Ojan Crisis
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| Ojan Crisis | |||||||||
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| Part of the history of Ondernaming | |||||||||
 Overview of the ongoing Ojan Crisis on April, 2024. | |||||||||
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Diplomatic support:  Marhaenia  Roscamistan  Shaheenistan  Islamiyyah Dunjakistan  New Nitra (until 14 April 2024) |
 Indonesian local residents in Andara 1 road (since 8 December, until 15 December 2023) | ||||||||
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 Arya Ezarghar |
Decentralized leadership | ||||||||
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 Anti-Saleh faction (Mikaelist) | ||||||||
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 8 soldiers, 13 militias |
30 residents, several guards | ||||||||
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| None | 4-6 injured (lightly) | ||||||||
The Ojan Crisis is an ongoing low-level armed conflict between the Olovian-central government and the Mikaelist faction of the Phojam local gangsters in Ondernaming, which occurred since 24 November, 2023, following the demobilization of Olovian Youth militias at 17:09 PM (UTC+7) after the Northeastern Romansyah assault.
Name
Following the tensions escalated further between both parties since the Northeastern Romansyah assault, the term "Ojan Crisis" became widely used for the crisis. Named after the nickname of Fhauzan Amrizal, a key figure in the conflict.
Background
"In terms of religion and politics, I support Israel, my faction also will"
— Mikaelist faction former chief Mikael Gabriel Rafael
The crisis began after when Olovian Youth militias were demobilized after a decisive assault on northeastern Romansyah on 24 November, 2023. The assault involved thirteen Olovian youth militias and five Mikaelist militias with some reinforcements, as well as several Ondernaming civilians who supported Israel on the ongoing 2023 Israel–Hamas war. Despite managing to maintain control of the area, the militias failed to capture the Fadil-Arit area.[1]
Two days later, Olovian sergeant Patir (last name unknown) accused Fhauzan Amrizal, a supporter of Israel, of making provocative remarks, allegedly stating "Palestine is a bitch." Fhauzan denied Patir's accusation, the incident escalated more tensions. Patir's accusation was then proved to be true on 7 December, 2023.
Timeline
Timeline in 2023
Initial 27 November 2023 attack and immediate ceasefire
On 25 November, 2023, Fhauzan Amrizal announced that a series of attacks were anticipated on 27 November, 2023, and claimed that Olovian involvement in Ondernaming would conclude as a result of the attacks. Fhauzal's announcement was viewed as a potential threat by the Olovian-central government, and was declared that Fhauzan Amrizal might lead a third mass conflict in Ondernaming, following the prior 2021-2023 pro-Islamist insurgency and the 2023 Ondernaming civil-conflict.[2]
However, on 27 November, 2023, at around 16:05 PM (UTC+7), the Olovian president Saleh A.H carried out an attack on Mikaelist militias in the northwestern Romansyah area, Ondernaming. In response, Mikaelist adjutant Putra Khairudin Akbar launched a counterattack. Fhauzan Amrizal was not present, and his attempt for series of attacks on Olovian soldiers did not occur.[2]
On the same day, at around 16:50 PM (UTC+7), Mikaelist adjutant Iban Rasya declared a ceasefire between both sides, Iban Rasya's declaration was later agreed by Olovian president Saleh A.H, which then led to a temporary ceasefire for at least eight days. Following the declaration, Saleh A.H commanded the Northeastern-Ondernaming Squad II/Yudis of the Olovian National Army (O.N.A) to conduct patrols in the Northeastern Ondernaming region, aimed at securing the region from any potential threats.[2]
Small-scaled fighting on 29 November 2023
On 29 November, 2023, at around 15:26 PM (UTC+7), the Olovian president Saleh A.H, along with Olovian corporal Faaris Akran Pratama, took action on temporarily expelling several pro-Israel Fhauzan Amrizal supporters from Olovian-occupied Ondernaming areas, including Romansyah. During the expulsion, Mikaelist militia Ahmad Djalaluddin (also known as Ucep) was reported chanting "Long live Israel" while riding a motorcycle driven by a supporter named Wahyu (last name unknown).
Both Wahyu and Ucep were later captured by some Olovian militias at around 16:40 PM (UTC+7), the unidentified Wahyu claimed to be a supporter of Palestine and was forced to assist Ucep, the capture incident ignited a small-scale fighting between both Saleh A.H and Fhauzan Amrizal on northeastern Romanysah, Ondernaming, the fighting subsequently ended inconclusive due to the ceasefire implementation, some claimed Saleh A.H was victorious and some claimed neither sides won.
