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Kerlian News Service

International Edition

Security threat level increased following media hack
6th August 2019

The Council of Kerlile has raised the security threat level from high to severe following a hack of Kerlian broadcasting channels. Yesterday, a five-hour broadcast of patriarchal propaganda, delivered by Emperor Lynnoux Yakovlev, was carried out across all frequencies by the Trivian Empire. The propaganda described Kerlile as a “rogue state” and alleged that Kerlian men have been granted Trivian citizenship.

Kerlians have been urged to ignore this broadcast, and have been told that the mass granting of Trivian citizenship to male Kerlians has “no precedent, and no basis in international law.” Kerlians concerned about their safety and security following the attack have been assured that the government is working on introducing measures to prevent any more attacks from Trive or other patriarchal countries.

The Council of Kerlile met in an emergency session following the incident, to discuss how to ensure the safety and security of the Kerlian people, and to discuss a response to the attack. Following the session, sections of the Kerlian Army were ordered to assist border patrol in ensuring the security of the borders. 5 billion Kerlian Credits have also been given to the Cybersecurity Division to work on improving Kerlile’s defence against cyberattacks.

Councillor Natalia Hart has also withdrawn her emigration reform bill following the incident, citing that “in light of recent events, we must increase security at the border, not decrease it. Now is no longer the right time for this change.” The bill aimed to decriminalise illegal border crossing attempts by those seeking to leave Kerlile.

A statement has also been released by the Council, stating that any aircraft violating Kerlian airspace will be shot down without warning while the threat level remains severe. Aircraft that have submitted approved flight plans will not be affected, however the government have contacted all airlines, based within Kerlile and abroad, who fly over Kerlian airspace to warn them about the situation.

The Council also announced an embargo on all Trivian products, stating that Kerlile would not permit any trade with Trive until an apology is issued for the incident. A travel ban against Trivian citizens has also been put in place, forbidding any individual holding a Trivian passport from setting foot on Kerlian soil.

President Rebecca Arnott addressed the nation this morning in light of the incident, saying: “this was an attack on the sovereignty of Kerlile. I would like to assure you all that measures are being taken to ensure the safety and security of all Kerlians, and prevent another attack like this from happening again. To Trive, I say this: your attempts to sow discord and division in Kerlile will fail. We are a united people with a shared vision, and you will not destroy us. Do not try this again. Any repeat of this action will be considered a declaration of war.”