IEC needs $192 million for presidential elections
Apr 02 2019
Afghanistan
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Tolo News
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Afghanistan Again Postpones Presidential Election
Mar 20 2019
Afghanistan
Source:
VOA News
ISLAMABAD - Officials in Afghanistan have delayed the country's presidential election for a second time, setting Sept. 28 as the new date. They also announced Wednesday that provincial council elections in all 34 Afghan provinces would be held on the same date.
The Independent Election Commission (IEC) said recent amendments to election laws and the pending resolution of "numerous problems and challenges" facing the voting system prompted it to push back the polls.
Afghanistan government postpones presidential elections again
Mar 20 2019
Afghanistan
Source:
Iraq now
Afghanistan's presidential elections will now be held in September, it was announced on Wednesday, the second time the vote has been pushed back as a peace deal with the Taliban still remains elusive.
IEC announces new election date: september 28
Mar 20 2019
Afghanistan
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Tolo News
IEC announces final results of elections for five provinces
Mar 19 2019
Afghanistan
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Tolo News
IEC chairperson says the final results of other provinces will be announced within the next few days.
Interim Govt Can Be A Solution To Afghan Conflict: Study
Mar 07 2019
Afghanistan
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Tolo News
New Election Chiefs Promise Transparent Polls
Mar 07 2019
Afghanistan
Source:
Tolo News
Hawa Alam Nuristani, the new head of the Independent Election Commission, on Wednesday said the commission is resolute towards using biometric identification devices in the July 20 presidential elections in the country in order to ensure transparency in the process.
At least three killed, presidential candidate, bodyguards injured In Kabul mortar attack
Mar 07 2019
Afghanistan
Source:
Gandhara
KABUL -- An Afghan presidential candidate and eight bodyguards of a rival candidate have been injured by a barrage of mortars that exploded in western Kabul, near a ceremony honoring a prominent Shi'ite leader who was killed by the Taliban more than 20 years ago.
Amid conflicting reports about the overall death toll, RFE/RL has confirmed that at least three people were killed in the March 7 attack, which was claimed by the extremist group Islamic State (IS), according to its Amaq news agency mouthpiece.
Political Parties Yet To Decide On Election Tickets
Feb 22 2019
Afghanistan
Source:
Tolo News
Members of major political parties said consultations are underway on a final decision on election tickets for the upcoming presidential polls.
Fourth Presidential Candidate Files Nomination Papers
Feb 22 2019
Afghanistan
Source:
Tolo News
Enayatullah Hafiz along with his two vice presidents filed nomination papers to run for presidential elections.
Ghani y jefe del Gobierno afgano se presentan por separado a las elecciones
Feb 22 2019
Afghanistan
Source:
La Vanguardia
Kabul, 20 ene (EFE).- El presidente de Afganistán, Ashraf Ghani, y el jefe de Gobierno, Abdullah Abdullah, registraron hoy candidaturas separadas a las elecciones presidenciales previstas para el 20 de julio.
Jalili Third Candidate To Register For Presidential Elections
Feb 22 2019
Afghanistan
Source:
Tolo News
Jalili said the people of Afghanistan should cast their votes with responsibility to bring country out of its present situation.
Second Candidate Registers For 2019 Presidential Elections
Feb 22 2019
Afghanistan
Source:
Tolo News
The Independent Election Commissions says a number of possible candidates have said they will register this week.
Afghanistan Investigating Sacked Electoral Officials
Feb 22 2019
Afghanistan
Source:
Gandhara
Afghan authorities say they have launched an investigation into allegations that two electoral commissions misused their authority during last year's general elections.
Afghan government fires election commission as controversial presidential vote looms
Feb 18 2019
Afghanistan
Source:
The New Arab
President Ashraf Ghani has given civil society representatives and political parties one week to appoint a new election commission after firing the previous administration on Tuesday.
Afghan president and 14 rivals launch race for July elections
Feb 14 2019
Afghanistan
Source:
The Washington Post
KABUL — A confident and relaxed President Ashraf Ghani launched his reelection campaign on Sunday, registering as a candidate at the national election commission and then delivering a lengthy speech on peace, poverty and the need for a strong government to unite Afghans
Afghanistan Investigating Sacked Electoral Officials
Feb 13 2019
Afghanistan
Source:
Gandhara
Afghan authorities say they have launched an investigation into allegations that two electoral commissions misused their authority during last year's general elections.
Fourth Presidential Candidate Files Nomination Papers
Jan 13 2019
Afghanistan
Source:
ToloNews
Enayatullah Hafiz was the fourth presidential elections' candidates to file nomination papers at the Independent Election Commission (IEC) on Sunday.
Hafiz said if he becomes president, he will try to maintain peace and bring changes to the lives of the people.
“I apply myself to create brotherhood, unity, bring peace and changes in the tablecloth of the people and return laughter to the lips of the nation,” said Hafiz.
Janat Gul and Master Shahrani also registered their names as first and second vice presidents respectively.
Political parties yet to decide on election ticket
Jan 09 2019
Afghanistan
Source:
Tolo News
Four days have passed since the Independent Election Commission officially announced the start the registrat
