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• Viziers Dissmied from The East Pacific on failure of Security Conduct

• India to hold WAD Elections next month

• AoR about to dismiss House of Delegates and conduct fresh elections

• Republic of Furbish Islands declared as Conservative Party Candidate for Presidential Elections in FCN

• Europeia had elected their 71st Senate

1 INFINITE LOOP - In the early hours of the morning on Saturday, Delegate Fedele of The East Pacific inexplicably dismissed all gameside Regional Officers with the exception of Minister of Foreign Affairs Marrabuk, whose gameside office was renamed "Keeper of the Flame." This dismissal included Viziers Aelitia, Bachtendekuppen, and Todd McCloud, who are tasked by the Concordat of The East Pacific, the region's constitution, with safeguarding regional security.

The Delegate's dismissal of TEP's Viziers appears to violate the Endorsement Caps Act, a 2017 law that provides for the enforcement of TEP's endorsement caps. Section 5.4 of the Endorsement Caps Act entitles Viziers to Border Control power unless they refuse a legitimate order to carry out an ejection or banishment for violation of the region's endorsement caps. Unless all three Viziers have refused such an order, the Delegate's dismissal of the Viziers would appear to be illegal. Section 5.1 of the Endorsement Caps Act also requires the Delegate to display the numerical value of the region's endorsement caps, but all mentions of endorsement caps were removed along with instructions to endorse the Delegate and Viziers when Fedele updated the region's World Factbook Entry on Saturday morning.

This unpredictable turn of events comes as TEP is in the midst of a Delegate election in which the Delegate's close political ally and fellow Rahl family member Davelands, the presiding officer of TEP's legislature, is currently trailing Marrabuk with six days remaining in the vote. The election has featured controversial incidents, including election-related charges filed by Badger, another Rahl family member who only recently became actively involved in TEP, against candidate Libertanny, charges which appear to no longer be visible to the public. There has also been a contentious line of questioning in which Davelands has been grilled about his past actions toward Delegate Halo of the West Pacific in relation to SC#266: Commend Xoriet, a commendation of a former TEP Delegate. Fedele has interjected himself into this controversy, drawing rebukes from regional heavyweights A Slanted Black Stripe and Bachtendekuppen. Finally, an election complaint has been filed by Bachtendekuppen against Davelands for potentially illicit electioneering by telegram. If the Delegate's dismissal of Regional Officers is related to the election controversies, it raises questions as to why Marrabuk, the candidate currently leading Davelands in the election, is the only remaining Regional Officer and has been granted Border Control.

"Idk what it's about but it's highly irregular," said a senior official of a region formally allied to TEP who spoke to the Miniluv Messenger on the condition of anonymity. The official also referenced questionable behavior by Fedele throughout his term, which the Miniluv Messenger previously reported in June. That incident centered around a controversy in which Aleister, a close associate of Fedele through their shared raider region Lone Wolves United, was questioned regarding his fitness to serve in TEP's legislature given his 2018 coup d'etat against the Sinker region Lazarus. That line of questioning also provoked Fedele's intervention, prompting him to call the legislature a "brood of vipers" -- which in turn led Bachtendekuppen to strongly condemn his harsh words.

Throughout his term, Fedele has also engaged in the mass ejection of certain non-WA nations from TEP, which at one point reduced TEP's population so severely that the regional population was lower than the populations of two Sinker regions. Other controversies have included aggressive behavior toward other citizens of TEP, which has driven some of them from the region, and changes to TEP law that have seemed to aid Fedele in consolidating power for himself and his associates. Recent developments have raised fresh questions among some of TEP's allies and other foreign observers as to whether Fedele will perpetrate a coup d'etat against TEP rather than peacefully leaving office, especially if the Delegate election doesn't conclude on his preferred terms. Suspected Raider Banjected from India Last week, Whole India, a suspected raider was banned from India. As per officials, "When we caught the culprit red handed, he said it was only a prank. It is obvious that we won't believe him, due to his malicious past". As per reports, Whole India contacted several nations of the region to ask for aid during the raid.

The nation has even violated multiple rules in the past, as per officials. " The nation had earlier tampered with our Citizenship Forum, possibly in an attempt to get his puppets a Citizenship tag, and once even tried to collect our members' personal data via mass telegrams, which was a pure violation of site rules" said one of the Officer.

The Intelligence Bureau of India was continously tracking the nation due to his suspicious activities, the tracking became more intense after the culprit tried to cancel the Inter-regional Treaty of India, secretly. The Beaurue's main aim was to know the objective(s) of the suspected raider nation. When enough evidences were gathered the nation was banhevtes from the region. Elections in AoR The Assembly of Regions (AoR) has declared to dissolve the House of Delegates till the end of October, and hold elections for different posts.

