King Brik II Appoints Nutyubrick as Defence Chief

King Brik II and General Nutyubrick at his side during a press conference in Brown Castle.

In a hastily arranged press conference at Brown Castle, King Brik II announced that Nutyubrick, the retired Malatian leader who is currently residing in the Kingdom, has been appointed as the new Defence Minister.

Nutyubrick has replaced Prince Aragon, who was sacked from the defence post by King Brik II.

Nutyubrick was credited for ending the last regional war, and also played a critical role in the formation of the Kingdom of Brikvania and Principality of Castonia as independent states.

During the press conference, King Brik II announced that Nutyubrick will be given the rank of General, and has been given the money and mandate to reform the Armed Forces of Brikvania (AFBv).

"General Nutyubrick has been given a wide range of task. First, he needs to rebuild the AFBv. Second, he will expand the AFBv so that we can protect our kingdom", said King Brik II.

King Brik II also thanked Malatia for pushing the rebels to adhere to the ceasefire, after having fighting took place around the city of Midea recently.

The AFBv has lost 85% of its armoured vehicles, and lost some 1,900 troops in the recent civil war in the Malatian Province of Brikvania. Ethnic Malatian rebels have now controlled some 90% of the Province.

Government forces control only the provincial capital of Midea and the highway linking the city to Briktown. 

During the civil war, elements of the rebels have also attacked government forces some 24 km from Briktown, the capital city of Brikvania. The attack led to panic within the capital as residents stocked up on food and supply.

Sources inside Brown Palace said that Prince Aragon was caught spending defence money on new sports cars and speedboats. He has also failed to ensure the AFBv has enough equipment to defend the kingdom.

General Nutyubrick's task to rebuild the AFBv will be difficult. There is a lack of fund, and only 2 battalions are fully equipped to fight battles.

The Kingdom of Legonia has offered to provide limited assistance to the AFBv. However Legonia is worried that the assistance might provoke Malatia to launch a full-scale invasion of Brikvania, which will bring the region into a state of war.