Sultan Suhayb Faces Armed Rebellion After Controversial Reforms

In 2090, Sultan Suhayb changed the name of his country from the Islamic Theocracy of Taabiah to the Qaziyah Sultanate, amended the constitution to reduce the powers of the Majlis al Shura, the council of scholars and representatives, and took direct control over the military and security forces, as well as the external and legal/political affairs of the country. He said that these changes were necessary for the stability and prosperity of the country, and that they were a result of the recent events that threatened to undermine his rule.



However, not everyone agreed with his reforms. The Majlis al Shura, which had been the main source of legitimacy and authority for the Sultan, opposed his decisions and accused him of being a tyrant and a heretic. They said that he had violated the Islamic principles of consultation and consensus, and that he had betrayed the legacy of his ancestors who had established Taabiah as an !@#$. They also said that he had alienated the people of Qaziyah from their historical and cultural identity by changing the name of the country.



The Majlis al Shura mobilized thousands of armed rebels in support of their cause, who rose up against the Sultan’s rule in various parts of the country. They called themselves the Defenders of Taabiah, and claimed to represent the true will of the people. They attacked government buildings, military bases, police stations, oil fields, and other strategic targets. They also kidnapped and killed government officials, soldiers, journalists, and civilians who supported or worked for the Sultan. They used a combination of terrorist and guerrilla tactics to inflict damage and spread fear among their enemies.



The Sultan responded with a fierce counter-insurgency campaign to crush the rebellion. He deployed his loyal troops, backed by tanks, helicopters, drones, and artillery, to confront the rebels in their strongholds. He also used his air force to bomb rebel positions and hideouts. He imposed curfews, checkpoints, and martial law in areas under his control. He arrested and executed suspected rebels and sympathizers. He also launched a propaganda war to discredit the Majlis al Shura and their followers as traitors and terrorists.



The war lasted for several months, with heavy casualties on both sides. The Sultan managed to regain control over most of the country, but some pockets of resistance remained in remote and mountainous areas. The Majlis al Shura refused to surrender or negotiate with the Sultan and vowed to continue their struggle until they restored Taabiah to its former glory. The international community expressed its concern over the humanitarian crisis and human rights violations in Qaziyah, but did not intervene directly in the conflict.