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Almerians Pirate Nauros Cargo Vessels; Nauros Government Apologizes

Following a widely criticized arms deal between Nauros and Auvange, the Almerian navy set out and halted the five cargo ships tasked with shipping the weaponry. Although in Almeria’s economic exclusive zone (EEZ), Almerian jurisdiction over the zone is nothing more than for resource management rights. Thus, when the Almerian task force demanded that the cargo ships head to the city of Arire to dock, the act was seen as nothing more than piracy. The cargo ships made no attempt to argue, attack, or even flee the nearly dozen or more Almerian warships, choosing rather adhere to the Almerian demands. Following their entry into port, all of the munitions were taken before the ships were allowed to return to Nauros empty-handed. Acting under no guise of international law, it has been internationally recognized as modern-day piracy. In a strange and largely unexpected move, the Naurosian government apologized to the Almerian ships for entering the Almerian EEZ. Within Almeria, citizens have been largely divided on the issue. Some believing that the Almerian government acted with good intentions, stopping a weapons shipment to a radical socialist nation. On the other hand, opposing groups have argued that the Almerian government was in total violation of the Concord of Nations Resolution 0002. Although the issue has not sparked massive protests, it's certainly shaken the Almerian people's faith in the government and will likely have adverse come the next election cycle. Within Nauros and Auvange, the citizens have become outraged at the actions taken by the Almerian government; claiming that they violated international law and have outright pirated their goods. Citizens in Nauros have also become increasingly frustrated due to their government's lackluster response, believing that they apologized despite following all aspects of the law. Within Auvange, military officials have become outraged as this ground-breaking arms deal fell through. Both the citizens of Nauros, and the military of Auvange, have requested their governments take harsh action against the Almerian government.