Mkænian War

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Mkænian War
Part of East Atlalandr Crisis
Date 2 November 2023 - Present Location Mkæniszna Result Ongoing
Belligerents
Kaldrbuth Ny’Akide Brigade MSLF	East Atlalandr Supported by: Tilmeria
Commanders and leaders
Elixarist Matilda (Ny’Akide Brigade) Ny’Isnzki (MSLF) Ny’Mkæn	Grete Hundedrag
Strength
22,250 (Ny’Akide Brigade) 6,500 (MSLF) 2,500	65,290

The Mkænian War is an ongoing war between Kaldrbuth and East Atlalandr, starting on the 2nd November 2023 after armored divisions from Kaldrbuth invaded the East Atlalandian region of Mkæniszna. With the Kaldrbuthian air force bombing vital logistics and infrastructure targets within the region. With the Kaldrbuthian Queen Astrid XI announcing in a speech the same day that her country will be seeking the independence of the largely Akuan region. Being the first conventional war on Concord since the Violet Restoration War.

Prior to the invasion the East Atlalandian government of Sanna Vakrela was overthrown by an Einarist military coup on the 1st November 2023 in opposition to the referendum held by the government for the independence of Mkæniszna. Which has led to what has been called the East Atlalandr Crisis, as the Einarist government had to deal with Pro-Vakrela protests and riots across the country. With the referendum being a matter of heavy controversy within the country.

Through the help of Mkænian separatist militias of the Ny’Akide Brigade and the MSLF the Kaldrbuthian Army was able to capture the majority of Mkæniszna within two weeks of conflict. With the MSLF claiming responsibility for previous attacks against East Atlalandian troops prior to the war, and with the collapse of many vital tunnel systems in Mkæniszna.

Background

The Mkænian region (referred to in Nys'tat'en as Mkæniszna) has been split up between Atlalandr (pre-Violet Restoration War), Kaldrbuth and Tilmeria for centuries since the Sauvageon Wars. To various degrees of autonomy, with Kaldrbuth and Tilmeria giving the most free-hand towards the Mkænian people driven by Hjørdist religious laws of lessor people conquest. Atlalandr historically, being the worse out of the two until Tilmeria Einarist revolution resulted in extreme oppression towards the Mkænian people. The Violet Restoration War and the Einarist revolution resulted in targeting of Mkænian people, with the belief that the Akuan population are supporters of capitalism, Kaldrbuth and the Kingdom of Atlalandr. Meanwhile Kingdom of Atlalandr accused all of the Mkænian people of being supporters of socialism and pro-Kaldrbuth and supporters of the socialist republic of East Atlalandr. Throughout the Concordian Cold War, Mkænian people was frequently targeted by both sides, save Kaldrbuth still following the Hjørdist doctrine towards the Akuan culture. The resulting oppressing, targeted discrimination towards Mkænians created a small refugees crisis heading towards Kaldrbuth, Norgsveldet and the Federation. With Kaldrbuth taking in the bulk of the refugees in the mid-70s, and then working with the Norgsveltian government in order to resettle them. In the 80s during Federation and Kaldrbuth rapprochement, the Côtois government offered to assist in developing the Mkænian autonomous region in Kaldrbuth as well established a series of programs to assist with the refugees. The Association of the Servants of Akua frequently rank Mkænian shrines in Tilmeria and either Atlalandr as C to D level, citing semi-frequent risk towards the shrines.

Before the war started, there was two large scale attacks in Kaldrbuth cited alongside the coup and denied referendum. The Ishindale Bombings and the series of stolen military equipment. While most of the equipment of the military hardware was recovered, much of the small arms and low-yield explosives was not. The Ishindale Bombings in particular striking a powerful cord within the Kaldrbuth Queen and Kaldrbuthians. Even more-so when the East Altalandian general who sponsored the attack was released from custody and assisted with the coup.