The elections are going to be one of a kind, with the introduction of Inter-Regional Political Parties, the AoR seems to be a promising and Federal Democratic structure of the Interregional Organization. These elections will give the regions their House of Delegates member(s) as well as the Councilor. These two positions are responsible for different things within the AoR, but are important all the same.

This organization contains 527 nations in it total a the time of this factbook's publishing. That is the AoR's current population(!) All these nations will be coming together to elect 25 nations to lead the organization that helps with cooperation on security, roleplay, and forming friendships. In turn, one of them will be elected Chancellor of the AoR for the next 4 months.

The Indpendent Newspaper will be covering each and every bit of the elections. Europeia Elects 71st Senate Europeia's most recent LinkSenate election was held on September 20, with 11 candidates in the race. This was however after two citizens, Whitmark and GraVandius, withdrew their standings from the election.

Posted alongside the Senate poll was a LinkSenate size poll to determine the number of seats the Senate would consist of. The majority of citizens decided that the highest number included on the poll, nine, would be the best fit for the 71st Senate. The nine victorious candidates were Astrellan, Calvin Coolidge, Darcness, Drecq, JayDee, Lloenflys, Malashaan, Rand, and Snowball, leaving Bowzin and cuddles without seats in the Senate.

The freshly elected senators have gotten straight to work with electing Drecq as speaker as well as beginning discussion on several issues such as executive oversight and first minister term lengths.

Test dispatch
FCN Presidential Elections

With the Presidential Elections going to be held soon in Federation of Conservative Nations, Furbish Islands has declared it's [sic] candidacy for the same. Our editor took a short interview of the nation, last week. On asking about the main problems FCN is facing right now, Furbish Islands replied, "The main problem the region is facing now is inactivity and lack of interest to participate. And despite the region being at a record high of members, thanks to my recruitment telegrams, very few end up joining discord and joining the Senate. What I hope to accomplish is have more regional activities, giving more reasons for people to join and current ones to participate. "Upon asking how was it's latest term in the region as Secretary, Furbish Islands said, "I believe I have accomplished a lot in my term. The government dispatches, for example, have been moved to government accounts and all officials have access to them. The Games of the FCN Olympiad was one of our more successful RPs, and also done in my term.

Furbish Islands also cleared it's agenda for the election, "I hope to have more regional activities running, like reviving the FCN Times, creating an FCN University, and running an active regional roleplay. Interregional activities and increased raiding are things I also want to accomplish.". Further, the nation told our editor, "The current government has some capable people, but there are points where it is lagging behind. The war department, for example, is not leading as much raids as have been done previously. And we have not done much in foreign affairs either."

Upon asking about it's competitor, Furbish Islands said, "Gagium is the only other person running for president, and he has also made a good campaign. Defeating him will definitely not be easy. But I think this election is going to be close, as both him and I have people who declared their support for us."

The FCN President Elections are going to be very interesting. The next week our Newspaper Agency will try to publish more new updates on the matter. TSP Flag Contest

For the first time, Halloween Flag Contest is organized in The South Pacific by Aidenfieeld. As per Aidenfieeld, "The contest is completely gameside, as most of it is conducted through telegrams. After the flags are submitted, (25th of October) a poll will be held gameside to determine the winner."

Upon asking whether the event is organized by the Government, Aidenfieeld replied, "It is not exactly being run by the TSP government, as the Ministry of Regional Affairs (MoRA) has no part in it. However, I myself am part of the government, so I guess it is sort-of?"

When our editor asked, how many nations does Aidenfieeld expects to participate in the event, it said, "The maximum allowed is twelve, as that is all that gameside polls allow for. Unfortunatly, only two of the spots have been filled so far, so I expect only maybe five participants." India WAD Elections

The region of India will be holding a month long WA Delegate Elections from November 1, 2019.

Our Editor reached to Trivian, one of the candidates for the election, for a short interview.

Q. What made you stand for the WAD Elections in India?

''I define the Situation in India as The Emergence of The Crises of Complacency which would lead to Mediocrity causing a more Catastrophic Consequence of Autocratic Behavior. I am Personally a Strong Believer Of Liberal Democratic Assertive. Any Region to Function on a More Efficacious and Determined Progressive Ideology needs a regular Power Shift so that it would move on a more Credible and Accountable Grounds. Henceforth Iam [sic] standing this Elections with a motive of Power Neutrality Convention as well as for serving this Region in best of my Capacity. I personally don't want to go on a Propoganda Narrative but I Assure my Citizens that the Governance Under my Leadership would be done with Integrity and Determined Cooperative Beliefs.''

'''Q. Are you satisfied by the current Administration? (Why/Why not?)'''

