Kuehong confirms missile test, other nations protest

BAKDEP – Weeks after the Federal States and regional neighbours reported a launch of several projectiles from the Do Cua Naval Base in Kuehong, the National Security and Stability Council (NSSC) has confirmed a long-range missile test in a tweet yesterday. This confirmation of the launch comes after days of “heightened activities” at the base. The test firing was Kuehong’s first of a submarine-launched missile in three years. Kuehong is believed to have a large set of missiles including long-range types, though Kuehong has insisted none of its missiles “have the capability of carrying a nuclear warhead”. It was additionally … Continue reading Kuehong confirms missile test, other nations protest

Tensions raised with increased activity at Do Cua Naval Base

Huntington/Bakdep – Federal States Intelligence Agencies reported “increased activity” at one of Kuehong’s major naval bases at Do Cua, in what seems to be a preparation of a military drill in the disputed waters of the Shaachrau Strait. Reports also revealed the presence of submarines and ships able to launch “short to long range missiles”. Missiles were also reported to be seen at the base. “We have reason to believe that Kuehong is preparing for another exercise which will threaten the peace and stability of the region,” said the Federal States’ Commander in Chief of the Air Force. Tensions in … Continue reading Tensions raised with increased activity at Do Cua Naval Base

Queerhong co-founder Therna Sharee arrested for ‘treason’

VANG NGAT – Following their first major rally this afternoon, the LGBT movement in Kuehong took a turn when Kuehong officials arrested Therna Sharee, co-founder of the LGBT-rights advocate group Queerhong. The Queerhong rally was reported to have gone smoothly, despite heavy police presence and a counter-protest just across the street. The arrest took place after the rally, when the local police approached Sharee and ‘dragged him off to a van’, according to some bystanders. The local authorities have just released a statement accusing Sharee for ‘plotting against the government’ and ‘the overthrow of the military regime’. The authorities claimed … Continue reading Queerhong co-founder Therna Sharee arrested for ‘treason’

Kuehongese Chairman fires three top judges of the Supreme Court

BAKDEP – In what seems to be a response to the recent progressive ruling made by the Supreme Court, Kuehongese Chairman of the National Council General Vu Yền Lực has removed three of the nine top judges of the Supreme Court. The three judges were: Vân Lành Ngo, Từ Ngọc Hoàng and Xà Lành Phạm. “It is with regret that I, as Chairman of the National Council, have to sign an executive order to remove the three judges from the Supreme Court. The country shall not tolerate the corruption and manipulation of the liberals that has crept into our country,” … Continue reading Kuehongese Chairman fires three top judges of the Supreme Court

Kuehong Supreme Court rules LGBT-advocates group Queerhong legal

BAKDEP – In a series of a progressive reforms that is happening the country, the Supreme Court made a landmark ruling declaring the pro-LGBT group Queerhong legal. In a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court said that under Article 10 of the Constitution, citizens of Kuehong have the freedom of assembly and the freedom to form groups or societies advocating a movement. This ruling is seen as a major win for the LGBT community in Kuehong, which was forced to conduct their activities in secret. Kuehong still criminalises LGBT in the country, although no one has been prosecuted under the law … Continue reading Kuehong Supreme Court rules LGBT-advocates group Queerhong legal

Neeg property tycoon Nplua Moua arrested along with family

Nrong Me, KUEHONG – Kuehongese local authorities have arrested Nplua Moua, along with his family, in a series of arrests against the Neegs this week. In addition, the offices of his own company Moua Properties and the company-funded independent news outlet Neeg Times offices have reportedly been raided. His arrest is one of the most high-profile arrests made so far. Kue local authorities had in the past targeted high profile ethnic Neegs over allegations of ‘assisting their fellow insurgents’ in the region. Local state media outlet the Kuehong National Gazette described him as an insurgency collaborator and supporting the publication … Continue reading Neeg property tycoon Nplua Moua arrested along with family

Kuehong dismisses fake reports on Imani soldiers refused to return to their hometown on Ramadan

Bakdep – The Kuehongese government has slammed reports that they have refused to allow their Imani soldiers to break fast and observe Ramadan, the current holy month for the Imanis. The reports, which emerged and have been circulating online for some weeks, alleged that ‘many Imanis’ were forced to remain on duty, some even forced to eat pork and non-halal food even during the fasting period. A government spokesman have said that the reports are ‘faked’ and ‘exaggerated’, saying that the government does not discriminate against Imanis nor tried to forcefully assimilate them. They have assured Imanis that they will … Continue reading Kuehong dismisses fake reports on Imani soldiers refused to return to their hometown on Ramadan

In surprise move, Vang Ngat High Command announces the creation of the State Elections Review Board

Vang Ngat, KUEHONG – Rumours of a possible new early state election in Vang Ngat have been spreading around after the Vang Ngat State High Command announces the creation of the State Elections Review Board. This comes after the High Command has dissolved the State Affairs Assembly over allegations that the parliamentary members, including the Chief Minister, are corrupt. Under the current state constitution, there has been no explicit need for an election for a new government as the High Command continues to rule over the state. Hence, the High Command usually continue to rule the state until the next … Continue reading In surprise move, Vang Ngat High Command announces the creation of the State Elections Review Board

Kuehong executes three medical personnel for blood and organ trafficking

KUEHONG – The Supreme Court of Kuehong has just concluded the trial of three prominent members, which include an official of the National Health Bureau (NHB), of an organ smuggling syndicate by sentencing them to death for their involvement in blood and organ trafficking. On 23 February this year, the Kuehongese Military Police has launched a crackdown on an organ trafficking ring and managed to arrest key members of the syndicate. The syndicate has been operating in the rural areas of Kuehong, with members alleging that they are conducting their activities as part of the International Red Shield Movement. The … Continue reading Kuehong executes three medical personnel for blood and organ trafficking

Kuehongese military shoots down ‘unidentified aircraft’ near the border, turns out to be a pigeon

Lu’an, Bo Sinh, KUEHONG – In what seems to be another blunder by the over-paranoid military, the Kuehongese military stationed in the border regions has shot down what was initially detected as an ‘unidentified aircraft’. Subsequent investigations revealed that it is just a pigeon ‘with no other gadgets or foreign objects on it’. The incident took place at 11.43 pm last night. The Kuehongese border guards along the Fayaan border quickly alerted a military base in Lu’an, which promptly shot down the unidentified object approaching from Fayaan. There were also reports of the object dropping an initially unidentified liquid which … Continue reading Kuehongese military shoots down ‘unidentified aircraft’ near the border, turns out to be a pigeon