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MEHWAR: Possible Delay in Polls Discussed

Officials from Afghanistan’s Independent Election Commission (IEC) on Sunday said that the election management body would likely push back parliamentary and district councils elections to October.

This comes against growing frustration by Afghan politicians and parties who have continuously called on the Afghan government and the IEC to make sure elections are held as scheduled on July 7.  

In June last year, the IEC announced the election date for parliamentary and district council elections. It now appears to be reversing the original decision and reports there could be a three-month delay in the process. 

Meanwhile, the US State Department has reiterated that the elections must be held on time.

In this episode of Mehwar host Jamal Nasir Farahmand discusses the topic with Shams Rasikh, Free and Fair Election Foundation of Afghanistan (FEFA) member. 

Mehwar

MEHWAR: Possible Delay in Polls Discussed

Officials from Afghanistan’s Independent Election Commission (IEC) on Sunday said that the election management body would likely push back parliamentary and district councils elections to October.

This comes against growing frustration by Afghan politicians and parties who have continuously called on the Afghan government and the IEC to make sure elections are held as scheduled on July 7.  

In June last year, the IEC announced the election date for parliamentary and district council elections. It now appears to be reversing the original decision and reports there could be a three-month delay in the process. 

Meanwhile, the US State Department has reiterated that the elections must be held on time.

In this episode of Mehwar host Jamal Nasir Farahmand discusses the topic with Shams Rasikh, Free and Fair Election Foundation of Afghanistan (FEFA) member. 

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