''See I share a Personal Warmth and Friendly Relations with the Current Governance. Hindu Puri, Hindu Mahasabha, Awell Islands, Neo Kerala and me have strong bonds of Brotherhood which won't break ever. As far as Governance is concerned they are doing a Great job. They all are Visionary but still the Pro - Active Implementation is somewhere missing which would lead to downward scale Regional Dominance and Functionary in Future.''

Q. If you are happy with the current admin (WAD), why are you standing for the elections?

''This Election is indeed Different From the Past W.A Delegate Elections. Hindu Puri and Trivian unlike the Duo of Hindu Puri - Hamramstan share close Cordial Ties. Both the Nation's share a very close Bond with the Government and Citizens. Well Committed and Hard-working Both Nation's are working with a Progressive Pro - Citizens Ideology. The only difference I expect is the Administrative Policies and Time Span in regard with Mutually Understandable Implementation. Iam strongly standing with the Aim in regard with the Aspect of Accountability and Credibility which our Indian Culture Nourishes and Teaches Us.''

Q. Why do you think people should vote for you?

I believe the answer to this question can be better answered by the Citizens who I share a Warm Relations with.[/i₩

Q. Do you consider Hindu Puri as a tough competitor?

''[I]For Sure and with the Cordial Positive Relation we both share makes it more Difficult. But take my Word This Electoral Session would bring a New Dynamic in the History of Election of Region India.''

Till now, [natio]Hindu Puri[/nation] has ruled India as the WAD, for two consecutive terms. With many developments being undertaken in the region, under his guidance many nations expect Hindu Puri to claim his victory this time as well. We wish for a smooth conduct of the elections in the region. Updates from AoR

With the general election approaching in the Assembly of Regions The Independent Newspaper visited the Organization and met the Founder for updates.

The Organization has promised many future programs soon to be introduced, some of which include:

-Expanded clubs and activities

- Expanded communications network

- A defense force for the protection of members

- And an education system for the AoR

The communication network will be involving connecting AoR offices to their regional counterparts by requiring more updates from the Cabinet. However, the Education system proposal is more elaborate. The United Global Democrats have proposed an system where nations could take courses in the histories of different member regions (both roleplay and NS history), cultural courses, possibly language courses, learn regional geography, and more.

AoR Elections

As the closing date for Party and Candidate Registration for AoR is arriving soon, here are the Political Updates from Assembly of Regions:

▪︎ There are 5 registered parties in the AoR: United Global Democrats, Conservatives, Movement for Progress, Conservatives, and The Meme Party. AoR has released a poll few days ago for people to vote for their favorite parties, the results will be posted by October 16, 2019.

▪︎ The elections will be held on November 5, 2019.

▪︎ The elections are conducted in a way that each region deems most appropriate to their region. They can use regional polls, or offsite polling places if needed. Crisis in TEP

Last week, Fedele, WA Delegate of The East Pacific had dismissed the Viziers of TEP. The Delegate's dismissal of TEP's Viziers appears to violate the LinkEndorsement Caps Act, a 2017 law that provides for the enforcement of TEP's endorsement caps. The action has united many nations in TEP to voice against the WAD.

[natio]Zukchiva[/nation], one of the members of the TEP Judicial Court had released a Dispatch, asking nations to endorse [natio]Marrabum[/nation], the candidate who won the WAD elections.

Zukchiva said he wasn't much interested in giving any comment on the situation now, and will only do so once the situation calms down. When our editor asked for a short explanation, it said, "Fedele is breaking the law and enacting a coup by ejecting two of our Viziers. So we are trying to get Aelitia into the Delegate seat remove Fedele, who is now an illegitimate Delegate."

Interview with Paris Agreement Founder
1. How did you got the idea to start your current region and nation?

I got the idea to start my current region and nation while at a business trip in Montreal, Canada. While walking to a café, I found a poster, and it inspired me. I travel the world, and I knew that this was a beautiful thing to encourage and make!

2. Till now how far have you progressed in making people aware about Climate Change?

I believe this platform has helped, but even I could do more... I have big surprises up my sleeve, and hopefully people will learn from it!

3. How was the response of NationStates to the Revolution you have started?

As of now, I'm trying to spread bigger and better things. I am going to create something huge, and hopefully people stand up with me!

4. Are you able to denote equal time to both your real nation and this nation?

If I said that I denote all my time to this nation, I'd be lying. I'm a human, like the rest of you, but even I have things to do outside of this. I travel the world taking photos and painting climate change, while studying law and working with companies and corporations. I will always find time to be here!

5. How or what means have you used to commute your words to the Public?

I hold and attend debates and public speeches, but for the most parts I visit and study the issues and I try to portray them the best that I can.

