President states elections to be held in 2020; first legislative elections planned

President Hasan Çakar has stated that elections shall be held in early 2020, either in the months of February or March. Çakar's term is due to conclude in 2020, after his previous unanimous election in 2018, and elections would have most likely been held in this year but the proposed months seem earlier than expected.
President Çakar said that in addition to the presidential elections, legislative elections shall be held for a unified sitting of Congress. This shall be a first in Hasanistan's legislative election in its almost-decade old history, as it has only held presidential elections and one local election before. Previous discussions have been had been held regarding holding them in the past but never came to frutition, although Çakar stated "This time we are truly determined to hold them." He also said regarding current electoral law: "This is not suited for Hasanistan's needs, I shall change it and since the past electoral law was made by decree than it shall be easy to change."
A formal decision regarding elections are expected by the end of next week.

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Presidential statement on Turkish operation in Northeastern Syria

Today, Turkish forces have begun Operation Peace Spring (Barış Pınar) against Syrian Democratic Forces (dominated by the People's Protections Units, the Syrian branch of the Kurdistan Workers' Party) in northeastern Syria. The first day has already seen Turkish air and artillery strikes on the SDF-controlled Syrian cities of Tellebyad, Ayn Issa and Resülayn, as well as retaliatory mortar strikes by the SDF on the Turkish city of Nusaybin.
The President of the Republic Hasan Çakar issued the following statement regarding the issues:

"President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has announced today the launching of "Peace Spring" operation in Syria by the Turkish military against SDF and YPG forces. There are already reports of armed clashes from both sides.
The Hasani government understands reasons that Turkey has launched the operation (as YPG is recognized as Syrian branch of PKK, a terrorist organisation that has attacked innocent civilians) but we advise care for civilians and respect of the Geneva Convention. We are also concerned about the potential of this conflict escalating into other areas of the Middle East."

-Hasan Çakar, President of the Republic

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Hasanistan establishes diplomatic relations with Helvetica

Yesterday, the heads of state of Hasanistan and the British micronation Helvetica ratified a treaty establishing mutual recognition and bilateral relations between the two nations.

Flag of the Republic of Helvetica

The Republic of Helvetica is a relatively new micronation, although it has made a big impression so far within the intermicronational community. It joined the Konmalehth in earlier this May, roughly the same time around Hasanistan's accession into the organisation, and its head of state and founder Vilcho I took part in the recent Konmalehth vice-chair election. Despite losing, he performed much better than many expected of him. The politics of Helvetica take place within a framework of a semi-direct presidential democracy, with the President being both the Head of State and Head of Government.

President Hasan Çakar said following the ratification: "We have been building up strong ties with Helvetica. We both share many values that bridge our differences and our co-operation within the Konmalehth has helped the organisation develop. Establishing formal ties was a necessary step to help our new friendship with Helvetica flourish. May our friendship and our nations last long and prosper".

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Hasanistan establishes diplomatic relations with Tagtabazar

Yesterday, the heads of state of Hasanistan and the Venezuelan micronation Tagtabazar ratified a treaty establishing mutual recognition and bilateral relations between the two nations.
Tagtabazar, officially the Republic of Tagtabazar, is a micronation located in Carabobo state, Venezuela. The state was founded in May 2017 as an autonomous republic within the Popular Union of Occitania (with whom Hasanistan had previously maintained diplomatic relations until its dissolution), although became an independent state following the dissolution of Occitania in late 2018. Tagtabazar is a federal semi-presidential republic, currently ruled by President Juan Cisneros.

Flag of the Republic of Tagtabazar

Hasani President Hasan Çakar commented following the ratification "May our nations have a prosperous and long-lasting friendship", while President Juan Cisneros issued a similar message saying "We hope that these relations are friendly and progressive between the two nations".

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President Çakar reacts to Konmalehth executive results

The elections within the Konmalehth to select came to an end yesterday, following a three-day voting period, with Emiel Sebastiaan Hardy becoming the new Chair and Connor I of Atovia and becoming the new Vice-Chair. Hardy won his election by 13 votes compared to only 2 abstentions, while Connor I defeated rival Helvetica's Vilcho by 9 votes to 6. The announcements of the results were well-received by the national delegates, including Connor I and Vilcho who congratulated each other on being good opposition. President Hasan Çakar was among them, congratulating the two victorious candidates within the Konmalehth online discussion server.
Now that the elections are complete, it is expected Hardy and Connor I to try push for implementing their reforms that they advocated during campaigning. These include creating a Konmalehth-wide news service from the dormant Mahusetan press agency and the creation of new committees within the organisation. President Çakar himself hopes to pass through reforms that establish aid for national development within newer micronations and supporting the integrity and operation of elections within member states.

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