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Mass protests erupt in Valruzia following college student’s death by police torture 

May 5623

 

Massive protests have erupted across Valruzia in response to the death of 21-year-old college student Robert Obrzut, who was allegedly tortured to death by security forces while in police custody after being detained during this year's ongoing so-called "Students for Bright Future" demonstrations, which attempted to put an end to the current dictatorship of Szczepan Morawski and which saw one of the largest waves of demonstrations in the country’s recent history since Morawski seized power following a vacuum in power caused by the previous political parties' infighting. Obrzut, a philosophy last-year student, was arrested on 20th February following a government crackdown on the SBF protests. He was accused of “spreading anti-state propaganda”, "communist behavior" and "indictment of violence". According to sources close to his family, he was last seen being forcibly taken by secret police officers from his home in the capital, after having been previously requested to identify himself during the protest hours before. More than five months later, authorities have now informed his parents that he has died in custody due to “natural causes”, but leaked reports from a hospital worker revealed signs of extreme physical abuse, including broken ribs, burns, and severe internal injuries. 

News of Obrzut’s death spread rapidly through social media and through university campus, where his two siblings were giving away papers with his face, accusing the government of his asssination and fueling public outrage, triggering spontaneous demonstrations in the capital as well as in major cities such as Krakowin, Belovsk, and Ostrograd. Thousands of students, activists, and oppositors have flooded the streets, demanding justice and an end to police brutality and the dictatorship regime. Protesters are carrying banners with messages such as “Justice for Szczepan” and “Down with the Dictator,” while others have set up makeshift memorials in front of government buildings.

 Government response and international reactions
The government has responded with the use of force, deploying riot police and paramilitary units to disperse crowds. Clashes between security forces and demonstrators have resulted in numerous injuries, and human rights organizations report that at least 200 protesters have been arrested. Authorities have also restricted internet access in an attempt to control the spread of information, blocking major social media platforms and independent news websites. 

International reactions to the event are yet to be seen, but protests have been ongoing for a week now, with no prospect of de-escalating and with protestors every day asking for the release of the new detainees. These protests are seen as the biggest threat that Morawski's dictatorship has faced in his decades long regime in what was once a flourishing and powerful nation.

 A turning point for Valruzia? 
President Morawski, who has ruled Valruzia with an iron grip for over a decade, now faces one of the most significant challenges to his authority. Although his government has survived previous protests, analysts warn that the scale and intensity of the current unrest could mark the beginning of a broader movement against the regime. “We are witnessing an unprecedented level of defiance,” said political analyst and political refugee Jana Mirov. “What started as anger over a single case of brutality has evolved into a nationwide demand for justice and democracy”. As the situation escalates, opposition leaders have called for a nationwide general strike and larger demonstrations in the coming days. Whether the protests will lead to tangible political change remains uncertain, but one thing is clear: the people of Valruzia are no longer willing to stay silent.

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Huge explosion in Valruzian Sejm 

June 5623

 

For two months now, Valruzia has seen its biggest protests since Szczepan Morawski coup d'etat in 5592 transformed Valruzia into his personal dictatorship. The assasination of student Robert Obrzut at the hands of the Valruzian police following his arrest during student protests in May has sparked a flame in the hearts of thousands of Valruzians, who have flooded the streets week after week claiming to put an end to Morawski's rule.

A few moments ago, protests have taken another turn as the Valruzian Sejm, place of the parliament of Valruzia - although it has a mere ceremonial rule and is deemed as a "puppet mechanism" of Morawski government - blew out following the detonation of an explosive device.

Police and firefighter bodies rushed to the Sejm, which at that moment was filled with more than half of its deputies, convened for a formal debate on new laws proposed by Morawski cabinet. Eyewitnesses report that a deafening explosion rocked Nowogard, sending a thick column of black smoke billowing into the sky. The blast shattered windows in nearby buildings, and panic quickly spread as civilians ran for cover. Emergency services arrived at the scene within minutes, with paramedics tending to the wounded as firefighters battled the flames engulfing the parliamentary building.

Preliminary reports suggest that the explosion originated from inside the Sejm’s main chamber, where Morawski’s loyalist deputies were gathered. The full extent of casualties remains unknown, but early estimates indicate that dozens may have been killed or injured in the blast, since for the moment no survivors have been found in the scene, and twenty-three deputies have already been found deceased.

