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Title: International Times - 09APR16 - Militia Forming in Eastern Erzikistan
Post by: Parsons on April 09, 2016, 08:56:45 PM
Militia Forming In Eastern Erzikistan
International Times - Dateline 09 April 2016

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This was as close as we were allowed to get to the headquarters of "The Erzikistan Republic"

Today, reports that a political movement has picked up pace and a militia has been formed in the mountainous region of eastern Erzikistan.  So far, the only news we have received is that they are calling themselves the Erzikistan Republic and that their leadership believes that it can finally bring an end to the countries problems.

In other news, police restrained more riots today in cities across Erzikistan as more people are protesting horrible the horrible condition the country stands in.  Unfortunately, it is being confirmed that 5 people were killed among these riots.  We will keep you imformed as we continue to follow the breaking situation.

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Riots this weekend caused the deaths of 5 people.

Alex McCormick
International Times

**This news report is a fictional work to support the 506th ARMA gameplay**

Written by SSgt Parsons
Title: Re: International Times - 09APR16 - Militia Forming in Eastern Erzikistan
Post by: M. Woods on April 09, 2016, 10:27:22 PM
I guess it's just about go time  8)
Title: Re: International Times - 09APR16 - Militia Forming in Eastern Erzikistan
Post by: SGT Kahrs on April 10, 2016, 12:04:47 AM
Who wants to bet the steel people are apart of this Erzikistan Republic?
Title: Re: International Times - 09APR16 - Militia Forming in Eastern Erzikistan
Post by: SGT (Ret) T. Cummings on April 10, 2016, 12:22:39 AM
There is no point in deploying US Military Personnel in the country cause it is not effecting the US's personal interests. Hopefully the UN will perform peacekeeping operations in the region, and will leave the country in the hands of the Indigenous Population and to not destroy families and demolish the country's infrastructure in the process.
Title: Re: International Times - 09APR16 - Militia Forming in Eastern Erzikistan
Post by: M. Woods on April 10, 2016, 12:47:09 AM
I would agree ecept we all know the UN is inept and useless.
Title: Re: International Times - 09APR16 - Militia Forming in Eastern Erzikistan
Post by: SGT (Ret) T. Cummings on April 10, 2016, 01:01:36 AM
True it may be, US Military and/or Coalition presence and/or intervention has also affected countries domestic stability. An example being after our recent deployment which caused public outcry from the majority. The US is best to stay out of this otherwise there will be dire consequences and let the UN handle it, regardless of if the UN is useless or not.
Title: Re: International Times - 09APR16 - Militia Forming in Eastern Erzikistan
Post by: CW2 (Ret) Nobel on April 10, 2016, 02:12:21 AM
The US has the economic and logistical backbone to help these countries in need. When we are able to lend our aid whether it be military or economic relief, we have established our presence in the world as a superpower and with that comes the responsibility to lend our aid wherever needed within reason.

Im ready to call in some air strikes. Whose with me?
Title: Re: International Times - 09APR16 - Militia Forming in Eastern Erzikistan
Post by: CPT (Ret) Nagel on April 10, 2016, 02:44:57 AM
Quote from: SSgt Nobel on April 10, 2016, 02:12:21 AM
The US has the economic and logistical backbone to help these countries in need. When we are able to lend our aid whether it be military or economic relief, we have established our presence in the world as a superpower and with that comes the responsibility to lend our aid wherever needed within reason.

Im ready to call in some air strikes. Whose with me?

That or let Iran buy them
Title: Re: International Times - 09APR16 - Militia Forming in Eastern Erzikistan
Post by: Heikinheimo on April 10, 2016, 05:04:23 AM
HA!
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Hopefully the UN will perform peacekeeping operations

All these people have coming their way is Valhalla!

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Title: Re: International Times - 09APR16 - Militia Forming in Eastern Erzikistan
Post by: SGT (Ret) T. Cummings on April 10, 2016, 05:05:41 AM
Firstly let the UN deal with it in the terms of peacekeeping and talks with Iran on the situation and if so we can provide economical support. Yes the US is a superpower but exaggerating it can cause undire consequences and is mostly seen as an abuse of powers in most countries eyes.
Title: Re: International Times - 09APR16 - Militia Forming in Eastern Erzikistan
Post by: Heikinheimo on April 10, 2016, 05:18:13 AM
This is a scaled and reasonable response to the developing situation that threatens to further empower Iran and Russia. Them two gaining any more power is very much the undire consequences that will result it abuse of power.
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LET ME AT THEM!!!
Title: Re: International Times - 09APR16 - Militia Forming in Eastern Erzikistan
Post by: SGT (Ret) T. Cummings on April 10, 2016, 06:24:55 AM
Just gonna leave this here...

