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[font=Times New Roman]Thousand Civillians Killed In Alterra Military Operation [/font]
[font=Times New Roman]Free Medina News[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]April 5714[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]Issue 55, Vol. 10[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]Today, the army conducted a counterterrorism operation, codenamed "Alterra Down"in the border city of Alterra in the province of Perin, using scorched-earth tactics in order to clear districts suspected of harboring militants.[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]  The operation led to the death of a senior figure in the militant group, the Abadii Liberation Army.[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]  The Healthcare Ministry and local security forces reported around 1,100 casualties, of which the government acknowledged 700 as civilians. The government has blamed the ALA for hiding among civilians for the high death toll.[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]  However, an analysis of the Healthcare Ministry's report has revealed a startling trend among the supposed combatants. There is little to no evidence that those labeled as such were actually militants. Furthermore, the group has so far acknowledged the deaths of only around 100 of its members.[/font] 
[font=Times New Roman]  This discrepancy paints a troubling picture of the operation, suggesting it may have been less about counterterrorism and more about instilling fear among the local population. If we are to assume the death toll provided by the ALA to be true that would mean that around 1000 civilians were killed in the operation.[/font]

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Thousand Civillians Killed In Alterra Military Operation

Free Medina News
April 5714
Issue 55, Vol. 10

  Today, the army conducted a counterterrorism operation, codenamed "Alterra Down"in the border city of Alterra in the province of Perin, using scorched-earth tactics in order to clear districts suspected of harboring militants.
  The operation led to the death of a senior figure in the militant group, the Abadii Liberation Army.
  The Healthcare Ministry and local security forces reported around 1,100 casualties, of which the government acknowledged 700 as civilians. The government has blamed the ALA for hiding among civilians for the high death toll.
  However, an analysis of the Healthcare Ministry's report has revealed a startling trend among the supposed combatants. There is little to no evidence that those labeled as such were actually militants. Furthermore, the group has so far acknowledged the deaths of only around 100 of its members.
  This discrepancy paints a troubling picture of the operation, suggesting it may have been less about counterterrorism and more about instilling fear among the local population. If we are to assume the death toll provided by the ALA to be true that would mean that around 1000 civilians were killed in the operation.

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Border Checkpoint With Yerrawa Closed By Government!
Free Medina News
April 5714
Issue 56, Vol 10

  The border checkpoint near Alterra has been closed by the government citing smuggling and national security concerns.
  This move comes amid the fallout from the recent military operation in Alterra that has left the city in ruins and killed hundreds of civillian non-combatants. This move has resulted in an exodus of Abadii citizens in the city and surrounding area across the border using this checkpoint to Yerrawa due to fears of further retribution from the government and increased persecution. The checkpoint closure is most likely in response to the exodus and is being done in order to contain the  local population.
  Security forces claim that this move is a part of a broader crackdown on smuggling and terrorism, claiming that the checkpoint is a hotspot for smugglers and is being by the ALA to move members and weapons.
  Local security chief, Haneez Oligami, has blamed Yerrawa for the move, saying: "The border checkpoint with Yerrawa is not a secure crossing, Yerrawa has not taken security concerns seriously and allowed terrorism and smuggling to flourish. Any negative consequences that Yerrawa may feel from this closure are entirely their fault."
  The checkpoint has been reinforced with more guards. Entry through the checkpoint has been restricted to only government approved vehicles with special clearance. So far there hasn't been any response from Yerrawa on this issue.

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Medinese border closing "welcome news" for Sidani prefecture - Truth, April 5714

Inside the Sidani 'humanitarian zone': aid workers, foreign-made drones, and no way out for the Medinese - Radio Free Terra, May 5714

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Clashes Between Police And Terrorists In Aki! Travel Is Ill-Advised!

                      The Medina Times
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   Violence is surging in Aki as the Communist Action Party continues its attacks against government authorities and perceived enemies.

While Aki was previously known as a hotspot for Communist organization, the local police had been capable of handling them in an orderly fashion. However, the Communists have recently concentrated their efforts in the town, staging numerous unconventional attacks against local police and businessmen through hit-and-run tactics.

Ali Fazeydan, a local convenience store owner who has been targeted by the group, described his encounter: "A week ago they came to me, demanding that I pay them taxes, as they considered themselves the legitimate authority in these parts. When I refused, they beat me and robbed my store, stealing my cash register."
The death toll from the attacks this month has reached 14. With local resources stretched thin, the provincial government has deployed additional counter-terrorism units from Lagori police to address the increased aggression.

The police have so far arrested 50 people in connection with the Communists, with a few others killed in shootouts with law enforcement. While the situation is being brought under control, it is recommended that citizens avoid traveling to Aki for the foreseeable future.

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Lagori Worker's Human Rights Trampled In Crackdown By Government

The Worker's Gazette

Lagori Police And Government arrested and detained several union organizers in the city of Lagori in complete contravention to basic human rights including those afforded by the national government.
  This move comes following strikes  by workers over austerity measures and poor working conditions and compensation. The government dispatched police to beat the workers into obedience and has arrested leaders responsible for organization on trumped up charges. In total around 15 people have been arrested, with  5 killed and 12 injured by the police. Among these organizers is former VP of the Worker's Party, Gul Ferosa.  Who has been taken in by the police, but has not yet been charged with any crime.

  The CAP stands in solidarity with these victims of capitalist oppresion and vows to work for a Medina where workers are in control of their own lives.