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Lazarenes celebrate their liberation as Kazmr overthrows the NLO

Forbidden City. Former Chairman Kazmr liberated Lazarus this morning at major update, after being handed the delegacy by the rogue New Lazarene Order. He was supposed to eject a few nations and give it back to Stujenske, but instead revealed himself as a supporter of the People's Republic. With the region now back in the hands of its natives, recently elected Chairman Funkadelia has the task of leading reconstruction and promised reforms, aimed at reducing the risk of illegitimate takeovers and increasing democratic participation and institutions in Lazarus.

Kazmr has spent the morning restoring embassies with allies and working on keeping a safe distance between his endorsement count and that of Stujenske. Currently he stands at around 250 endorsements against the 180 of Stujenske. Funkadelia is also back in Lazarus and quickly gaining endorsements, in order to take the seat as the legally elected Chairman. Both are being supported by allied militaries, who lent support throughout the crisis.

It has also been reported that Feux, leading figure in the New Lazarene Order, has been removed from his concurrent position as Regent of the New Pacific Order. He had been instrumental in the establishment of the NLO and the early suppression of attempts to criticise Stujenske on the regional forum. Former Emperor Pierconium appears to be the new Regent. He takes his position under difficult circumstances for the Pacific, given its prominent role in the occupation of Lazarus and the multiple condemnations that it received from most of the GCR world.

The Southern Journal will continue reporting as this story develops.