Kafuristan

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Kafuri Majatran News Agency

Government promises security in wake of random attack.

February, 5646

Kafuri officials are promising enhanced security following the wake of a terror attack in central Pabeus' Ministry of Health and Social Services building that left 17 dead, mostly government workers. While the General Intelligence Directorate and Ministry of the Interior have denied claims that the attack is associated with the Ahmadi State in Majatra or Ahmadi State in Kafuristan, some doubt such claims by the GID and the Interior Ministry. There have been rumors that the weakened but still potent ASIM and ASIK have been battling with a newly formed group, the Pabean Ahmadi Front, allegedly backed by the banned Ahmadi Liberation Party commonly known as "Hatah". This comes weeks after the General Intelligence Directorate issued a regional alert to the newly formed "Ahmadi Intelligence Network" (SM: Shabakat al-Istikhbārāt al-Aḥmadīyah) which is believed to bring together several radical Ahmadi groups' intelligence apparatuses under one banner despite ideological and ethnic differences. While the GID does not believe that the "Shabishah" is as fearsome as some believe they are, it does have a growing influence on operations of various groups, ASIM/ASIK and Hatah included.

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Foreign Minister confirms deeper ties with Badara, large-scale state visit next month.

January, 5647

Rami al-Jubouri (Society of the King), the veteran Foreign Minister who, like the rest of the Council of Ministers are waiting retirement in the coming September, 5647 elections, announced that Badara and Kafuristan have renewed relations at a series of bilateral talks held in both Bier Qassem and Kasraj over the past few months. "We've worked together in the past and share a deep cultural, and religious heritage that few across the world have. Majatra must be for Majatrans and the dominant faith on the continent." al-Jubouri, who was joined by several senior members of the Majali family who were there to guide the talks according to sources within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Majali family has long desired closer relations with Badara, some within the royal family have called for a sort've "reunification" with Badara underneath a united monarchy between the two but the two nations remaining largely sovereign. In recent years since Badara has ushered in a new era of stability, the trade between the two nations has steadily increased with trade reaching approximately $194b LOD last year according to the Ministry of Trade and Industry. Kafuristan has confirmed a large-scale state visit to Bier Qassem in February, 5647 to formalize the series of talks that have been held over the past few months.

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His Majesty, King Umar, announced Summit for the Ahmadi Cooperation Council in Kasraj for August.

June, 5663

His Majesty, King Umar, has called upon his Majatran brothers in Badara to attend a conference in Kasraj regarding the formal formation of the Ahmadi Cooperation Council (ACC). The concept, which has been suggested and lingered for nearly a century, might be the lasting legacy of a well-liked and modest ruler. The meeting will include Chief Minister Ashqar al-Nazar and Foreign Minister Ilyaas al-Haque both of whom are expected to retire in the coming September, 5667 election cycle. The formation of a formalized regional, potentially international organization dedicated to Ahmadi nations will be token to the lasting success of His Majesty and while diplomatic and economic agreements with Badara have steadily increased since the new government in Bier Qassem have taken over, His Majesty wishes for deeper more complex cooperation. The summit will be held in the first week of August, 5663 and Badara is likely to be the primary partner invited though other Ahmadi-majority nations wishing to attend would be welcomed according to a spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

His Majesty, King Umar, ascended to the throne in the late hours of March 27, 5640 when his father, His Majesty, King Jalal II passed in his sleep. Umar, in the early 70s but in good health, had taken over a number of duties for his father and was the sole surviving member of his family. His brother Jalal, named after his father and grandfather had been killed by a drone strike in Pabeus by members of the  "Ahmadi Intelligence Network" (SM: Shabakat al-Istikhbārāt al-Aḥmadīyah) or the "Shabishah" alongside his sister Masroora. His youngest brother, Bassam succumbed to an unknown illness that was widely speculated to be severe depression following the deaths of his brother and sister. Umar, who married Iffat el-Qazi, a fellow university student, have had a well documented and often cherished relationship and have given birth of several children, including the Crown Prince Tariq who was born in November, 5597 and is currently 66 and involved heavily in the day-to-day operations of the government and the royal household. Tariq's brother, Prince Ammaar (b. June, 5598) remains a close and valued counselor to his brother.

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Crown Prince and Badaran Foreign Minister announce new minerals agreement.

June, 5665

Crown Prince Tariq confirmed reports to the Kafuri Majatran News Agency that Kafuristan and Badara have agreed to a new framework for import-export regarding certain "strategic minerals". The agreement, which will provide Kafuristan will much needed iron and steel will see the Kafuri government providing assistance in the export of chromium to Badara. The Crown Prince, who met with Badaran Foreign Minister Mariamne al-Qassem to hash out such deal, welcomed the deeper cooperation between the two nations. The Crown Prince noted that the Kafuri government, underneath the framework of the Ahmadi Cooperation Council, which is still underneath discussion by the governments of Kafuristan and Badara, will likely oversee the development of a new multi-national economic development corporation rumored to be named the "Majatran Organization for Economic Development" (MOED) which will work with governments within Majatra and the Ahmadi Cooperation Council to enhance economic cooperation and development, provide market research as well as provide assistance in multi-national regulations and business/corporate law. His Majesty, King Umar, issued a royal proclamation, welcoming the new-found trade between the nations.

