Afghanistan: 2003 Constitutional Loya Jirga
Afghanistan: 2003 Constitutional Loya Jirga

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Afghanistan: 2003 Constitutional Loya Jirga

Years active: 2003-2004

Loya Jirga Remains Deadlocked

The constitutional process appears endangered by disputes over the issues of national language and dual citizenship.

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.

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