After some persuasion from Tayloristan,
Cape Verde, Liberia and Mauritania have passed statutes banning future investment by non-African powers in these countries.
There is a measure to abolish the Union of Nations
currently being discussed.
In addition, the 14th Secretarial Election ballot is open! The candidates are:
Argentina
Platform: The expansion of UN involvement in the diplomatic resolution of violent conflicts that occur throughout the world. The protection of the right of countries to self-determination and soverignty. The expansion of trade and free trade throughout the global economy. To encourage the creation of international agreements that go beyond existing bodies to expand upon global security and peace.
501st Legion
Platform: The establishment of harsher & more binding punishments for those who start Wars of Aggression.
Azärbayjan
Platform: The unity of all nations under the UN body, to progress towards development and improvement. To enforce against violence and hatred across the world. To reeducate about tolerance towards all people and of peaceful, civil protest instead of war and prejudice.
New America
Platform: John Jay shall run on a platform of free trade between all nations, harshly condemning embargoes and the closing of straits to any nation. He shall also endorse the creation of an official UN peacekeeping force that shall be comprised of men from all member countries that wish to send men. Their responsibility shall be to protect civilians and enforce UN resolutions. A international space colonization effort will also be established under his tenure.
Arstotzka
Platform: Global Economic and Political cooperation, Human rights and liberties, National sovereignty.
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Happy voting, citizens of this grand democracy!
Votes and orders shall lock in 72 hours. Now that the wars are over hopefully faster updates can resume.
