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SOUTH SUDAN
Al-Majlis Al-Tachirii (Transitional National Legislative Assembly)

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GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE PARLIAMENTARY CHAMBER

Parliament name National Legislature
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Structure of parliament Bicameral
Chamber name (generic / translated) Al-Majlis Al-Tachirii / Transitional National Legislative Assembly
Related chamber (for bicameral parliaments) Al-Watani / Council of States
Affiliation to the IPU Yes
Affiliation date(s) 2012 -
LEADERSHIP
President Anthony Lino Makana (M) 
Notes Elected on 4 August 2016.
Secretary General Ludoviko Lual Aken (M) 
Notes Appointed on 31 Jan. 2018.
COMPOSITION
Members (statutory / current number) 400 / 383
PERCENTAGE OF WOMEN


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Women (current number) 109 (28.46%)
Mode of designation appointed 68
other 332
Notes Appointed members:
68 members, newly appointed for a transitional period. They comprise:
- 50 representatives of the South Sudan Armed Opposition;
- 1 former detainee; and
-17 representatives of political parties.

Other:
332 members of the National Legislative Assembly. The Assembly was established in August 2011, following the proclamation of South Sudan's independence on 9 July 2011. The members comprise:
- 170 former members of the Southern Sudan Legislative Assembly;
- 96 former members of the Sudanese National Assembly.
The term of the 332 members has been extended to last for the duration of the transitional period.
Term  Transitional period
Notes In accordance with the August 2015 Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan, the term of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly will run concurrently with the Transitional Government of National Unity until elections are held.
On 12 July 2018, the Transitional National Legislative Assembly extended its term to 12 July 2021.
Last renewal dates 4 August 2016
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Address Transitional National Legislative Assembly
Juba, South Sudan*
*All communications should be sent to pitiarobert@gmail.com; or to:
Transitional National Legislative Assembly, c/o Embassy of the Republic of South Sudan
Bishops Gate, 6th Floor, 5th Ngong, Avenue/Bishop Road, Nairobi, Kenya
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Phone (211) 908 380 632
127 045 755
Fax
E-mail pitiarobert@gmail.com
Website

ELECTORAL SYSTEM

Parliament name National Legislature
Structure of parliament Bicameral
Chamber name (generic / translated) Al-Majlis Al-Tachirii / Transitional National Legislative Assembly
Related chamber (for bicameral parliaments) Al-Watani / Council of States
LEGAL FRAMEWORK
Electoral law 17 August 2015
(Agreement on the Resolution of Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan)
Mode of designation appointed 68
other 332
Constituencies N/A
Voting system : N/A
Voter requirements N/A
CANDIDATES
Eligibility N/A
Incompatibilities N/A
Candidacy requirements N/A

LAST ELECTIONS

Parliament name National Legislature
Structure of parliament Bicameral
Chamber name (generic / translated) Al-Majlis Al-Tachirii / Transitional National Legislative Assembly
Related chamber (for bicameral parliaments) Al-Watani / Council of States
BACKGROUND
Dates of election / renewal (from/to) 4 August 2016
Timing and scope of renewal To establish a Transitional National Legislative Assembly in accordance with the August 2015 Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan.
South Sudan gained independence on 9 July 2011. In August that year, the National Legislature was established. It comprised a 332-member National Legislative Assembly and a 50-member Council of States.

In accordance with the August 2015 Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan, a 400-member Transitional National Legislative Assembly was established on 4 August 2016. It replaced the National Legislative Assembly. The term of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly will run concurrently with the Transitional Government of National Unity until elections are held.

During the transitional period, the 50-member Council of States, established in 2011, will continue to function as the upper chamber of parliament.
STATISTICS
Voter turnout
Distribution of votes
Distribution of seats
Distribution of seats according to sex
Men

Women

Percent of women
274

109

28.46%
Distribution of seats according to age
Distribution of seats according to profession
Comments
Sources:
National Legislature (03.08.2016, 13.08.2016)
Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan

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