TUNA News Network

Shame on Wessan

2007-12-04T09:40:00.000-05:00

TUNA OP-ED: The Ricastani strongman Eric Wessan has steped up his brutal attacks on Japican interests. Many have died; ancient towns have been turned to rubble.

This bully who violates Cuborica's recognized borders must be confronted by an international coalition prepared to do what is necessary to put him in his place. Otherwise the brutality in the former Ricastan will have devastating effects far beyond Cuborica.

Aggression ought to be every bit as despicable in the former Ricastan republic as in the Persian Gulf, Vietnam, and Cambodia.

Wessan Freed

2007-12-04T09:36:00.000-05:00

According to reports published on the Swords of Borea website, militants from the RNP have attacked the prison where Former Boreacan Minister Eric Wessan was being held and have freed him from his captors.

These reports remain unconfirmed.

Swords of Borea Attack Blockade

2007-12-04T09:21:00.000-05:00

(Solzhenburgh): According to the Swords of Borea website, a suicide bomber, loyal to the Swords of Borea, has blown himself up alongside a Japican ship that was part of the blockade of the former country of Ricastan. Unconfirmed reports have stated that there were twenty-five causalities. Smoke can be seen rising from the harbor.

Cease Fire Talks Proceede

2007-12-03T09:47:00.000-05:00

Representatives of the Japicans, Boreacan,and Cubnians met this morning to discuss a reunification of Cuborica today. These meetings, held under tight security, continues in spite of the dissension of the former Ricistani minister who stormed out the meeting this morning. His current whereabouts are unknown. However, a news-media outlet, sympathetic to the foreign minister's views appeared on-line this moning. (http://radicalricastan.blogspot.com/)

Dissention!

2007-12-03T09:40:00.000-05:00

Boreacan Foregin Minister Erik Wessivitich stormed out of pre-cease-fire meeting session early this morning.According to reports- troops loyal to Wessivitich have left their posts and have followed Wessivitich underground.

Tension Mounting over Cease- Fire Details

2007-12-03T09:35:00.000-05:00

Reports form someone who is familiar with the cease-fire talks stated today that tension is mounting among the three groups: Japicans, Cubnians, and Boreacans. Apparently, there is disagreement between the Japicans and Boreacans about the role that the Cubnians will play in the stability of a cease-fire agreement.

Japican Troops Pull Back in Preparation of Cease-Fire Talks

2007-12-03T09:18:00.000-05:00

Japican troops began to withdraw its troops from some areas that they occupied in Soutern Ricastan early Monday morning as a indicator of Japica's willingness to discuss a cease-fire agreement with Ricastan.

Details of the cease fire agreement have not yet been released.

JapicanTroops Move Into Ricastan; Bridges Are Hit

2007-11-30T09:03:00.000-05:00

Japica troops moved into into southern Ricastan and its planes attacked three bridges and a power station early Wednesday, in an effort to prevent Boreacan militants from moving against Japican interests.

Power Still Out in Ricistan

2007-11-30T08:55:00.001-05:00

The hallways of Saint Obrambene Snage Hospital in Ricistan remained dark after the blackout. Power generators lit emergency and patient care areas.

Attack on Ricastan Power Plant

2007-11-30T08:44:00.000-05:00

Official reports have confirmed a successful attack on a main power plant inside Ricastan - 65% of the country is without power.

A group loyal to Japican freedom fighters has claimed responsibility for the attack

Photos of hostages released

2007-11-30T08:21:00.000-05:00

Cubnian paramilitary forces have released pictures that positively identify -- and confirm -- the success of Cubnian raids on Boreacan security checkpoints last Wednesday.

The CLF has threatened more hostility if their demands are not met

Boreacans arrested

2007-11-28T10:37:00.000-05:00

Japican police have claimed to have detained six Boreacan men in connection with the recent attack on the capital.

STRIKE!!

2007-11-28T10:33:00.000-05:00

All Cubnian workers in oil refineries are refusing to work and have gone on strike as of 10:30 this morning.

Boreacan Hostages

2007-11-28T10:30:00.000-05:00

A statement released from an unnamed source says that "the CLF (Cubnian Liberation Front) takes full responsibility for the Rikastan checkpoint bombings". The CLF claims to have evidence that all three attacks were successful and that 7 Boreacans were taken hostage.

