Global Assembly's Third Convention and World News [REPORT]

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[!] A publication from the Global Assembly's office is sent out to all major newspapers, heads-of-state, and other such popular locations to submit information. It would be the report for the recently held third convention, oh boy!

 

 

Est. 1651

 

THE GLOBAL ASSEMBLY

Third Convention Report

THIS NOTICE IS TO UPDATE THE LEADERS OF THE WORLD ON THE STATUS OF THE GLOBAL ASSEMBLY, AND OUR THIRD CONVENTION, WHICH WAS HELD ON THE 10th OF MALIN'S WELCOME, 1656. THIS NOTICE SHALL BE MADE PUBLIC AFTER BEING DELIVERED TO ALL MEMBER STATES.

 

[!] An artist's rendition of the Third Convention, held in the Holm Senate Hall, 1656

 

Introduction

As a foreword, we apologize for the late report, but our offices have been extremely productive, and swamped, the last few Seeds.

 

On the 10th of Malin's Welcome, 1656 ((Last Friday)), the Global Assembly officially held it's Third Convention, where all member states, partial-member states, and even some special spectators, convened this time in the city state of Holm, a long time Assembly member. We were honored to have their glorious Senate hall host our third convention. Our third convention held an outstanding 44 delegates, this time around.

 

With the additions of The Dominion of Malin, the Southron Confederacy, the Warhawke Chiefdom, and the Sohaerate of Haelun'or, we are more than happy to house our new arrivals, in addition to the Princedom of Fenn, who did not attend the Third Convention, due to signing onto our charter shortly after the convention.

 

You also may notice that our cartographic style has changed. This is a new design, issued by our administrative branch, a complete overhaul of our previous versions.

 

((NOTE: Kadarsi has since migrated to Santegia-Haria))

 

Convention Summary

The following sum up the events of the Third Convention;

 

• Haense's flag hung in memorium of the previous state's leadership, as they were the practical founders of the Global Assembly. We took a moment to honor the now defunct government officials who made the Assembly a reality.
• The General Chamber introduced international laws, which now dominate the scene of international legal code. For too long, our members have believed that there is no legal recourse for international conflicts, and thus, find it appropriate to establish such. The complete book of international laws can be found in our public records, and is updated regularly.
• The Dominion of Malin witnessed a stunning victory, after proposing legislation which limited the international slave trade by banning the purchasing of slaves across member state borders, and required the fair treatment of all enslaved individuals. It passed with a stunning 8 - 0 vote, with the Southron Confederacy and Sohaerate of Haelun'or abstaining from the vote. The bill can be found here.
• Another piece of legislation passed, but by a very narrow margin of 3 - 1, with all other members abstaining. This bill declares a new, internationally recognized symbol for the Mina, to be used in order to acknowledge the Mina henceforth. ( ന ) The bill can be found here.
• Finally, a third piece of legislation was proposed, but ultimately, faced a miserable defeat. The Non-Combatant Civilian Protections bill was proposed by Saeed Ibn Malek of the Kadarsi Tribe, sponsored by the Halflings of Dunshire. The proposition was shot down in a 1 - 4 vote, with all other members abstaining. The bill would have provided protections for civilians during times of war. The bill can be found here.
• The Global Assembly's treasury raised almost 13,000ന this year. The audit report can be found here.

 

Speech Transcripts

 

Kronheim's opening statement, delivered by Consul Dwain Irongut

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"Esteemed Chairman, Your Majesties, Highnesses, Lords and Ladies. On behalf of the Consulary Republic of Holm, our nobles and citizenry, we of the Dwinic folk have the honor to extend you the warmest of welcomes to our home. We have been honored by this most noble assembly to host the Third Convention of its kind, in high hopes that the communities of Atlas will share in our fervor for a better world. The world that we share is ever changing, an unpredictable variable whose denizens strive every day for survival, prosperity, and well-being. It is not always that one can predict the road ahead, with so many factors involved in our everyday lives. Mayhaps some among you harbor doubt, or even fear that such a convention we are now participating in, is futile and serves no role in the grand scale of the current geopolitical landscape. Indeed, with the likely speculation that some factions represented in this hall were about to partake in what might have become the bloodiest chapter yet in our history, it is no wonder the belief in the promise of peace is not always present. The reality could not be further from the truth, however, that such a convention is now more important than ever, where everyone gathered here today must represent the hearts of their respective people, and state their intentions. In these very halls, we hope that we can rid ourselves of doubt and obscurities, and let our fellow denizens of the world know as clear as crystal, what our roles in the future ahead will be. With this in mind, let me first of all, as Consul of the City State of Holm, begin by declaring the intentions of our Republic. Holm is a community based on mutual prosperity through trade and science. We wish to remain so, and tend to our already good relations with many of you most esteemed factions represented here today, while welcoming anyone else willing to reach out. Finally, I wish everyone good luck in today's discussions, and hope those involved can part ways from the convention a little wiser than before. Chairman, the stage is yours."

