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Monday 01 August, 2011 (JUBA) – President Salva Kiir Mayardit has issued a number of presidential decrees transforming the sub-national Southern Sudan Legislative Assembly (SSLA) into the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) and reconstituting its membership. The president in his degree no.10/2011 for the "Transformation and Reconstruction of the National Legislative Assembly" of the Republic of South Sudan, 2011
 - Salva Kiir Mayardit, SS President (AP)
The president’s decree issued on Monday merged the membership of the previous parliament in Juba with the addition pf South Sudanese members coming from the National Assembly in Khartoum.
The Southern Sudan Legislative Assembly had 170 elected members while those who were elected to the Khartoum’s National Assembly were 96 in number. The President has also appointed 66 more members to the National Legislative Assembly, making the total membership 332.
Establishment and Appointment of Representatives of the Council of States
In another presidential degree no. 11/2011 for "Establishment and Appointment of the Representatives of the Council of State of the Republic of South Sudan.
There were 20 South Sudanese members of the Council of States from Khartoum and 30 more appointed members, making the total 50. The two houses have the total membership of 382.
South Sudan has a total of 23 political parties, but only six parties have had their members appointed to the new bicame thrall national parliament.
The new bicameral parliament is expected to have its first sitting on Wednesday, 3 August.
Kiir is also expected to name members of his new cabinet in the next few days.
The names are as follows:
(A) REPRESENTATIVE OF THE FORMER COUNCIL OF STATES OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH SUDAN FROM SOUTHERN SUDAN AS FOLLOWS:
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S/No
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Names
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Position
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Party
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State
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1
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Hon. Remy Oller ltorong
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D/Speaker
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SPLM
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Easter Equatoria
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2
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Hon.Canpn Clement Hillary
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Chairperson
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SPLM
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Central Eq.
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3
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Hon. Chan Malual Chan
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Chairperson
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SPLM
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Warrap
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4
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Hon. Luis Vito Akuar
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D/Chairperson
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5 5
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Hon. Goar Pal Wedeng
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D/Chairperson
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SPLM
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Western B.G.
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6
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Hon. Victor Edward Epafura
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Member
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SPLM
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Unity
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7
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Hon. Isaac Sumu Keliopa
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Member
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SPLM
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Western Eq.
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8
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Hon. Diacon Recardo Ugali
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Member
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SPLM'
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Northern B.G.
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9
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Hon. Aldo Ajo Deng
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Member
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SPLM
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Northern B.G.
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10
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Hon. Donato Dimo Wol
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Member
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SPLM
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Western B.G.
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11
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Hon. Marko Lokale
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Member
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SPLM
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Eastern Eq.
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12
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Hon. Anei Angok Anei
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Member
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SPLM
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Warrap
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13
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Hon. James Magok Ater
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Member
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SPLM
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Lakes
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14
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Hon. Majak Machar Dolbai
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Member
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SPLM
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Lakes
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15
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Hon. John Jooyul Yl
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Member
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SPLM
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Jonglei
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16
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Hon. Jaden Jada Solomon
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Member
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SPLM'
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Central Eq.
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17
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Hon. Rieu Gatlier Gai Chan
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Member
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SPLM
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Unity
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18
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Hon. Joseph Aban Deng
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Member
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SPLM
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Upper Nile
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19.
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Hon. James Thuc Arial
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Member
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SPLM
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Upper Nile
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(B) ADDITIONAL MEMBERS OF COUNCIL OF STATES FROM OTHER CATEGORIES
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S/N
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Names
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1.
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Dr. Harun Ruun Lual
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2.
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Mr. Kornelius Kenyi Befo
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3.
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Sultan Kong Kong Bol Riam
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4.
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Mr. Isaiah Kulang Mabor Oeng
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5
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Mr. Kennedy Gayin Ngare
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6
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Mr. Arthur Akuien Chol
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7
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Mr. Gismalla Abdalla Rasas
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8
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Mr. Michael Mario Ohuor
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9
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Mr. Joseph Bol Chan
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10.
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Ms. Mary Ayiam Majiok Kiir
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11.
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Mr. Faustino Atem Gualdit
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12.
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Mr. Kamilo Athian Kuot Athian
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13.
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Mr. Isaac Kon Anok
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14.
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Mr. Oliver Albino Batali
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15.
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Mr. AngeloBeda Bangbora
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16.
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Mr. Gabriel Yoal Ook
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17.
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Mr. Eliaba James Surur
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18.
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Mr. John Moswa Madanza
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19.
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Mr. Joshua Dau Diu
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20.
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Mr. Sultan Ismail Konyi
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21.
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Ms. Nyadeng Kerubino Kuanyin
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22.
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Ms. Sarah Nyakuoth Kuach
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23.
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Mr. Michael Losike
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24.
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Ms. Annesia Achieng
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25.
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Ms. Alice Odhok Kiir
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26.
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Mr. Nelson Lumota Lonyika
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27.
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Dr. Vigil Modi Jima
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28.
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Dr. Constantine Jervase Yak
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29.
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Mr. James Wal Garang
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30.
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Mr. Ruot Bol Reth
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