26.8.13

CDF withdrawal from Eritran planets ahead of schedule

The Clones have until the end of the year to withdraw their occupation forces from Kontai and Unatel Gamma 540 but look set to have all forces packed (if not actually gone) by early next month. Over 85% of Clone Defence Force troops have left already with remaining forces being mostly administrative.

Sirikwanese and Aritan troops are guarding key installations on the 2 planets as per the peace plan though Molabite troops (with DDS assistance) may move in after the last of the Clones have gone. The Free Eritran States have pledged 2.3 billion zarks and the DDS 370 million zarks to help reconstruction efforts.