Citizen.  There is a symbiotic relationship between the People and that sector which produces their food, and the Republic can play a large role in this."

Many of the Farmers unions, who have taken a more liberal stance toward land ownership and farm prices than the Socialist Party has traditionally taken asked the Minister during the Conference questions like "Will you all be confiscating our lands?"  and "How can you stabilize prices when many farmers themselves have an individual interest in cutting their neighbors' throats and underselling their product to ensure that they get something instead of letting it all rot?"  The Agriculture minister, himself a lifelong member of the Suldanor Growers' Syndicate answered, "You have to weigh your probability here.  When I was a farmer, some years I would make a lot, and some years I would make nothing.  I more frequently made nothing, and even with the years I did well, I barely broke even.  I discovered that after 20 years, all my profits were going to some bank to pay loans to cover what I had to take.  I know some of you here:  Your stories are similar.

"What the Republican Government will be proposing is first and foremost, Individual and co-op holdings will be protected from Corporations.  You will be able to afford to operate your farm without worry about some corporation buying your loans and forcing you off your lands.  Secondly, we want to institute price stability through the elimination of competition.  What we are thinking of is one large co-op, a single buyer of your product.  Everyone will receive the same thing.  You won't have to make all your own deals anymore.  You will sell to a single buyer, who will guarantee that your receive a fair price, above market for your production. That single buyer will handle the distribution of your product.  You just have it ready when we show up, and we will take it off your hands, cash on the barrel.

"Most importantly, it is true:  Some of you won't be able to get really rich one year at the expense of your neighbors.  But with the Republican plan, you forgo the highs AND the lows.  I know some of you went hungry during the glut a few years back.  You remember that.  How can you forget it, right?  When you couldn't sell your crops at any price, because there was simply too much and nobody was buying.  Surrounded by food and many of you had to watch a whole season's worth of work go up in flames.  With the Republic as the single buyer, that's over.  Guaranteed."

The Agriculture Minister discussed plans with various Growing Syndicates to begin conversion to crops preferred by ODEN.  "We are including hemp under that rubric.  The Dahriel Syndicate is already stepping up hemp and cannabis production this year, but we will need much more in that way, along with coca, rye, and more specialized crops.  Current drug policy favors naturally grown crops, and consumers, both domestic and foreign, are already expressing interest in these cash crops."

One major initiative the Ag Minister also mentioned was potential partnerships with Yingdala and Keymon to introduce new crops into Kalistan's more marginal growing regions.  "We still have good quality infrastructure in Suldanor, and most of that has been oriented toward industrial production.  Why not use a lot of that marginal land, which couldn't support traditional cereal production, or wine, to move Suldanor's ag sector away from a sugar monoculture, and start producing things like Pineapples, rubber, bananas, rice, and other tropical fruits and vegetables?  Keymon has already expressed some interest in working with our government to bring pineapple to Kalistan, and Yingdala has also expressed great interest in assisting in development as well.  I would like to see agricultural counterparts from those countries as well as others visit Kalistan to expand our vital sector."

When all was said and done, the Minister left a favorable impression on delegates to the Conference, even some of the more hardened liberal ones, who were particularly impressed by the notion of price supports and protection against consolidation.  The All Republican Growers' Unions of Enskal represents more than 20 local syndicates and Co-ops, as well as more than 1,000 independent farmers in Kalistan, and was formed two years ago by a union between the very influential Dahriel Growers' Syndicate and the Springfield General Co-op in Odufaray.  Other unions soon joined and At-Large membership was opened to individual farmers last year.  The Government has not yet advanced a plan for the New Food Bank, and the Ag Minister was at the conference to gain input from the ARGUE.

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Marguerite Cluseau of the PRN has been chosen as the most qualified and independent person to lead Kalistan