Anti-Phojam vandalism in Northeastern Ondernaming
On 2 December, 2023, in response to the harassment of Saleh's family during the early stages of the 2023 Ondernaming civil conflict on April 18-19, 2023, and the Mikaelist vandalism on several walls in the Fadil-Arit area, Ondernaming on 6 November, 2023, which promoted anti-Saleh propaganda. Olovian soldiers from the Northeastern-Ondernaming Squad II/Yudis carried out an act of vandalism on walls in Northeastern Ondernaming, defacing surfaces adorned with pro-Phojam graffiti.
On 4 December, 2023, at around 14:20 PM (UTC+7), the Olovian president Saleh A.H visited Northeastern Ondernaming to observe the vandalized walls. During the visit, he engaged in a game of carom billiards with Olovian sergeant Patir at a local Olovian military barrack.
End of ceasefire on 5 December 2023
On 5 December, 2023, the ceasefire officially concluded after the implementation process, which specified a duration of at least eight days. Mikaelist faction announced that they currently have no plans on attacking recently.
On the same day, at around 16:44 PM (UTC+7), Fhauzan Amrizal along with his supporters launched their "final" attack on the Olovian soldiers including Saleh A.H in Romansyah area, Ondernaming, the engagement ended at around 17:12 PM (UTC+7) with a resolution and Fhauzan Amrizal with his supporters officially withdrawing from the conflict. Fhauzan claimed that he was "never" a supporter of Israel nor was against Saleh until the prior Northeastern Romansyah assault.
Olovian small-scaled attack on 6 December 2023
On 6 December, 2023, at around 20:15 PM (UTC+7), Saleh A.H launched a small-scale attack on the Mikaelist militias in the Phojam area, Mikaelist-controlled Ondernaming. Mikaelist adjutant Harits Fudhail Sopandi was targeted during the attack. The attack ended at 20:22 PM (UTC+7) which only resulted the Phojam area slightly damaged, the motive of the attack was unknown. However, the Phojam local gangsters claimed that Saleh intended an incursion.
Skirmish on 7 December 2023
On 7 December, 2023, at approximately 16:50 PM (UTC+7), Fhauzan Amrizal declared his return to the conflict in response to the small-scaled 6 December 2023 attack, aligning himself with the Mikaelist faction to represent Mikaelist adjutant Harits Fudhail Sopandi, who was targeted during the attack, against Saleh A.H. At around 17:06 PM (UTC+7), Fhauzan led a protest in Northwestern Romansyah, Ondernaming, initially focused on pro-Israel sentiments but escalated into a skirmish with Olovian soldiers, Mikaelist militias led by Fhauzan and Harits launched an attack on the Olovian soldiers, using stones and branches.
During the clash, Mikaelist militia Ahmad Djalaluddin (Ucep) provoked the Olovian side by stepping on their flag, resulting in an attack by three Olovian soldiers armed with D'cobra-branded AK-47 airsoft guns. Fhauzan Amrizal then started making provocative remarks shouting "Palestine is a bitch" and "Palestinians are pigs," confirming previous accusations by Olovian sergeant Patir.
Around 17:18 PM (UTC+7), despite the Mikaelist militias deciding to step back, Fhauzan continued attacking until confronted by Saleh A.H. During their confrontation, Fhauzan physically assaulted Saleh, who retaliated, and Fhauzan eventually retreated, accusing Saleh of insulting his parents.
Mikaelist adjutant Harits Fudhail Sopandi criticized Fhauzan for his actions, labeling him a "total coward" and accusing him of desperately defending Israel in the ongoing 2023 Israel–Hamas war, and stated that Fhauzan's attack should not have occurred.
Indonesian local resident intervention on 8 December 2023
Following the clash, on 8 December, 2023, several Indonesian local residents and one school guard within Andara 1 street, Pondok Labu sub-district, Cilandak district, Jakarta, Indonesia, took action, temporarily barring both Olovian soldiers and Mikaelist militias into entering the disputed Romansyah area, which is also technically an SD Negeri Pondok Labu 12 (Pondok Labu Public Elementary School 12 Morning) property area.
Some Indonesian residents requested the Ketua Rukun Tetangga (chair of the neighborhood association), the lowest Indonesian village administrative division, to take action in resolving the escalating conflict. On 12 December, 2023, Olovian major Bilal Nafi claimed that he is currently at trial.
On 15 December, 2023, Indonesian local residents within Andara 1 road eventually made a peace agreement with the Olovian president Saleh A.H, with terms stating that Romansyah would become a property of Indonesia, and a commitment made to prevent any certain separatist movements, which was considered "dividing the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia."