The CLF has said that these hostages will be killed if the draft of Cubnians into the Rikastani miliatary continues.

Oil Fires Contained

2007-11-28T10:28:00.000-05:00

Reports from Northern Ricastan have stated the the oil fires have been put out.

Cubnian Freedom Forces Claim Responsibility

2007-11-28T10:19:00.000-05:00

Cubnian Liberation Front have claimed responsibility for the attacks against the Ricastan checkpoints. CFF have cited that these attacks were in response to the Cubnian draft.

Ricastan officals continue to deny that these attacks were successful.

Checkpoint Bombings Questioned

2007-11-28T10:14:00.000-05:00

Ricastan military officials, on the Ricastan National News Network, have denied earlier reports that three checkpoints along the Ricastan border were destroyed.

Checkpoints Attacked!

2007-11-28T10:10:00.000-05:00

There have been reports of attacks at three checkpoints along the Ricastan border.

Explosion at Japican Capital!

2007-11-28T10:05:00.000-05:00

A powerful bomb was detonated at the Japican capital building this morning. There are reports of numerous causalities. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack.

Ricistan Leaders Stress Restraint

2007-11-28T10:00:00.000-05:00

In response to the bombings at the oil refinery, the Ricastan leadership has publicly denounced the attacks and have stated that they will not retaliate against the JFUC.

Naval Blockade

2007-11-28T09:53:00.000-05:00

The Navys of Latvistan and Cuborica have blockaded the ports Solzhenburgh. The Japican leaders have officially terminated marshal law.

Oil Fields on Fire

2007-11-28T09:49:00.000-05:00

The oil fields in Northern Ricastan continue to burn. the JFUC, Japicans for a Unifed Cuborica) has claimed responsibility for the bombing.

Explosion at Oil Refinery!!

2007-11-28T09:46:00.000-05:00

Eye witness accounts have reported a large explosion at the oil refinery in Ricastan

Cubnias Maintain Neutrality

2007-11-28T08:59:00.000-05:00

In a statement posted on the Cubnian News Network, Cubnian party leaders have announced that they "are only interested in protecting [their] people and gaining [their] rights. It is important that it is clear that [the Cubnians] are not taking any sides in any of the fighting that is occurring between the two other parties.

Japicans Reaffirm Boreacan Rights

2007-11-28T08:53:00.000-05:00

In a statement made yesterday morning, Japican leadership, stated "We the Cuborican Government would like to tell all Boreacan citizens who still reside within our country that they still have their full citizenship and rights within Cuborica." reaffirm

Refugees Pour In

2007-11-27T10:57:00.000-05:00

(Southern Cuborica): Thousands of Cubnian refugees have been formally accepted by the governments of Bosgovnia, Cupan, and Kosnia. However, sources inside these countries have expressed alarm at the uncertainties of how the influx of refuges will affect these countries resources.

Border Concerns

2007-11-27T10:42:00.000-05:00

(Northern Cuborica): Human Rights officials said Tuesday that the closed border between Ricastan and Cuborica has significantly reduced the level of fuel, food, medicine, and other supplies that had previously passed into the area. This has severely affected those living in the disputed area and has contributed to a mass exodus of natives from the region.

Bosgovnia, Ricastan Reach Alliance

2007-11-27T10:37:00.000-05:00

After an hour of negotiatians, the countries of Bosgovnia and Ricastan have reached an alliance. Following is the official agreement between the countries:

Alliance between Ricastan and Bosgovnia:
There will be joint control of current military operations. Ricastan will use Bosgovnian guidance with Ricastanian military. The Cubnians in Ricastan will have equal rights with Boreacans; they will be declared citizens, given equal education, and granted full voting rights.
This alliance is effective immediately and stands throughout the duration of the Civil War of Cuborica.

Alexander Isayevich Khomeini, Ricastan
Axzik Mahek Krysiuklyn, Bosgovnia

Tape Leaked to TUNA

2007-11-27T10:09:00.000-05:00

An unmarked audio tape was delivered to TUNA offices this morning. On the tape the Japican Minister of Security can be heard saying, "I think that the Boreacans are unstable and crazy," "[They are] Politically unfit for an alliance," and, "[the] Boreacans must be eliminated for peace to be instated [sic] in the country."