The Valruzian government has yet to issue an official statement, but sources close to the administration claim that security forces have been placed on high alert, and an emergency curfew may be imposed in the coming hours. Meanwhile, some have warned that this attack could mark the beginning of an even more turbulent period for the nation.

Amid the chaos, speculation runs rampant over who might be responsible for the bombing. While no group has claimed responsibility, theories range from underground resistance movements to foreign-backed factions seeking to destabilize Valruzia. Morawski’s supporters, on the other hand, have already begun pushing a narrative that accuses radical leftist groups of orchestrating the attack in an attempt to overthrow the government, and trying to place the blame on the SBF protestors that have been flooding the streets, a claim that their representatives have rejected, although there has been no official condemnation of the attack.

Some foreign political analysts claim that this explosion underscores the fragility of the situation in Valruzia, where public anger against the regime continues to mount. With protests showing no signs of waning and the government responding with increasing force, the coming days are expected to be critical in determining the country’s future. As the dust settles, the world holds their breath as it watches closely to see how Morawski’s administration reacts to this shocking act of violence at the helm of Terra's biggest nation.

Meanwhile, in the streets of Nowogard and other major cities around the country, protestors continue to gather despite the heightened security measures. Many view the explosion as a turning point in their struggle against Morawski’s rule, seeing it as a symbol of the people's desperation and unwillingness to accept further oppression. As night falls over the capital, the atmosphere remains tense, with both protesters and security forces preparing for what could be another long and violent confrontation, and many streets have been already filled with police and military forces aiming at prevent the constructions of barricades for the protestors to use, with unverified footage circulating on social media suggesting that clashes between security forces and demonstrators are becoming increasingly violent.

Authorities have announced that a special investigative task force will be established to determine the origins of the explosion. Forensic teams are already combing through the wreckage of the Sejm, searching for clues that might reveal the type of explosive used and potential perpetrators. Many fear that the government may manipulate the investigation to justify further crackdowns on opposition figures and dissidents, although some believe that it was indeed the opposition the ones responsible for the attack. How the bombs were placed inside the Sejm remains also a mystery at this moment.

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State of Emergency declared, Martial Law implemented, first military bodies in disobedience
December 5623

After months of tensions over protests following the death of young student Robert Obrzut, the detonation of the explosive at the Sejm in Valruzia has resulted in the arrest of five Valruzian citizens, including a member of the national parliament, who have been sentenced to death. With the sentencing to be carried out tonight, the people is not ceasing the pressure in the streets, and in anticipation of what may happen, the government has decreed martial law throughout the country, with a curfew that is not expected to be respected by the thousands and thousands of citizens who have been protesting for months in the streets in every corner of the country.

The explosion of the Sejm, which resulted in the partial destruction of the building that is the seat of the national parliament and the death of 278 of the 346 members who were inside at the time, only increased the violence with which the forces of law and order charged against the demonstrators in the streets, as well as drastically increasing the number of extrajudicial arrests throughout Valruzia, with thousands of families seeing their members arrested overnight without any pending judicial process.

Following the removal of the bodies from the ruins of the national parliament, the government declared any sympathizers of the attack as “enemies of the nation” and vowed to crack down on all those who showed any sympathy for such “vile acts”.

"The terrible attack on the seat of our national sovereignty, the voice of our great leader Szczepan Morawski, which has resulted in the deaths of over 200 of our best compatriots, who worked hard every day to make our nation the greatest on the planet, will not go unpunished. All citizens must know that anyone who supports this vile act must be treated as an enemy of this great nation, and they will suffer as such. This government will not hesitate to catch the perpetrators of this crime, and when it does, we will have the tools at our disposal to make them repent of their actions. They will have nowhere to hide and nowhere to run, and it is only a matter of time before they fall into our hands and suffer the full weight of the law for their crimes."

were the words of Prime Minister Celestyn Strzelczyk.

However, the threats had no effect on the protesters, who have continued to exert pressure on the institutions of Valruzia to bring about the fall of the Morawski regime.


Now, the declaration of the State of Emergency and martial law has led the army to bring tanks out onto the streets, and to patrol at all hours numerous areas of the big cities dispersing any group that they consider "a threat to security and coexistence."

However, the national association of firefighters has issued a statement in which they reject these measures, criticize the Morawski regime and announce an indefinite strike of services that are requested by the different municipalities and other authorities of the country, putting more pressure on the rest of the security forces of the State to deal with the different fires that the protesters cause throughout the country.

