This press message was released by the Government of the Republic of Dranland.
The Dranland state of Elbian has for the last few years been in a state of civil unrest due to the persistent illegal occupation by the Dranland Communist Party's Tonton Militia, lead by the notorious Renard Duvalier.
Whilst the DCP and its militia has some support in this region, the majority of the people of Elbian are opposed. There have been mass protests and marches in the streets over recent months, and this week violence and rioting broke out.
Democracy has failed us here in Dranland. The DCP has flatly refused to withdraw and is prepared to act aggressively against the rest of Dranland if military action is taken against them.
We hereby request that all international ties with the DCP be severed, all arms deals with the Tontons will be declared as an act of aggression against Dranland, and kindly request immediate assistance in our plight to free the good people of Elbian from this oppressive occupying regime. Signed,
the Government of the Republic of Dranland