This press message was released by the Government of the The Axis Mundi Republic of Likatonia.
It is the unfortunate duty of Atreides Anakrousite - current First Advocate of the Likatonian Convocation, and acting First Speaker for the Anarch Anakrousite Party - to have to publish the following report in the World News.
Recent 'Troubles' in and around Zuma have become increasingly provocative and dangerous. Hawk Faction members of the Likatonian Convocation have been in breach of international treaties, have attempted coups on the legitimate government, and have attempted to cause international incidents, against the will of the legitimate government.
This has increased further, with the apparent intervention of (unsanctioned) Likatonian (specifically, it appears, linked to the Likaton Fascist Front) troops in Zuma.
Atreides Anakrousis recently released the following statement in the Likatonian Senate:
""We have learned of worrying developments in the region of the Likaton/Valruzian border, which we are still trying to confirm. For the moment, we are treating this intelligence as 'real'.
We believe that a small squadron of approximately 20 to 25 soldiers of a division based in Meria have crossed the border into Zuma.
We suspect these soldiers are from 'irregular forces' and, as such, are somewhat undisciplined... and are to be considered unrepresentative of the military position taken by the Government. Rather, all appearances suggest LFF troops, although this has yet to be validated.
We are trying to contact these soldiers by radio to advise them to return to Likatonia immediately... however, they are not responding.
At this time we are unsure of the reason for decision to cross the border - however, preliminary investigation indicates the office of Amundsen Whiteflag, former defence minister of the LFF being inolved. Amundsen Whiteflag has been taken into custody and is being interrogated.
We cannot, at this time reveal our sources, for risk of compromise... but we have been assured this intelligence is reliable.
The AAP intends to inform Valruzia about this further breach of the Treaty, and throw ourselves upon Valruzian mercy. We also intend to assure Valruzia that these 'hotheads' are NOT officially sanctioned... and that we suggest the Valruzian military treat these insurgents as a real threat, to be neutralised as they see fit.
We do not intend to embroil Likatonia in any political fallout from LFF troops exceeding their remit.
That is all." Signed,
the Government of the The Axis Mundi Republic of Likatonia
