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    "id": 904455,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Shiyonga",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 13181,
        "legal_name": "Masitsa Naomi Shiyonga",
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    "content": "The framework of this Bill gives energy and courage to operate on policies that are laid down in Articles 10 and 27 of the Constitution, especially where it looks at implementation of interventions aimed at promoting national cohesion and peace building. The mechanism of coordination is very important, and this mandate is mostly given when the commission is formed. However, I would like to recommend a timeframe of when the commission needs to serve. The Bill has elaborated what the transition entails, but even if the time is not given, it is better for the commission to be given three years because elections happen after every five years. If the commission is given three years and then transition happens within five years, then the continuity of that work will go on well. This is because people will be well versed with the mandate and implementation of this commission. Therefore, I urge that when we have the amendments, we put the duration of three years so that the commission does its work and transit within the period of five years after elections, so that its mandate is within the transition period. This will give time for transition, other than for it to be in the election year, which will be dangerous, because election years are years of tension. Madam Temporary Speaker, this Bill prioritizes the urgency to mobilize and train the worst-hit communities in our Republic. For example, our country has experienced conflicts before, just like other countries in Africa. However, we do not live to tell of the problems and experiences we have passed through. This Bill is impressive because it provides for a period to heal the conflicts or wounds that are experienced during the conflicts which are painful. Therefore, I applaud the Senator who sponsored it because we now have an opportunity to facilitate and give the public the framework they need for peace building and cohesion in our country. We will also give ourselves a foundation and the coming generation will respect this House. Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I beg to support."
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