Elections in Afghanistan

Though Afghanistan has had democratic elections throughout the 20th century, the electoral institutions have varied as changes in the political regime have disrupted political continuity. Elections were last held under the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, which was deposed by the Taliban in August 2021. The Taliban dissolved the Elections Commission in December 2021.^[1] In May 2022, when asked if the Taliban would hold elections, First Deputy Leader Sirajuddin Haqqani said the question was "premature".^[2] All political parties have been banned since August 2023.^[3]

^ "'No need': Taliban dissolves Afghanistan election commission". Al Jazeera. 25 December 2021. Retrieved 19 June 2022.
^ Amanpour, Christiane [@amanpour] (17 May 2022). "The Taliban govt in Afghanistan is far from inclusive in its leadership, but Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani claims they are "working to build trust" with former officials" (Tweet). Kabul. Retrieved 19 June 2022 – via Twitter.
^ Gul, Ayaz (16 August 2023). "Taliban Ban Afghan Political Parties, Citing Sharia Violations". Voice of America. Retrieved 13 December 2023.

[1] "'No need': Taliban dissolves Afghanistan election commission". Al Jazeera. 25 December 2021. Retrieved 19 June 2022.

[2] Amanpour, Christiane [@amanpour] (17 May 2022). "The Taliban govt in Afghanistan is far from inclusive in its leadership, but Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani claims they are "working to build trust" with former officials" (Tweet). Kabul. Retrieved 19 June 2022 – via Twitter.

[3] Gul, Ayaz (16 August 2023). "Taliban Ban Afghan Political Parties, Citing Sharia Violations". Voice of America. Retrieved 13 December 2023.

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