Khaama: The proposed constitution, developed by the Majma-e Federal-Khahan Afghanistan (Assembly of Afghan Federalists), outlines a federal parliamentary system in which power would be shared between a central government and autonomous regional states. The group says this structure could help end the cycle of instability, promote equality, and ensure that the country’s diversity is respected
8am: Several political movements in various countries have initiated discussions on Afghanistan’s future political system over the past three years. Most recently, the Federalists Assembly of Afghanistan held a meeting in Vienna, where it introduced its proposed constitution for the post-Taliban political system. The Assembly stated that its proposed constitution consists of 12 chapters and
8am: It seems that the federal system is neither relevant to Afghanistan’s problems nor a solution to the country’s issues nor does it have a place in Afghanistan. This system, like poison, is harmful to Afghan society. Despite its many good qualities and even though most advanced countries adhere to this system, it cannot address
8am: Over the past two decades of the Republic system, the topic of shifting the political system from centralized to decentralized has been a prevalent theme in political discussions. Non-Pashtun politicians have often advocated for a shift in the power distribution system from vertical to horizontal, while a majority of Pashtun politicians have emphasized the
8am: Moving beyond the Taliban regime is inevitable, and the current situation will eventually come to an end. The Taliban acknowledges this and, therefore, relies on financial resources and inflicts suffering on the people to secure a position before the end of their regime. However, the post-Taliban order should not be a centralized government. The
Khaama: In a virtual meeting held on Sunday, February 4th some former government officials and jihadist leaders delivered speeches and issued a statement titled the “Charter of the Federalists of Afghanistan.” It has been proposed that the new divisions of the “future government” be based on a federal structure, consisting of 11 provincial units, in
Khaama: The newly established Afghanistan Justice and Freedom party, which is led by Sarwar Danesh, the former vice president, called for a referendum on the federal system as a meaningful way for the country to climb out of its current crisis. According to the newly formed party, attempting to contrast the “modern” federal system with
8am: This type of political system exists in developed countries of the world such as the United States of America, the federal government of Germany, Pakistan, India, Canada, Switzerland, and 16 other countries. Racial, religious, and linguistic diversity in some countries compelled them to move toward federalism to create a system responsive to the needs
Aamaj: The founder and president of Massoud foundation, Ahmad Wali Massoud tweeted that the international community must realize that it is not possible to form an inclusive government under Taliban rule. “Decentralising the power structure to engage all provinces is the first step to real inclusivity,” Massoud said. Click here to read more (external link).
Ayaz Gul VOA News February 25, 2018 ISLAMABAD — U.S.-led diplomatic efforts appear to have persuaded ousted Afghanistan provincial governor Atta Mohammad Noor to postpone this week’s planned anti-government demonstration. Noor governed the northern Afghan province of Balkh for 13 years until he was removed from office in December by President Ashraf Ghani. But he refused