In addition, in the city of Brzansk, the second largest in the country and a major Seleyan science, research, and education hub with several universities and institutes, producing approximately 7% of the Valruzian GDP, the military detachment based there has declared itself in rebellion, claiming that it will not tolerate for one more minute "the oppression of the citizens they swore to defend and for whom they swore to die" and has placed armoured vehicles at all entrances to the city. The government of Prime Minister Strzelczyk and the Minister for National Defence, Mirosław Pala, have moved to condemn Major Iwan Gabris, head of the detachment in the city, to a military court to decide his fate, probably the death penalty as well. The commander's response was not long in coming and has already spread through social networks that have circumnavigated the ban imposed by the government:

"Przyjdź i weź", or in Luthorian "come and take it", in reference to the city. Posters have already been seen both in Brzansk and in the capital, Nowogard, and in other parts of the country with this slogan, and numerous protesters wear T-shirts with this phrase.

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URGENT: Valruzian government gives 48-hour ultimatum to international media to leave the country
January 5624

The government has just announced that it is ordering all international reporters located in Valruzia to leave the country within 48 hours, otherwise their safety cannot be guaranteed. In an official announcement from the Ministry of Interior, Prime Minister Celestyn Strzelczyk has announced that due to the “special military operations” to be carried out, any journalist remaining in the country after that 48-hour deadline could be in danger.

The communiqué, distributed both to the regime's media and to all international journalists, has raised alarms among the population, which fears that the government is going to apply all its brute force to suppress once and for all the revolts that are setting the country on fire throughout the country.

In light of the extraordinary security circumstances currently unfolding within the sovereign territory of Valruzia, the government has deemed it necessary to take decisive measures to ensure the integrity of national operations and the safety of all individuals involved.

As part of these measures, all foreign journalists and correspondents currently present in Valruzia are instructed to leave the country within 48 hours from the time of this announcement. Failure to comply with this directive will result in the government being unable to guarantee their security, given the nature of the special military operations that are to commence imminently.
We urge all international media organizations to cooperate with this directive in an orderly manner, prioritizing their personnel's well-being and avoiding unnecessary escalation. Any attempts to defy this mandate will be regarded as interference in Valruzian internal affairs and may be subject to legal consequences.
The government remains committed to the stability and prosperity of the nation and will continue to take all necessary steps to restore order. Further statements will be issued as the situation progresses.

The announcement has sent shockwaves across the international community, with diplomatic missions scrambling to ensure the safe evacuation of their media personnel, and several embassies have expressed deep concern over the decision. With independent media already severely restricted and internet access frequently blocked, the expulsion of international reporters will further limit the flow of information. The government has framed this move as a necessary security measure, but many fear it is a prelude to even harsher actions against demonstrators and rebel groups. Clashes in Nowogard and other cities have intensified, with reports of gunfire and heavy-handed crackdowns by security forces.


International human rights organizations have condemned the Valruzian government’s actions, urging it to lift restrictions on the press and cease its violent repression of protesters. Meanwhile, several nations are considering diplomatic sanctions, and refugee movements are expected to increase as the situation worsens, in the case that they are able to leave the country. 

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Valruzian Chief of the Defence Staff orders military to stand down and stop the attack on civilians
April 5624

Valruzian five Tactical Commands

Valruzian third military authority just behind Prime Minister Celestyn Strzelczyk and Szczepan Morawski himself, Chief of the Defence Staff Marcel Szumski, has just ordered all military units around the country to stand down and stop targeting civilians and protestors. By phone call, CDS Szumski has informed the Commanders of the Valruzian five military Tactical Commands of his decision, instructing them to cease all offensives against demonstrators and withdraw forces from major urban centers.

This unexpected move comes after months of escalating violence under martial law, during which military forces have been accused of committing severe human rights violations. Szumski’s decision appears to be a direct response to mounting internal pressure from certain factions within the armed forces, particularly following the defection of military units in Brzansk, which openly rebelled against the government’s crackdown and became a stronghold for resistance movements.

While there has been no immediate reply from the government following this act, the Commander of the Borderland-South Tactical Command has announced his refusal to comply with the order, proclaiming his adherence and loyalty to Szczepan Morawski, addressing CDS Szumski as a "traitor" and calling for his public execution. However, key members of the armed forces are expressing doubts about the sustainability of the violent crackdown, and are already calling it a "game-over" for Sczcepan Morawski, whether it is in a matter of weeks or months. Other reports also indicate that certain high-ranking officers within the Valruzian military are refusing to comply with Szumski’s directive, awaiting direct confirmation from Morawski.

