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Ghani’s Decree on Appointment of IECC P. Members Is above the Law: IECC
President Ashraf Ghani in a decree has referred the appointment of IECC provincial commissioners to the Independent Administration Reform and Civil Services Commission (IARCSC), but the issue has sparked criticism of Electoral Complaints Commission (IECC).
The decree came about two weeks after the IECC presented the list of 102 individuals as commissioners of 32 provinces to the Presidential Palace (ARG) for approval; however, the president referred the issue to IARCSC.
In reaction, the IECC considered the move against the law, and in an official letter to ARG warned of unpleasant consequences if the appointment has not being made timely.
“Suggesting provincial commissioners is the authority of the Electoral Complaints Commission and their approval is the authority of the president. Referring this issue to other authorities and institutions has no legal justification,” said Ali Reza Rohani, a member of the IECC.
Based on the article 31 of the Electoral Law, IECC is formed of three members. Two members including a man and woman being appointed by the commission itself while the remaining member being appointed by the Human Rights Commission (AIHRC) after president’s approval.
“The government is interfering in affairs of the two commissions and the issue has concerned the people and political parties,” said Fazl Ahmad Manawi, former chairman of the election commission.
In response to the criticisms, the Presidential Palace, however, the review and final process of appointment of provincial commissioners is the authority of IECC, but referring the issue to IARCSC is just for decree process.
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Ten people killed by floods in Helmand
Ten people have been killed and six others injured by floods in Helmand province in the past week, local officials said on Friday.
According to officials, seven of those were members of the same family, and they were killed in Kajaki district last night.
“Most of the people moved from vulnerable areas to high lands and mountains, and thanks Allah the number of casualties is low,” Sher Mohammad Vahdat, the head of information of the Directorate of Information and Culture in Helmand, said adding rescue teams and security forces have been dispatched to help people.
It is said that the telecommunication system has also been disrupted due to the effect of floods in Kajaki district. Floods have also destroyed thousands of acres of agricultural land.
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UN envoy meets Indian foreign minister to discuss Afghanistan
Roza Otunbayeva, the UN Secretary General’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, met with the Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in New Delhi and discussed issues related to Afghanistan, it was announced on Thursday.
During the meeting, Otunbayeva thanked India for “its critical humanitarian support and longstanding friendship for the Afghan people” and discussed the importance of regional and international cooperation to address prevailing challenges in Afghanistan, UNAMA said on X.
Jaishankar also said on X that the sides exchanged views on the current situation in Afghanistan.
“Underlined that India has provided wheat, medicines, pesticides and school supplies. Appreciate the role of UN agencies as partners in these endeavors,” he said.
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Local officials in Herat say one person was killed and four others injured due to a traffic accident in Karukh district of the province.
The accident took place on Thursday night at 8:pm.
The injured individuals have been taken to Herat’s regional hospital by the personnel of Karukh district police headquarters, local officials said.
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