Delegates Dead, Military On Alert

It has been 3 days since President Lyons reveled that the Hindopian delegation to Borucistan had never arrived at the Hindopian embassy there and was registered as missing. The President has now released a video statement to the public via his official presidential website stating that the Centralized National Intelligence Service (CNIS) had confirmed the delegates were kidnapped by Borucish government agents and tortured before they were executed.

"It has been confirmed by Hindopian government agents that the delegation sent to Borucistan for negotiations have been executed by members of the Borucish Military."

"It angers me greatly that the once friendly nation of Borucistan would do this to us just as we are on the road to repairing relations."

He went on to state that a very secret coup had taken place in the hours after Hindopia and Borucistan both agreed to hold negotiations on the sensitive subject of missile test sites.

"Mere hours after President Malazar announced his decision to allow negotiation talks to begin, military and political leaders moved against the longstanding President and decapitated his support circle. Left with no trusted advisors or supporters the President was transformed into a puppet leader for the new secret regime."

According to the President, the deaths of the delegates were ordered not by the Malazar but by his military masters. He has now ordered the entire military to DEFCON 3 and has mobilised the 7th Fleet to the shores of eastern Hindopia.

"It is certainly a dangerous situation we now find ourselves in but I have complete faith in the men and women of our armed forces to protect us if the need arises."

BREAKING NEWS: Diplomats' Fate Feared

BREAKING NEWS:

Speaking to a hastily gathered collection of press representatives, President Lyons was unusually seen as worried while he briefly released a statement confirming rumors that the diplomatic mission to Borucistan was missing.

"We are confirming today that the delegation sent to Borucistan to resume talks with the government is missing." "The group never reached the Hindopian embassy in the Borucish capital of Morucah."

"I have personally tried to contact President Malazar but have yet been unable to. We are very worried for the safety of the delegation and will be placing all resources available into finding them safe and well."

It is unclear what course of action the government will take to find the group.

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President Resumes Talks With Borucistan

After a week of meetings with his advisors, President David Lyons today announced, indirectly, that he would be following the advice of the High Council and that he would begin to repair the diplomatic relations with the Borucistan Government.

Adding to the announcement, the President surprisingly declared that he had already been in talks with the Chancellor of Borucistan and that a delegation of Hindopian diplomats were on their way to Borucistan to begin the talks.

“I have already negotiated safe passage for our diplomats into the home of President of Borucistan and they are on their way there now to try and repair the strained relations between our countries.”

When asked why he so quickly abandoned his plan for tough sanctions against the rogue nation, the President only gave a brief comment:

“The government has decided that this way will produce a much better result in the end, both for the people of Borucistan and the people of Hindopia.”

However, some groups are calling for blood. The extreme nationalist group known as “Firebirds United for Prosperity” want the government to issue a declaration of war against Borucistan. Speaking on the behalf of the group Nicholas Bradymas told reporters that continued relations with Borucistan will lead to the eventual “degredation” of Hindopia.

“All we want is for Hindopia to remain as beautiful and as powerful as it is now. If we do not show Borucistan that we will not tolerate their missiles killing our people then we will become the pushovers! [FUfP] will not stand for it.”

Council Rejects Sanctions

In a stunning move today the High Council rejected the government’s plan to introduce a blanket embargo against the nation of Borucistan for its actions in the Rogue Missile Crisis that resulted in the death of a man. The Council opposed the introduction of such “premature” policy, saying that the President and his Cabinet had not fully utilized diplomatic negotiation.

Grand Councilor Hank Ooda spoke to press representatives outside of the Council chambers, defending the decision of the Council.
“President Lyons got caught in the frenzy and excitement following the tragic death of Mr. Crane. He and his government lacked the foresight needed in this situation; it could have led to war”

President Lyons also spoke briefly about the Council’s decision.
“I understand their argument and have to admit I agree with some points of their final judgment. That said I do not want to comment further until I have had a chance to talk with the Cabinet and my advisors.”

The Council rarely rejects a Presidential submission; indeed there are only a handful of such events in the history of democratic Hindopia. However the Council’s decisions are not legally binding as the Council serves an advisory position only.

If President Lyons decides to disregard the ruling then he is free to do so although he may suffer an outcry from the public; The Council is widely revered and respected and its decisions hold much weight.

Harsh Sanctions Accepted

By Lionel Krutch

It has been seven days since President David Lyons announced his Cabinets plan to introduce tough sanctions against the nation of Borucistan and the Senate has finally accepted the proposal and allowed the President to proceed.

