Guinea's Junta Members Excluded From Elections

Guinea’s military junta has barred its members from running in the next elections that will mark a return to civilian rule.<br />The charter also provides for a government headed by a civilian prime minister and a national transitional council that will temporarily act as a parliament.<br />The council will have 81 members drawn from society including business leaders, political parties, religious organisations, diplomats and professional organisations. They are also barred from running in the next local or national elections.<br />At least 30% of the council members must be female and will include a president and two vice-presidents.