1656: Civil Society activist frowns on government for failure to swear in members of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly

<div>Civil Society activist Rajab Muhandis says the postponement of the swearing in of members of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly indicates lack of political will to implement the peace agreement. The MPs were supposed take oath of office on 9th July which marks the tenth anniversary of South Sudan’s independence. The announcement for the postponement was made as the government resolved that there will be no national celebration for the independence.<br> Muhandis, the Executive Director of the Organization for Responsive Governance, says swearing in of members of parliament is key to ensure pending issues are deliberated on and a national budget is approved.<br> #TakeAListen</div>