Situation Report: The Fourth Reich?

[Avaerilon]

Greetings, and welcome to the Council of Leaders.

Situation Report
Quick facts on the issue

Title: The Fourth Reich?
-Details-
Description: Small, noisy far-right groups becoming more active across the SLU
Currently: Attempting to stage "anti-immigration" protests, worrying ordinary citizens and officials, gaining media prominence, groups seem to be proposing a "super-alliance"SLU-wide
Why: Perhaps underlying tensions amongst a minority of people coming to a head, or perhaps something else

First Conference Briefing
Detailed Facts on the Issue

Good morning fellow leaders, and welcome. You have no doubt seen reports of them in the media, hear about them from your advisors, or even witnessed it first-hand in some of your cities. It appears that the small far-right nationalists that have, for some time, been forgotten about and ignored, have come to prominence. They are doing all the usual things- nosily marching through streets, chanting racially abusive songs, claiming that democracy is weak, etc., etc..

However, they are now doing something that we have not seen in a long time. These far-right groups, once splintered and scattered, making them isolated and weak, have now begun talking about allying, co-operating, and even forming a "super-alliance" across the entire SLU.

To us committed democrats and multi-culturalists, Liberals, Social-Democrats, and Democratic Socialists, this is intolerable, unthinkable... and highly-worrying. Many of us pride ourselves on good race-relations and boast high standards of education, but we could still be threatened by these small-minded bigots.

Now, smart, slick, and media-focussed leaders have emerged.They are using their wit to drive these groups into the limelight.

What are we to do about them? For the first time in years, Avaerilon's police force had to stop a protest march- the so-called "Avaerilonian National Front" wanted to stage a march through an area of Lyndain populated by Maxtopians, whom are regarded by the ANF as "foreign, immigrant scum." We have seen and heard of other such marches across the SLU.

Why are they doing this now? Are the coordinating for something? We of Avaerilon shudder to think.

LEADERS, what do you suggest we do?
Post your response to this issue to effect the outcome of the next update!

The situation will be updated randomly sometime. Do not delay your move!

[Deleted]

Democracy? WEAK! Even in Narglandia, who has a different kind of government called a Democratic Empire, We honestly wanna just eject tgem from the region.

[Deleted]

Yeah, it may not seem very liberal of us, but we have outlawed extreme political groups due to the public's overall disdain for their actions. It is Portegria's belief that Civil Right is more important than Political Right and in times of danger, it is necessary to momentarily abandon the latter. The right to voice one's political opinion is important, but the right for ALL to live a free and equal life is what matters most.

This does not seem to be an issue in Portegria and we hope that it will not grow to become one. However, if any nation is in need of assistance--diplomatic or otherwise--we are happy to help.

[Deleted]

The few supporters of surlaw remaining in the EAF earth colony attempted to escape to a "safe-house" of this "super-alliance" in a freighter airship carrying weapons, they where shot down for carrying ilegal goods, as is the law, it's a good deterrent, that's the first time in 4 years!

[Avaerilon]

The "super-alliance" is simply the various far-fight groups' planned single organisation spanning the SLU; it is not a physical entity like a country.

[Deleted]

As long as they stay non-violent I really see no problem with these bigots. Sure they might not believe what's right but they have the right to believe what's wrong, and we uphold that ideal.

As long as we continue to show our people that democracies with liberal influences prosper in comparison to republicanism ignorance, we should do just fine!

[Newhalla]

I have to agree as long as they don't are violent or hurting anybody why should we care. Here in Newhalla there is not so much of protest because of the plague that killed over 10.000 people is finally over and people just want things to get back to normal. not to mention the Maggot attack on Geon.

[Administrator]

Azerzia supports the Michutopian stance on treating them as they would all citizens. They have their rights and may speak as they choose.
As hatred and hyper-nationalism are dangerous however, anti-bigotry pamphlets, created by the government and peace minded NGOs, are being handed out across the islands of Azerzia. Despite this, the hyper nationalists have gained a following on the islands of Keshr and Losel, near the central island of Tioltar.
These islands have no major cities and isolated populations, although they are near the major sealanes in the nation. Their lack of major cities has meant few immigrants have arrived there until recently, which may be a cause for the nationalist attitudes.

[Deleted]

We aren't stopping them protesting or attacking without cause, but few in our utopian nation are right wing.

[Deleted]

I'm still angry at that weak democracy thing.

[Avaerilon]

I would like to remind a few nations to respond to the situation; how will you deal with it?

N.B. 2 subsequent posts did not meet the new requirements of the general Role-Play section and the CoL. They were consequently deleted. This is for "earth-like" matters, thus requiring "realistic solutions; social, economic and political.

[Deleted]

We are having the same problem with the National Socialist Party of Greenbudastan(NSPD)!! But I do take the freedom of expression and speech act very seriously here in Greenbudastan. So with that said I have allowed them march but with the police close by incase these ignorant thugs do get violent! So comrades remember stay vigilant!