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Crown Prince and Abadi Vanguard leader celebrate opening of new headquarters in Kasraj.

December, 5667

Crown Prince Tariq celebrated the opening of the new Abadi Vanguard headquarters in the Dirim district of Kasraj. The Abadi Vanguard, an Abadi-based religious assistance organization, was recently renamed following the efforts of their new President, Waleed al-Abdalla, who has continued to shape the reinvigorated organization since assuming the position of President several years prior. The Crown Prince and al-Abdalla were seen shaking hands and touring the new headquarters which replaced the aging headquarters that will be operated as a shelter and hospital thanks to the patronage of the Crown Prince and the Majali family. The Abadi Vanguard, one of the largest aid and assistance organizations in the world, provides numerous services to those in need across the globe, especially in the Ahmadi world. While the organization is named after the sect of Ahmadism that is primarily followed in Kafuristan, the organization welcomes all Ahmadi's and even those not of Ahmadi faith and includes hundreds of members who are Israist, Hosian and alike. The new headquarters will provide the organization with increased capacity for administration, services and enable the organization focus more on their mission without having to worry the previous headquarters which was based out of an old Kafuri military fortress which has since been entirely renovated and overhauled.

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His Majesty, King Umar appoints Amjad al-Sadet as new Chief Minister.

September, 5667 (Backdated)

Chief Minister Hafez al-Fayad's government, which has served since October, 5620, has finally come to an end as His Majesty, King Umar and Crown Prince Tariq have welcomed the new government lead by Chief Minister Amjad al-Sadet. The September, 5667 elections provide to be a resounding success for the Society of the King and their partners, the Constitutional Democratic Movement. The recent scandals that have rocked the Kafuri Communist Party, typically strong in the more less developed parts of the country, saw many of their seats fall to their "allies" in the Ba'athist party. Perhaps the most damning component of the September, 5667 election was the Organization of Ahmadi Scholars winning 54 seats, their best showing in the Consultative Assembly since their foundation in 7 October 5601 and their competition in their first election, September 5620 were they achieved 41 seats.

The incoming government, according to a press release and speech given by the incoming Chief Minister is as follow:

• Deputy Chief Minister - Dhareef al-Rabbani (CDM; Hadda)
  
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Abdul Kareem al-Saad (SoK)
  
• Ministry of the Interior - Fahd el-Mitri (Hadda)
  
• Ministry of Finance - Faadil al-Hosein (Hadda)
  
• Ministry of the Armed Forces (formerly the Ministry of Defense) - Raaji bin Ameen al-Razama (SoK)
  
• Ministry of Justice - Abdul Ghafoor al-Yasin (Hadda)
  
• Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport - Abdul Hakeem al-Akbari (SoK)
  
• Ministry of Health and Social Services - Dr. Rayyana el-Nagi (Hadda)
  
• Ministry of Education and Culture - Dr. Jaabir el-Shafi (SoK)
  
• Ministry of Science and Technology - Ibrahim al-Rasheed (Hadda)
  
• Ministry of Food and Agriculture - Ahmadi el-Bashir (SoK)
  
• Ministry of Environment and Tourism - Aabdeen al-Salih (Hadda)
  
• Ministry of Trade and Industry - Kamaaluddeen el-Asad (SoK)
  
• Ministry of Oil - Wajeeb al-Sadet (SoK)
  
• Ministry of Ahmadi Affairs and Guidance - Ayatollah Muzammil al-Hashem (Independent)
  
• Minister of State for Ethnic Affairs - Bayram Yılmaz (Independent)
  
• Governor of the Central Bank of Kafuristan - Abdul Jaleel el-Kader (Independent, SoK-aligned)
  
• Chief of the General Staff - General Maajid el-Khalid (Independent)
  
• Director of the General Intelligence Directorate - Mundhir al-Amiri (Independent)
  
• Chairman of the Supreme Security Council - Bakir bin Muhammad al-Qafir
  

According to the Ministry of the Interior, the results of the September, 5667 for the Consultative Assembly elections were as follows:

• Society of the King - 301 seats
  
• Constitutional Democratic Movement - 98 seats
  
• Majatran Socialist Ba'ath Party - Kafuristan Region - 90 seats
  
• Organization of Ahmadi Scholars - 54 seats
  
• Kafuri Communist Party - 6 seats
  
• Independents - 1 seat
  

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His Majesty, King Umar celebrate formal signing of the Ahmadi Cooperation Council.

