Deltaria

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In the works for decades, the South Majatran Economic Cooperation Organization is now a fact. In a joyous ceremony in the Deltarian city of Branovice, representatives of the Grand Empire of Deltaria and the Majalite Kingdom of Kafuristan signed the documents to create the organization and become part of it. Under the founding document, member states will enter into a customs union and all structures and provisions of SOMECO, all created to establish an easier trade environment in the region. The ultimate goal of the organization is to increase trade as well as make it easier to trade between member states. The foundation of the organization marks a new chapter in regional cooperation. For years, Majatra has been divided and major scars have rippled through the continent. Emperor Slavko congratulated all involved in the drafting of the treaty in a rare public statement. He expressed his "sincere hope" that Deltaria may once again be the nation that "takes the Majatran continent into an era of peace and prosperity, together with out Kafuri partners." 

SOMECO will consist of several bodies, all meant to create checks and balances within the organization and ensure a environment of dialogue and debate is accepted. The most important of the organizations bodies is the South Majatran Economic Council (SOMEC), composed of the Heads of State or Government of member states. Decisions in the body are taken by concensus. The decisions are binding on all States parties. It may also direct other agencies and bodies of the organization but will only do so in cases where it is deemed "absolutely necessary." It also approves the budget of the entire organization. 

The South Majatran Commission (SOMACO) is the governing body of the organization. The commision can make decisions on the customs policy of the customs union but also the macro-economy, competitition regulations, energy policy and fiscal policy of the organization. It is chaired by a independent chairman, appointed by the SOMEC every 5 years. It is supported by five additional "commissioners", all also appointed by the SOMEC and all having their own portfolio to work with. Decisions in the SOMACO are also made by concensus. 

Lastly the South Majatran Court of Disputes (SOMCOD) has been established to resolve disputes between member states on anything related to the organization as well as interpretation of its legal order. It is composed of 10 independent judges, appointed by the Chairman of the South Majatran Commission for a period of 10 years. 

Under the agreement, SOMEC will gather in different capitals on each occasion on a rotational basis. SOMACO is to be headquarted in Branovice while the SOMCOD will be establishing itself in al-Kasraj. With the signatures of both Deltaria and Kafuristan, SOMECO is now fully operational and both countries have expressed their willingness to invite other South Majatran nations to join the organization "as soon as possible." 

Protestors sentenced to 100 years in Cachtica prison - In a mass trial in the capital of Cahtica, 545 protestors that had been arrested in anti-imperial protests two years ago have been sentenced to 100 years in a Cahtica prison. According to the few that were present at the trial, the judge took less then a minute to hand out the verdict, which gave all 545 individuals the same sentence. The judge noted that the protestors "endangered public order and the image of our monarch and had the intend on destabilizing our nation."

Ministry of War opening two more munitions factories in Doron Akigo - The Imperial Ministry of War has announced the reopening of two previously closed munitions factories in the Province of Doron Akigo. The factories had been closed under previous governments but are now to be reopened to "help in our efforts to increase our munition stockpiles." The factories were and will primarily be used for the production of unguided artillery munitions, with the Ministry seeking to expand its artillery corps and capabilities in the coming years