Meanwhile, large groups of soldiers have already started retreating from city centers, particularly in Nowogard, the capital city and where this rendition could be felt more, by openly leaving unprotected the key infrastructures of the Morawski regime. Independent reports indicate that three big planes have been seen flying towards the official residence of Morawski, but without a clear purpose.

As news of the military order spreads and visions of the military retreating from the streets and in some cities, even joining them multiply, thousands of demonstrators have taken to the streets and squares in celebration, waving banners and chanting slogans against the government.

Despite this momentary relief, fear remains that the government may attempt to counter Szumski’s move by deploying loyalist paramilitary units or seeking foreign intervention. 

[The information about this news is limited due to the ban on international journalists and the state-controlled media imposed by the Valruzian government]

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URGENT: Morawski arrested, Valruzia avoids bloodshed as Military Junta established

April 5624

Szczepan Morawski during his arrest

In a dramatic turn of events, dictator and Head of the Valruzian Unitary State Szczepan Morawski has been arrested by military forces loyal to Chief of the Defence Staff Marcel Szumski, marking a significant turn of events in the Valruzian crisis. Following days of uncertainty after Szumski’s order for the military to stand down, key commanders moved swiftly to detain Morawski, who was reportedly attempting to mobilize loyalist units to countermand the directive.


According to unconfirmed sources, Morawski was taken into custody at a secure military installation near Nowogard. His arrest was carried out without resistance, and he is currently being held under charges of crimes against the people, including ordering the use of military force against unarmed protesters and the murder of many citizens.

Strzelczyk Flees as Military Junta Takes Control
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Celestyn Strzelczyk is believed to have fled the capital amid the military's intervention. His whereabouts remain unknown, but speculation suggests he may be seeking asylum in a neighboring country or attempting to regroup loyalist factions, although Szumki has moved swiftly to secure his grab over the major military units around the country. Taking advantage of his absence, a provisional Military Junta has been announced and established under the leadership of Szumski and a council of senior officers from the Valruzian Armed Forces.

The Junta has issued an official statement declaring the suspension of martial law "effective immediately" and promising a transition to civilian rule in the near future. “The days of oppression and bloodshed must come to an end” Szumski stated in a televised address. 

“Dear citizens of our beloved Valruzia. Today, I appear before you to announce the following: the days of oppression and bloodshed must come to an end. And for this reason, traitor to the nation Szczepan Morawski has been arrested by the military. We have taken this decision in order to bring Valruzia back to the correct path, to protect the citizens we swore to protect and to restore the greatness Valruzia once had. Former Prime Minister is immediately rescinded from all his posts, and we ask all citizens who know anything about his whereabouts to come forward with that information. In the meantime, the armed forces will ensure stability while paving the way for a democratic resolution to this crisis. For this reason, I have decided to establish a Military Junta with the sole purpose of organizing free and fair elections in our country, and whose constituent members will take the lead in drafting a new Constitution for our nation, and then the responsibles for calling fresh elections once again.

Long live Valruzia, and remember, Przyjdź i weź!"

Celebrations and Skepticism Among Protesters
In response to the dramatic shift in power, thousands of protesters have gathered in cities around Valruzia, big and small, to celebrate what many are now sure to be calling the fall of the regime. The chant of "Przyjdź i weź" ("Come and take it")—once a symbol of defiance—now sounds around every corner as a cry of victory. The news of Morawski’s arrest has sparked a wave of relief, with families of detained activists demanding the immediate release of political prisoners, something Szumski has already promised to do without further issue.

However, skepticism remains regarding the intentions of the military leadership. While the Junta has assured that democratic institutions will be restored and fair elections called, opposition groups and international observers warn that a military takeover could merely replace one authoritarian rule with another. Calls for immediate elections and international mediation have begun circulating, as many fear that the transition of power could be delayed indefinitely.

Loads of citizens celebrating the fall of the Morawski regime in the streets of Nowogard

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Constituent elections announced; Military Junta to step down
October 5625

In yet another landmark development for Valruzia, the Military Junta that has governed the country since the overthrow of the Morawski regime has officially announced the scheduling of constituent elections for January 5626, four months from now. This move marks the first step in the country’s transition from military rule to definitive civilian governance, with the primary objective of electing a constituent parliament in charge of drafting a new Constitution and restoring democratic institutions and symbols.