6. Do you think Climate Change should be an issue in NS elections as well?

Of course, the more awareness to the topic the better!

7. What do you think, how is the current motive of World Assembly regarding Environmental issues?

The idea's nice, but it isn't encouraging people to stand up... We need actions, not just words on paper!

8. Do you plan to bring out any General Assembly Proposal regarding Environmental issues?

Indeed, but they will stay private until I decide time's best!

'''9. Do you feel NationStates is a good platform for spreading your word on Climate Change? Why?'''

Sorta, it spreads awareness but I need to focus more energy towards it!

10. Before we leave, do you have any message for our readers?

What do you want me to do for the climate?

''We thank Paris agreement founder for his time and hope that more people will join the fight against Climate Change. We salute Paris Agreement Founder for such a great initiative on the platform of NationStates.''

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Interview with Greenwaters
1. How did you got the idea to start your current region and nation?

I came up with doing this as I was passionate about saving our planet and environment and I strongly believe that awareness is the key to reducing it. The more people that are aware of what is happening, the more people will do something about it. This thought about protecting our environment and planet should be built within our societies similar to how it is in the societies of tribal people and indigenous people. I personally think my nations name is pretty cool not going to lie as it represents both worlds - the land that should be green and filled with trees, as well as the oceans that should have millions upon billions of phytoplanktons that produce oxygen as well as all of the amazing wildlife on land and in the sea. This all started out by the strong passion I have for these kinds of things as well as I knew that NS would be the perfect platform to spread this message.

2. Till now how far have you progressed in making people aware about Climate Change?

I personally think that I have come a long way from where I started off and I know for a fact that I have changed people's perceptions about climate change and turned people who were strongly against believing climate change and global warming, into people who support the reduction of non-renewable resources and support a green economy.

3. How or what means have you used to commute your words to the Public?

I have only used the rmb's of the regions that my region/organization of Environmental Protection Council has embassies with and basically just post messages that tell people why they should care and more about environmentalism and how they can make their contribution in the fight to stop/slow down global warming.

4. Do you plan to bring out any General Assembly Proposal regarding Environmental issues?

No, I do not, but I am so happy to see proposals about the environment such as the latest one about our oceans and its environmental safety.

'''5. Do you feel NationStates is a good platform for spreading your word on Climate Change? Why?'''

Yes, I strongly feel that NationStates is a good platform to share my messages on Climate Change because everyone who is on this platform is here because they either like politics or want to create their ideal nation and run it. After the Coronavirus, Climate Change should be the second biggest thing that humans should worry about because we have to have a secure future where our next generation doesn't have to worry about the mess we caused as we should be the ones who clean it up. This is what you learn in preschool - clean up your own mess. Yet, most people ignore this basic principle and even though they apply it in their own households such as clean your own bedroom, they don't apply it to the pollution they cause and the recycling they throw away in the garbage. This can all be fixed by throwing things away in the proper bins and by buying electric vehicles when buying a new car instead of gas/diesel ones. People here believe in change and so, they understand what I am trying to get at here. which makes it easier on my end, but also because they can easily share it with others which makes an even greater impact.

6. Do you wish to extend your mission, and introduce some more content like YouTube for your region and message?

I am considering creating a website for my region/organization soon, so I will let you all know once it's been confirmed!

7. Do you think writing issues for NS on topics of Environment can help spread your message to a larger audience ?

Yes, I think that writing issues for NS regarding the environment would greatly help spread my region/organizations message to a larger audience both directly and indirectly. However, to tell you the truth, that may be an issue as I do not know anyone who is an issues editor and I have tried writing them in the past, but unfortunately they don't seem to make the cut.

8. How have people responded to your mission?

Overall, people have responded in a positive manner which I am happy to hear. I would like to thank everyone who has supported me from the bottom of my heart as it really means a lot for me and for the environment especially. However, there are always some negative comments and feedback which I am totally fine with as it is human nature to announce their own opinion and I try to justify my point as respectfully as I can.

'''9. The last interview, I took with 'Paris Agreement Founder', after a few day he cte. Do you know anything about him, since many nations and regions claim you were working closely with him?'''

Yes, I was working closely with him as we were partners for some projects. I talked with him the day before he cte and he was acting usual, so I am afraid I know nothing of what happened to him. I really wish he was still here on NS though.

10. Do you have any message for our readers?

My message would be to just take care of the little things that you do everyday such as don't throw away anything in the wrong bins or on the ground if no one is looking as it is every humans responsibility to take care of their environment. It is the little things that we do that makes a big impact. I would like to thank everyone for their continued support and they can for sure expect more posts to come their way!

We wish good luck to GreenWaters before departing here and request our readers to connect with him, and help in his Mission!