 

The Dominion of Malin's introductory statement, delivered by Treasurer Azoth Hawksong

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"A wise man once told me that peace is not our natural state. It is something achieved. No words ring more true than in the confines of this Global Assembly. Cooperation is a powerful tool of which the world's inhabitants have so often forgotten about or purposefully found itself in opposition to. With the establishment of this Convention of Atlas, a certain atmosphere is present; I am sure you all have felt it. We owe it to all of ourselves to strive for peace. War will come, that is no secret. Conflict is something we all year for in some capacity; however, with this current institution, the Dominion of Malin and all of its representatives call upon the other nations of this world to allow us to sing true as one voice in the face of such dangers and future strife. Cooperation, my friends. This is our path. We thank you for allowing us to join the conversation outside of our borders and openly rejoice at the prospects and endeavors we will no doubt embark on. Together. Thank you.

 

The Warhawke Chiefdom's introductory statement, delivered by Chieftain Locke Voidyre

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"The stars have always seemed so distant to us all here on the ground. We constantly grasp at them hoping to achieve some newfound understanding or power we had not yet uncovered; all in the hopes of holding a star. I am here today because this Assembly is our chance at holding onto just that. The relations here are strengthened not by a silly slip of paper, signed by a few gentlemen, but by the kindness and cooperation of leaders seeking to better the world for their people. The Warhawke Chiefdom is immeasurably proud to sit upon this Assembly and tell each and every one of you here that we are on your side. We all stand together as one movement of change and prosperity in this world. We hope that the relations and discussions had on this day and every day after it will contribute to a long and prosperous life of peace between us all. Thank you.

 

Saeed Ibn Malek of the Kadarsi Tribe, delivering a speech on the rights of peaceful civilians during wartime

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Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh, I shall begin With Bismillah.

 

Great Leaders of Atlas, And Brave Ambassadors, We were Called Upon to Suggest, Our Views For International Laws, Oh great People... I speak now...So that on the last hour We are not punished for standing up to promote the Good!

 

And forbid The Evil

 

The Kadarsi Tribe, As Followers Of GOD almighty, Thanks with the Help of the Dunshire For allowing us to bring this Propose forth, Say that we, as nation leaders, As governments to Have mercy, As you All know, Wars Are all around us… And Every day we hear Of villages Burned, and the livestock destroyed, Families wiped from the earth.

 

Oh you who WILL meet Our lord, And will be asked why...why did you not have the mercy in your hearts and accept our proposal, Which was most certainly just!

 

We propose, That If you MUST have wars...If you must fight...Leave the People alone...Do not raise your swords and aim your arrows at the innocent people! Stop stealing their homes, their lives and everything they own...Look around you today, Do you see all the orphans!? Has it come to now that we are no longer people? Have we lost our souls were we dont even cry when we see or even hear that a single soul dies?! Woe to you who think the suffering of innocent and simple people to be right!

 

Stop the Destruction of homes, and the massacres of thousands! If you have siege weapons! You are required to rebuild those people’s homes! The walls Are fine But the homes! Where you miss and destroy their homes! So when you destroy a Home by accident REBUILD!

 

Do not destroy the trees, or the earth! Only cut down trees if you HAVE TO! And if you do cut down a tree if you have to YOU MUST replant at least two! We have but one Earth, Do not Violate it! Only kill animals for food! AND! If you fight on the battlefield of a city, Do not kill the old, Do not kill the children, do not kill the women, Do not Kill those dedicated to worship, and do not kill those who take refuge in places for prayer, NO MATTER THE FAITH, RACE, GENDER! Only fight those who are soldiers, Not the man who bakes the bread for them!

 

Do not force your faiths upon anyone...let people live in peace...AND DO NOT! DO NOT make people have to pay to stay in their homes! AND DO NOT DO NOT evict people from their homes! What right do YOU have to force people to leave their homes...Do not prevent people from eating! If you are besieging a fort with no innocents within, then you may blockade them! BUT DO NOT DO NOT blockade the cities which people live in! Allow people to leave the cities! Allow people to leave peacefully if you are besieging!

 

And do not mistreat the prisoners, Be good to them, And feed them...AND DO NOT torture them...And most of ALL Don't punish with fire! Only God can punish with fire! Treat them kindly...You may keep them chained well and guarded well...but do not scar them...let them pray, sleep, and eat as they please…

He nods in agreement with himself the raising his finger and points to them as a parent would wag their finger to a disobetent child

Do not Murder any royal families or leading families...You may arrest them….But as for the women, and children...Let them walk free...safely...WITH YOUR SOLDIERS! To whatever nation they please… I know Many of you Must be angry by our proposal...But why...Why be angry for having mercy, and do things that Even GOD commanded…

 

I have done my duty to bring forth this duty so I may not be punished on the final hour for not trying to bring mercy to us all…

 

