Tiyune Republic

The Tiyune Republic, more commonly known as just "Tiyune" is an country boarding the coast of what used to be territory of Newfoundland in Canada. The country gained independence after the Tiyune Republic Revolutionary War from 2002-2005. It currently has a population of 571,866 as of 2020. Its most populated city is New Harbor with a population of 297,331. Its capital is the 4th most populated city, being the city of Metron with a population of 23,455.

It primarily speaks French, however English is also accepted as an official language.

Initial Tiyune Republic (1901-1904)
The first Tiyune Republic was an semi-autonomous "country" that was created as a temporary measure after increasing tensions in the area, The border of the initial Tiyune Republic also included around 1,000 square miles of Northern Quebec. The primary language of the first Tiyune Republic was English, however French, and a handful of other indigenous languages were also cosnidered official. It was disbanded after tensions decreased on July 9th 1904.

Attempts at Autonomy / Independence (1904-1994)
For a more detailed article about attempted Autonomy / Independece of the Tiyune Republic, please read the article, Autonomy / Independence attempts of the Tiyune Republic from 1904 to 1994

Numerous attempts were made between the years of 1904 to 1994 for independence of the Tiyune Republic.

The furthest attempt was in 1954, where a referendum was held for the countries independence, backed by the United Kingdom. However, the referendum results were destroyed in a fire just 3 days after the votes were finished. In a fire suspected to be caused by Pro-British rebels in Newfoundland. The vote was never re-cast despite the fire.

Several other attempts were made in the years 1906, 1914, 1919, 1936, 1950, 1959, 1962, 1964, 1967, 1988, 1990, and 1994. Most of these attempts only either resulted in a unofficial referendum, or were completely ignored by the Canadian / British Goverement.

Increased Tensions 1995-2002
Between the years of 1995 to 2002, tensions began to rise in newfoundland.

In July 1995, numerous pro-independence rebels bombed numerous goverment buildings in what is now known as the July 1995 Newfoundland Bombings. A total of 5 goverment buildings were bombed via primarily car bombs, killing 104 people. The bombings led to the Canadian Goverment increasing secuirity around Goverment Buildings.

From 1996 onwards, pro-independence rebels would increasingly get more violent, with a handful of bombings every month or so until 2005. Tensions would slowly rise, until the start of the war in May 2002.

Tiyune Revolutionary War 2002-2005
Main Article:Tiyune Republic Revolutionary War

The Tiyune Revolutionary War kicked off in May 2002, after several Rebel Groups declared war on the Canadian Goverment.

Initially, the Canadian Goverment attempted to declare a ceasefire. And give the Tiyune Republic autonomous recognition, however, the rebel groups stated to the Canadian Goverment that they wanted independence, which the canadian goverment refused to give. During the course of the war, countries such as the United Kingdom,