IEC, IECC Call to Amend Afghan Election Law
Afghanistan’s electoral institutions the Independent Election Commission (IEC) and the Independent Electoral Complaints Commission (IECC) on Wednesday briefed Afghan political parties and members of civil society institutions about draft amendments to the country’s electoral system.
The two commissions said they hope the contents in the draft amendments will further strengthen the Afghan electoral system and give it more credibility in future elections.
In the draft plan, the electoral bodies have recommended the following for future elections:
• The introduction of an electronic voting system
• A limit to the number of candidates
Disqualified WJ Runners Holding Key Posts December 22,2020
KABUL - Political observers want the government to explain why some individuals, whose names have been removed from the list of Wolesi Jirga candidates over allegations of crimes, have been appointed to key positions. In 2018, the Independent Electoral Complaints Commission (IECC) had dropped from the list of parliamentary election runners 35 individuals accused of leading or belonging to illegal armed groups and involvement unlawful activities. The disqualified candidates then staged demonstrations, calling the decision politically-motivated. The vehemently denied having illegal gunmen or involvement in crimes. However, since the formation of the new government in March 2020, at least eight of the rejected candidates have been appointed to important government positions.