1681 Sanaman government crisis

The 1681 Sanaman government crisis was triggered on 21.XIV.1681 when the leader of the Northern League Gregory L. Justice publicly demanded the abandonment of the occupation of western Shimmerspring, in direct contravention of official government policy.

The condemnation from Justice was broadcast widely by news outlets and was considered by government officials to be unwarranted. In his speech, Justice affirmed the belief that the people of Shimmerspring should have the right to self-determination, framing the argument from a moral perspective. "The people of Shimmerspring possess the legal and moral right to their homeland and have the right to determine their destiny after achieving the liberation of their country wholly upon their terms, entirely of their own accord and will. Occupation means that every day you die and the world watches in silence. How much longer are we willing to endure this spectacle of wanton cruelty and occupation?"

Later the same day, Chancellor Tanilo Lhayi gave an address in response. "The government platform includes safeguarding the security and safety of the Sanaman people. The security zone is an integral part of that goal. The long-term objective with the security zone is to secure the area, secure the border, dismantle the terrorist presence there, and transfer governance to civilian authorities. The Northern League agreed to this platform and I expect them to honour it."