Japican Government Issues Statement

2007-11-27T10:07:00.000-05:00

People of Cuborica, due to recent events we are in a state of crisis and have increased military security within the capital and checkpoints around major cities for your own safety. This is not an attempt to place strict restraints on our citizens, rather to keep them safe. This state of emergency is only temporary, and we look to terminate it as stability returns to our nation. Please do not panic, as a people you are not in danger, and we are not looking to place any undue stress upon you. We appreciate your cooperation.

Boreacans Announce Military Draft

2007-11-27T10:05:00.000-05:00

Boreacans Announce Interm President

2007-11-27T09:59:00.000-05:00

(Northern Cuborica): Boreacan members of Parliament have been escorted north to Ricastan. According to reports from Ricastan these former members of parliament will serve as leaders of Ricastan until the next elections. The interim president is Aleksander Khomein and the Minister of War is Eric Wessan, who has assumed command of the Boreacan armed forces.

Japican Leadership Send Troops Towards Border

2007-11-27T09:56:00.000-05:00

Reports from north Cuborica have indicated that several thousand Cuoborican troops loyal to the Japican government have headed towards the newly defined Ricastan border.

Boreacan Buildup at Border

2007-11-27T09:49:00.000-05:00

The Boreacan military massed armored vehicles near its southern border on Tuesday, called up several thousand reserve soldiers and warned residents of north Cuborica to flee, suggesting expanded ground operations may lie ahead.

No Response from the Japicans

2007-11-27T09:31:00.000-05:00

Reports from the newly defined border of Ricastan remains unusually quiet in the face of Boreacan secession.

Boreacans Announce Secession!

2007-11-27T09:15:00.000-05:00

The National Alliance released an official statement today:

From the National Government of Ricastan:
We the Boreacans in Ricastan especially with the weakening of the current national government would like to form a country that is better suited to the needs of the Boreacans. Our people are arrested and oppressed in Cuborica, and Ricastan will form a haven for Boreacans everywhere. We feel that this is a necessary step towards peace and stability in the region.

Below is the new map outlining the borders of Ricastan.

Boreacans Criticize Japican Government

2007-11-26T09:56:00.000-05:00

In another anonymous e-mail sent to TUNA news, Boreacan leaders issued the following statement:

There is a nationwide crackdown on all citizens in the country of Cuborica. This is in response to an assassination attempt by the Cubnian people on a Boreacan, with the end result of a high ranking Japican minister being killed. This is thoroughly undemocratic and curtails the rights of the average citizen. Though the Cubnians must be apprehended and taken to justice, this martial also affects those uninvolved. This shows the erosion of the Japican government and their control of the people. We need domestic security so that our lives can continue in peace.

This e-mail raises suspicion of a Boreacan secession.

Boreacan Protest March

2007-11-26T09:49:00.001-05:00

Boreacans in the northern province of Ricastan have started a long march towards the capital of Cuborica in efforts to show support for their imprisoned Minster.

Boreacans Issue Support for Wessan

2007-11-26T09:44:00.000-05:00

An e-mail sent from Boreacan leaders have seemingly changed their position towards political prisoner Eric Wessan. Below is the content of the e-mail

Though Minister Wessan may have been misguided, on the whole he was an advocate of Boreacan rights. It is an outrage that he has been arrested for such a trivial matter, when in reality he was a loyal member of the Cuborican government and was merely trying to figure out Bosgovnian goals toward the stability of Cuborica. We believe that a stable Cuborican entity is completely dependent on rights given to the people, no matter how small a minority. The Cubnian assassination attempt has crossed the line and it is deplorable that they have insofar been met with no repercussions.

This new stance continues to call into question the status of the Boreacan Prime Minister

Freedom Party Releases Statement

2007-11-26T09:43:00.000-05:00

From CNN: Freedom party leader Haile Solzhenitzyn gave a statement today regarding the assinationation of the Minister of Security and the Japican termnation of the Cubnian Rights Ammendment:

"The assissination of the Minister of Security though non-intentional was a result of a calm and sober assessment of the political situation after many years of tyranny, exploitation, and oppression of my Cubnian people. The Freedom Party formally refuses to discuss or negotiate with other parties until our civil rights are granted. Do not ignore the actions that have been taken or the Minister's death will not be the last."