After over two weeks of skirmishes in the capital and minor security issues in the west, according to an update by the Royal
Ministry of Defense, Kalistan has been successfully occupied by Lourennais forced who landed on the beaches in the nation
three weeks agoThe invasion of Kalistan, as labelled by the RMD, was faced with welcome and support by many Kalistani
citizens as the country was on the brink total anarchy, following several terrorist attacks and uprisings by the nation's
nationalist militias. As the armed conflict ended in the nation's capital yesterday, the Royal Assembly has sent Carolleux
representative and former Marguerite Cluseau to formally become Governor General of Kalistan representing Her Royal
Majesty Queen Isabelle III. Cluseau has been a representative of the Bellemont region in Carolleux for the past 14 years.
The Royal Ministerial Departments chose Cluseau for her past experience in judicial affairs and representing one of
Lourenne's most important districts for several years. Cluseau in a press conference before her departure for Kaliburg, said
that she was "excited, honored, and hopeful for assisting Kalistan in a moment where they need stability, strong
government structures, and a national identity". The Royal Assembly is beginning to draft a new national budget
assisting it's expenditures on defense, foreign affairs, and Infrastructure and transport. The Royal Assembly is preparing to
begin investing money into the Kalistani government and its infrastructure. More notably, Eroncourt is planning to supply
Kalistan with equipment and engineering expertise to set up and build up Kalistan's green energy and renewable resources
system. This plan will be focusing on expanding the capabilities of green energy in Kalistan, despite Kalistan's huge sector
in oil. Massive infrastructure projects are currently being drafted in Kaliburg between Lourenne's nationally funded
infrastructure agency and Kalistan's Government. Plans, according to the Lourennais agency, are to rebuild any damaged
buildings within Kaliburg's city limits. Upon making initial repairs, Kalistan's energy sector, public buildings (schools, clinics,
government buildings), and agriculture sectors will be improved. Cluseau once situated in Kalistan will begin approving
these plans with the premier of Kalistan. Cluseau has also stated that she will encourage private investments in Kalistan
from Lourennais firms and from firms worldwide. Cluseau hailed and repeated the statement from Fredrika Nara, Kalistani
temporary diplomat to the World Congress, "perhaps now Kalistan can have a chance to finally be the Nation it was
meant to be "

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Yingdalan Government Considers Investing in Kalistan as Relations with Old Friends Improve


Yingdalans harvesting GMO maize, an activity that might be brought to Kalistan

The Yingdalan government has seriously considered Kalistan's proposal for developing its agriculture sector. With the recent end of conflict, agriculture investments could be a good way to promote stability, demonstrate Yingdala's friendship to the world, and reestablish the fraternal relationship that once existed between Kaliburg and Tian'an.

Given recent agricultural technology development in Yingdala, Tian'an would be the prime choice for Kalistan's agriculture ambitions. Already, the Kalistani government spoke directly with Prime Minister Xiao Tai, who handles food and agriculture affairs for Yingdala. Specifically, the Kalistanis are interested in the introduction of cereal grains. It is said the Prime Minister spoke positively about the possibility - but a firm decision has not been made. However, should Yingdala assist, it would help the Kalistani government feed its people, something Kaliburg and Tian'an can agree is extremely important.

Beyond mere development, Yingdala's possible efforts would help Terra see that Yingdala cares about all people. Food is a necessity. Increasing access is of paramount importance, a cause which has been taken up by the World Congress. Tian'an sees its role as not only doing what is right, but also doing what is responsible.

All of this comes at a time when Yingdala has been pushing to improve its relationships with Seleyan and Dovanian nations. In addition to comprehensive treaties with Rildanor and Baltusia, Yingdala signed treaties with Drania and Gaduridos - countries that once served as Yingdala's familial allies. Although the treaty with Drania does not contain defense provisions, those have not been ruled out for the future. Furthermore, with the eventual ratification of the treaty with Gaduridos, Yingdala will be allowed to construct a total of three joint defense bases in Ridlanor, Baltusia, and Gaduridos - pledging to ensure freedom of the seas for all countries and peoples.

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Agricultural Development plows ahead in Kalistan
Foreign Direct Investment in Suldanor and Odufaray signal boom for new crops in Kalistan
Kaliburg, Ananto
August 3, 4760


Suldanor farmers work with Keymonese technical experts from Keymon Fruit in first Suldanor Pineapple plantation

The Minister of Agriculture, Boris Donaldson, recently concluded two important trade deals with Yingdala and Keymon in an aim to develop the agriculture position of the Republic's southern most district, as well as to expand crop diversity in Odufaray.  Suldanor, known for its industrial and technological base, has also been shunned by traditional Agricultural interests, given its tropical climate, and generally marginal land quality.  However, two important initiatives, alongside continuing Lourennaise investment, has brought what was once considered land unsuitable for growing crops traditional to Kalistan under cultivation for the first time.

"As we diversify our agricultural base," said Agriculture Minister Donaldson, "We put ourselves in a better position to provide a more stable and enriched diet for millions of Kalistanis.  Suldanor has long been known for its sugar base monoculture, and that has contributed to the long standing treacle and rum industries in the region, and none of this development will supplant any of this.  However, as we begin to consider transitioning back to the Food Bank and National Service Programs, creating a more nutritious diet for Kalistanis is a key motivation behind these developments."

A return to the Free Food program through the Food Bank thus signaled, the Ag Minister was on hand to oversee the clearing of several hundred acres of scrub and brush for the planting of the first Keyomnese pineapple trees.  Keymon Fruits was offered a special dispensation to develop the land and the crop, and has been offered a guaranteed market in Kalistan to meet Kalistani demand, and then rights to export all surplus without royalties. 

