163 people have been arrested at rural areas of the ethnically Vordeis regions of Ardinat for practicing an ancient religion of that people. Monotism is the state religion, and Ardinat does not tolerate any others. It is expected that the punishments will range from brainwashing and torture to outright execution.
The Parthenopian Congress has passed a resolution in an special session condemning Ardinat's government for the cruel and ruthless suppression of non-state religion.
The Foreign Office has called an urgent meeting of the AU Foreign and Security Council to discuss what it called "a gross and horrifying violation of the most basic human rights".
The Kingdom of Ardinat has called Parthenopias "an unstable clown of a nation", and "in no position to comment on our domestic affairs"
Meridia's Foreign Ministry has condemned the "systematic, voluntary and brutal suppression of basic freedoms in the Kingdom of Ardinat"
The Foreign Ministry of Setsushima has issued a proclamation condemning the Kingdom of Ardinat for it's horrendous disregard for human rights and it's persecution of religious minorities.
Chief of IA Foreign Affairs Sarrià has condemned the gross actions by Ardinat but has called for restraint from the AU members charging this to be an overall internal matter.
Senator Mario Salucci has condemned the "reckless brutality of Ardinat and Canarto" and has called on the Privy Council to "take a leadership role in ensuring the world is safe for democracy and human rights".
Adler's Secretary of State has urged caution on the parts of the AU and IA on the matters of Carnato and Ardinat but stressed the need for open discourse on the issues of human rights abuses.
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Prime Minister Dimitriou has stated that his government "categorically condemns" the actions of Ardinat, and says he supports Sartoria's call for a meeting of the Artemian Union to discuss future steps.