Timeline in 2024
Olovian small-scaled attacks on 5 January 2024
On 5 January, 2024, at around 17:46 PM (UTC+7), Olovian president Saleh A.H, along with two Olovian Youth militias, launched a small-scale attack on Mikaelist militias stationed in the property area of Pondok Labu Public Elementary School 12 Morning along Andara 1 street, in Pondok Labu sub-district, Cilandak district, Jakarta, Indonesia. The initial attack was unsuccessful for the Olovian forces, one school guard later advised Saleh to leave from the property area.
Following the first attack, Saleh A.H stated a second attack would be carried out any soon, which then took place at around 19:20 PM (UTC+7) near the Phojam area, the Mikaelist mitilias were absent due to a heavy rain during the second attack, which resulted an Olovian victory.
Olovian small-scaled attack on 15 January 2024
On 15 December, 2023, at around 16:20 PM (UTC+7), Olovian president Saleh A.H, and Olovian sergeant Gibran Meidiansyah Kasim launched another small-scale attack on Mikaelist militias while they were playing football on Pondok Labu Public Elementary School 12 Morning, Andara 1 street.
During the attack, Mikaelist militia Ahmad Djalaluddin (Ucep) was accidently shot in the head with an D'cobra AK-47 airsoft, causing light injury, the incident provoked Mikaelist militias to engage against Olovian forces. Mikaelist adjudant Harits Fudhail Sopandi along with the rest of Mikaelist adjutants condemned the attack.
According to Olovian sergeant Gibran Meidiansyah Kasim, the attack was carried out due to him claiming that he witnessed multiple Mikaelist militias stepping on a Palestinian flag on 12 January, 2024, which he considered an "utterly disgusting" action committed by Mikaelist militias.
19 January 2024
At around 15:30 PM (UTC+7), amidst a conflict situation, Mikaelist militias and some members of the Olovian Youth unexpectedly participated in a football match at Pondok Labu Public Elementary School 12 Morning. The match resulted in a surprising 7-3 victory for the Olovian Youth militias. However, the victory caused tensions due to the ongoing conflict between both sides, with some of the Olovian Youth members involved in the match unaware.
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 Saleh A.H's name scrawled on the street by Mikaelist militias as a sign of disrespect | |||||||
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 Olovian Youth |
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 Saleh A.H Sgt. Gibran Meidiansyah Kasim Sgt. Adam Alfadilah |
Adj. Dziqri Annas Surya Adj. Harits Fudhail Sopandi Adj. Zaf'ar Saputra Adj. Fhauzan Amrizal | ||||||
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| 12 militias | 6 militias | ||||||
Clash on 20 January 2024
On 20 January, 2023, at approximately 16:18 PM (UTC+7), Olovian president Saleh A.H arrived on Ondernaming, reacting to Saleh's arrival, Mikaelist militias led by Mikaelist adjutant Fhauzan Amrizal while riding a motorcycle with Ahmad Djalaluddin (Ucep) led an attack against Saleh with six Mikaelist militias, the attack ended at around 16:20 PM (UTC+7) which resulted in failure, and Mikaelist militias retreated as Olovian Youth militias, led by Olovian sergeant Gibran Meidiansyah Kasim and Olovian sergeant Adam Alfadilah, mobilized.
At approximately 16:24 PM (UTC+7), Mikaelist militias issued a challenge to Olovian Youth militias for a second football match. The outcome resulted in victory for the Mikaelist militias with a score of 4-9, leading to celebratory actions by the Mikaelist faction, while chanting anti-Palestinian and anti-Arab slogans. Subsequently, Mikaelist adjutant Harits Fudhail Sopandi carried out an attack on Olovian Youth militias at around 17:50 PM (UTC+7), with Gibran and Saleh being the primary targets. During the attack, Saleh managed to shoot three Mikaelist militias before being struck on the head by Harits. In self-defense, Saleh retaliated by kicking to Harits's stomach, Mikaelist militias used stones and branches to attack Olovian youth militias. Olovian sergeant Gibran Meidiansyah Kasim and his militias used D'Cobra-branded AK-47 airsoft guns in their assault on Mikaelist militias.
At approximately 18:06 PM (UTC+7), both sides decided to retreat, however Saleh, along by other several Olovian Youth militias, continued in assaulting some left behind Mikaelist militias, while chanting anti-Israel slogans, neighboring Indonesian local residents were shocked during the clash, fearing more attacks and clashes would broke out. Olovian sergeant Adam Alfadilah argued that the clash occurred due to the overbearing attitude of the Mikaelist militias.