After days of deliberation the Senate has finally allowed the President to introduce and enforce tough blanket sanctions against Borucistan for their refusal to take responsibility for the failed missile that killed Joseph Crane, a 49 year old farmer from the farming community of Tooine. Diplomatic talks between Hindopian and Borucish officials broke down in the first days of their commencement due to Borucistan’s denial that it was their missile that killed Mr. Crane.

The sanctions will include an embargo of all goods being imported from and exported to the small nation as well as military sanctions. Economic analyst Stephen Bert, head of the International Economic Department at the University of Ibergatis, predicts that the embargo will have very little effect on the Hindopian economy but will have devastating consequences for the economy in Borucistan.
“Borucistan relies heavily on Hindopian assistance and imports to support its population of 4 million and when those crutches are taken away the entire nation will suffer severe economic downturn.”

The military sanctions of the embargo will include a complete ban on all sales of military craft, weaponry and equipment to the Borucish military. This will have major effects on their military effectiveness and in turn decrease morale and public support for the government.

The President addressed a press gathering today outside Council Hall to defend his decision in the face of loud opposition from human rights activists.
“This is the only option left to stop these missile incidents happening again. We have tried using diplomacy to convince the Borucish Government to stop testing their missiles so close to Hindopia but they have responded by ignoring our requests and denying that it was their missile that killed a citizen of Hindopia.”

The President was outside Council Hall to visit with the High Council of Hindopia, to seek advice and approval in the matter of the sanctions. It has been a long held tradition for the President to consult the High Council on significant international matters such as this.

Government Responds to Missile, Possible Sanctions

By Lionel Krutch

The Hindopian Department of Defence released a statement today exposing the missile that hit near the town of Tooine last week as originating from the nation of Borucistan, a small island nation to the south east of Nanganis. The revelation is sure to have extensive consequences for the isolated nation as it is not the first time that a Borucistinian missile has hit Hindopian soil.

Defence Secretary Robert Forrest met with the press at the Senatorial Auditorium this morning to release the statement. He opened the gathering by expressing the government’s condolences to the family of Joseph Crane, the man who was killed by the missile.
“The entire Hindopian Government wishes to express our deepest and most sincere condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Crane, who was so violently and unnecessarily taken from this world.”

He went on to say that the missile’s origin had been confirmed to be from the People’s Republic of Borucistan and that several courses of action were being considered.
“After several days of intensive investigation we have now determined with absolute certainty that the missile originated from Gardinia Air Force Base in the Borucistinian capital of Movana. We have contacted the Borucistinian government with the intent of pursuing diplomatic negotiations and they have responded negatively. They have taken no responsibility for the missile’s failure and the resulting death of Mr. Crane.”
“A range of responses are currently being considered by the President and his Cabinet but as there is no definite option being considered at this time I will not elaborate.”

Political analysts at the Jed-Iye Institute say that the government is most likely considering economic sanctions over military involvement. Jerry Wads, who leads the group, argues that it would be the better starting option.
“If the [Hindopian] government uses the military rather than economic sanctions then it risks the Borucistan government using their military as well which will end only in bloodshed. The Borucistan government stands to lose a massive amount of money if they decide to move their missile testing area elsewhere so the government needs to show them that they stand to lose even more if they continue their testing so close to Hindopia.”

Others are calling for the government to launch a military strike against Borucistan. Senator Manteisgar, representative for Nanganis, last week called the incident an “act of war” and called for the government to respond with force. Today, the webmaster of the internet website “Citizens: Fight!”said that the only response the government should consider is a military one.
“Our nation is under attack by some backwards psycho dictatorship who is too stupid to realise that we have the superior capabilities in this conflict. We should launch a few missiles to show them what we’re capable of!”

In the international community, several of Hindopia’s allies in the Global Liberty Alliance have expressed their concern and condolences over the recent incident. The Chief Foreign Affairs Minister in the Armed Republic of Tibilasi Kate Kragshaw expressed concern over tourists from her country being safe in the current climate and several politicians in the government of The Most Serene Republic of Romanidolia expressed their sympathy for Hindopia and her people.

Secretary of State Kenneth Obi said the government was thankful for the outpouring of sympathy and concern and wanted to assure the governments whose citizens were in Hindopia that every measure was being taken to ensure the safety of those inside the borders.
“We want to assure them that no harm will come to their citizens as every precaution is being taken to protect the citizens and residents of our country.”

Meanwhile, the DEFCON rating for the east coast has dropped to level 4 as the strong military presence starts to dissipate from the streets. The rest of the military resides at DEFCON 5, peacetime readiness.