Doubeinese Civil Conflict
| Doubeinese Civil Conflict | |||||||||
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Doubeia Supported by: | ||||||||
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Guizhong † Dainsleif Lesley Cyno Peter Johnathan Cibai Brother |
Xsgina Diluc's Father † Ourobouros Von Lycaon Mother Choi Seungcheol James An Geonho Fasion | ||||||||
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2,000 (1970) 30,000 (1975) 110,000 (1990) |
11,000 (1970) 120,000 (1984) 123,000 (1990) | ||||||||
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| 65,000–70,000 killed | 195,620 killed | ||||||||
| 150,000–280,000 civilians killed | |||||||||
The Doubeinese Civil Conflict is an armed conflict and insurgency that has taken place since 717. It is being fought between the Free Army of West Doubeia (FAWD) and the Doubeinese Armed Forces (DAF), the former of which are fighting to gain self-determination and eventual independence from Doubeia.
Background
During the ratification of the Doubeinese Constitution, it was agreed that West Doubeia would be granted autonomy from Doubeia within ten years of independence. However, the inaction of the Doubeinese central government to fulfil the autonomy agreement caused much dissatisfaction in West Doubeia, and contributed to growing negative sentiments towards the central government.
The early years of independence was marked by discontent amongst the West Doubeinese towards the central government, especially pertaining to its alleged favouritism towards East Doubeia. Despite Doubeia's federal government structure, the central government held substantial power, especially over the state and lower-level governments. Additionally, it is estimated than up to 80% of Doubeia's national revenue (idk how to phrase this) was controlled by the federal government, with the rest being allocated to the lower-level governments. There was also worries from West Doubeia about the over-representation of East Doubeinese states held in the Assembly. The inadequate representation of West Doubeia in the National Council was raised in Assembly sessions, but the canton representative seat assignments have remained unadjusted since Doubeia's independence. Member of the Assembly Janet Voyuskaya notably resigned during an Assembly session because of the aforementioned, accusing the Assembly of unfairly prioritising East Doubeinese interests.
Cultural differences between East and West Doubeia also contributed to the growing divide between both halves. While East Doubeia is more homogeneous in its demographics, West Doubeia is a common destination for immigrants, especially those of Huayramarcan and Juven descent. This contributed to a unique fusion of cultures in many major West Doubeinese cities that was not commonly found in the east. Additionally, West Doubeia is much more liberal in ideology than East Doubeia, further accentuating the political differences between both halves of Doubeia. Nevertheless, many voters in West Doubeia choose to elect representatives from the socially conservative Doubeia Central Alliance (DCA) party due to its more forgiving and supportive stance towards West Doubeia compared to other major parties.
There were rumours about a new centre-left party forming to represent West Doubeinese interests as early as 710 to compete in the scheduled 713 General Elections, but the party never materialised.
Pre-war developments
Autonomy talks between the central Doubeinese government and West Doubeinese representatives and members of the WDOD commenced in early 716. However, the talks came to an impasse as neither side could agree on the terms of autonomy, and West Doubeinese autonomy was indefinitely postponed. It was reported that the main topic of disagreement centred around the Queen Lawrencia Territories; both Doubeia and West Doubeia wanted full control of the territories without any exception. In response to the delay of the autonomy talks, many West Doubeinese politicians resigned, triggering a snap General Election one year before the next scheduled General Election in 717. Many West Doubeinese viewed the failed autonomy talks as the last straw, and as East Doubeinese dominance in the National Council continued to go unchecked, there were surges in sentiments of not only autonomy but also full-fledged independence from Doubeia.
On 14 July 716, anti-union supporters launched a protest in Port Pomeranian, West Doubeia's largest city. The protest was quickly quelled, but it inspired pro-autonomy protests in other major West Doubeinese cities. Despite being met with brute force, more protests that grew increasingly violent sprung up across West Doubeia, and a state of emergency was temporarily declared in several states. In response, both pro-West Doubeia and anti-autonomy protests sprung up across the rest of Doubeia, some of which were marked with controversy due to their alleged endorsements by certain politicians.
On 5 October 716, a particularly brutal popular uprising in Port Pomeranian was quelled, but not without resulting in the deaths of more than thirty police officers and special forces. The Uprising in the Port caused the prime minister, Galilea Korotkaya, to declare martial law in several West Doubeinese states. The DCA would soon splinter as pro-autonomy politicians, primarily from West Doubeia, left to form the Liberation for the West (LW) party, whilst several Golossa Narodov (GN) and other right-wing politicians soon followed suit. The left-leaning United Doubeinese Front (UDF), whilst remaining as one party, was internally divided into pro- and anti-autonomy camps. Martial law was lifted in a week's time, but many Doubeinese Armed Forces units remained in West Doubeia much to the chagrin of the residents.
During the course of Doubeia's independence, the FAWD, a West Doubeinese separatist militia, had been secretly strengthening in number and weaponry. The FAWD had received most of its funding from West Doubeinese businessmen and politicians supporting their cause. The FAWD was alleged to have taken part in ilicit activities and collaborations with criminal organisations operating in West Doubeia to finance their operations although the FAWD has repeatedly declined these claims. These funds mostly went to the purchase of military weapons, as well as supplies.
The states of Karnerkarnen, Ruggland, Montagne, Ginnagne, and Black Swan declared their independence from Doubeia to form the West Doubeinese Union on December 7 717, a week before Doubeia's eighth independence anniversary. Days later on Independence Day, The Mossland, Elfwynne, and Advincio also announced their sessession from Doubeia and formed the EMA Tri-Alliance, a temporary union consisting of the three states. The Doubeinese government quickly decried the declaration of independence as unconstitutional and claimed that both West Doubeia and the EMA were still rightful Doubeinese territory.
The Doubeinese Armed Forces (DAF) was soon mobilised, with tens of thousands of troops being transported to West Doubeia to regain control of the region. Many Doubeinese Armed Forces (DAF) soldiers would mutiny or default to the separatists early on, weakening Doubeia's position in the civil war. Many citizens also showed their support for the separatists by organising online campaigns.
War (717-present)
717
The start of the Doubeinese Civil Conflict was marked by the Bella Hills Attack, when members of the FAWD attacked a naval ship off the shore of carrying goods and supplies to troops stationed in the area. Whilst no one was killed, a DAF naval officer was wounded, and Premier Korotkaya declared the attack an act of war. Martial law was imposed in Doubeia, and the DAF began to occupy major urban centres in West Doubeia.
Doubeia received international support, with many nations recognising West Doubeia as Doubeinese territory. The DAF also received military aid and supplies, including UAVs, battleships and weapons, whilst forming partnership with the armed forces of Kanzlia and Crpostran. West Doubeia, meanwhile, received little international backing as most did not recognise its claim to independence. Nevertheless, there were claims of the FAWD secretly receiving support in terms of troops and materials from nations such as Oberour Ar Moro and groups such as the Tukarist Liberation Front.