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Elections in Sudan 
 
Political Profile
Political System: Transitional Government 
President: Omar Hassan Al-Bashir (NCP) [since 30 June 1989; seized power in 1989 military coup, elected 1996, re-elected 2000] The President is elected by popular vote for a 5-year term. Electoral System: Two Round (Run-off).
National Assembly [unicameral] (360 Seats) 270 Members are elected by popular vote to serve 4-year terms, 90 Members are nominated to represent specific groups (35 for women, 29 for trade unions, 26 for university graduates) Electoral System: First Past The Post.
Political Situation since Independence
1956-1958 Democracy
1958-1964 Military Regime
1964-1965 Transitional Government
1965-1969 Democracy
1969-1971 Military Regime
1971-1985 One Party State (SSU)
1985-1986 Military Regime & Transitional Government
1986-1989 Democracy
1989-1993 Military Regime
1993-1999 [De-Facto] One Party State (NIF/NCP)
1999-2005 Restricted Democratic Practice
2005-        Transitional Government
2007 Freedom House Rating: Political Rights - 7, Civil Liberties - 7, Status: Not Free
Next Scheduled Presidential Election: N/A
Next Scheduled National Assembly Election: N/A
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