Yingalan food interests have also begun to develop new croplands in Suldanor under similar terms, and the plans for the joint partnership between the two Anantonese Nations aim at introducing new cereals which are not typically grown in such as rice, tarrow, yam and bamboo as well as planning on the development of several tracts of wasteland along the Yoshimi River for palm oil and rubber production.  These crops, unknown in Kalistan will greatly add to both the nutritional needs, as well as serve as important new sources of food additives and industrial materials.  Kalistan plans on requesting starts and technical expertise to introduce citrus in the coming years.

Finally, Lourenne is continuing its year long development of "agricultural tourism" through many of Odufaray's and Ananto's coffee producing uplands.  A little known secret about Kalistan is that, along with most other drugs, Kalistan produces excellent qualities of coffee and cocoa, and though these crops are often eclipsed by agriculture in the lowerlands, and are reserved almost exclusively for domestic use, agricultural tourists will have, for the first time, the opportunity to enjoy these mild stimulants that millions of Kalistani citizens take for granted on a daily basis. Tours of the coffee and cocoa producing lands in Kalistan are being organized by Lourennaise Basque International and their subsidiary companies, and several independent coffee farmers are intending to turn their plantations into show farms, complete with a bed and breakfast experience.

Kalistan is poised to break out in the Agricultural sector, and will benefit from the enthusiasm of its neighbors in helping it develop.  As the National Government mulls the topic of creating a single buyer system for agricultural production, a strong agricultural base will prove fundamental for Kalistani success.

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Kalistani Brethrenists Depart for Telamon
Aim to restore ancient Brethrenist Community in the far north
Kaliburg, Ananto
August 7, 4760


Leaders of 5 new founded Monthly Meetings of the New Branch Brethrenists prepare to emigrate to Telamon

In an important agreement concluded between the All-Terra Confrerence of Brethrenism, also known as the New Branch, which is centered in Kalistan, and the Government of Telamon, a sizeable group of Kalistani Brethren have agreed to emigrate from Kalistan/Enskal Estatua to Telamon.  The organization to which these Brethren belong is known as the Brethrenist Emigration Society.  In order to be eligible for membership in the Society, Brethren must be able to support themselves without any assistence from any Government anywhere, may be either birthrite or convinced Brethren, but must go through a clearance with their meeting, and must be officially sent by their respective meetings.  Of those who expressed interest, more than 3,000 Kalistanis from all vocational backgrounds met the criteria.

The BES began meeting together in all five districts under a parallel Quarterly Meeting system officially sanctioned by a minute from the Annual Meeting.  A requirement was imposed which required the Brethren who hoped to take part in the expedition to live together in community for a year.  Any Brother or Sister was free to leave and return to their own monthly meetings.  The aim was to ensure that participants understood that when they arrive to Telamon, they will be complete foreigners, and while they will be expected to integrate as much as possible into Telamon society and put aside their Kalistani identity, they will still need to be able to rely upon each other solely during the initial time directly after their arrival.

After a year, the more than 3000 applicants were whittled down to just under 1500.  All Brethren were cleared to depart by their Meetings, each of whom offered them traveling letters to any Brethren meetings they would find in Telamon, just in case.  The Brethren emigres then said farewell to the members of their family who were remaining in Kalistan, and boarded several chartered aircraft bound for Telamon.  Their personal belongings would follow in a Cargo ship dispatched from Port Davon several days prior and would be there waiting for them when they arrived.

The Brethren made it safely to Telamon, where they were greeted warmly by Telamonese representatives who delivered statements welcoming the Kalistanis, and thanking Kalistan for allowing the departure of these Brethren, who will add to the diversity of the Telamonese population. 

All reports demonstrate that the Brethren who arrived in Telamon have been settled for more than a month now, and are beginning to adapt their daily routines to the new reality they have chosen to accept.  There is no official word on nationalization, and as each Brethren has surrendered their Kalistani passports, they are listed officially as stateless. 

But Brethren being Brethren, the monthly meetings developed two general Quarterly Meeting, and one Annual meeting  called the "Telamonese Yearly Meeting for Worship and the Consideration of the Business of the Brethren in Telamon", or more simply the Telamon Yearly Meeting. Monthly meetings have begun attracting new members as well:  It is reported that the Brethren in Telamon now just about 1600.

Telamon was chosen specifically because it was the site of a Brethrenist Republic for a few years in the 42nd Century.  The Brethrenist Republic aimed at orienting National Policy toward the tenets of Brethrenism.  While the goal of this emigration is not to advance political Brethrenism, but to instead to seed Brethrenism in Terra, it is hoped that Telamon will embrace Brethrenism, and permit it to become a more widely practiced faith.

The Government of Kalistan has agreed to keep diplomatic tabs on the emigres, and the Brethren will continue to receive institutional and religious support from the ATC.