Presidential election rules established in Egypt

Egypt’s governing military council has set out rules for presidential elections.

According to the BBC, this will be the country’s first election since the uprising that overthrew Hosni Mubarak. 

The rules specify that candidates must be born in Egypt to Egyptian parents. They cannot be married to a foreigner either. 

An endorsement by at least 30 MPs or 30-thousand eligible voters is also a requirement. 

No date has yet been set for the poll. The military council has promised, however, that it will be held in June. A spokesman for a civilian body that advises the generals was asked to comment. He said the military is considering ways of speeding up the transition to civilian rule.