International reaction

Norgsveldet

The Norgsveltian prime minister Wilhelm Kirkeland stated his vocal support to Kaldrbuth during a press conference during first day of the conflict. With the Norgsveltian government having defended the Kaldrbuth’s actions internationally, and given the country military intelligence. Sanctions was placed on East Atlalandr by Norgsveldet in tandem with other NCEF states as a result of the coup, with Kirkeland having strongly condemned the coupers and demanded the reinstatement of the previous elected government. Majority of the sanctions being seen as largely symbolic with the organization having already strict sanctions on East Atlalandr as a result of its involvement in the Ishindale Bombings, and being seen as being a part of West Atlalandr.

During a vote held in the Norgsveltian parliament on the 6th November 2023, the parliament voted in large majority to condemn the East Atlalandian coup and statement of political support to Kaldrbuth. With over 545 out of 600 parliamentarians voting in favor of continued support to Kaldrbuth.

Eyjaria

Prime Minister Kjolf Bardsen reassured his opposition to the coup in East Atlalandr and demanded a full reinstatement of Sanna Vakrela as prime minister there. With Bardsen stating in a press conference that: “The Commonwealth of Eyjaria strongly condemns the coupers within East Atlalandr, and we will work tirelessly with our allies to oppose the degradation of democratic values in East Atlalandr.”

When asked about the Kaldrbuthian invasion of East Atlalandr’s Mkænian region, Bardsen simply reasserted that his government will request a cessation of hostilities and urged both sides to work out the conflict through diplomacy. Bardsen has repeatedly refused to condemn Kaldrbuth’s invasion when asked. Eyjaria alongside the rest of NCEF have placed sanctions on East Atlalandr.

West Atlalandr

When asked for a comment on the conflict the West Atlalandian prime minister, Nikkolas Bjarnvikdal, simply reiterated his government’s opposition to the East Atlalandian coup and proclaimed that his focus will be on the reunification of Atlalandr. With the West Atlalandian army increasing its military presence alongside the border with East Atlalandr. Despite the government’s otherwise quiet tendencies there was heavy criticism levied among West Atlalandr’s conservative organizations against Kaldrbuth. With members of the right wing Pan-Ulvrikian nationalist party, the Ulvrikian People’s Party (UPP), accusing the Kaldrbuthian queen of being against Ulvrikian and Atlalandian unity by supporting Akuan “terrorists”.

In an parliamentary vote held in the nation’s Landting on the 5th November 2023, the huge majority of the parliament voted in favor to reassert the country’s claim to its eastern lands (including parts of Western Tilmeria). Including a resolution to request the Kaldrbuthian government to give administrative duties of Mkæniszna to West Atlalandr once the entirety is occupied. A request which was rejected by Kaldrbuth.

Tavaris

Tavari Prime Minister Žarís Nevran Alandar condemned the coup in East Atlalandr on 1 November, stating "The Tavari government strongly opposes this undemocratic and illegitimate violent seizure of power," calling for the government of Sanna Vakrela to be reinstated and and also stating that "the democratic process of self-determination through a referendum should be allowed to proceed in Mkæniszna."

The following day, following news that the invasion had begun, the Tavari government issued a written statement calling upon "all involved" to "immediately cease hostilities." However, the Tavari government has not issued any formal public statements in regard to the war since 2 November 2023. Speaking to other members of the Tavari National Diet in a question session, Mrs. Nevran Alandar noted in December 2023 that "we are working with our diplomatic contacts, primarily in Norgsveldet, to encourage all sides involved to find a diplomatic, peaceful solution to the conflict." When pressed to elaborate on the Tavari position on the conflict, she demurred, saying only "Tavaris stands for peace."

The Tavari Ministry of Treasury has issued a set of targeted sanctions on a handful of individuals within the post-coup government in East Atlalandr. Legislation for broader sanctions against East Atlalandr has so far failed to advance in the Diet. Additionally, a non-binding resolution of political support for Kaldrbuth similar to the one passed by Norgsveldet failed in the Diet after several members of Mrs. Nevran Alandar's governing political party Irínavi Voi! voted in opposition.