Rusani Civil War: Difference between revisions

The FDH drew most of its support from Ghanim, which prior to unification was both the largest and poorest kingdom. The kings of Ghanim had vigorously encouraged the spread of rigid versions of Islam through a system of madrassas. As a result many rural poor were easily swept up by new political parties that pursued islamic government such as Jamaat-e-Islami, a position that General Javad Spabod would lean into in order to broaden his support beyond the army. At Spabod's insistence, many retrograde punishments were instituted such as executions for blasphemy or insulting religion. In an effort to pander to his religious base of support, Spabod and his FDH faction also adopted a discriminatory tone against Rusana's many minority groups such as the Kassar people, ethnic Corummese muslims, Christians and other groups that he tried to marginalize and harass in public discourse.

The NCDP forces for its part were largely drawn from the more diverse and wealthier south of the country. Farrukhzad Khosa soon began to make inroads with communities being targeted by the FDH, promising them weapons if they joined up with his forces. Groups as disparate as the Kassar Front, the Christian Defense Party, the communists and Corummese separatists joined the banner of the NCDP to topple Spabod and his group from power. Neighbouring [[Corumm]], being wary of irredentist claims made by Spabod also began supporting the NCDP with weaponry and ammunition.