On 13 January 2024, Mohammad Azizo, known as the Rayquis, founded Shvarkistan as a self-proclaimed republic centered on Bir Tawil, the territory located between Egypt and Sudan.
Azizo established Shvarkistan around three founding principles: freedom, unity, and peace. From its foundation, he began developing the institutions, laws, symbols, and political structure of the new micronation.
As founder and first head of state, Mohammad Azizo became the central figure in the development of Shvarkistan and its political identity.
Long live Shvarkistan!