Celebrations to commemorate Kuehong revolution starts off with morning parade

Bakdep – With heavy security presence, the Federal Republic celebrates its 54th year of military rule with a ceremonial parade at the capital Bakdep this morning. In uniform, about 10,000 troops (including the army, navy and air force) marched around Vong Tron Road 54 times before assembling at Assembly Square, where the ceremony began. Kuehong has been under military rule since the 1967 coup. After a decade of political instability in the new union of Northern Cinasia and western Kuehong, the military seized power and established the stratocracy that remains in power. All 12 members of the National Security and … Continue reading Celebrations to commemorate Kuehong revolution starts off with morning parade

Kuehong’s pro-military candidates attains sweeping victory for the National Assembly

Bakdep – The long-delayed official results for the July elections have finally been released by the Kuehong Election Commission. According to the official results, most of the pro-military candidates are able to obtain their seat in the national legislature. Overall, 74.62 per cent of the vote went to these candidates. This is a significant improvement from the dismal 2016 elections in which the pro-democracy candidates managed to secure a significant portion of legislative seats. However, unlike previous elections, the official results did not show the proportion of blank votes. In the 2016 elections, about 40% of the votes are blank … Continue reading Kuehong’s pro-military candidates attains sweeping victory for the National Assembly

Kuehong election: Pro-military faction set to win majority in National Assembly.

Bakdep – As polls were closing for the day, exit polls suggest that the pro-military faction is expected to secure its majority in the National Assembly. While official results are yet to be released only about a week later, unofficial results, by independent observers and surveyors, have proven accurate in previous elections. Kuehong went to the polls on Saturday to vote for their representatives in the National Assembly and the eight state legislatures. All 20 million Kue has voted, with voting being mandatory for all eligible voters. The 53,200 polling stations set up across the country are to close at 5.30 pm local … Continue reading Kuehong election: Pro-military faction set to win majority in National Assembly.

Kuehong Election Commission finalises election date 30 days after legislature dissolution

Bakdep – The Kuehong Election Commission has announced on state media that the elections for the national and state legislatures will be held on 17 July this year. This announcement comes about 30 days after the dissolution of all state and national legislatures in the country. Similarly to previous elections, all candidates wishing to contest for a constituency seat has to go through a screening process before campaigning. The ban on formal political parties remain in place but informal alliances between candidates are allowed. The approved candidates will be announced on 30 June. The sudden announcement took many by surprise, … Continue reading Kuehong Election Commission finalises election date 30 days after legislature dissolution

Kuehong Chairman dissolves National legislature, issues orders to dissolve remaining state legislatures across the country

BAKDEP – In one of his last moves as Chairman, Kuehongese Senior General Vu Yen Luc has issued an executive order to dissolve the national legislatures alongside remaining state legislatures in the country. This move is widely expected as Vu earlier expressed wishes to hold legislative elections before his departure. The exact nomination and polling dates will be decided and announced by the Election Commission of Kuehong. While there are no stipulations in the Kuehongese constitution as to when elections must be held, they are normally held within 90 days since the dissolution of the national legislature. Ahead of the … Continue reading Kuehong Chairman dissolves National legislature, issues orders to dissolve remaining state legislatures across the country

Kuehong Chairman Vu Yền Lực to be succeeded by Lê Văn Kiệt

BAKDEP – The Kuehongese Central Committee has confirmed that General Le Van Kiet, previously vice-chairman, will succeed General Vu Yen Luc as Chairman of the National Security and Stability Council. This appointment comes after Vu announced his intentions to step down in September a few weeks ago. During the session held yesterday, the Committee has also confirmed a series of other appointments. 9 out of the other 11 NSCC members is expected to remain in the NSSC but some will serve in another capacity. Commodore Nông Khả Phiêu has been appointed Director for National Trade and Finance Management, replacing General … Continue reading Kuehong Chairman Vu Yền Lực to be succeeded by Lê Văn Kiệt

Kuehong Chairman Vu Yen Luc prepares to step down

Bakdep – Kuehong Chairman for the National Security and Stability Council (NSSC) General Vu Yền Lực has announced that he will be stepping down this September. This announcement comes in his opening speech for the NSSC four-day retreat to the Qiongzhu islets, where the 12-member NSSC met high-profile Bai officials during this week. This move will end Vu’s eight years in power as Chairman. As outlined in the Kuehong’s constitution, the Chairman, the country’s official Head of State, can only serve up to two terms of four years in office. Vu took power in December 2011, succeeding Diep Quang Nhan. “It … Continue reading Kuehong Chairman Vu Yen Luc prepares to step down

Celebration of new Mr Pho branch in Cabelia goes awry with wrong spelling

Port Ouillon – A New Year celebration for the opening of a new Mr Pho restaurant in Cabelia was dampened with neitizens pointing out a spelling error on the signage. The Mr Pho Cabelian Management Branch has since issued an apology with regard to the misspelling. The error was pointed out by social media user Philippe Chausson, who said the translation should be “Quehongais” instead of “Kuehongais”. While both are correct translations of Kuehong in Franquese, the former has been used recently to refer to Kuehong and the latter has been dropped out of use since. In response, the Cabelia … Continue reading Celebration of new Mr Pho branch in Cabelia goes awry with wrong spelling

Kuehong, Cabelia signs landmark arms sales in new agreement

BAKDEP / MOUZZIN – Both the Heads of State of Cabelia and Kuehong have signed a landmark arms sales agreement between the both nations this evening, the Cabelian Ministry of the Martial Forces confirmed today. Kuehong is to purchase a set of navy ships manufactured and designed by Cabelia, in addition to up-to-date navigational systems worth up to $2.7 billion. In exchange, Cabelia will purchase Kuehong’s new defence systems, which is expected to enhance Cabelia’s defence capabilities in the region. The new defence systems, which includes sensors, missiles and artillery, is estimated to be worth around $1.5 billion. Some of … Continue reading Kuehong, Cabelia signs landmark arms sales in new agreement

Kuehong confirms brief visit to Tigeria, before departure to Cabelia

Hexagonia City / Bakdep – The Kuehongese government confirmed that Chairman Vu Yen Luc has made a brief stopover and made contact with a few “promiment” Tigerian officials at the Bassam International Airport. However, the officials refused to provide further details of the visit, saying that this was a “highly classified” meeting. “The meeting was to reaffirm our relationship between Tigeria and Kuehong,” the spokesperson said. “Certain subjects related to national and international security has been discussed, and could not be revealed to the public.” This confirmation of the meeting comes after a Kuehongese official government jet was sighted at … Continue reading Kuehong confirms brief visit to Tigeria, before departure to Cabelia