Acadre Tribune - 4/17/21

THE ACADRE TRIBUNE
IVORA FALLS
Parabocan forces march alongside Eastern troops after city's defenders surrender

President Cardoza applauded Parabocan and East Chanchajillan forces as the Western capital of Ivora fell after a month of brutal and devastating fighting. The city's suburbs have been decimated, and tens of thousands have been killed. The dictator, Frederick Armbar is dead. The battle for the capital is over as the defenders and regime loyalists surrender in droves.

Over 450 soldiers in the Parabocan contingent deployed in West Chanchajilla have been killed in the fighting, with Eastern losses being even higher. Cardoza is pledging to bring troops home within the next two months.

"Our job is done," Cardoza said, "and our troops have carried out their mission by supporting our allies in ridding the continent of a tyrannical monster. West Chanchajilla can now choose their path to a better future, and we will be here to help. But, we won't hamper our men and women in the armed forces for longer than we need. Within the next two months, they will come home. We are indebted to them."

Parabocan military officials agree with the need to withdraw troops soon, but maintain that the capital and other urban areas in West Chanchajilla must be secured entirely or more effectively, as pockets of loyalist resistance still remains scattered throughout the country. A bombing by loyalists in Omi last week killed 8 Parabocan forces, but Omi was captured over two months ago.

"We're worried about an insurgency," said a high ranking Parabocan military official. "If loyalists believe the collapse of the government will lead to a degradation of their lives in the innevitable post-Armbar era, they may fight back."