Operation Brotherly Love
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Operation Brotherly Love was a Government of Burgundie multi-agency mission to support Aronese asylum-seekers coming into Equatorial Ostiecia as a result of the invasion of Arona by Almadaria during the Central Vallosi War in 2037. In total 748,285 Aronese people were process through the official channels of the mission, but interviews with non-profits, non-governmental organizations, and church's in the area indicate that an additional 50-75,000 Aronese were supported outside of the mission as well.
The primary focus was to give safe and dignified haven to the asylum-seekers while they were processed into the Burgoignesc immigration system. Of the almost 750,000 people that came to Equatorial Ostiecia almost 310,000 stayed after the liberation of Arona, and by 2045, almost 174,000 Aronese remained in Equatorial Ostiecia on what it assumed to be a permanent basis.
Agencies involved
- Global Improvement Branch of the Ministry of External Affairs (GIB-MEA)
- National Emergency Management Agency
- Division of Emergency Aid of Equatorial Ostiecia
- National Gendarmerie's Observation and Treaty Corps
Operations
Criticism
Despite its overall success, Operation Brotherly Love faced sustained criticism. The rapid influx of refugees strained resources and infrastructure in Equatorial Ostiecia. The operation cost $2.4 billion in the first three years and that tax burden was placed on the Equatorial Ostiecians. There were also concerns about the long-term social and economic integration of Catholic Aronese refugees into the Calvinist Mercantile Reform Protestant Equatorial Ostiecian society. Critics argued that the operation should have focused more on supporting the repatriation of refugees to Arona.
Legacy
Operation Brotherly Love was undeniably a humanitarian success, effectively providing refuge and aid to nearly 750,000 Aronese asylum seekers. It showcased Burgundie's logistical capabilities and affirmed its commitment to humanitarian principles on the world stage, earning praise from the international community and strengthening relationships with key allies like Urcea and Arona. This reinforced Burgundie's image as a responsible actor in international relations and a haven for those fleeing persecution, a key element of the XXI. However, the operation's long-term legacy within Burgundie was more complex and fraught. The influx of a large []Catholic Church|Catholic]] Aronese population into Equatorial Ostiecia, the largest Protestant constituent country in Burgundie, significantly altered the region's demographic and cultural landscape. This led to increased social and religious tensions, challenging the traditionally homogenous Calvinist Mercantile Reform Protestant society. The operation pushed the limits of Equatorial Ostiecian society's willingness to provide aid and support to those in need. The strain on resources, coupled with anxieties about cultural and religious change, fueled resentment and sparked public and religious debates that persisted for years after the operation concluded. This internal discord also strained relations between Equatorial Ostiecia and the Burgoignesc Metropole. Many Ostiecians perceived the operation as a deliberate attempt by the Metropole to forcibly alter the demographic makeup of their region, further exacerbating tensions and fueling resentment towards the central government.