I also say we should make areas...for Animals, The Plants, the trees, to be untouched, And a place just for peace, For it is our duties as the caretakers of the earth to protect it...Be easy and do not harm the animals, and do not wipe the animals from the face of the earth. I know many may hate different races…..But...Killing a person just for their race is wrong...they had no choice in it...So halt from it… Also… As for the Youth...We as the parents for our nations, and leaders of our people! Must take care of them….for one day they will be in our shoes...So, Set up programs...to keep children from doing crime...and falling to evil…

 

I fear I have used up all My time, but I thank you all for listening, I pray that With my words, We may help bring a better world before us...And Prevent the shame which we bare for doing such crimes to our world...May Allah forgive us for our past crimes, and give us Seven skies. There was a Saying We had back in Haria ‘kam hi jamilat rahmat daw' alqamar’ Which means ‘Oh how Beautiful is the Mercy of the Moon light’ Let us Be this light which brightens up the darkness.  Peace Be to you

 

Propose Your Own Laws

The Global Assembly is accepting submissions of proposals from civilians. After being given a template, civilians are allowed to draft their own legislation, and to place it before the General Chamber to be reviewed. If it passes, your law shall become codified in international proceedings. Simply draft your legislation, and mail it to the Global Assembly's administrative offices. Should your suggestion be legitimate, you will be invited to a hearing among other delegates to answer questions and address critiques.

 

Lawbook: Here

Law Template: Here

((Contact Discord: Liam#7649))

 

In World News;

• The international community has recognized the Duchy of Blackmarsh as a seperate entity from the Reiter controlled Vrakai.
• In Cyrilsburg, the mayoral election of 1656 have officially launched. The front runners are Matthew de Cantwell, a staunch capitalistic nationalist, and Stephanos Palaiologos, an up and coming populist. Other contenders include small government candidate Magnus Ironwood, Veres Draskovits' second run for office, and Emilia Gray Thompson, a declared socialist, is rumored to run, as well.
• The Krugmarian delegation chucked a plate towards Saeed Ibn Malek, whilst giving a speech on the floor of the Holm senate in regards to the rights of prisoners of war.
• Prince Antonius of Renatus-Marna marched into a Global Assembly hearing earlier this Seed, immediately assaulting a spectating clergyman. The situation is being investigated.
• A new coalition of revolutionary, working class individuals have begun to establish a new, international, leftist political party. They're rumored to establish branches in both Caras Eldar and Cyrilsburg. The group addresses themselves as, "a coalition between Bernardists, Sanoists, and militant Raevir communists."
• The Sohaerate of Haelun'or and the Dominion of Malin have broke out into a set of brief skirmishes, and the situation is expected to escalate. Dominion officials also accuse Haelun'or of harboring weapons of mass destruction, similar to the thanhium bomb released in Johannesburg decades ago.
• High King Torvin Blackaxe abdicated his throne recently, passing down the title to Garrond Frostbeard, the new High King of the Kingdom of Kaz'Ulrah.
• The Druidic Order officially vassalized under the Dominion of Malin.
• The General Chamber of the Global Assembly narrowly denied the Church of the Canon, under the governing body of the Holy See, membership status in the Global Assembly. More on that matter to come in a followup notice.
• The location for the Global Assembly's headquarters has been decided upon, being established in Cyrilsburg, built upon "neutral soil." Construction is expected to begin sometime in 1657.

 

We appreciate your continued support. Keep an eye out for our future events and notices.

 

Godspeed.

[!] The notice ends here.

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“Long live Dunshire, Fer Bernardism!” Madeline Applefoot would cry out

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Saeed Ibn Malek would sigh a tear rolling down the old man's cheek as he looked upon his dutiful student "Do not think I cry for the wound I Took for teaching the good...I cry for weak empathy of the world...How they can harm the weak and the innocent...Alhumdillah, Our bey, the Mahdi, has the Mercy to follow these rules..." the old man hung his head as a Student went forward with a damp cloth to clean the wound, the old man closing his eyes a bares his teeth obviously in some pain the student spoke "My Imam, Forgive me, I know it hurts." he says almost tearfully to see the old man even harmed another student arose not being able to sit any longer "Who Harmed you, My imam! We will deal with him! Anything for you Oh My beloved Imam!" he was then motioned to sit down by the old man waving his hand the old man gave a weak smile "Calm My son, I forgave Him, And Inshallah, Allah will forgive him, Always remember My students." he gives a soft warm smile to the grouping as he laided in his bed "That Our Prophet once said." he places his hand to his chest as the others did so as well upon the name "That Peace Comes from forgivness, Love Comes From Peace, And Love is they key to Seven skies." the old man smiled, his well combed and soft beard brushed gently on his chest and shoulder as he laided ill in bed from the hit, Do to his old age he became ill from the hit yet his face stil remained bright "Go and take." he choughed a bit and the student kept cleaning his wound "All that in the chest and Do my Zikat...I Am to ill to do such...I would have tried to but-." he coughed again with a sigh closing his eyes "but Sufyan Here tells me I should rest...Do so For the Sake of Allah My sons." the old man closed his eyes and rested peacefully tired from the long and exhausted from the trip and day

 

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