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Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-In Opposition (SPLM-IO) party has called on President Salva Kiir not to sign the controversial National Security Bill recently passed by the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA), into law.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n In a press conference held over the weekend, Nathaniel Oyet, SPLM-IO Deputy Chairperson, argued that the TNLA violated Article 1.14.9 of the Revitalized Peace Agreement (R-ARCSS).<\/p>\n He demanded a revote, either through a secret ballot or by seeking consensus among the agreement’s signatories, as stipulated in the R-ARCSS.<\/p>\n Oyet contested the validity of the vote, arguing that the two-thirds majority threshold of 367 votes was not met. While 274 voted for the Bill, it fell short of the required number.<\/p>\n Oyet further criticized the Bill’s passage as a violation of the R-ARCSS, undermining security sector reforms and democratic ideals.<\/p>\n He specifically highlighted concerns regarding human rights, civil liberties, political space, and the rule of law.<\/p>\n Sections 54 and 55 of the Act empower the National Security Service (NSS) to arrest and detain individuals with or without warrants.<\/p>\n The Bill had been stalled in Parliament for two years due to disagreements over these very sections.<\/p>\n In February 2021, the Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister, who also serves as Attorney General, advised the removal of the controversial article.<\/p>\n This was followed by a consensus between the two principals (President Salva Kiir and Dr. Riek Machar) signatories of the R-ARCSS.<\/p>\n Oyet explained that following the principals’ agreement, the Minister of Cabinet Affairs communicated the decision to the Justice Minister on March 3rd, 2024, directing the removal of the sections.<\/p>\n Oyet emphasized that the Parliament disregarded both the Attorney General’s legal advice and the Council of Ministers’ decision during the first and second readings of the Bill.<\/p>\n This occurred even after the Council instructed the Justice Minister to submit the amended Act to the TNLA for enactment.<\/p>\n Oyet declared the entire voting process null and void, claiming it violated Article 1.14.10 of the R-ARCSS, which requires a simple majority.<\/p>\n The SPLM-IO, along with other signatories to the peace agreement, pledged to continue dialogue and seek amicable solutions regarding the implementation of the agreement.<\/p>\n Oyet urged President Kiir to refrain from signing the Bill and return it to Parliament for further consideration.<\/p>\n Oyet concluded by calling upon President Kiir to uphold the decisions of the principals, Council of Ministers resolutions, and the Attorney General’s legal advice.<\/p>\n He specifically requested that Kiir withhold his assent from the “Controversial National Security Service Bill.”<\/p>\n The Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) on July 3rd<\/sup> 2024, passed the National Security Act 2014 (amendment) Bill 2024 maintaining articles that grant arrest without warrant.<\/p>\n The passing of the Bill has caused outrage among South Sudanese and the international community.<\/p>\n Rights Groups have condemned the passing of the National Security Service urging President Salva Kiir not to sign it into law.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" By Kei Emmanuel Duku Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-In Opposition (SPLM-IO) party has called on President Salva Kiir not to sign the controversial National Security Bill recently passed by the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA), into law. 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