[Botha]

TRANSVALER DAAGLIKSE NUUS: Prime Minister Annetjie van Matteus announced today that the Republic of Transvaal would be expelling all foreign and national practicioners of what are deemed "foreign" religions.

"The Government has determined that there is no place for muslims, jews, buddhists, and any other followers of non-Christian religions. Native animists will be tolerated but any religions not native nor 'natural' to Transvaal are hereby prohibited. Offending practicioners have two days to depart the nation otherwise they will face imprisonment."

781 citizens of various non-acceptable beliefs are now scrambling for quick exit out of the country; they are only allowed to take $500 with them.

[TheStig]

The nation of Top Gear is horrified that a nation is removing people from it's land simply based on what they believe in.

Top Gear shall be sending a ferry to anchor a mile from the west coast of Transvaal for any asylum seekers that require refuge to board and be provided shelter by our country.

[Botha]

TheStig, on Aug 13 2009, 02:45 PM, said:

Top Gear shall be sending a ferry to anchor a mile from the west coast of Transvaal for any asylum seekers that require refuge to board and be provided shelter by our country.

Your ferry is permitted to dock at Cape Town. We will make transportation arrangements that anyone wishing to depart via Top Gear is able to reach the ship there.

As for any concerns about the relocation, keep in mind that this affects only 1.5% of Transvaal's population.

[Subtleknifewielder]

Botha, on Aug 13 2009, 03:28 PM, said:

Your ferry is permitted to dock at Cape Town. We will make transportation arrangements that anyone wishing to depart via Top Gear is able to reach the ship there.

As for any concerns about the relocation, keep in mind that this affects only 1.5% of Transvaal's population.

OOC: Should't this be in the fantasy section?

IC: only 1.5%. How many would it have to be before it was wrong? 3 percent? 5? 10?

Promised Land will take in any Refugees from this edict who wish to move far away from this oppressive government.

[JEDCJT]

Subtleknifewielder, on Aug 13 2009, 03:08 PM, said:

IC: only 1.5%. How many would it have to be before it was wrong? 3 percent? 5? 10?

Promised Land will take in any Refugees from this edict who wish to move far away from this oppressive government.

As will New England. Our borders is open to these that wish to emigrate there.

[TheStig]

Botha, on Aug 13 2009, 11:28 PM, said:

Your ferry is permitted to dock at Cape Town. We will make transportation arrangements that anyone wishing to depart via Top Gear is able to reach the ship there.

As for any concerns about the relocation, keep in mind that this affects only 1.5% of Transvaal's population.

OOC: Yeah this probably should be in the fantasy forum.

IC: In an official statement, the leader of Top Gear - Emperor Stig - addressed the leaders of Transvaal:

"I am officially questioning this action. Why do you deem it necessary to banish hundreds of innocent souls from the safety and comfort of what has always been their home on the basis of their personal beliefs? Surely those do not offend you, affect you or even concern you in the least?"

[Eden]

Moved to Fantasy RP.

[TheStig]

Eden, on Aug 14 2009, 10:19 AM, said:

Moved to Fantasy RP.

OOC: Yay, thanks.

Think you could pin my new map thread for me too?

[Colerich Krieg]

The newly formed Empire of Krieg shall observe where this situation goes - The Government does have a certain extent as to what their people do - but Religon should not be one of them, especially if practiced peacefully. The Empire of Krieg strongly urges our Neighbors in the south to maintain order, as a war would only affect all of us, especially trade between the Northern and Southern Hemisphere.

[Cataduanes]

The Republic of Euzkadi condemns the policy of prejudice towards those of different faiths, the xenophobia of the Transvaal government should be censored by the international community (alas we do not hold much faith in the world to do so), the numbers involved are not relevant but the repugnant principle of expulsion is. Should any refugees wish to seek asylum within our borders they will be welcomed.

[Colerich Krieg]

The Empire approves of The Republic's Stance, but shall await advice from The Chimiaran Republic before acting.


EDIT: (When I said Republic I meant Euzkadi.)

This post has been edited by Colerich Krieg: 14 August 2009 - 04:51 AM

[Serg92]

The Kingdom of Serca condems the Transvaal government on this action.

"People of all religions are to be accepted. No one person should be excluded from thier home nation just because thejr religion is of Native discent. We will welcome any refugees from Transvaal and will p[ropvide support and homes to fleeing familiies."

-Emperor Sergio

[Sir Keshav IV]

"We are infact willing to take in all 781 citizens into our country and pay them 1500$ a month as their salary and will be offered government jobs in the various provinces of ours."

This post has been edited by Sir Keshav IV: 14 August 2009 - 10:12 AM

[TheStig]

Just to clear up any technicalities, citizens who have chosen to board our ferry docked in Cape Town will be granted six months citizenship in Top Gear receiving standard government benefits and accommodation. We shall help them find work in our country and providing they do, we will upgrade their citizenship to permanent status.

[Minilla Island]

Though Minilla Island does not like this policy, we understand it. In reality, why should Transvaal bend its policies for 781 people? In fact, by sending them away, they are doing these people a favor. They will be mercilessly discriminated in Transvaal. So, why not just let them go?

[TheStig]

Minilla Island, on Aug 14 2009, 05:13 PM, said:

Though Minilla Island does not like this policy, we understand it. In reality, why should Transvaal bend its policies for 781 people? In fact, by sending them away, they are doing these people a favor. They will be mercilessly discriminated in Transvaal. So, why not just let them go?

Then perhaps the government needs to take action to prevent this discrimination within the country. Every human should have the right to believe what they want to believe in, with safety and security, and freedom from persecution. Particularly by their government.

[Pravus Ingruo]

While this policy is not one that Xaristan agrees with, we nonetheless accept and support Transvaal's right to do so. This action will have no effect on Xaristan's relationship through sport with Transvaal, nor through our, admittedly meager, diplomatic contact.

[Justinian the Mighty]

We cant help questioning Transvaal’s judgment once again.

[Nagato the Great]

Communist diadochoi condemns this act and would aid these people someohow is Transvaal were not on the otherside of the planet

[Golan 1st]

The Danielish government is deeply concerned by these actions of the Republic of Transvaal.
The true nature of this policy is reflected in the low limit on the property the deported citizens can take with them. Also, we have confirmed information of acts of violence against followers of the minority religions with the security forces doing nothing to stop it, and in some cases directly involved.
We are usually willing to cooperate with any nation, but this unacceptable policy obliges us to severe the diplomatic relations between our countries and use other measures to express our discontent with the policy of Transvaal on this matter. As a first step, the Danielish government forbids export of any goods and technology to the Republic of Transvaal.
Needless to say, the deported citizens of Transvaal are welcome in the nation of Danieland.

This post has been edited by Golan 1st: 14 August 2009 - 12:43 PM