Chairman Le issues directive to release 5000 over political prisoners as he promises judicial and political reforms

Bakdep – Through an executive directive, Kuehong Chairman Le Van Kiet pardoned and released over 5000 prisoners on “humanitarian grounds”, including detained Queerhong co-founder Therna Sharee, within weeks of taking office. The amnesty, announced on state media yesterday, includes those who had been detained pending a trial for their alleged political crimes. Chairman Le said, “As Chairman, I vowed to preserve our nation’s security, peace and stability. I will embark on a series of political and judicial reforms to address severe inadequacies and inconsistencies in the current system. These reforms shall include further empowering the National Assembly and state legislatures … Continue reading Chairman Le issues directive to release 5000 over political prisoners as he promises judicial and political reforms

Former Kuehong Chairman Ly Duc An dies at 88

Bakdep – General Emiratus Ly Duc An, who has served as Kuehong’s 4th Chairman of the National Security and Stability Council (NSSC), has died this afternoon in his home at Chiem Toi. His death was announced by his family, and was confirmed through a statement from the NSSC. The former Chairman’s health had been in decline in recent months, as he battled against stomach cancer. “General Emiratus Ly Duc An, 4th Chairman of the National Security and Stability Council, has died of stomach cancer on 7 September 2021. He was 88 and is survived by his four children and their … Continue reading Former Kuehong Chairman Ly Duc An dies at 88

Chairman Vu appoints Lê Văn Xuân as new Assembly Chief

Bakdep – Lê Văn Xuân has been confirmed to be the country’s next Assembly Chief, after the first Assembly session since the July elections. In a statement by the National Security and Stability Council (NSSC), Colonel Le was appointed as 569 lawmakers has nominated him to be the next Chief. Other candidates vying for the position were Trần Văn Phát and Huỳnh Hữu Tấn. “In line with our constitution, Chairman Vu has consented to appoint Colonel Le as the next Chief of the National Advisory Assembly,” the statement concluded. The appointment ceremony is scheduled to be held tomorrow at 2pm. … Continue reading Chairman Vu appoints Lê Văn Xuân as new Assembly Chief

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 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

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 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

Kuehong announces a ‘new weapon’ that proves more destructible than an atomic bomb

BAKDEP, KUEHONG – “Kuehongese scientists have just reported a new weapon that is much more destructible and powerful than the most powerful atomic bomb ever known,” says a declassified government report released to the public just this evening. “We have no intention to use it for military purposes. This is part of a protracted research on potential weapons,” the reports concludes, saying that otherwise they ‘would choose not to release the report’ to the public. The Kuehongese government also added that they are now inviting foreign scientists to witness the new weapon and its capabilities. It has also been repeated … Continue reading Kuehong announces a ‘new weapon’ that proves more destructible than an atomic bomb