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INDEPENDENT ELECTION COMMISSION OF AFGHANISTAN
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Elections 2009


IEC

According to Article 156 of the constitution of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, the Independent Election Commission (IEC) has the authority and responsibility to administrate and supervise all kind of elections; as well as refer to general public opinion of the people, in accordance the provision of the law. The IEC consists of nine members, including a chairperson and a deputy chairperson, appointed by Presidential Decree No.21, dated 19 Jan 2005.

The IEC Secretariat is the executive body of the Commission. Professional electoral staff of the Secretariat are implementing decisions, regulations and procedures adopted by IEC. As an interim measure during the transitional period, 2004 Presidential and 2005 Wolesi Jirga and Provincial Council elections were conducted and supervised by Joint Electoral Management Body (JEMB), which was a joint institution of Afghan government and United Nations. After completion of its responsibilities the JEMB was dissolved by Presidential Decree No.110, Dated 18.12.2005 and all its responsibilities was transferred to the IEC.

News
  • IEC Press Release on IEC 02 Nov 2009 Decision, 02-11-2009 Read More...

2009 Election Results

For Presidential & Provincial Council Elections Results Website, please click here.


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