Afghanistan on Thursday set July 7, 2018 as the date for its belated parliamentary and provincial council elections.
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Ghani extended the term of the parliament by presidential decree, but questions remain over the legality of the move.
Najibullah Ahmadzai, the head of Afghanistan’s Independent Election Commission, said that the new date was fixed after discussions with the government.
Afghanistan’s security situation is increasingly volatile and a growing insurgency could threaten the elections, especially in areas that are being contested or under the control of Taliban militants.
International donors have said that parliamentary elections are necessary for countries to continue their cooperation and financial assistance towards Afghanistan.
– NAN