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Lauchenoirian Guardian

Lauchenoirian government expresses ‘concern’ over Zamastan-Xiomera standoff
19th November 2019

Foreign Minister Sandra Pavía, speaking on behalf of the Lauchenoirian government, has expressed her concerns over a developing situation in the waters near Xiomera, after Zamastanian ships crossed into Xiomeran waters without permission. The Zamastanians have since withdrawn, and are being pursued by Xiomeran vessels. No exchange of fire has been reported.

Pavía, speaking in Parliament today, told representatives: “I am greatly concerned about the possibility of escalation in this situation, and hope that it can be resolved peacefully. I will not lay blame without proof, however I will be speaking to Xiomera and taking up their offer of being provided with evidence. If it does indeed transpire that Zamastan made a hostile incursion into Xiomeran waters, we would condemn that wholeheartedly – such blatant aggression cannot be tolerated.”

Samantha Clavell, leader of the Pacifist Party and Minister for Culture and the Arts, who visited Xiomera last month, has posted on social media asking “both sides” to “keep their heads cool” and think things over before escalating. She has been an outspoken critic in the past of Zamastanian government policy, calling the country “warmongers” for their tendency to get involved in international conflicts more frequently than other nations.

The government is expected to request evidence of the incursion from Xiomera, after Xiomeran Defence Secretary Xochiqui offered to provide nations in the IDU who ask for evidence of the Zamastanian incursion and their actions, both in data and video form. It is expected that once this evidence is reviewed, the government will be releasing another statement. It is also expected they will contact Zamastan to ask if they wish to provide any further evidence as well.