Juba University set to hold South Sudan constitution review workshop
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May 19, 2011 (ABYEI)- Juba University, South Sudan, is set to hold a
workshop to discuss new draft constitution with academics and
intellectuals from varies disciplines on 21 May.
South Sudan’s independence was secured in a referendum in January,
which had been agreed to as part of a 2005 peace deal that ended over
two decades of civil war.
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University of Juba
The one day workshop hosted by the Faculty of Law will focus on the
challenges of the current constitution and things to consider in the
Draft Transitional Constitution being studied for approval by the
Legislative Assembly, in order for it to become a legal and binding
document. It will be open to the public.
A press statement issued by the University’s Directorate of
Communications on Wednesday obtained by Sudan Tribune, says various
dignitaries, including government officials, representatives of
political parties, religious leaders, labour union leaders,
non-governmental organisations, intellectuals, members of the press
and the general public are expected to attend. It states the
following:
"The debate will be focusing on provision of the constitution making
process, presidential term limits, power of the president, power for
anti graft [corruption] commission to conduct independent
investigations and persecute culprits, creation of position of deputy
minister as well as creation of council of states". "The debate will
also examine recommendation of the constitution technical review
committee on inclusion of former members of National Assembly in
Khartoum to South Sudan Legislative Assembly without conducting
elections and period of transitional government. Everyone is welcome".
During the meeting, participants will get a chance to hear from
different speakers and discussions.
Of late, the debate on the constitution has gained momentum, with
stakeholders sharing views on how the new constitution should look
like. There has also been dispute with opposition parties walking out
of constitutional discussions. (ST)
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