They demand that a neutral figure be appointed to lead a transition government.

Rebels are demanding that a neutral figure be named to lead a transition government.

In prison, he remains a neutral figure until Redding shows up and takes charge of the black inmates.

A wheelchair user, he poses no threat to any inmate or guard and remains a neutral figure, getting along with everyone for the most part.

Pilate, in keeping with tradition, is shown as a rather neutral and perhaps almost sympathetic figure.

He is considered a neutral figure as he is not involved with anyone else in the group.

Danda, who was not a member of any political party, was perceived as a neutral figure.

"A revised number that comes in under 4 percent would be a neutral figure for the market," one trader said.

He was considered a largely neutral and clean figure, but at the same time respected enough to take the position.

Several opposition groups have endorsed him, considering him a neutral figure who could transition the country to greater democracy.