Afghanistan

Delegates Boycott Vote on Constitution

Loya Jirga Falls into Disarray

Disputes over a national language and the national anthem leads to the final vote on the constitution being put off yet again.

Articles Altered in Constitution

The dilution of presidential powers and the creation of a national commission to oversee major government decision are declared part of the document.

Delegates Get to Speak Their Minds

Chaos Blocks Vote on the Constitution

Delegates challenge the content of the revised draft of the document; others walk out when debate is halted.

Islam Awarded a Greater Role in Government

Taleban Officials Come to the Table

A surprising number of officials and supporters of the former regime are participating in the current constitutional convention.

Women Would Gain Constitutional Protections

Suicide Bomber Kills 5 in Kabul

Constitutional Decisions Delayed

The coordinating committee has yet to finish its work on 38 of the 160 articles that will make up Afghanistan’s new constitution.