Chief of the Defence Staff and de facto leader of the Junta, Marcel Szumski, made the announcement in a nationally televised address, confirming that the armed forces will relinquish control once the newly elected assembly is formed.

“Dear comrades, dear citizens of Valruzia.

Today, I appear before you to announce that only you, the people of Valruzia, have the power to shape the future of our country. And to do so, all of our adult citizens will have the opportunity to shape their future through free and fair elections”

Szumski declared. He went on to reassure the public opinion that the military has no intention of maintaining power beyond the transition period and emphasized that the armed forces would act as guarantors of stability during the electoral process, dissipating doubts and fears of yet another military dictatorship following the Morawski regime.

With the elections now officially on the horizon, political activity in Valruzia has intensified. The acting Minister for Internal Issues, Captain General Gustav Pradinski, previously announced three months ago that several parties have already registered within the Ministry, and most of them have already begun positioning themselves for the upcoming campaign.

According to recent polling data, six of this new political factions are expected to gain representation in the constituent assembly and therefore would be in charge of the drafting of the new Valruzian Constitution. These parties are the following: 

- Sovereign Valruzia (SW) – Described as a left-wing populist party which advocates for Valruzian nationalism, cultural conservatism, and state-controlled economics, although positioning themselves as socially liberal but opponents to the so-called "woke ideology".
- Communist Party of Valruzia (KPW) – The KPW is considered as a traditional communist party, pushing for a radical restructuring of the economy and state institutions following the Morawski dictatorship.
- National Renewal (ON) – A right-wing nationalist and considered now as aligned with Hosian democratic principles.
- Dignity and Progress (GiP) – A progressive, social democratic, and green party with focus on civil rights, mixed economy and environmental policies.
- Liberal Alliance (LS) – A center-right party promoting economic liberalism and a more center-right vision with the social field.
- National Salvation (NZ) – A nationalist and militarist faction that seeks to maintain strong state control and a conservative social order, described as the opposite of Sovereign Valruzia. 

Despite more than 50 parties officially now registered, the Ministry has refused to give way to some of them that attempted to promote the so-called "Morawskism" and other proponents of the previous dictatorships. These parties have been barred from running and this has provoked violent - albeit small - protests in some cities. 

These elections will be the first democratic process held in Valruzia since the authoritarian rule of Morawski led to the dissolution of previous legislative bodies, and the meeting place for these new Sejm is yet to be decided, as it is currently unknown whether the Sejm building would have finished its reconstruction by then.

Despite widespread optimism thorough the nation, some concerns persist over whether the military will truly step aside once the new government is formed. Some figures and international reporters are expressing skepticism and asking for an international monitoring of the elections to ensure a peaceful transfer of power and the start of the new democratic path for Valruzia. However, although the Military Junta has accepted that some international viewers are needed for the sake of transparency, they have rejected that Valruzia needs "any kind of monitoring as if this nation was a newborn". 

Some stronger fears remain among the population that remnants of the former regime may seek to disrupt the elections or rally behind hardline nationalist groups to retain power in spite of the Military Junta attempting their best to avoid such parties. The Junta has ensured that both the military and the police will be on the streets, but have called for the citizens "not to be afraid of them", as they will be "strictly forbidden to engage in any kind of political activity", will be the first to vote and citizens will be able to access a free phone line to report any misbehaviour that may affect the correct functioning of the elections.

With this announcement, a wave of reactions have gone all around Valruzia. In major urban centers, thousands of citizens have taken to the streets and social media to celebrate what many see as the beginning of a new democratic era. Despite this, skepticism remains among segments of the population with fears that the elections may merely serve to legitimize military influence under a civilian façade, a reason for which activist groups and some civil leaders have vowed to maintain pressure on the authorities to ensure that the transition remains genuine and that power is not concentrated in the hands of former military figures.

Furthermore, the Military Junta has made clear that they will remain as a collective "Head of State" until the following elections, as these elections will only serve as "Constituent" and therefore the previous system until the approval of the new Valruzian Constitution is still in place.