[Administrator]

Little to no progress as been made in Keshr and Losel; many of the population are calling out against the government for interference in internal affairs and are calling for the status of "Autonomous Integral Territory", as other areas of Azerzia are for historical reasons. The local population have elected the most conservative representatives in modern history to represent them, which has divided them further from their fellow citizens on their main territories.
The constituent kingdoms are resisting such a move and tensions have increased.

[Avaerilon]

Greetings, and welcome to the Council of Leaders.

Situation Report
Quick facts on the issue

Title: The Fourth Reich?
-Details-
Description: Small, noisy far-right groups becoming more active across the SLU
Currently: Becoming more active and more prominent in some areas, underlying tensions now exposed, protests and marches being organised, many citizens worried
Why: Perhaps underlying tensions amongst a minority of people coming to a head, or perhaps something else

Second Conference Briefing
Detailed Facts on the Issue

Good morning fellow leaders, and welcome. A week has past, and already things have changed in the SLU- seemingly for the worse. These groups, once thought of as troublesome flies in the ointment, are now becoming something more powerful, organised and potentially dangerous to our region.

Worryingly, the most prominent groups from all nations, no matter how small and isolated, have come together and announced that they will hold a conference in a random city in the SLU. People are in uproar over this, and citizens are desperately writing to their leaders, begging them to bar this from happening, and to stop racists gathering. At the same time, some noted civil rights leaders say, while they vehemently disagree with racism, that to prevent people from speaking or meeting is wrong, no matter their political leanings. This does put us in a bit of a pickle.

Various newspapers, news broadcasters and other journalistic groups have been invited by the far-right organisations to the conference, although a date and location have yet to be set. Where will these people descend upon? Will someone risk it and invite them? Or will we rely on blind fate? Or will we all close our doors?

Narglandia: With top Nargish politicians incensed by the words of the Pure and Free Nargish Movement (PFNM), some members of the group are worried that they will be arrested, and there was a drop in active membership. However, this has spurned the rest of the PFNM into being more belligerent and radical. Police chiefs have asked the Conglomerate's government more for manpower and resources to deal with the possibility of violent protests.

Portegria: The small but noisy Portegrian Patriotic Front (PPF) has been outlawed by the government, pleasing racial equality groups and the suchlike, hailing even better race-relations. However, some civil rights groups are writing letters in flurries to the government, saying the actions are undemocratic. Regardless, some in the intelligence services fear that driving the group underground will make them dangerous and resort to terrorist activity.

Michutopia: Civil liberties activists are pleased that the government condemns the words of the New Michutopian Dawn (NMD) yet allows them to demonstrate. Furthermore, the government's actions to teach the virtues of democracy seem to have paid-off somewhat, with fewer younger people joining the NMD. However, some people argue that the government is not doing enough and are calling on it to "get tough" on these far-right groups.

Newhalla: Still recovering from disaster, Newhalla has seen its various peoples working together to salvage their lives, prompting some of the best race-relations in the region. On the other hand, a growing number of impoverished people are blaming immigrants for causing the plague or preventing Newhalla form effectively recovering, calling themselves the Newhalla Defence League (NDL). There is a fear among people that they are armed and might attack the most vulnerable immigrant populations.

Azerzia: The government seems to be doing well to combat racism on the whole with the distributed leaflets, at least outside of Keshr and Losel. On these two islands, there is talk of succession from the Confederated Kingdom, with a growing number of prominent politicians denouncing the main government. The police are prepared for trouble, but some analysts claim that troops from the military would be needed to prevent violent riots. Already, the True Azerzian Movement of Keshr and Losel (TAMOKAL) is reported to have lynched ethnic minorities and committing acts of graphic vandalism against properties owned by minority groups.

Equum Alatum: The Pegasus '12 Movement (P12M), while small and isolated, is gaining prominence, after several prominent footballers were seen cheering at a local rally. Furthermore, reports have emerged of privates and corporals in the armed services harbouring racist views, often acting in a prejudiced manner towards their fellow soldiers of different ethnicity.

Greenbudastan: The National Socialist Party of Greenbudastan (NSPG) has complained that police have arrested members for "very little" whilst marching. Furthermore, an anti-fascist movement called Stop Fascism in Greenbudastan (SFG) have formed to counter-protest against the NSPG. While many have cited this as a fine example of democracy, some internet bloggers have suggested the hardcore-left of the group is being armed and may attack anyone it perceives as a threat.

Avaerilon: While these groups are not illegal in Avaerilon, as with any radical organisation (on the far-left or far-right), there are limits on where they can meet, prompting criticism from various groups. Meanwhile, our main issue seems not to be fascist groups attacking civilians, but each other. Since there are four main ethnicities in Avaerilon, four fascist groups have surfaced. These are the Saighdiúirí íona na hÉireann, or Pure Soldiers of Ireland (SINE) representing the Gaels, the Yr Ddraig Du, or The Black Dragon Movement (DDM) of the Britons, the Free Sylvan Brotherhood (FSB) of the Sylvan Elves and the Sixth House representing the Dunmer Elves. These groups are currently preaching hate against each other, and police fear imminent riots between them, resulting in some groups calling for them to be banned from public places. The government is under a lot of pressure to do so.