Martial Law

2007-11-26T09:34:00.000-05:00

Japican Leadership has instituted martial law. There has been a significant increase in troop presence in the capital. Checkpoints have been set up in all major Cuborican cities.

Boreacans in Disaray

2007-11-26T09:17:00.000-05:00

Numerous sources have reported infighting among the Boreacans. Several Boreacans are calling for the ouster of the current Prime Minister.

Japicans and Cubnians Meet

2007-11-26T09:03:00.000-05:00

(Selassigrad): Sources inside Selassigrad have reported that high ranking members of Japican and Cubnian leadership are meeting today at an undisclosed location.

Japican's Terminate Amendment Proposal

2007-11-21T10:47:00.000-05:00

In a released statement today, Japican leadership officially withdrew a proposed amendment that would have granted Cubnians greater access to education and given them other unspecified rights. This action comes in response to the assassination of the Japican Security Minister earlier today.

As of this post - Cubnian have neither claimed nor denied responsibility for the assassination.

The text of the press release is below.

Given the hostile actions against the Japican authorities by the Cubians, the proposed amendment to provide rights to the Cubnians has hereby been terminated. It is an unfortunate circumstance that this group which once seemed like a worthy ally has turned against us without precedent, although the Japican government accepts this fact and is willing to take actions that will prevent the further attempts of harm towards the nation and its leaders. We are insulted and hurt by this senseless violence that has been directed towards me and my cabinet when we only tried to provide equal rights and stability for our troubled country.

Boreacan Prime Minister Denounces Wessan

2007-11-21T10:02:00.000-05:00

(Selassigrad): Boreacan Prime Minister Alexander Isayevich Khomeini released a video today in which he denounces former Reacher Minister Eric Wessan calling Wessan's actions "treasonous."
click to view the video

In the video, Khomeini states that Wessan acted alone in making his threats of Boreacan secession.

Also, Khomeini claims that the Cubnians were responsible for the assassination attempt on Wessan. As reported earlier on TUNA, Cubnian leadership has neither accepted or denied responsibility for the assassination attempt.

Assasination Attempt Thwarted.

2007-11-21T09:22:00.001-05:00

Early this morning an assassination attempt was made on the Boreacan political prisoner Eric Wessan. However, Japican security reports that the assassination attempt failed.

BREAKING NEWS: JAPICAN MINISTER ASSASINATED!

2007-11-21T09:09:00.000-05:00

(Selassigrad): In a brazen daylight raid the Japican Minister of Security was assassinated this morning outside of Japican headquarters in downtown Selassigrad.

No Group has claimed responsibility for this action.

Stay tuned for more details.

National Alliance Research Minister Arrested!

2007-11-20T10:33:00.001-05:00

President R. Selassie at National Alliance Headquarters issuing
the warrant for Wessan's arrest (photo by Sarah H. for TUNA)

(Selassigrad): National Alliance research Minister Eric Wessan was arrested this morning at National Alliance Headquarters.

Japican intelligence, working on a tip from Bosgovnian Secret Police, intercepted an e-mail that was sent to Bosgovnian officials that outlined specific concessions the Boreacans were willing to make in exchange for Bosgovnian support. Full text of that e-mail can be read here.

National Alliance Leaders could not be reached for comment.

TUNA news crews captured Wessan's arrest on video.
(audio has been censored)

New Arrest Warrant Issued

2007-11-20T10:29:00.001-05:00

An arrest warrant has been issued for National Alliance Research Minsiter Eric Wessan

Source of Boreacan Secession Identified

2007-11-20T10:23:00.000-05:00

(Selassigrad): National Alliance Minsiter Eric Wessan has been identified as the source of Boreacan secession rumors. Late last night an e-mail sent from Minister Wessan to Bosgovnian leadership outline Wessan's plan.
For a complete transcript of the e-mail click here.

Selassie Video Statement Released

2007-11-20T09:58:00.001-05:00

President R. Selassie released a video statement today about escalating tension in Cuborica. Click here to view the video

Cubnians Planning Peace Protest

2007-11-20T09:07:00.000-05:00

According to published reports, the Cubnians are holding a war protest today, November 20th. Protesters are encouraged to wear some type of "peace sign or tie-dye." The protest will be held on the Mostarvestine Bridge.

