South Pacificans, 

While the majority of the SPSF's resources are devoted to protecting innocent regions from harm and the preservation of native, democratic institutions abroad, the South Pacific Special Forces has an additional mandate to oppose hateful and offensive ideologies, through the use of offensive force if necessary. At major update on June 25th, the South Pacific Special Forces in a joint operation with the East Pacific Sovereign Army (EPSA) seized control of the region Confederate Army pursuant to Article X(3) of the Charter, which authorizes the SPSF to engage in offensive actions against regions which espouse hateful ideologies. Confederate Army is a region themed after the American Confederacy, which existed to preserve the institution of slavery. Additionally, messages from the RMB of Confederate Army reference contemporary violent, alt-right, and white supremacist/racist movements as detailed in the spoiler below.

SPSF and EPSA are currently occupying the region with intent to remove its remaining natives and refound it in order to prevent it from again being used as a platform to propagate hatred.

I would like to thank Commander Witchcraft and Sorcery, Officer Luca, Officer Melix, and Soldiers Quebecshire and Moonfungus for their participation in the initial hit, as well as Overseeing Officer Catiania of the EPSA for being a pleasure to work with.

SPSF and EPSA are assisted in their occupation of this region by forces from Thaecia, the North Pacific Army, the Union of Democratic States, and the Free Nations Region who have our gratitude for assisting the SPSF in freeing NationStates from hate.

HumanSanity
Minister of Defense