Results of first Hasani referendum

Today, voters in Hasanistan went to the polls again for Hasanistan's first referendum. The referendum asked citizens five questions, two regarding reform to government structure, one regarding electoral reforms and two regarding the possibility of joining a micronational confederation. The referendum had a turnout of 75%, with 6 out of 8 registered citizens voting.
The results of each question were as follows:
What form of republic should Hasanistan be?

1. Presidential republic - 2 votes (33.3%)
2. Parliamentary republic - 2 votes (33.3%)
3. Semi-presidential republic - 1 vote (16.7%)
4. Directorial republic - 1 vote (16.7%)  

Blue - Parliamentary
Red - Semi-Presidential
Yellow - Presidential
Directorial - Green

Should Hasanistan incorporate direct democracy within its government structure?

1. Yes - 4 votes (66.7%)
2. No - 2 votes (33.3%)

Green - Yes
Red - No

What system should be used to elected members of the legislature of Hasanistan?

1. Nationwide party list proportional system - 4 votes (66.7%)
2. Constituency-based first-past-the-post - 2 votes (33.3%)

Blue - PLPS
Red - FPTP

Should Hasanistan join the Qök Qoyunlu Beglïqï?

1. Yes (50%)
2. No (50%)

Green - Yes
Red - No

Should Hasanistan join the Leeds Confederation?

1. No - 4 votes (66.7%)
2. Yes - 2 votes (33.3%) 

Green - Yes
Red - No

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Questions for tomorrow's referendum revealed

The Cabinet of Hasanistan has released the questions and options for tomorrow's referendum. The referendum itself will ask the citizenry of Hasanistan four questions ranging from joining a micronational confederation to electoral reform.
The questions and options of the referendum are as follows:

• What form of republic should Hasanistan be?
• Parliamentary
• Semi-presidential
• Presidential
• Directorial
• Should Hasanistan incorporate direct democracy within its government structure?
• Yes/no
• What system should be used to elected members of the legislature of Hasanistan?
• Yes/no
• Should Hasanistan join the Qök Qoyunlu Beglïqï? 
• Yes/no
• Should Hasanistan join the Leeds Confederation?
• Yes/no

The referendum shall last from the morning to 20:00 (WET).

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Cabinet of Hasanistan decides to hold Hasanistan's first referendum

The Cabinet of Hasanistan has announced that a referendum will be held on Thursday, asking the citizenry for their opinion's on certain issues including the possibility of a new constitution and its content.
The idea for the referendum was soon proposed after President Reza declared a state of emergency. Its main proponent, Prime Minister Hasan Çakar, has said that the referendum was vital to see what the citizenry think of Hasanistan's current path and how they believe Hasanistan should progress. Other ideas that may possibly be asked in the referendum may be whether Hasanistan should join any confederations or international organizations.
The referendum itself shall be non-legally binding but Prime Minister Çakar has said that the government shall respect the results of the referendum.
The referendum is planned to be held on Thursday, allowing one day for campaigning. The questions of the referendum shall be released tomorrow.

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President Reza declares state of emergency following exit of Qaragüliyyâh Bey; declares Pavle Savovic persona non grata

Today, President Reza made public the Qaragüliyyâh Bey Isa Musa's renouncing of Hasani citizenship and declared a nationwide state of emergency to prevent a constitutional crises arising from its implications. In addition to the invoking of a nationwide state of emergency, Reza has also declared Pavle Savovic persona non grata within Hasanistan.
President Reza gave the following statement regarding the declaration of a state of emergancy:

"Due to Qaragüliyyâh Bey revoking his citizenship, I must declare a state of emergency to protect constitutional order. This will grant me and my cabinet powers to pass decrees without legislative approval."
                                                                                                       -President Asghar Reza

HH Qaragüliyyâh Bey, who had been made the head of state following the ratification of the Third Constitution on 24 June, recently revoked his Hasani citizenship following disagreements between him and Prime Minister Hasan Çakar over constitutional matters and the 2017 Unilateral Recognition Bill. His loss of citizenship led to fears of a constitutional crisis due to that any future laws, which would usually require his approval following the President's ratification, could not be officially passed without him. This has led to today's decision of the declaration of nationwide state of emergency, which allows President Reza and his cabinet to implement laws without the approval of either parliament or the Qaragüliyyâh Bey. This move has so far been unopposed.
It is believed that the future of Hasanistan will be discussed by the cabinet following the declaration of the state of emergency and that the possibility of a new constitution may need to be considered. There is also the chance that the current constitution can be retained if the Qaragüliyyâh Bey returns.
In other news, President Reza also declared Pavle Savovic, the totalitarian leader of the micronation Daljam and a controversial figure, persona non grata. Reza stated that Savovic had called him a "homosexual", accusations that Reza deny.

I'm declaring Persona non grata on Pavle "Cuckold" Savovic.
He accused me of homosexuality, which is untrue and disrespectful to the president of Hasanistan and with that kind of behaviour he should get punished for it. Terrorists aren't allowed in Hasanistan.
                                                                                                       -President Asghar Reza

Savovic had contacted Reza and Prime Minister Hasan Çakar regarding the possibility of Hasanistan joining Savovic's proposed "Pavlist-Garsideist Union of Akebar, Daljam and Hasanistan". Reza rejected the offer and was in return insulted by Savovic. Reza and Çakar previously had contact with Savovic during Hasanistan's period in Pavlov, where Savovic lad the controversial Fascist Party and regularly plotted to overthrow the government of Pavlov.

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Federal Mejlis passes first act; various countries unilaterally recognized

This morning, President Reza signed the country's first bill into law since Hasanistan's independence following the dissolution of Pavlov. The bill, proposed by Prime Minister Hasan Çakar, was proposed on 2 July and the four members of the Federal Mejlis were given three days to vote on the law. As all candidates had voted by the second day, the President was allowed to make the choice of whether he would sign the bill and enact it as law or veto it. There was no expectations of President Reza vetoing the bill as it was given his approval to be proposed in the Mejlis.
The new act, titled on proposal as the "2017 Unilateral Recognition Bill" and now known as the "2017 Unilateral Recognition Act", will now see Hasanistan unilaterally recognize 205 countries (most of whom are members of the United Nations).
The act unilaterally recognizes the following countries:

• All members of the United Nations;
• the Vatican City State;
• the Republic of Abkhazia;
• the Republic of South Ossetia;
• the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic (also known as Transnistria);
• the Republic of China (only over the territories it controls);
• the East Turkestan Government;
• the Kingdom of Nazir;
• the Republic of Viadalvia;
• the Principality of the Qërimoğulları;
• the Hortanian Empire.

The bill was unopposed in Parliament, as Shady Morsi (KL-Ardajan), Krištof Fondrk (Ind-Köktughluk) and the bill's proposer Prime Minister Hasan Çakar (GP-Çobanistan) all voted in support of it. Tanju Çakar (HİP-Batyr) abstained the bill, most likely due to him lacking a strong opinion on any foreign disputes.
Some controversy existed before its proposal due to a draft of the bill including the Republic of Kosovo as one of the nations Hasanistan would recognize. The Qaragüliyyâh Bey Isa Musa voiced his concern to the cabinet about its inclusion, as well as the inclusion of the Principality of the Qërimoğulları. Kosovo was thus removed for the final draft.
The text of the bill can be read here...

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