Qaristani Independence Conflict
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 Daau Mataba
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The Qaristani Independence Conflict (also known as Second Matabese Civil War) was a civil conflict between Daau and the Qaristani people of Mataba. Sparked from a border patrol misunderstanding, the Qaristani Independence Conflict has been brewing on for 11 AD as Daau and Mataba attempt at clearing out the guerrillas seeking independence from the Dauian ruling system. Civilian life in Northern Mataba has been fully dysfunctional following the beginning of the war and has rendered the landscape barren.
Qaristani freedom fighters have set up a stand-in government for the time during the war and has began negotiating peace talks among the local insurgent groups. Battles have reached the Matabese Central District by 1758 and Dauian forces have been actively falling back to protect the central perimeter.
Background
A routine border partol from the Royal Mataba Corps on the northern border near Constancia saw the corps raid the village of Reezal Ain, which was a key religious place for the Islamic faithful in Northern Mataba. Their reasoning for the village raid was that they heard gunfire from the village and thus decided to investigate and saw them exchange fire with local civilians. The raid shocked the Matabese society as the incident happened just 11 AN after the Matabese civil war. The sub-district of Qaristan took rise after the fall of Basagrande and became the symbol of Matabese freedom from Royalist and Dauian rule. Wilayat Qaristan was concevied as a factor of support from Islamic extremists among Mataba along with remaining Basagrande freedom fighters. The name Qaristan came from the name of the local mosque in Reezal Ain, Qaris Jamid Mosque. Forces joined together to form the de-facto Islamic Republic of Qaristan, headed by the Wilayat Qaristan group. Hameed Al Shukuur was named as Supreme Leader of Qaristan and gained mass support by handing out resources and rations to citizens under slain of Basagrande surveilance. Another uprising in the Basagrande region kicked the Qaristani Independence into action as civilian riots took place as a smokescreen for the arms revolt.
Timeline
- 1748-1758 AN
- Wilayat Qaristan announces an arms agreement with the Qaristani Youth Advance and the Mujahldeen il Qaristan, forming the de-facto Qaristani Liberation Forces. Qaristan is formed as a de-facto region in Mataba and immediately receives condemnation from the Daau People's National Assembly. Qaristani forces begin mobilizing and begin their invasion of Basagrande.
- Basagrande is liberated by Qaristani forces with little resistance by 1749 as Daau declares itself involved in the conflict. The conflict is named as an "Egoist conflict of interests" by Dauian president Ismail Rajun. The 7th Resimen Di Daau is deployed in Mataba in an attempt to re-conquer the lost Basagrande region. Live broadcast sees the Basagrande region burn Dauian and Matabese flags with the raising of the Qaristani flag
- As Qaristan gains a sizable territory in Basagrande, the Matabese Royal Assembly flees the nation in fear of extermination. The region is placed under temporary leadership of Daau. Curfews are instated by late 1749 to avoid civil unrest at night. Central district sees office buildings depopulated and commercial zones emptied. The streets of Mataba become deserted as fear of a full invasion swamps the hearts of Matabese people.
- 1751 - Fighting in the Northern region begins as Pulau Pahmer falls in the hands of Qaristan, the Wilayat draws first blood with the 7th Resimen which sees the Wilayat declare victory over the 7th Resimen in the Conflict of Pulau Pahmer, Dauian forces are forced to fall back inland to avoid further losses. Qaristan continues to grow in size and in influence. Dauian government declares itself reluctant to diversify resources for the conflict and draws up retreating plans which are leaked to the public by tabloids
- Daau is forced to release a public address to reinforce arms in late 1751 and president Ismail Mokhtar begins to mobilize more forces. The Royal Mataba Corps by 1752 are severly damaged due to the overwhelming barrage of Qaristani fire among their central barracks. Pulau Ringgang falls under Qaristani hands after no contest from Dauian forces. The reluctancy of Daau is criticized by many among the Dauian mainland as protest emerge in Inner Seragaan asking for humanitarian aid in the warzone and for Mataba to receive help.
- The Royal Mataba Corps withdraw from conflict and declare a surrender following the dual passing of Farhan Maidin and Robert Marshall, both whom led forces in the Matabese Civil War, due to a bombing in Tuh Payah, killing 35 Royal Mataba Corps troops and both commanders. Daau increases deployment in Mataba by 1753 due to the surrender of Matabese forces.
- The temporary Dauian-controlled Matabese state deserts its Assembly Building in 1754 in fear of a full-scale Qaristani invasion. Dauian state officials based in Mataba are evacuated along with Dauian citizens living in Mataba. The Matabese economy hits its hard deck as the Matabese Dolla collapses total. Following downturn in domestic economy, Daau also fears a state-wide inflation due to the war and poor Micronational economic response. Tuh Payah is captured by Qaristan and claimed as a holy conquest. Daau begins withdrawing its forces as they desert Matabese soil to return home.
- By 1755 peace talks begin between Qaristan and Daau as the northern part of Mataba had fallen to Qaristani fighters.
- Fighting resumes through Pafle District in late 1755 as Yoong Kum Kei's 8th Resimen attempts to hold the inland roads into Inner Mataba. The First Battle of Pafle sees the 7th Resimen keep the district town for a season, but Qaristani night raids and Youth Advance pressure break the outer posts. Pafle District falls in 1756 and Dauian units are forced inland again toward the empty streets of Inner Mataba.
- Inner Mataba turns into a street conflict through 1756 and 1757 among already abandoned office blocks. The Legion of Matabese Defence under Kristopher Forhan Bushad cuts supply lines while Shahadat Sulayat, Hameed Al Shukuur and Ahmad Al Buukuud refuse a reckless rush on the old Assembly precinct after a failed late-1756 assault costs the Qaristani Youth Advance heavy losses. Hassan Zaqari authorizes a limited burned corridor on the eastern approaches which leaks to the public and draws fresh protest in Inner Seragaan
- By early 1758 Qaristani flags fly over Basagrande, Tuh Payah, Pafle District and most of Inner Mataba. Pulau Pahmer and Pulau Ringgang are given up by Qaristani columns during the ceasefire so the Wilayat can enter talks as a landlocked power. Hassan Zaqari agrees a general ceasefire in place under presidential authority from Ismail Mokhtar
- Peace talks reopen in Bingkok in mid 1758. Daau initially offers autonomy. The Wilayat demands independence, full Dauian withdrawal from occupied Mataba, and official recognition.
- The Treaty of Bingkok is signed in 1758. Daau recognizes Qaristan as an independent landlocked state on the inland ground it holds at ceasefire, being Basagrande, Tuh Payah, Pafle District, Pulau Pahmer and Bingkok all fall to Qaristani hands. Daau remains control over Inner Mataba, Jaran Besor and Pulau Ringgang. A border is drawn between the territories. The Pafle Tunnel becomes the key border crossing between the new Qaristan and Mataba. Walls are erected on the Gunung Hajelu. Dauian forces retreat from inland Mataba.
- By 1760 AN Qaristan stands as an independent landlocked state officially recognized by Daau under the Treaty of Bingkok. Shahadat Sulayat remains the central figure of the Wilayat.
