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A minor skirmish has reportedly occurred in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) off the Far East, involving the Far East Independent Nations Union (FEINU) Coast Guard patrol vessel 'Akizuki' and a South American Union Navy patrol boat. The incident began when the FEINU Coast Guard was inspecting a suspicious civilian fishing vessel suspected of illegal communication, at which point the South American Union patrol boat approached abruptly, obstructing the FEINU vessel's operation. The South American Union claimed the fishing vessel was using frequencies in violation of international law and denied FEINU's jurisdiction. In response, the 'Akizuki' fired warning shots. The South American Union patrol boat reciprocated, leading to a brief exchange of warning fire between the two vessels. No injuries have been confirmed. FEINU headquarters condemned the South American Union's actions as a "clear violation of sovereignty" and lodged a strong protest. The South American Union, however, countered that it was an "unjustifiable interference with freedom of navigation and law enforcement activities in international waters." This incident is seen as a further escalation of military tensions following previously reported accidental clashes over illegal communications within the Far East EEZ. Attention is now focused on how this situation will affect the internal disputes among FEINU member states regarding the historical reevaluation of the former MacArthur occupation regime, which surfaced at the FEINU regular council meeting.