http://www.hinduonnet.com/stories/2001120200140100.htm
Mr. Qanooni today gave the first hint that he would be willing to break ranks and sign an agreement despite reservations expressed by Mr. Rabbani who said the nominees to an interim administration and governing council should be selected at a later date in Kabul or be chosen through a popular vote.
Sources say the talks have made ``significant progress'' and the envisaged solution will give former King Zahir Shah a ``federating role'' at the head of the proposed 120-member Supreme Council, which has been likened to a Parliament. The Council would give 50 seats to the Northern Alliance, 50 to the King's supporters, with the Peshawar group and the Cyprus group getting 10 each. The major sticking point is getting an agreement on the Cabinet-style interim administration which would have between 15-20 seats. Just who will head this Government and who will serve on it and with what portfolios are the key questions.
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what is the cyprus group? and what about this popular vote business?
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