Malboryan Newspapers
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Opinion: The conflict in Eastern Haane may destroy the safe image of Malborya
The conflict paints an unstable picture for the region.
(Mainecras)
The lands of Eastern Haane are truly the worst place to live in these days. The country is in a constant state of chaos with various factions controlling portions of the country. Anarchy has taken the place of the government as mobs are burning down the Haanean lands. And all this negatively affects the Malboryan tourism industry. Three days ago, The Malboryan Government called the government of Josephine Areai "illegitimate and terror-fed" and put the government on its terrorist watch-list. This lead to tensions rising inside Malborya, with many Malboryans fearing an unexpected terrorist attack from Areai, and although this is far from likely, this doesn't relax the Malboryans, nor tourists coming from all over European Union.
Under the administration of Vincent Archambault, Malborya is more militarized than ever before. It's defence spending percentage jumped from 3,5% to almost 10%. In just four months, the Arms Manufacturing industry increased by 1600%. While former Prime Minister Luca Eusebiu decided to play a rather passive role in the world scene, it seems like Archambault wants to turn tables around. He takes all the steps to make Malborya a strong influencer in the region. And Malborya's unexpected aggressive stance on Haanean Civil War is certainly a part of that. However, this comes with a price. Malborya, a country that seemingly kept its sanity and was deemed "safe", between communist-revolted Czech Slavia, dense and conflicted Inquista and authoritarian Red Croatia, may not have this image anymore. Archambault seems to be very eager to unleash Malboryan troops into the territory of Eastern Haane and not everyone agrees with him. Many citizens would rather stay neutral to the conflict. After all, Eastern Haane doesn't even border Malborya, contrary to Archambault's tweet.
The stubborn attitude of Vincent Archambault may result in conflicts, protests and riots all around Malborya. He is walking on thin ice. His rather reckless actions will probably make the near future the most intense years of Malboryan politics, and maybe history.
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Protests spark all across Malborya from all sides regarding the Haanean Civil War
The conflict creates quite a lot of polarization.
(Mainecras)
As Archambault prepares more and more for a Malboryan invasion (or liberation, depending on which side you stand on) of Eastern Haane, the streets get filled with more and more people. After Archambault's tweet and the governmental statement from Malbory City, everyone took it to the streets to show their support or their despisement. In just 12 hours, protests and rallies about Eastern Haane were seen in all eleven regions.
Malbory is now more militarized than ever before, challenging the days of Drava Centreo. It is also where the most intense clashes are. The governor, Luka Merdena, issued a lockdown which meant all roads to Malbory were closed. No one could leave or come in. Thousands, with some news sources claiming as much as half a million, were out in the streets to either show solidarity with Archambault or boycott him, with some calling for a total demilitarization. The hashtags #DemilitarizeMalborya and #HandsOffHaane were trending, as well as #AllHandsOnHaane, which is the opposite of #HandsOffHaane. The police do not hesitate to use tear gas, with some even reporting sounds of bullets. According to the citizens of Montaigne, both sides are vulnerable to equal violence, citing the police's only purpose is to shoo off the protesters.
Vasilica Da Anna is another hotspot for the protests, as well as other cities in the region of Rosetta. In Aruvail, considered the most conservative city of Rosetta, a lynch campaign has been reported against people supporting demilitarization. Similar reports have also been filed in Lachte and Klocke-Yoyl. In Laedafas, a man in his 30s has died to a bullet from an unknown source while watching the protests from his window.
Dozens are getting arrested all around the country, with Malbory police arresting around 1,500 alone. In Hattington, the largest city in Victoria, possibly has the most violent protests in Malborya right now. The police cars have been set on fire, one of which had two officers inside, killing both. The police department building has also been set on fire, with all exits closed to ensure a painful death inside, which possibly resulted in over 30 dead. Elduvy possibly had the most peaceful protests out of any other region, though the violence has escalated there as well.
The protests are getting bigger and the streets are getting louder. Everybody is wondering what Archambault will have to say...
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BREAKING: TRUCK DRIVES THROUGH AN ANTI-WAR RALLY IN HATTINGTON, NUMBERS CURRENTLY UNKNOWN
The perpetrator was killed shortly after.
(The Malboryan Journal)
A truck, whose identity of the owner is unknown, for now, has ridden over an anti-war rally in Southeast Hattington at 4:44 pm. It is reported that the driver was killed by what it seemed like an armed protester. An investigation has started by the Malboryan police and the Malboryan Intelligence Agency. More information will follow. It is expected for Archambault to do a statement on the attack.
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94 dead and hundreds injured in Hattington truck attack, lockdown issued
Governor of Victoria has issued a lockdown to the city until further notice.
(Libertate)
Along with the protests, the region of Victoria has been shaken yet again with a truck attack. A man, who has still not been identified, rode his truck into an anti-war rally in Southwest Hattington. Clear numbers have now been given for the first time: 94 dead, and at least 500 injured.
"I am sending thoughts and prayers to those who have died and those who are recovering." Perin Descera, the Victorian governor said in a press conference right after the attacks. "Prime Minister has advised me to issue a lockdown because of possible suspicions of terrorism. Therefore, the city of Hattington will be subject to lockdown until further notice. The police will enforce it and help those who are in need." Descera has also ensured that there will be no violence during the lockdown.
Vincent Archambault has also expressed his condolences for the terror attack. Investigations still continue.
