Jakania

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National Liberation Council Establishes Constitutional Assembly: Elections Planned

Dokuz: After several months of internal negotiations, the Army and Opposition Leaders
within Cakaniye have proposed the creation of a Constitutional Assembly of Lawyers,
Civil Rights Activists, Philosophers and Religious Leaders who will begin the process
of establishing free elections. The National Liberation Council has contacted a number
of opposition figures that are still residing in exile, most notably Adras Sabri, to return
to the country to take part in the negotiations.
However, Sabri has taken a cautious and hard line with the NLC, accusing it of covering
up the crimes of the Military Junta, and of suppressing criticism of the Army. Sabri has
called on an independent body from the international community to oversea the
establishment of a new constitution, as well as investigate alleged atrocities committed
under the Yalman Regime.
News from the Assembly currently indicates the establishment of a Parliamentary Republic, 
with an emphasis on limiting the power of the executive, in an effort to avoid 
authoritarianism. However, there is also a strong minority for a Presidential system, fearing
potential anarchy and disintegration in the aftermath of the Yalman Regime, and
emphasising the need for a strong executive to rebuild the country. 
Most notably, General Aksoy, chief spokesman of the NLC, has been seen meeting with key
supporters of the Presidential Faction, indicating a shift in focus for the Council.
There is likely to be intense debating in the coming months regarding what the next steps
should be, and it is currently unknown which Faction, Presidential or Parliamentary, will
win the debate in the new Assembly.