At this time, it is unclear what war the Cubnians will be protesting.

Arrest Warrants Issued

2007-11-20T08:44:00.000-05:00

(Selassigrad): Arrest warrants were issued this morning for the Boreacan Prime Minister and Foreign relations Officer.

Breaking News: National Alliance Supports Bosgovnian Invasion of the Rhine Strip

2007-11-20T08:09:00.000-05:00

(Selassigrad): Late Monday evening, sources inside Bosgovnia have reported that a high ranking member of the National Alliance submitted a formal proposal to members of the Bosgovnian ruling party that would pave the way for Bosgovnia to invade the Rhine Strip.

According to unnamed sources, the Boreacan Prime Minister and Foreign relations Officer have agreed on a plan that would call for the immediate pull-out of 500,000 ethnic Boreacans out of the 1.3 million person army of Cuborica effectively reducing the Cuborican army by 1/2. This rumor fuels speculation of Boreacan secession.

The Bosgovnian ministry could not be reached for comment

Japicans: Cubnians are Rude

2007-11-16T09:04:00.001-05:00

coming soon

Selassie: "We Will Move Forward"

2007-11-16T09:00:00.000-05:00

President R Selassie said today that his Common Sense Party has a ''clear and resounding'' desire to push ahead with its plan for evolutionary change of the constitutional system of ethnic segregation.

Is Mr. Selassie Sincere About Cubnian Rights?

2007-11-16T08:53:00.000-05:00

Is Mr. Selassie Sincere About Cubnian Rights?

Will Reiza Selassie, the head of the Common Sense Party, give Cubnians real political rights?

Mr Selassie, currently the President of Cuborica, says he has a reform plan that will allow Cubnians "equal rights." Are his intentions honest and forthright, or is this just another clever ploy in the Japican’s well-rehearsed strategy to preserve Japican control?

Standoff between the Boreacans and Japicas

2007-11-16T07:52:00.000-05:00

(Selassigrad): A group of Boreacan leaders attempted to established a squatters camp in downtown Selassigrad this morning. However, the Borecans were met with stiff opposition from a group of Japicans who claimed that the area of Selassigrad was theirs and they too refused to move. Several onlookers reported hearing Japicas insulting the Boreacans.

The Boreacans left the area without further incident.

Talks Between Cubnians and the Boreacans set for Friday?

2007-11-14T10:37:00.000-05:00

coming soon

Boreacan Officials: Rumors of War are Untrue

2007-11-14T10:36:00.000-05:00

coming soon

Hostile Response to Negotiations

2007-11-14T10:04:00.000-05:00

(Selassigrad): Reports from Selassigrad Hospital have confirmed that a hospitalized, high-ranking official of the National Alliance has stated that "no permission was given to the Cubnians to speak on behalf of the National Alliance." Therefore, any negotiations and agreements made between the Cubnians and the Japicans does not include the National Alliance implicitly or explicitly.

Talks between the National Alliance and the Cubnians broke down yesterday.

Top Ranking Members of National Alliance Hospitalized

2007-11-14T09:52:00.000-05:00

(Selassigrad): Anonymous sources have confirmed rumors that top ranking members of the National Alliance have been hospitalized raising concerns about the stability of the Boreacan leadership.

Japicas and Cubnians to Meet

2007-11-14T09:26:00.001-05:00

(Selassigrad): A highly anticipated meeting between the Japicas and the Cubnians is set for today. Representatives of the Japican Treasury, Security, and the Japican Minister of Domestic Affairs are meeting today with ranking members of the Freedom Party (Cubnians).

Sources say that the Japicans, in an attempt to head off a civil war, are prepared to offer the Cubnians citizenship and access to education as compensation for decades of injustice.

Infighting among the Boreacans?

2007-11-13T10:31:00.000-05:00

(Solzhenburgh): TUNA News reporters in the northern territory report incidents of infighting among Boreacan leadership. This infighting may lead to splintering among the Boreacans.

Cubnians: "We are People Too"

2007-11-13T10:14:00.000-05:00

(Selassigrad): TUNA News correspondents in Selassigrad Township report that there is growing concern among Cubnian residents there that "no one cares about" them. One resident said "I feel invisible".

2007-11-13T09:14:00.000-05:00