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This Is The Voice of Pythium

General Secretary Comrade Vsevolod today announced the succesful completion of the Abysian War. In a short address he said, "While the peoples of Pythium should rejoice in the success of our brave armies, it should be noted that we regret the obliteration of the nation of Abysia."

Comrade General Clodius, commander of Pythium's 2nd Army Group, praised the steadfastness of the troops saying, "I am proud of the way they conducted themselves in such difficult circumstancs."

It is known that the Great Enchantress Goku of Abysia was one of those killed at the final battle. Pythium's losses were said to be very light.

It has been announced that Comrade Lugalabzu will take over as the Chairman of the Intelligence Directorate. He will replace Comrade Paghat who has been put in charge of Pythium's sewage system. Comrade Paghat was one of the critics of the leadership's handling of the Abysian War. The former Chairman of the Intelligence Directorate was unavailable for comment on his new appointment.

The Peoples of Pythium await further news....