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Timestamp: 2019-05-20 17:17:52
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(Unofficial Translation, Please refer to Pashto and Dari version for accuracy)
Chapter One————-The State (21 Articles)
Chapter Two————The Fundamental Rights and Duties of Citizens (37 Articles)
Chapter Three———–The President (11 Articles)
Chapter Four————The Government (10 Articles)
Chapter Five ———–The National Assembly (29 Articles)
Chapter Six————-The Loya Jirga (6 Articles)
Chapter Seven——— The Judiciary (20 Articles)
Chapter Eight———- The Administrative Division (7 Articles)
Chapter Nine———– The State of Emergency (6 Articles)
Chapter Ten———— Amendments (2 Articles)
Chapter Eleven —— The Miscellaneous Provisions (7 Articles)
Chapter Twelve——– The Transitional Provisions (5 Articles)
Ch. 1. Art. 1
Ch. 1, Art. 2
Ch. 1, Art. 4
No member of the nation can be deprived of his citizenship of Afghanistan. Affairs related to the citizenship and asylum are regulated by law.
Ch. 1, Art. 5
Ch. 1, Art. 6
Ch. 1, Art. 7
The state prevents all types of terrorist activities, production and consumption of intoxicants (muskirat), production and smuggling of narcotics.
Ch. 1, Art. 8
Ch. 1, Art. 9
Ch. 1, Art. 10
Ch. 1, Art. 11
Ch. 1, Art. 12
Da Afghanistan Bank is the central and independent bank of the state. Issuance of currency, and formulation and implementation of monetary policy of the country are the mandates of the central bank in accordance with law.
Ch. 1, Art. 13
Ch. 1, Art. 14
The state shall design and implement within its financial resources effective programs for development of agriculture and animal husbandry, improving the economic, social and living conditions of farmers, herders, settlement and living conditions of nomads. The state adopts necessary measures for housing and distribution of public estates to deserving citizens in accordance within its financial resources and the law.
Ch.1. Art. 15
Ch. 1, Art. 16
Ch. 1, Art. 17
Ch. 1, Art. 18
The calendar of the country shall be based on the flight of the Prophet (PBUH). The basis of work for state offices is the solar calendar.
Ch. 1, Art. 19
Two flags are located on its two sides. In the upper-middle part of the insignia the sacred phrase of “There is no God but Allah and Mohammad is his prophet, and Allah is Great” is placed, along with a rising sun. The word “Afghanistan” and year 1298 (solar calendar) is located in the lower part of the insignia. The insignia is encircled with two branches of wheat.
Ch.1. Art. 20
Ch. 1, Art. 21
Ch. 2, Art. 1
The citizens of Afghanistan – whether man or woman – have equal rights and duties before the law
Ch. 2, Art. 2
Ch. 2, Art. 3
Ch. 2, Art. 4
Ch.2. Art. 5
The prosecution, arrest, and detention of an accused and the execution of penalty can not affect another person.
Ch. 2, Art. 6
Ch. 2, Art. 7
Ch. 2, Art. 8
Ch. 2, Art. 9
Ch. 2, Art. 10
Article Thirty- Two
Ch. 2, Art. 11
Being in debt does not limit a person’s freedom or deprive him of his liberties.
Ch. 2, Art. 12
Article Thirty- Four
Ch. 2, Art. 13
Freedom of expression is inviolable.
Ch. 2, Art. 14
The program and charter of the party are not contrary to the principles of sacred religion of Islam, and the provisions and values of this Constitution.
The organizational structure, and financial sources of the party are made public.
The party does not have military or paramilitary aims and structures.
Should have no affiliation to a foreign political party or sources.
Formation and functioning of a party based on ethnicity, language, Islamic school of thought (mazhab-i fiqhi) and region is not permissible.
Ch. 2, Art. 15
Ch. 2, Art. 16
Ch. 2, Art. 17
A person’s residence is immune from invasion.
Ch. 2, Article 18
Ch. 2, Art. 19
No body’s property shall be confiscated without the provisions of law and the order of an authorized court.
Acquisition of a person’s property, in return for a prior and just compensation within the bounds of law, is permitted only for securing public interests in accordance with the provisions of law.
Ch. 2, Art. 20
Ch. 2, Art. 21
Ch. 2, Art. 22
Education is the right of all citizens of Afghanistan, which shall be provided up to the level of the B.A. (lisâns), free of charge by the state.
Ch. 2, Art. 23
Ch.2, Art. 24
Ch.2, Art. 25
Ch. 2, Art. 26
Ch. 2, Art. 27
Ch. 2, Art. 28
Ch. 2. Art. 29
Ch. 2, Art. 30
Ch. 2, Art. 31
Article Fifty- Three
Ch. 2. Art. 32
Article Fifty- Four
Ch.2, Art. 33
Ch. 2, Art. 34
Ch. 2, Art. 35
Ch. 2. Art. 36
Ch. 2. Art. 37
The State, for the purpose of monitoring the observation of human rights in Afghanistan, to promote their advancement (behbud) and protection, shall establish the Independent Human Rights Commission of Afghanistan.
Any person, whose fundamental rights have been violated can file complaint to the Commission.
Ch. 2. Art. 38
Ch. 3, Art. 1
Ch. 3, Art. 2
Ch. 3, Art. 3
Ch. 3, Art. 4
“In the name Allah, the Merciful, the Compassionate In the name God Almighty, in the presence of you representatives of the nation of Afghanistan, I swear to obey and safeguard the provisions of the sacred religion of Islam, to observe the Constitution and other laws of Afghanistan and supervise their implementation; to safeguard the independence, national sovereignty, and the territorial integrity of Afghanistan and the fundamental rights and interests of the people of Afghanistan, and with the assistance of God and the support of the nation, to make great and sincere efforts for the happiness and progress of the people of Afghanistan.”