Olovian patrolling mission on 22 January 2024
At around 21:30 PM (UTC+7), Olovian president Saleh A.H patrolled around Olovian-controlled Ondernaming areas, he was suddenly encountered by Mikaelist adjutant Putra Khairudin Akbar along with his Mikaelist militias who were preparing to attack, Saleh however responded with firing warning shots which effectively putting an end to the patrolling mission.
Mikaelist attacks on 23 and 26 January 2024
On 23 January, 2024, at around 15:48 PM (UTC+7), Mikaelist adjutant Zaf'ar Saputra and Mikaelist militia Ahmad Djalaluddin (Ucep) was ordered by the Phojam local gangsters to attack Olovian forces, especially Olovian president Saleh A.H.
Throughout the attack, which happened near Olovian-controlled Ondernaming areas, both Ucep and Zaf'ar used a slingshot with small stones as bullets. However, the attack resulted in failure. The Mikaelist faction claimed that the attack was justified, pointing to an alleged incident where they claimed Saleh shot a kitten as a form of animal abuse, the claim turned out to be false, neighboring Indonesian residents considered the claim as a slander.
On 26 January, 2024, at around 17:21 PM (UTC+7), Mikaelist militias led by Mikaelist adjutant Harits Fudhail Sopandi carried out an attack on Olovian president Saleh A.H and few of his soldiers, the attack continued within Pondok Labu Public Elementary School 12 Morning and Olovian-controlled Ondernaming areas until 18:05 PM (UTC+7), which resulted in minor injuries for some Mikaelist militias and damage on two Olovian-owned airsoft guns.
Later, Wihayatunnusuf Azzahra, rumored girlfriend of Mikael Gabriel Rafael and a member of the Mikaelist faction (nicknamed Zahra), attempted to mediate between Saleh A.H and the Mikaelist militias to resolve the situation. Olovian sergeant Gibran Meidiansyah Kasim claimed that following the incident, Zahra took action to block and report Saleh's account on via both Instagram and WhatsApp, arguing that the presence of Saleh and his forces on Ondernaming as causing her distress, deeming it "disordered" or "deeply disrespectful."
Mikaelist adjutant Fhauzan Amrizal criticized the attack due to irresponsible actions from some Mikaelist militias, such as using his skateboard as a weapon tool, and he also planned to declare a "total ceasefire" within the conflict. Ahmad Djalaluddin (Ucep) was held responsible for the damage to the two Olovian-owned airsoft guns and was fined accordingly. However, Saleh A.H. refused to accept Ucep's imposed fine.
27 January 2024
On 27 January, 2023, at around 16:14 PM (UTC+7), Olovian president Saleh A.H met with Olovian Youth militia Aldi Julianto, he then rode pillion on Aldi Julianto's motorcycle to visit the residence of Olovian sergeant Gibran Meidiansyah Kasim.
During the visit, Gibran dispatched six Olovian Youth militias to join the fight against Mikaelist militias. Olovian sergeant Adam Alfadilah accompanied them. While en route to Onderneming, stickers owned and affixed by Phojam local gangsters were subsequently removed and allegedly spat upon by some Olovian Youth militias.
The Olovian Youth militias arrived at Ondernaming at around 4:28 PM (UTC+7), where they were encountered by Mikaelist militias led by Mikael Gabriel Rafael directly. He had been informed about the Mikaelist attack the day before and remained silent with no response, while the rest of the Mikaelist militias continued inciting violence. The Olovian Youth militias attempted to engage in combat but instead proposed a football match, which ended in a draw with a score of 5-5.
After Saleh A.H returned home to Van Engels, five Mikaelist militias attempted to provoke Olovian Youth militias into attacking them, but their efforts failed.
Olovian infiltration in the Phojam area on 12 March 2024
At around 20:17 PM (UTC+7), two unnamed soldiers of the Olovian National Army, which were led by Olovian president Saleh A.H carried out an infiltration in the Phojam area, Mikaelist-controlled Ondernaming to gather intelligence, the soldiers quickly went near the Phojam base, the soldiers reported overhearing discussions among Mikaelist militias regarding potential attack plans. They managed to return to Van Engels, Olov at around 20:24 PM (UTC+7) without getting caught.
Phojam area attack on 27 March 2024
At around 19:53 PM (UTC+7), two Olovian Youth militias carried out a small attack on Mikaelist militias at a Mikaelist faction base in the Phojam area, Mikaelist-controlled Ondernaming, using one small firecracker while also employed a hit-and-run strategy.