September, 5669

His Majesty, King Umar was joined by Chief Minister Amjad al-Sadet, Foreign Minister Abdul Kareem al-Saad and Permanent Representative to the Ahmadi Cooperation Council Bassil al-Rizk to welcome the signing of the Charter of the Ahmadi Cooperation Council following a period of negotiations for 4 years. Badara and Kafuristan will be the founding members and the two will seek to to expand the organization as a whole in the near future. As a component of the agreement, the first Secretary-General will be Sahl al-Yamin of Kafuristan. al-Yamin has served as a bureaucrat in the Kafuri Ministry of Foreign Affairs for nearly a decade and has been involved in many Majatran-based organizations and was a major mover of the Ahmadi Cooperation Council with former Minister of Foreign Affairs Rami al-Jubouri. The organization will open two headquarters, one in Badara and one in Kafuristan both will be located in capitals of the respective nations and will be covered partially by the initial funding for the organization and the respective national government's. Sources within the Ministry of the Armed Forces have cited a delegation going to visit the Badaran Armed Forces to discuss "...future cooperation." in between the two nations.

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Consultative Assembly establishes Commission for Public Housing.

August, 5675

Minister of Infrastructure and Transport Abdul Hakeem al-Akbari (SoK) announced that the Consultative Assembly had passed a series of laws restructuring public housing throughout Kafuristan. For the past several decades public housing has been handled by a myriad of agencies within the government, from the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport to the Ministry of Health and Social Services, to quasi-independent agencies. Underneath the new law the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport will centralize all public housing underneath the Commission for Public Housing and will establish the Housing Bank of Kafuristan which will be the financial instrument which will provide financing for the new era of public housing. Underneath the Commission for Public Housing, the new agency will organize on a Governorate level and will mandate a new standard for public housing including certain amenities that vary wildly across government-owned housing. While the focus on the new CPH will be providing new affordable housing for Kafuri citizens, the program will also look to develop new single and multiple home complexes for sale, notably to civil servants and middle class workers with government-backed mortgages providing substantial discounts. The new commission will take over come January, 5676.

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Majatran Defense Brief, a publication of Gath Defense Collective, brings you the latest in defense and security news in Majatra.

April 5682 | Badri al-Sadhi elevated to new role, new think-tank formed.

King Tariq and Chief Minister Amjad al-Sadet have announced that Badri al-Sadhi, the brother of the patriarch of the al-Sadhi clan, would be elevated to the position of Deputy Chief Minister for Strategic Affairs. The new position, created to address a number of issues and to have a centralized head within the civilian realm, has generated some controversy according to sources within the General Intelligence Directorate and the Kafuri Armed Forces as a whole. The appointment of a member of the al-Sadhi clan, one of the leading clans from the Banu Bakar, shows deepening ties between the two most prominent tribal confederations in Kafuristan. In addition, it assures the continued cooperation between the relatively powerful Ba'athist and the Majali royalist in the Society of the King. Badri al-Sadhi, who holds the rank of Colonel in the Kafuri Majatran Army, will retain the rank but will be elevated in the civilian political sphere. In an address before the combined Council of Ministers, the General Staff of the Kafuri Armed Forces and the recently renamed Supreme Defense Council the new Deputy Chief Minister announced the formation of the Institute of National Security and Geopolitical Studies (INSGS). The Institute of National Security and Geopolitical Studies will be an amalgamation of various quasi-government offices and think-tanks into one unified research and academic center and will be the premier institution of the Kafuri government but will retain its independence to address the national security and geopolitical issues of the Kafuri government without "undue" influence from the government itself.

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Mujaz al-Difa al-Majitrani
Majatran Defense Brief, a publication of Gath Defense Collective, brings you the latest in defense and security news in Majatra.
November 5688 | Supreme Security Council given lead on Selucia.

Officials from the Supreme Security Council, including Chief Minister al-Sadet meet to discuss Selucia.

Chief Minister Amjad al-Sadet has called a meeting of the Supreme Security Council to discuss the on-going situation in Selucia according to sources close to the government in Kasraj. The developing situation will test the resolve of Majatra and the wider world. "We condemn any humans rights abuses unilaterally. The Majalite Kingdom wishes for a peaceful solution to the on-going situation in Selucia and we will monitor the situation as necessary." A spokesman for the Supreme Security Council stated in an interview with state media. The Supreme Security Council's lead on the situation in Selucia has prompted fears within the Kafuri establishment that intervention, which has been specifically called out by Istalia, is on the table. Representatives from the Kafuri Foreign Ministry stated that the Supreme Security Council was given lead on the situation due to the increased regional tensions and the potential for the situation to become "...diplomatically untenable." Sources within the Kafuri Royal Navy have stated that elements of the Sea of Majatra Fleet have been mobilized in the event of humanitarian or "...other..." missions become necessary.

It is possible that Kafuristan seeks to work together with Badara, a close Majatran ally, underneath the Ahmadi Cooperation Council, which has largely functioned in the background since the organizations founding.