LEADERS, what do you suggest we do?
Post your response to this issue to effect the outcome of the next update!

The situation will be updated randomly sometime. Do not delay your move!

[Deleted]

We have been expelling military members with racist views, our relatively small military relies on perfect discipline and there views are not only politically unacceptable but also impairs their ability as a solider. We also believe those who were egged on by the footballers support were known right wing supporters as a vast majority of the populous are unswayed by the views of the rich and famous (unless members of the senate or similar position)

[Deleted]

We invite the NMD to meet with the Capitalist party of the Grand Federation, currently a 3% seat holder in our publicly elected congress.

We hope to encourage peaceful demonstration through democratic voting, and our "republican" party, being immensly small, could definetly use the support.

Should the NMD wish to promote change in our nation, they will have to fight 97% of the liberal civilization in our direct democracy. A long shot, but we do not count third parties out, and they will have at least once voice in the Grand Federation Hall, if not more thanks to their support.

[Newhalla]

N-SIC reports show that Newhalla Defence League (NDL) is headed by former Geon separatist officers. Geon separatist agenda is to have the city of Geon independent. How ever the organization died of when Geon became the economical Central of Newhalla. The right wing party Hallan Patriotic party has also been compared to NDL but the party rejects any connections to NDL. A information campaign will be started to explain the causes of the unknown plague and the maggot attack.

[Administrator]

Members of military have started mobilization to go to Ane, Zepnin and Cherne, the administrative centers for Tarian Losel, Reolmian Losel and Keshr (part of Arkanin) respectively in case of trouble. The police are on full alert and have begun arresting major offenders.
The confederal and kingdom governments have denounced separatism and the constituent kingdoms are in processing of passing laws for government officials to protect the government, thus banning separatism. The confederal government has claimed such action will only increase tension but the bills are progressing rapidly.

[Deleted]

To: SLU leaders

From: Emperor Cullen Peterson IX

Great Leaders,

An Isolated Island located off the coast of the Northern SLU has benn designated for the Rebels. We in the Conglomerate have decided that all far rights will be deported to the island to stop the fighting. you may copy this map and change it any way you think well.

Attachments:

[Newhalla]

The NDL have declined the offer to settle on the island and their leader said in a comment.

So this is what we get a island middle of nowhere. is our beliefs that frightening that we deserve to be deported from our homeland that we know and love. Said the NDL leader Viktor Hennig.

[Deleted]

This is the Nargish wing. It is not isolated. Also they agreed so we do not have to make a new state.

[Deleted]

Our government has made it clear to the public that "The Francish Front" has the same rights as them, and despite their radical beliefs, their rights will not be taken away. Currently they have no representatives in our government. The only action our government is taking is preventing the radical groups from entering minority neighborhoods.

[Deleted]

In Narglandia, the radicals that AGREE to leaving have left. The others have been given the option to join the group in little narg island to help in freedom and peace.

[Administrator]

TAMOKAL has officially declined Narglandia's offer and have raised their voice at the prospect of associating with being grouped together with non-Gerelist, Christian peoples.
The Azerzian government has also stated they do not support Narlandia's plan and that it refuses to recognize the "Fourth Reich Republic", for it sets a precedent of unrest and secession which can only have negative consequences in the future.

[Deleted]

The Nargish Intergalactic senate asks why this is negative if they become independent.

[Administrator]

Because it gives the message that every extremist, separatist movement has a right to take territory away from the legitimate government. That is not a message which should be sent

[Deleted]

The Grand Federation agrees with Azerzia. Funneling dissidents in your nation into there own area where they can have a seperatist nation is adding fuel to revolution, terrorism, and conflict.

Incorporating everyone in your society to act civily and to protest their views in a manner of debate is the most effective solution. If there really is a sizeable population in your country that does not believe in your administrations views, they have the right to have their own political entity within yours, just like anyone else, and to incorporate change over time, just like everyone should.

Just because someone is a nazi does not mean that they do not deserve rights. Their upbringing and life expiriences have led them to believe what they do with just as much reason as the next person.

This is why we suggest that incorporation and debate be done within our countries to prevent any sort of physical conflict. The last thing we need is to have hundreds of millions of people exiled to an island from our region. I can just see that turning out horrible in the future.

[Newhalla]

The Allied States of Newhalla fully agrees whit Azerzia and Michutopia.

[Deleted]

After long consideration has blocked multiple human rights bill and in the process leeading to the death of discriminated neo nazis who gave it all up in search of a place where they are the majority, the NGRS has agreed.