Mkænian War
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| Mkænian War | |||||||
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| Part of East Atlalandr Crisis | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
 Kaldrbuth Ny’Akide Brigade MSLF |
 East Atlalandr Supported by: Tilmeria | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
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Elixarist Matilda (Ny’Akide Brigade) Ny’Isnzki (MSLF) Ny’Mkæn |
Grete Hundedrag | ||||||
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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.
The Tårnet Presidency
East Atlalandr held a presidential election on the 1st October 2023, which led to the National Bloc (NB) candidate of Erik Tårnet winning with 51.89% of the vote after having a low turnout of only 54.9%. With Tårnet beating the Socialist Republican Party (SRP) candidate of Daniel Drakst. With the NB being a political alliance between the Atlalandian Einarist Party (AEP) and the Atlalandian National Republicans (ANR), formed as a result of the two parties shared Einarist ideals and their harsh anti-separatism. With both vocal opposition to the government’s planned independence referendum for Mkæniszna.
Though the East Atlalandian president is a largely ceremonial position as a result of Gørn Gerjikdal’s political reforms in the 90s. The election of Erik Tårnet is seen as a major change of the political climate in the country. As a result of Tårnet’s controversial beliefs and his active opposition to the government. With him vocaly opposing much of Sanna Vakrela’s policies and urging the people to oppose “pro-separatist” politicians and people. Which have resulted in spikes of Anti-Akuanism in the country as a series of “anti-separatist” riots and protests was instigated against individuals accused of supporting Mkænian Separatism. Mainly concentrated around the capital city of Veridal. Causing several Akuanist Organisations claiming that anti-separatist rhetoric within East Atlalandr being used to target the country's Akuan minority.
Mkænian Liberation Alliance
Officially The Ny'Akide brigade and the Mkænian Socialist Liberation Front are in a alliance together, while being supported by Kaldrbuthian military. However for the most part, the alliance is in name only outside of a handful of joint battles in the opening days of the war and Kaldrbuthian military only opening supporting the Ny'Akide Brigade. On the political side, the Mkænian independence party denounces the MSLF as Anti-Akuanists and anti-Mkænian, a shared position with the Kaldrbuth government. In return, the MSLF denounces the Mkænian independence party as ineffective and too weak to stand up against the red fascist state of East Atlalandr and their corporate masters of Tilmeria and South Hills. The alliance is primary held together by a shared-power agreement for after the war, believed to be agreed on sometime before the conflict. Other wise, the two members actively avoid each other in operations when possible but still share information with each other. Ny'Akide brigade is considered to be stronger than MSLF, having far larger military personals, equipment and more support both diplomatically and politically. Though it is believed MSLF to have superior training and having advanced equipment, though evidence for this is circumstantial and primary based on reports from East Atlalandr as well as some limited reports from Kaldrbuth. MSLF maintains a extremely tight lip policy, with their current numbers more of a estimation by military analysts rather than proven.
Ny'Akide Brigade
Mkænian Socialist Liberation Front
The Mkænian Socialist Liberation Front is a Akuan Socialist armed organization operating within Mkæniszna. The leader colonel Ny'Mkæn and the group itself is heavily inspired by Naylorbrookisza, as evidenced by Ny'Mkæn clear efforts to model herself after the late Borean dictator in mannerism, fashion and showmanship. It's originates are currently unclear and being investigated by various intelligence agencies on Concord. East Atlalandr president Tårnet stated publicly that Kaldrbuth and Norgsveldet created the MSLF as a terrorist organization to bring down East Atlalandr. In particular pointing towards the NCIS as the true masterminds behind the organization, citing the level of training and the equipment they appeared to be using. Though these claims lack any substantive evidence, and the equipment the MSLF have been seen using matches the details of the stolen weapons originally stolen by the Kaldrbuthian Republican Front. It's believed that MSLF did travel through the Mkænian mountains through the Kaldrbuth side, but due to the rural nature and the sheer size of the mountain range it has been reasoned that Kaldrbuth could be unaware of MSLF operating in the country. NCIS and Kaldrbuthian intelligence agency are currently investigating possible traces of MSLF in the country.
Beyond the mountain crossing, it's believe that MSLF has made heavy use of tunnels and cave systems within the mountain ranges. In addition having a series of underground tunnel networks outright within major cities within the Mkænian region, which the East Atlalandr government has accused NCIS for secretly supplying advance tools though no evidence of MSLF having such tools or the ability to use such equipment.
Before the war fully started, MSLF conducted a massive operation on the night of East Atlalandr's president Gørn Gerjikdal death. The operation started one hour after his death and ended two hours before sunrise. The operation focused on the destruction of various checkpoints and outposts along the border. Five outposts was completely destroyed by homemade suicide drones, with eight others being attacked with improvised drones and sniper fire. 45 East Atlalandr soldiers was found dead, with numerous other injured. While use of IED road-traps and sniper fire was frequently used during the attack. The use of 'traditional weaponry' such as bows and swords was noted for its heavy use during the operation. Several autopsies of the soldiers found the soldiers was surprised, showing no signs of defense wounds. MSLF originally didn't claim the attack, and the East Atlalandr government accused of Kaldrbuth. Kaldrbuth government denied any involvement in the attack, and tighten security around the border incase of the spillover. When the war fully started, the MSLF leader Ny'Mkæn claimed the attack during her announcement of MSLF efforts to liberate all of Mkæniszna starting with East Atlalandr.
Course of the War
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.
Vistaraland
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Following previous condemnation of the coup, the Vistari government waited to make any conclusive statements on the war until deliberation on the matter could be conducted within the legislature. Prime Minister Allard Baas, when asked his opinion on the issue, expressed that while he could sympathize with opposition to the "insurgent regime" in East Atlalandr, the precedent set by the matter should be of "grave concern" to the international community.
After Norgsveldet made clear its stance on the conflict, an open vote was agreed to be held within the Chamber of Representatives to determine the body's position on a similar expression of support. This vote failed by 545 votes to 361, with members from both Government and Opposition criticizing Kaldbruth's actions and the intentions of those who support them as having disregarded international law despite the arguments made by Deputy Speaker Heidi Mulder, which argued that the subversion of a referendum in a region by a reprehensible government necessitated the course of action taken. Emboldened by this, the Formal Opposition would put forward a motion by Socialist Cause legislators to instead condemn the actions of Kaldbruth and demand international arbitration, however this vote also failed the following day by [TBD] votes to [TBD].
In light of the results of these two votes, the Imperial Commission on International Relations quickly put forward a statement on November 5 aimed at reflecting the expressed viewpoints of the Chamber of Representatives. The statement attempted to acknowledge continued opposition to the government of East Atlalandr, which was only reaffirmed following the coup, whilst expressing disapproval towards actions taken by Kaldrbuth that violate Atlalandr's external sovereignty.
The statement, approved by both Chambers of the Imperial Parliamentary Council was summarized by Foreign Affairs and Trade Minister Duke Adelbert van Edalavia as follows:
—Press briefing regarding current events in Mkæniszna, Duke Adelbert van Edalavia (9 November 2023) |
Though Lord-Minister Hessel Gelder, Vistari Ambassador to the NCEF, reaffirmed the government's adherence to New Weverist principles opposed to commercial sanctions without viable economic cause, Vistaraland voted in favour of targeted sanctions towards those behind the coup, as well as further symbolic restrictions on armaments trading with East Atlalandr. Lord Gelder also agreed to having the forum urge member governments to implement their own additional sanctions, so long as it was not mandated through the NCEF framework.