In a side note sent to all the political parties taken part in the elections, the Military Junta has also established the requirements that all parties need to fulfill in regards to their candidates, as to "represent the majority of the Valruzian population". This note includes the following:

-601 deputies will be elected.
-Each party must intercalate one female and one male candidate per position, meaning if the first candidate is a male, the second candidate must be a female and viceversa.
-Elections will be carried out in the five regions independently, but no regional governments will be elected. This will be up to the new Constitution to decide. Each region will therefore elect 120 deputies; one deputy will be elected in a single-district election in Nowogard.
-Out of the first 100 candidates in each party list, at least 10 must be between the 18-30 years old, and another 10 between "over 65" category.
-Out of the first 100 candidates in each party list, at least 10 must come from a non-college background and at least 10 must be non-law related.
-No members of the military or the police in duty are allowed to contest the elections.
-This laws are only to be applied for this constituent election.

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UPDATE: Following the announcement of the elections, the government of South Dovani contacted the Military Junta to offer the assistance of its first international observers. According to internal sources, the Szumski Junta has granted approval to the request, albeit these observers have been asked to meet privately with the Military Junta first to get a first-hand insight of the next steps. These elections might also mark the first time the recently created international organization OSCD (Organization for Stability and Cooperation in Democratization) prove its utility.

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LIVE BLOG: Valruzians to vote in historic elections

January 5626

Good morning and welcome! Today, Valruzians will head to the polls to elect its first representatives in more than three decades. Please stay with us during this broadcast of this historic event, in which more than 90 million Valruzian citizens will be able to make us of their newly granted right to vote to determine who will be in charge of drafting the new Valruzian Constitution following the arrest of Szczepan Morawski and the downfall of his dictatorship. Let's see together how this elections develop!

Representatives from Kundrati, South Dovani, Kalistan, Egelion and Beluzia, among others, are part of the contingent of international observers that will be placed around Valruzia to monitor the well-functioning of the elections and the free and fair vote of the citizens. In addition, the Military Junta has deployed the military and the police all around the country to ensure that there are no disturbances happening during this historic day. This elections are a late Christmas present for many Valruzian citizens, and we take this time to congratulate all of you and wish a Happy New 5626 to all!

7:58: Welcome all! In a few minutes the electoral colleges will be opened for all Valruzian citizens to cast their votes. Out of the more than 90 million Valruzians eligible to vote, early polls suggest that up to 70 million could come to vote, clearly showing the desire of the Valruzian society of taking a role in the change that is reshaping Valruzia.

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8:01: Polls are open! The early birds are already making a queue to cast their ballots. Most of them are elderly people and early-time workers.

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8:19: polls these past weeks show a clear lead for five parties, with one more in the verge of gaining representation. Remember that Morawski sympathisers are barred from running.

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10:12: We've got the testimony of Patryk Gierek, a 38-year-old physician:

This is the first time since I have memories that I've seen my parents truly excited. I personally don't know yet which party will I vote for, but they have made their mind up pretty early. I think they've been waiting for this day since a long time. They were able to vote in the last Valruzian elections before Morawski seized power, but I think they've never felt this rush to cast a vote, and that makes me also happy.

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11:47: In some minutes we will know the first participation data, but from what our reporters see in the streets, we expect to see a huge turnout. All accross the country, insiders report huge numbers flooding the polling stations, especially in Nowogard and Brzansk, the two main epicenters of the 5623-5624 Valruzian elections that managed to overthrow the Morawski regime.

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12:02: Official report: Participation at 12:00 is of 49.6%. This means more than 44 million Valruzians have casted their vote already in just 4 hours, with 8 more hours still to vote. 

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13:28: Marcel Szumski had already announced that he would abstain from voting in the elections, but we have seen him touring around some Valruzian cities cheking how everything is working. Some voices are already saying that, if included in the Constitution, he would be a frontrunner for the position of Head of State of Valruzia when the time comes.

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15:14: So far, no major incidents have been reported. In Szary Kamien, the Kampanian capital city, one polling station had to momentarily close because a fight broke up between two voters. It was later reported by the police that the incident was due to a secret relationship one of them had with the wife of the other one, and nothing related to politics. Fun things on election day, I guess.

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16:03: Official report: Participation at 16:00 is of 71.1%. This means more than 64 million Valruzians have casted their vote, with still four more hours to go until polls close. If this numbers continue, we may be seeing indeed a historic participation data.

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16:46: It's still pretty early to know the results, but many bars and restaurants are placing screens and TVs for their customers to follow the election results. We remember our readers that we will make a live coverage of the election results both here in the blog and in live TV in our channel. Please make sure to watch us!

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18:33: It's been sunny and not-to-cold all day long, which for sure has helped many voters to go and cast their ballots, but some clouds start to appear on the horizon. Could that be a sign?

