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Kalistani News in Brief: Dame Ontiveros addressed Baltusian Situation
Medal of Valor authorized; Brad Willis heads to FOMAT
Kaliburg, Grand Duchy of Ananto
October 14, 5541


Dame Lindsay Ontiveros-Maxwell Discusses Baltusia in National Assembly

Dame Ontiveros Addresses Baltusian Rebellion
The Chancellor of the Empire briefed the the National Assembly on the deepening of the Baltusian situation. "His Imperial Majesty, the Emperor, is monitoring the situation in Baltusia. He is deeply concerned about the developments in Althosia and beyond as the National Government in the Baltusian Capital and other territories. We join with other nations in condemning the human rights abuses by that Government, and warn the Baltusian state that failure to respect the rights of Baltusian citizens will endanger the tentative steps our two governments have taken toward peace and understanding." The Chancellor did speak out against the rebellion of the workers in Baltusia, and encouraged a peaceful resolution of the workers' grievances. "Order and peace are paramount in this situation," said the Chancellor. "His Imperial Majesty's policy for the region is stability, and open rebellion is as bad for that as police repression." The Chancellor joined calls to release political prisoners, and called the imprisonment of political adversaries "fascistic," in effect setting Kalistan against the brutality of the police. "Suppressing rebellion is one thing, and Kalistan would normally support that," said Dame Ontiveros. "But we cannot countenance Baltusia's founding of prison camps near Johnston or anywhere else in the country." Dame Ontiveros proclaimed that Kalistan has recalled its ambassadors and ordered all Kalistani officials out of the country. "We've also been contacting Kalistani Nationals in Baltusia and have been advising them to leave the Country. We have also been seeing a larger number of Baltusians entering Kalistan at Lucid, and the Government of Suldanor has been doing all it can to see these visitors are settled in warm, safe and comfortable accommodations in Suldanor and beyond as they flee from the fascist chaos in Baltusia."

Medal of Valor Authorized by Emperor
His Imperial Majesty, Emperor Fredrick II Ananto has announced today that the National Medal of Valor will be re-authorized for the first time in centuries. The medal traditionally has been awarded to a civilian who has contributed to the Kalistan far and above the normal expectations associated with civic duty. Any citizen or foreign national may be nominated for the Medal. The successful candidate will have contributed in a significant and sustained way to the security and national interests of the Empire of Ananto and Kalistan, will have furthered the cause of world peace, or will have contributed to Kalistani Culture through public or private endeavor. The Emperor, in his proclamation stated,

"It is our desire to provide for a prestigious token of recognition for those who surpass the efforts of their fellows. The Award will be provided for specific actions, which are reflective of a life of public service and dedication to the people and Interests of Kalistan. Any person may make a nomination of any individual in the world for this award, and all nominations will be considered by a select committee convened for consideration of the nomination. The award will be accompanied by a lifetime pension from the award foundation, which our Family has set up for this purpose. It is our desire that the winners of this prestigious medal shall be so honored."

The award is the civilian equivalent to the National Medal of Honor which is awarded to uniformed members of the Regular Force.

Brad Willis prepares to represent Kalistan in Noumonde
FOMAT XXVIII is about to happen in Noumonde, and Kalistan's entry, Brad Willis, is about to head to the country. The singer, who was selected years ago to represent Kalistan at the international music festival, has released 3 studio albums since he was selected for the contest, but has reportedly been working up a new arrangement of the song which should blow the socks off the jury. "I've really tried to make it special in our rehersals," said Willis, last week in Kaliburg. "We've brought in a string quartet, and have got the original studio musicians back together to work as a backing band. It will be the first time any of us have ever been to Noumonde, so it should be a lot of fun. A real adventure." Willis, now in his mid 30s almost didn't make it to the contest. "A couple of years ago, my wife and I lost our son in a drowning accident. It really caused me to have to do some re-evaluation of my priorities." But Willis said it was his wife, Jeanette who encouraged him to return back to music. "Jeanette said that it was time for me to get out of bed, to get back into the studio and to get out the bad blood. It was really cathartic... it helped me move forward, not really move on, but move past the crippling sorrow and sadness. There's a time for that, but she said she didn't want to bury me too, so its now time to keep making music." Willis said he is ready to go represent Kalistan in Noumonde. "And of course Jeanette will be there with me."