News: Drug Smugglers Apprehended

'Border Guards from Bugabu have quashed an attempt to smuggle drugs across the border. It is believed that the shipment of cocaine originated from the South American region.'

'It is known that the drugs are smuggled from South America and Asia and are brought into both Natonga and Bugabu. From there they are smuggled into Europe. Mostly Eastern and Central Europe.'

'There has been an increased presence of U.S. Agents (DEA) in Natonga and along the border, working in conjunction with the border guard of both nations.'

News: Italian Peacekeepers Attacked

"Italian Peacekeepers stationed around Light Springs have come under attack during a routine patrol."

"It is believed that members of the NLA are responsible for the attack which left 2 dead and several injured. The attack happened around dawn as the group approached the centre of the town. A number of residents came out of their homes to berate the soldiers, throwing bottles and bricks in their direction."

"The scene quickly escalated as gun shots rang out amongst the crowd, with the first Italian hitting the ground dead. The residents dispersed and the Peacekeepers engaged the terrorists head on."

News: Paratroopers Drop In

'Members of the 1st Airborne have dropped in the fields around Dopetown today as tensions rise within the area. There has been an increasing number of NLA members making the town their home and garrison.'

'General Papanu Guinea said that the men were "prepared for war, wether they be outnumbered or under equipped" and that these terrorists were nothing more than "cowards and traitors".'

News: Security Forces On High Alert

'The police force, who are all highly trained individuls, have been on high alert this evening following a written threat sent to the President's secondary address.'

'Although sources are saying it is nearly a hoax, the security forces feel otherwise with their spokesman saying: "We can not take these threats lightly. Following civil unrest, we must take all threats as serious and follow any leads we may have. So, until further notice, we will be stationing armed guards at every governmental building and, those without armed guards, will be provided with some of the countries best trained men and women.'

News: 1st Airborne Division Mobilises

Above: Members of the elite 1st Airborne prepare to be deployed into the heart of NLA territory.

'Today, members of the elite 1st Airborne Division have been deployed into the heart of NLA territory. Their commanding officer Jeffrey Lang assured us that they will take care of these pests with "unforgiving judgement" and was certain that they'd be home for dinner: "These 'Soldiers' are nothing but terrorists, scum of the earth, and we shall not tread lightly. I assure you that we shall take care of these subhumans swiftly and affectively. May God bless us all."'

News: Riots On The Streets Of Hopetown

Above: Natongan citizens riot on the streets of Hopetown in protest of Goodwill Hunter's cooperation with the British.

'Today hundreds of Natongan nationals took to the street in protest of the governments military ties with the British Army. A spokesperson for the group, called Natongan Action, said "We as a nation have to leave the past in the past. Our colonial overlords gave us indepence a long time ago, so why are they still involved with our military and politics? It is time for President Hunter to sever ties with these overlords, they have no business being here. If he refuses, we will continue to protest, and we cannot promise to be peaceful."'

'Natongan Action have close links to the NLA and act as their political wing, this relationship has not been hidden and, in the past, has been promoted by leading members of both groups. President Hunter responded by calling off his planned parade of the city centre.'