Khadaran Civil War

On 15.2.1557, the Liberation Front Army(LFA), a militant group within Khadaran, organized a revolt in the city of Pankot. The People's Democratic Republic of Khadaran was established on the same day at the city hall. 3 weeks later on 1.3.1557, the nearby quarry and mining facilities was seized by the LFA.

Background
The monarchy of Khadaran has for the past decade been involved in numerous scandals and controversies, as the former king had died without an heir. Leading to a short succession crisis where a new heir was selected, who was unpopular with the wider public.

This was escalated by poor economic decisions by the new administration, which lead to high unemployment rates in the later 1550s.

Timeline
- 15.2.1557, LFA rises up in pankot and seizes the city. A new republic is declared

- 1.3.1557, the Pankot mines was seized by the LFA, cutting off an important resource center off from the rest of Khadaran.

-14.4.1557, the usurper in power who shall not be further named, has been executed by a firing squad for defraudation and plunging the country into chaos. Emergency royalist government was formed under Ayatollah Mashari to stabilize the situation on the front in the Pankot region.

- 24.4.1557, city of Saasalin was sieged by LFA forces, however thanks to delivery of modernized tanks and IFVs from AKE Land Systems and sudden appearance of private military group "Legionare" the city was swiftly defended with minimal loss of life, while LFA forces suffered huge loses of 3 tanks, 3 IFVs and 3 infantry battalions, compared to only heavy damage done to Royalist forces whom lost no vehicles. During the battle first acts of suicide bombing were witnessed by citizens and soldiers which sparked outrage in population and massive rise in support for Ayatollah Mashari govt. Subsequently a massive propaganda campaign labeling LFA as terrorist organization was started, it is unclear if the group was really responsible for the attack.

Foreign reactions
No official foreign state has acknowledged the existance of the movement, however the LFA has been in action with namese weapons and vehicles.

Septentrio and Hanto officials, expressed fear over the situation in Khadaran and condemned the LFA, in case of Septentrio freezing the assets of involved persons and groups.