In a stunning move, President Lyons has used emergency powers to declare a state of war between Hindopia and Borucistan, simultaneously launching a military strike against them in the capital city of Morucah.
Citing the Emergency Powers Act 2000, President Lyons defended his decision to attack Borucistan.
“The Borucish Military invaded us when they unlawfully entered our embassy in Borucistan. They severed all ties with us when they hacked our systems in an attempt to gain classified information. They declared war on us when they, against international law, brutally murdered our entire diplomatic mission.”
President Lyons revealed that the Borucish military had forcefully entered the Hindopian embassy in Morucah, killing everyone there and hacking into classified information. Under the EPA, the President may enact a State of Emergency if a foreign military power enters Hindopian territory unlawfully and with malicious intent. Lyons said that when Borucish military soldiers entered sovereign Hindopian soil at the embassy it was classed as an invasion and he was therefore justified in his actions.
Although he eventually declined to answer any more questions he did reveal that the legal President of Borucistan, President Malazar, was rescued before the strike was initiated.
“I can confirm that President Malazar was rescued by our military before the operation was initiated. He now resides at a secure facility for the time being.”
When asked if Malazar was a prisoner, Lyons said that he was being kept in “protective custody”.
The Hindopian Report contacted a constitutional expert and asked if Lyons was justified in his actions. The expert, Dr. Jonas Bight, said that it was a unique interpretation and one that he thought Lyons could get away with. He did, however, express concern that some would see it as an illegal act and that he should have convened the Senate before any action was taken.
“What some will see Lyons did was usurp the powers of the Senate.”
It remains to be seen what the repercussions of this deed will be.