Following the attack, the Olovian Youth claimed responsibility, and Mikaelist commanders conducted an investigation into the attack. The Olovian Youth also stated that the purpose of the assault was to intimidate the targeted Mikaelist militias, one of whom is Ahmad Djalaluddin, also known as Ucep.
Tactics
Olovian forces
On 25 February, 2024, Olovian sergeant Gibran Meidiansyah Kasim announced that Olovian Youth militas are ready to confront Mikaelist militias, Gibran also hinted at employing hit-and-run tactics in their forthcoming confrontations with Mikaelist militias. Later, on April 18, 2024, Olovian Major Bilal Nafi declared their intention to employ guerrilla tactics. Major Nafi stated further their intention to target Phojam bases in their operations.
The Olovian-central government further supported the Olovian Youth by supplying homemade Roman candles and M-80s, which were produced in Van Engels. Olovian president Saleh A.H also provided basic food packages to the Olovian Youth militias since March 15, 2024.
On 21 April, 2024, Olovian president made remarks regarding an offensive will be conducted by Olovian forces "any time soon."
Mikaelist faction
The armed wing of the Phojam local gangsters, the Mikaelist faction, usually depends on support from neighboring Indonesian residents and to gain sympathy.
On 6 March, 2024, some Mikaelist militias claimed they would carry out an attack using pletokan, a traditional Indonesian toy gun made from bamboo, with bullets made from wetted paper. Mikaelist adjutant Fhauzan Amrizal conducted training for some Mikaelist militias at around 17:50 PM (UTC+7).
Effects
Increase of anti-Christian and anti-atheist sentiment
The escalation of anti-Christian sentiment within Olov occurred as a result of attacks perpetrated by the Mikaelist faction. In response, Olovian president Saleh A.H stated that the conflict "should not be seen as a religious conflict." Saleh also stated with that the Olovian National Army under the command of the Olovian National Military, has "actively" enlisted Christian soldiers into its ranks.
A number of anti-atheist sentiment has also increased, particularly in Northeastern Ondernaming. Some Mikaelist faction members have accused the Olovian-central government for promoting and fueling the sentiment to encourage both Olovian citizens and neighboring Indonesian residents to take action against the Phojam local gangsters. Olovian major Bilal Nafi asserted that the alleged-promoted anti-atheist sentiment is a "brutal" response for Phojam's anti-Arab sentiment.
It has also been reported that a number of Olovian soldiers engaged in the act of burning Phojam-owned stickers as an expression of both anti-Phojam sentiment and anti-atheist sentiment since 24 January, 2024.
Domestic responses
Olovian-central government - Olovian Major, Bilal Nafi, announced his statement on 27 November, 2023: "We will once again challenge them, having defeated their over-praised bastard leader Mikael Gabriel Rafael. We're keeping our hopes high, praying for Saleh's victory in this ongoing struggle. Long live Saleh! Long live Saleh! Long live Saleh! Free Palestine! Free Palestine! Free Palestine!"
Anti-Saleh faction - Mikaelist Adjutant, Harits Fudhail Sopandi made his statement on 15 January, 2024, following the Olovian small-scaled attack which occurred on the same day: "Saleh's forces are always flawed, if Saleh wants war, we'll give him war"
International responses
Ibraheemland - Ibraheemlandian Emir, Ibraheem (last name unknown) declared his full support for the Republic of Olov, he also stated with: "Ibraheemland stands in full solidarity with the Olovian government during the Ojan Crisis. We support your commitment to stability. Our thoughts are with the Olovian people during these challenging times."
Laskaridia - George Celenic, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Laskaridia pledged support for the Government of Olov amindst the crisis, this also implied support from the Laskaridian Commonwealth Association.[3]
New Nitra - Erik Sverre Eriksson announced support for the Republic of Olov, “ On this day, March 25th, of 2024, the year of our LORD, the Free and Sovereign Principality of New Nitra proclaims it’s support for Olov during the Ojan crisis, and uses this document as a declaration of war on the opposing belligerents that are active as of March 25th of 2024. More may be added or removed in the future.”
See also
References
- ↑ https://ondernaming-news.blogspot.com/2023/11/olovian-militias-led-assault-on.html
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 https://ondernaming-news.blogspot.com/2023/12/northeastern-romansyah-assault-led.html
- ↑ https://vanguardgn.wixsite.com/vanguard/post/commonwealth-ministry-of-foreign-affairs-to-declare-support-for-olov-amidst-fiery-insurgency