Summer Update of the PRL

[Pergamon]

People's Republic of Lazarus Foreign Update
Summer 2014 Edition (Written by Funkadelia, Dalimbar, Lenny and Pergamon)

"Onward in the Glorious March to Harmony!"

Current Lazarene Government

Chairman: Funkadelia (Endorsements: 130)
Vice-Chairman: Feux

Cultural Governor: Stujenske
Diplomacy Governor: Dalimbar
Judicial Governor: New Kervoskia
Information Governor: VACANT
General of People's Militia: Aperi

People's Congress: Lenny, Campinia, VACANT, Pergamon, Ainin
War Marshals: Aperi, Kogvuron, Campinia
Cultural Marshals: Jordsindia, Bodobol
WA Marshal: VACANT
State Police Chief: The Church of Satan

Comrade Funkadelia elected as Chairman and sweeping changes made to State Council

Chairman Funkadelia (center, seated) flanked by his Vice Chairman, Feux (right, seated), Cultural Governor, Aperi (left, seated), Diplomacy Governor, Dalimbar (far right, seated) and Judicial Governor, New Kervoskia (center, standing).

Last month, Funkadelia was elected the Fourth Chairman of the People's Republic. The People of Lazarus were given a choice of six candidates for the Chairmanship, after the resignation of Comrade Kamzr. In a hard fought election campaign a variety of views were expressed but the People voted overwhelmingly for Comrade Funkadelia, who received 58% in the first round of the election.

Comrade Funkadelia ran a campaign based on maintaining Lazarus' cultural and ideological roots; boosting regional activity and making sure Lazarus continues to be a beacon for liberation, aiding defenceless regions from outside aggression.

In his first statement to the People on the announcement of his election, the new Chairman said:

"As a regional community, we have a lot of potential. We must tap into this potential and reach into the inner revolutionary inside ourselves and draw that out and make ourselves the best that we can be for our mother region. That is something I plan on being an example of during my term as Chairman."

Shortly after taking office, the Chairman made his impression on the region's government by dismissing Comrade Fortress Prussia from the State Council and re-appointing Comrade New Kervoskia as Governor of the Judicial District. Comrade Aperi also made his return to the region and was appointed as an LLA Officer and Governor of Culture. Shortly after that, Comrade Dalimbar made his return and replced an inactive Comrade Milograd as Governor of Diplomacy. At a junior level, Comrade The Church of Satan was made State Police Chief. In early August, Chairman Funkadelia appointed Comrade Feux as Vice-Chairman. Feux is regarded as a Lazarene hero who helped to establish the People's Republic of Lazarus.

Lazarus wins World Cup competition against The Rejected Realms and The South Pacific


Germany's success has been accredited to the strong support received from workers of Lazarus

In a victory for scientific Socialism, the workers of Lazarus celebrated victory in the tri-regional World Cup tournament against The South Pacific and The Rejected Realms. All three regions were asked to pick teams to support in the World Cup, with the winner being the region that picked the team that went furthest in the competition. The Rejected Realms selected England, who were eliminated in the group stages and The South Pacific selected The Netherlands, who were eliminated in the Semi-Final.

The competition has been closely followed by workers of Lazarus, with a thread on the World Cup being one of the most popular discussions on the forum. The Delegate of the South Pacific, Kringalia, visited the Lazarene forums to congratulate the region stating: "Well done Lazarus. You are awesome."

Lazarus conquered by Mordor?


One of the many 'visitors' who took part in Mordor's roleplay invasion of Lazarus

Workers of Lazarus took part in an entertaining roleplaying event with Mordor last month, as members of the Mordor community "invaded" Lazarus through the Regional Message Board. The struggle saw nations roleplay their interventions in the conflict combining a mixture of modern technology with fantasy monsters. All sides showed great imagination and determination. After many hours of struggle, however, the Lazarene forces 'surrended' - but it was all in good spirits.

Party members are keen to return the favour to Mordor, and hopefully this will mark the continuation of a strong roleplaying theme in Lazarus over the months ahead.

The return of the Lazarene People's Heroes

The People's Republic has welcomed the return of old and honoured comrades, Feux, Aperi, Dalimbar and New Kervoskia.

Comrade Feux, with great bravery and wisdom, was instrumental in the removal of the Imperialist oppressors of the People which has since brought great prosperity and activity to the region. He has recently been appointed Vice-Chairman of the People's Republic of Lazarus. Comrade Aperi is a distinguished servant of the workers of Lazaraus who has been responsible for outstanding successes of the Lazarene Liberation Army, with a reputation as an effective advocate of the People's interests. In order to stimulate the learning and development of the People, he has recently been appointed as Governor of the Cultural District.

Comrade Dalimbar is a well respected former Governor of the People's Republic and has an outstanding international reputation. He has been made Governor of the Diplomatic District and has already breathed new life into this important aspect of the region. Comrade New Kervoskia has over a decade of Nationstates experience and has been one of the most distinguished journalists in the history of Lazarus. He was recently made Deputy Governor of the Information District and Governor of the Judicial District.

The return of such illustrious comrades to the People's struggle is an indication not only over the vitality of the region but also the leadership of Comrade Funkadelia. Party members from across the region have welcomed their arrival and their return has brought a new sense of optimism which will spur the principles of the Revolution forward.

Special elections for People's Congress won by Comrades Ainin and Lenny

After changes to the State Council and the removal of one inactive member of the People's Congress, special election were needed to serve the consultative body of the People's Republic - People's Congress.

In the first election, after close race composed of two experienced and distinguished candidates, Comrades Dalimbar and Commie, and one newcomer, Comrade Lenny, the election was won by the newcomer. Speaking after the race, Comrade Lenny said that he was grateful for the trust that had been shown in him and he hoped to earn it through his actions in Congress.

In the second election, Comrade Ainin ran opposed after securing overwhelming support from across the region for his work, particularly as a journalist in the Information District.