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Title: Re: International Times - 09APR16 - Militia Forming in Eastern Erzikistan
Post by: LaPrade on April 10, 2016, 09:18:11 AM
Quote from: SPC T. Cummings on April 10, 2016, 05:05:41 AM
Firstly let the UN deal with it in the terms of peacekeeping and talks with Iran on the situation and if so we can provide economical support. Yes the US is a superpower but exaggerating it can cause undire consequences and is mostly seen as an abuse of powers in most countries eyes.

We are the U.N. peacekeeping force *in a Emperor Palpatine voice* Honestly, as much as I agree non-intervention should be the rule, not the exception, in such a globalistic world, political capital is the only thing that matters anymore. Russia and Iran want to expand that power to the detriment of NATO, the end game is them being in a state where they can challenge the U.S. and its allies as the world leaders. This is a chess game and we the players have to keep in contention for grand master.

Purely, a pragmatic view, but there it is.
Title: Re: International Times - 09APR16 - Militia Forming in Eastern Erzikistan
Post by: LaPrade on April 10, 2016, 09:21:32 AM
Quote from: CW2 Heikinheimo on April 10, 2016, 05:18:13 AM
This is a scaled and reasonable response to the developing situation that threatens to further empower Iran and Russia. Them two gaining any more power is very much the undire consequences that will result it abuse of power.

Indeed, deployment of our troops is simply us laying out the cards, the next move is on them. If they fold, we clean up the mess, and life goes on, as usually is the case.
Title: Re: International Times - 09APR16 - Militia Forming in Eastern Erzikistan
Post by: Hito on April 10, 2016, 11:19:34 AM
Leave the politics for politicians, if our Commander in Chief says that we will go there, we will be there, once down range the only thing that matters is the man next to you and that should be our priority, do our job and bring all our teammates back alive.
Title: Re: International Times - 09APR16 - Militia Forming in Eastern Erzikistan
Post by: Oakley on April 10, 2016, 12:12:48 PM
Quote from: SGT Hito on April 10, 2016, 11:19:34 AM
Leave the politics for politicians, if our Commander in Chief says that we will go there, we will be there, once down range the only thing that matters is the man next to you and that should be our priority, do our job and bring all our teammates back alive.

+100
Title: Re: International Times - 09APR16 - Militia Forming in Eastern Erzikistan
Post by: SGT Madsen on April 10, 2016, 03:04:24 PM
Well, with turkey being a member of NATO, a single mistake from this new militia hitting anything turkish could result in Turkey using their Paragraph 5 option (The Musketeer Oath) and at that point, either NATO helps or folds.

Well, hopefully it will all resolve itself somewhat peacefully.
Title: Re: International Times - 09APR16 - Militia Forming in Eastern Erzikistan
Post by: M. Woods on April 10, 2016, 04:20:42 PM
If I remember correctly, Turkey pulled out of NATO and put that allotment back into their economy. (reference article about the strikes).
Title: Re: International Times - 09APR16 - Militia Forming in Eastern Erzikistan
Post by: SSG (Ret) J. Hart on April 10, 2016, 04:41:42 PM
Erzikistan backed out of NATO. Turkey has done nothing. Turkey and Erzikistan are two different places.

Quote from: PV2 Woods on April 10, 2016, 04:20:42 PM
If I remember correctly, Turkey pulled out of NATO and put that allotment back into their economy. (reference article about the strikes).
Title: Re: International Times - 09APR16 - Militia Forming in Eastern Erzikistan
Post by: M. Woods on April 10, 2016, 04:57:58 PM
I stand corrected
Title: Re: International Times - 09APR16 - Militia Forming in Eastern Erzikistan
Post by: Tone on April 10, 2016, 06:59:54 PM
Looking at all this, I can't help but feel that whatever forces, if any, are sent in to quell the discontent will have one hell of a bad time. Seems like a situation where peacekeeping forces will be disliked by every emerging armed group. The major conflicts that come to mind are Vietnam and Mogadishu, but I pray it doesn't get that bad. Regardless, I'm polishing my rotor blades and checking my instruments. I'm prepared to step in when it gets hairy.
Title: Re: International Times - 09APR16 - Militia Forming in Eastern Erzikistan
Post by: Barraco on April 10, 2016, 07:13:34 PM
Havoc 2-4 ready for duty when our Commander In Chief says it is time to go... I don't worry about politics, I am a soldier. If your here for politics and to criticize how America takes action and when, an American based military realism unit may not be your cup of tea...
Title: Re: International Times - 09APR16 - Militia Forming in Eastern Erzikistan
Post by: Harmon on April 11, 2016, 03:59:17 PM
Good shit Parsons. Great work on the articles