Telekonese Conflict

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Telekonese Conflict

Arco-Kelekonese Border Region, also known as the Telekonese Lowlands.
DateFirst Conflict: Aug-Dec 1986
Second Conflict: Aug-Nov 1991
Third Conflict: May-Jul 2007
Location
Result Arcer Victory;
Arcerion sovereign borders unchanged
Kelekona unable to regain control over disputed areas
Territorial
changes
  • Arcerion retains control of Innis River Basin and Foxhey Islands
  • Territorial boundaries of Arcerion defended
Belligerents
 Arcerion  Kelekona

The Telekonese Conflict is an ethnic and territorial conflict between Arcerion and Kelekona over the disputed region of the Innis River Basin and the Dabhóg Wetlands, inhabited by a mixture of different cultural and ethnic groups, but predominantly naturalized Arcers and Kelekonese indigenous peoples. The region is primarily under the control of Kelekona west of the Innis River, but the Telekonese peoples that make up the Southeastern portion of Kelekona are considered a de facto nation and have a diaspora that exists across national boundaries.

The conflicts origins began shortly after the end of the Fourth Bush War and the end of the Kelekonese Civil War, where subversive attempts by Titechaxha and Kelekona to subvert Arcer rule and sovereignty in the Innis River Basin were unsuccessful, as the communist and socialist insurgencies they had sponsored were militarily defeated by the time of the 1975 Gameroun Accords. Repeated calls in the League of Nations and international community by the Kelekonese government to return Telekonese-majority areas of Northwest Arcerion had gone unheeded, and growing frustrations in the Kelekonese government's People's Font's communist leadership meant that their newly acquired sovereignty and power after a devastating civil war was threatened by the existence of Arcer military buildup along the border.

The following series of conflicts were attempts by Kelekona to seize the industrially and economically important Innis River Basin, including the Arcer city of Dunborough, resulting in thousands of military deaths and civilian casualties. This also included the attempts by the Kelekonese government to seize the Foxhey Islands and the disputed areas in the Gibson Gap. Multiple ceasefires and arimstice agreements have subsequently validated Arcer sovereignty, but continued violations have resulted in the ongoing conflict, which has not seen a major outbreak since 2007's escalation. The 2007 conflict resulted in the destabilization of the Yellow Revolution reforms, and the continued slide of Kelekona into sectarian and ethnic infighting amongst rival warlords. This destabilized state has prevented a resurgence in the conflict, although Kelekonan state media consistently blames Arcer involvement, notably the use of the Office of Public Safety and National Security, for the poor state of modern Kelekonese affairs.

Incidents since 2007 are limited, but with Operation REDOUBT and the attempt by Arcerion and the Cape to bilaterally stabilize Kelekona, casualties and attacks against Arcerion have continued to decline.

Background

Timeline

1986 Conflict

mini falklands in gibson gap

kelekona push for Dunborough

overall failure

1991 Conflict

attempts to gain oakham and westchester

major armoured battle north of westchester

2007 Conflict

arcer pre-emptive strikes against kelekonese buildup

opsns activities alleged against senior officials

attack over border fizzles out due to relatively weak post revolution government

Fatalities

include a basic table for military casualties on both sides + civilian

Effects on Civilian Infrastructure

destroyed highways

damaged port facilities

railway repairs

Foreign Involvement

Nations

Titechaxha

Malentina

Istrenya

Arms Suppliers

Varshan

Burgundie

As is it's custom, whenever Arcerion goes to war, Burgundie developed a military aid package. During the Telekonese conflicts this occured in 1986 and 1991, the aid consisted primarily of various fuels and ammunition. In 2007, the package was substantively broader, also including [Arcer add what you want, if anything, here].

Diplomatic Involvement

Ceasefire and International Mediation