"Down with China, Down with ASEAN, Down with Royna" - 2016 Phaluhm Protests

A Chinese flag burns down after the Chinese denial

Dauham Sammar Hazaham - Angry Phaluhm citizens march down the streets of major Phaluhm settlements demanding for change. First they want China to respect international law, second they want ASEAN to realise the international tribunal and finaly they want Royna Nehgyen to resign. Why?

Why does Phaluhm citizens want China to recognise the tribunal?

Since the International Court in the Hague made its decision to stop with Chinese expansion, Phaluhm citizens rejoiced in pride but China doesn't recognise the courts decision. As a result, Phaluhm citizens feel like nothing has been done and Phaluhm citizens marched to the streets, especially to the Chinese Embassy in Phaluhm to voice their dismay.

Why does Phaluhm citizens want to leave ASEAN?

After the ASEAN Foreign Ministers summit, China allies Laos and Cambodia made it clear that no mention about the tribunal is going to be made. Minister of Foreign Affairs Satta Runne managed to leave the discussion of the tribunal. Phaluhm citizens are also not happy about money being given to ASEAN and how the citizens of Phaluhm feel like ASEAN is controlling most of the foreign affairs. Anti-ASEAN groups stirred up as a result of this.

Why does Phaluhm citizens want Royna Nehgyen to resign?

A week after the tribunal, Royna Nehgyen said that she will give up one of the islands if China is willing to negotate and help develop Phaluhm. This made Phaluhm citizens furious and calls for her to resign or even sentence her for treason is on the rise. Royna Nehgyen also managed to break a ceasefire agreement with the Islamic Front after the Maryenta incident and also not to progress on the Freedom of Information Act, the NBN and not doing enough to address corruption issues, which made her the honary title of "Worst President after Hamal" and with an aproval rating of just 10% after the statement.