National Assembly of Suriname
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The National Assembly (De Nationale Assemblée, commonly abbreviated "DNA") represents the legislative branch of government in the Republic of Suriname.
The National Assembly is a unicameral legislature. It comprises 51 members, elected every five years by proportional representation on the basis of the country's component districts.
Paul Somohardjo was appointed as the speaker of the National Assembly in 30 June 2005.
| Allianced and parties | Votes | % | Seats |
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New Front for Democracy and Development (Nieuwe Front voor Democratie en Ontwikkeling):
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41.2 | 23 | |
| National Democratic Party (Nationale Democratische Partij) | 23.1 | 15 | |
People's Alliance for Progress (Volksalliantie Voor Vooruitgang)
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14.5 | 5 | |
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7.3 | 5 | |
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6.2 | 3 | |
| Union of Progressive Surinamese (Unie van Progressieve Surinamers) | 4.9 | - | |
| Party for Democracy and Development through Unity (Partij voor Democratie en Ontwikkeling door Eenheid) | |||
| Progressive Workers' and Farmers' Union (Progressieve Arbeiders- en Landbouwersunie) | PALU | 1.0 | - |
| Total (turnout 65.1 %) | 51 | ||
| Source: Dagblad Suriname | |||