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19:45: Fifteen minutes. That's all the time you have left to put on your shoes, get your coat and head to the polling station if you haven't done so yet! Don't complain later if you don't like what our new Constitution looks like. Don't say I didn't warn you.

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20:00: POLL CLOSED. In a few minutes we will know the exact participation data, but I'm sure you are as excited as I am to know what are fellow citizens have chosen. 

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20:09: Acting Minister for Internal Issues, Captain General Gustav Pradinski, has just appeared and will now announce the final participation data: 

NATIONAL TURNOUT: 77,516,371 votes cast; 84.6% of the total eligible population.
Chynberg turnout: 74%
Gryfit turnout: 77%
Kampania turnout: 86%
Ruzian turnout: 83%
Valusian turnout: 91%
Nowogard turnout: 89%.

Remember that Nowogard, the capital city, has one exclusive seat allocated.

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20:10: A turnout of almost 85%. That's certainly impressive. Almost 78 million citizens have decided to have a say in their close future and actively move from the Morawski dictatorship. But taking which path? We will soon see. Exit polls will be released in an hour.

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21:02: First exit polls released! Most of them agree on something: We will see a hung parliament where many parties must come into agreement in order to approve our new Constitution. We will probably see a Sejm composed of between 5 and 8 parties, depending on which exit poll you believe. Here is our exit poll:
Sovereign Valruzia (SW): 170-182 seats
National Renewal (ON): 122: 128 seats
Dignity and Progress (GiP): 91-99 seats
Communist Party of Valruzia (KPW): 88-93 seats
National Salvation (NZ): 81-85 seats
Liberal Alliance (LS): 19-27 seats
Remember that count is ongoing since polls closed, but results won't start to be released until 22:00.

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22:04: FIRST OFFICIAL RESULTS RELEASED: 19.5% counted: SW: 31.2%; ON: 22.4%; NZ: 15.8%; KPW: 13.1%; GiP: 12.5%; LS: 4.4%; Others: 0.6%. 

Remember that first results arriving come from more rural areas; cities take more time to count, since until a polling station is not fully counted its data is not added.

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22:42: 74.7% counted: SW: 34%; ON: 19.9%; KPW: 15.2%; GiP: 13.1%; NZ: 12.8%; LS: 4%; Others: 1%. Although there is still a quarter of the votes to go, don't expect the results to radically change. Two things are for sure: Sovereign Valruzia has won by a wide margin and the progressist parties (SW, KPW, GiP) have won a majority, albeit each of them has its very own differences with each other.

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23:31: 99.99% of the votes counted. We can now announce official and basically final results:
-Sovereign Valruzia: 34.75% and 186 seats.
-National Renewal: 19.47% and 132 seats.
-Communist Party of Valruzia: 15.9% and 100 seats.
-Dignity and Progress: 13.57% and 83 seats.
-National Salvation: 12.01% and 71 seats.
-Liberal Alliance: 3.8% and 26 seats.
-Others: 0.5% and 3 seats.

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23:42: We have the maps with the results by Voivodeships and constituencies, as follows: 

As we can see, whilst Sovereign Valruzia and National Renewal have won two Voivodeships each, the most surprising result comes from Kampania, where the Communist Party of Valruzia has emerged as the largest political force, winning not only in the capital but also in some rural areas.

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23:48: We are live in the headquarters of the KPW, where its leader Karolina Pietrzyk has appeared before the media:

"We welcome and celebrate this great results for our party! After decades of military dictatorship, the people has said enough! Enough! Now it's our time to develop a new utopia in Valruzia. Thank you to everyone that has trusted us, and special thanks to the people of Kampania that has decided that we are worth of their confidence. We have obtained more than 34% of the total popular vote in Kampania, and we will work hard to continue to be worthy of this huge support"

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23:51: The leader of the winning party, Sovereign Valruzia's Krystian Małecki, has declared this election as "truly historic" and has affirmed his intention of making the will of the voters heard, intending to leave "Soverign Valruzia's ideology" in Valruzian Constitution.

"While we know this election are merely constituent and our purpose is to draft our new Constitution to regain our rights and liberties, lost during the Morawski dictatorship, we will also work hard to make our fellow citizens see why it is worth to vote for us, so for the next elections we may be able to lead the future Valruzian government."

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00:05: With these final results, our broadcast comes to an end. Now, these constituent Sejm must convene to draft our new Valruzian Constitution, coming into agreements with each other. Now it's their time. Now it's your time. Congratulations, Valruzia.

