68 years later - Hazelia celebrates independence
4 October 2022, 21:45 h, by Andrea Byt
It was quick, it was deadly and it required foreign help, but Snovian prime minister Ella Lugorr has formulated at last, what many Hazelians have been waiting to hear for the last 68 years after the winners of the Great War decided to put the territory under Snovian control:
“We want the bloodshed to end and we all just want freedom. After some serious, in-depth talks, after considering national security, after agreeing on measures, that make sure, the new development shall not pose another threat to international security, the Hazelian people and Snovian government came to the conclusion that after this press conference has ended, the Republic of Hazelia will exist as its own internationally recognised entity.”
Fireworks were heard outside the city hall of Jufutu, where the press event was held within a strict security system, also backed by supposed RIM fighters. “The original plan of a referendum on the status of Hazelia will not come to fruition, however a referendum on a new Hazelian constitution also respecting the rights of Snovian and Gianlucian descendants will be conducted and internationally observed in the near future”, Lugorr added.
At least 8,000 people killed
This marks the end of what the private media has already labelled the “Hazle Revolution”. Between 8,000 and 16,000 people, mostly military personnel, has been killed according to statistics from either side. A huge role in this high death count played the fighters of the RIM. According to several reports online, their fighters were the most brutal ones from the separatist side. Therefore it worries some people, that separatist leader Hausklav, who emphasised he’s ready to run in a free, fair and democratic election against multiple opponents very soon, did not comment on how he wants to deal with the RIM fighters now present in Hazelia. Instead he has promised the retreat of any foreign military forces in the next few days, referring clearly to the Izaakian and Snovian troops with that. “Hazelia wants to be a safe haven and neutral ground in international politics. Economically we hope to be accepted at the CMEC even without Snolland supporting our bid there anymore”, Hausklav commented further on foreign policy plans of the new country.