The talks suggest progress towards the resolution of the dispute between opposition groups and the military over the handling of the political transition, which further reduces the likelihood of renewed major unrest. However, the identity of the civilian transitional leader and the acceptance of the latter by the military remain issues of concern. Lt Col Isaac Zida, Compaoré's military-appointed successor, has indicated that he will relinquish power to a civilian transition committee led by a 'consensual figure'.