[Aethan]

What's next, Valruzia?

February 5626

Leaders of the six political parties that gained the most representation in the Valruzian Sejm in order of parliamentary strength

Following the 5626 Valruzian elections, in which citizens were able to head to the polls and elect their very own parliament for the first time in three decades, a question now looms in the horizon: What's next, Valruzia?

With the start of a new era for many Valruzian citizens, the freshly elected parliament has now one duty: write the new Valruzian Constitution to leave behind once and for all the dark days from the Morawski dictatorship, and try, with the best of their capacities, to prevent it from happening again by strengthening the democratic mechanism within the country.

International observers certified the legitimacy of the elections, and the Military Junta has now officially published the results, to be seen as follow:

-Sovereign Valruzia: 34.75% and 186 seats.
-National Renewal: 19.47% and 132 seats.
-Communist Party of Valruzia: 15.9% and 100 seats.
-Dignity and Progress: 13.57% and 83 seats.
-National Salvation: 12.01% and 71 seats.
-Liberal Alliance: 3.8% and 26 seats.
-Others: 0.5% and 3 seats.

With a majority at 301 seats, it is clear that no party has a straight majority to pass their criteria over the will of the others, and with only the two first parties commanding an absolute majority and them being in opposite sides of the political spectrum, one thing is certain: no vision for Valruzia can be achieved without negotiation. For many of these constitutional reforms, a majority of 2/3 is needed, which means 401 seats. The combined forces of National Renewal and National Salvation, the two main conservative parties in this parliament, is therefore more than enough to stop any attempt to pass anything without the approval of at least one of them. It is also clear that despite landing in 3rd place, the KPW will demand a big seat in the table after sweeping the vote in the Kampanian Voivodeship, as its leader Karolina Pietrzyk has already made clear since election night.

International media is now returning to the Seleyan country, as this election has attracted significant and widespread attention from all around Terra. It is worth noting that Valruzia is Seleya's fourth most populous nation and 11th in all of Terra, and one of the main economies at a global scale. 

The Military Junta is said to be already in contacts with many governments to allow them to return to home soil and open back their national embassies, with the hopes of restablishing Valruzia's international network. 

The Military Junta will stay in place as Head of State and Government of Valruzia until the new Constitution is drafted and approved, which will then determine the political configuration of the country. According to recent polls, a vast majority of the Valruzian citizens want their country to become a Republic (81%), with a mere 7% claiming that they would prefer Valruzia to become a Monarchy. Other questions, such as whether Valruzia should become parliamentary of presidential, show more tied results, with the parliamentary supporters having the lead (54% vs 38%). 

With all of that, we have asked the main candidates for the past elections to resume in one sentence what are their intentions with the new Valruzian Constitution that is in their hands to be made now. These are their responses: 

• Krystian Małecki (Sovereign Valruzia): "Sovereignty, protection, freedom. Full stop"
  
• Bernard Łukaszewski (National Renewal): "We will fight to ensure that our Constitution preserves Valruzian traditions and values while building a strong democracy"
  
• Karolina Pietrzyk (Communist Party of Valruzia): "We have an opportunity to make this constitution as one that guarantees the dismantling of oligarchic power and puts the means of production in the hands of the people."
  
• Amelia Korzeniewska (Dignity and Progress): "We will work tirelessly to enshrine human rights, social justice, and environmental responsibility are at the core of Valruzia's democracy and safeguarded by our Constitution."
  
• Ignacy Żelazny (National Salvation): "We need a strong and secure Valruzia to be reborn, and our constitution must reflect that by having at the forefront the ideas of national strength and military preparedness."
  
• Wiktoria Paściak (Liberal Alliance): "A modern, efficient state requires a constitution that guarantees economic freedom, private property, and limited government intervention."
  

They will also have to deal with matter of parliamentarism: unicameral or bicameral legislature? How much power given to the Voivodeships? Unitary or federal nation? Representation by population or equality? Here in our newspaper we have done some mathematics and have come up with the results of the 5626 elections if the Voivodeships were given seats based on their population and not in equal representation, and these were the results: 



As you can see, Sovereign Valruzia would have gotten a straight blocking majority (more than 200 seats) and together with the KPW they would lack a single seat to command an absolute majority as well. All of these issues would need to be addressed, as would be the matter of the judicial power, severely damaged during the Morawski firm rule.