Ch. 3, Art. 5
Appointment, retirement and acceptance of resignation and dismissal of judges, officers of the armed forces, police, national security, and high ranking officials in accordance with the law.
Ch. 3, Art. 6
Ch. 3, Art. 7
Ch. 3, Art. 8
Ch. 3, Art. 10
Ch 3, Art 11
The lawsuit is conducted by a person appointed by the Loya Jirga. In this situation, the provisions of Article 67 of this Constitution are applied.
Ch. 3. Art. 12
Article Seventy one
Ch. 4, Art. 1
Ch. 4, Art. 2
Must have only the citizenship of Afghanistan. Should a nominee for a ministerial post also hold the citizenship of another country, the Wolesi Jirga shall have the right to confirm or reject his or her nomination.
Should have higher education, work experience and, good reputation.
His age should not be less than thirty-five.
Should not have been convicted of crimes against humanity, criminal act, or deprivation of civil rights by a court.
Ch. 4. Art. 3
Ch. 4. Art. 4
In the name of Allah, the merciful and compassionate: “ I swear in the name of God Almighty to support the provisions of the sacred religion of Islam, follow the Constitution and other laws of Afghanistan, protect the rights of citizens, and safeguard the independence, territorial integrity and national unity of Afghanistan, and consider God Almighty present in performing all my responsibilities, and honestly perform the duties assigned to me.”
Ch. 4. Art. 5
The government has the following duties:
Execute the provision of this Constitution, other laws, and final orders of the courts.
Protect the independence, defend the territorial integrity, and safeguard the interests and dignity of Afghanistan in the international community.
Maintenance of public law and order and elimination of administrative corruption.
Prepare the budget, regulate financial affairs, and protect public wealth.
Devise and implement programs for social, cultural, economic, and technological progress.
Report to the National Assembly at the end of the fiscal year about the tasks accomplished and about the main plans for the new fiscal year.
Perform other duties as recognized by this Constitution and other laws to be duties of the government.
Ch. 4, Art.6
Article Seventy- seven
Ch. 4, Art. 7
Ch. 4. Art. 8
Ch. 4, Art. 9
The legislative decrees become laws after they are signed by the President.
Ch. 4, Art. 10
Article Eighty one
Ch. 5. Art. 1
Ch. 5, Art. 2
Ch. 5, Art. 3
In the election law measures should be adopted for so the election system shall provide general and just representation for all the people of the country, and at least two female delegate should be elected from each province.
Ch. 5, Art. 4
Members of the Meshrano Jirga are elected and appointed as follows:
From among the members of each provincial council, the respective council elects one person for a period of four years.
From among the district councils of each province, the respective councils elect one person for a period of three years.
The President from among experts and experienced personalities – including two representatives from the disabled and impaired and two representatives from the Kochis – appoints the remaining one-third of the members for a period of five years.
Ch. 5, Art. 5
A person who is nominated or appointed as a member of the National Assembly should have the following qualifications in addition to those considered by voters.
Should be the citizen of Afghanistan, or has obtained the citizenship of the state of Afghanistan at least ten years before becoming a candidate.
Should not have been convicted by a court for committing a crime against humanity, a crime, or sentenced of deprivation of his civil rights .
Members of Wolesi Jirga should be Twenty Five years old at the date of candidacy, and members of the Meshrano Jirga should be Thirty Five years old at the date of candidacy or appointment.
Ch. 5, Art. 6
Ch. 5. Art.7
Ch. 5. Art. 8
Ch. 5, Art. 9
Ch. 5, Art. 10
Ratification, modification, or abrogation of laws and or legislative decrees.
Ch. 5, Art. 11
Wolesi Jirga has the following special powers:
1. Deciding on interpellation of each of the ministers in accordance with the provisions of article 92 of this constitution.
2. Taking the final decision about the state’s development programs and state budget, in case of a disagreement between the Wolesi Jirga and the Meshrano Jirga.
3. Approval of the appointments according to the provisions of this constitution.
Article Ninety- two
Ch. 5, Art. 12
Ch. 5. Art. 13
Ch. 5. Art. 14
Ch. 5. Art. 15
Ch. 5 Art. 16
Ch. 5, Art. 17
The Meshrano Jirga decides on the draft within a period of fifteen days.
Ch. 5, Art. 18
The state budget and development plan of the government is submitted through the Meshrano Jirga along with an advisory comments to the Wolesi Jirga.
The decision of the Wolesi Jirga, irrespective of the consent of the Meshrano Jirga, is enforceable after it is signed by the President.
The government is obligated to give to the Wolesi Jirga the budget of the new fiscal year and a brief account of the current year’s budget within the forth quarter of the fiscal year.
The definite account of the previous fiscal year shall be submitted by the government to the Wolesi Jirga within six months of the new year, in accordance with the provisions of law.
Ch. 5, Art. 19
Ch. 5, Art. 20
Article One hundred-one
Ch. 5, Art. 21
Article One hundred-two
Ch. 5, Art. 22
Ch. 5, Art. 23
Article One Hundred and four
Ch. 5, Art. 24
Article One Hundred and five
Ch. 5, Art. 25
Article One Hundred and six
Ch. 5, Art. 26
Article One Hundred and seven
Ch. 5, Art. 27
The term of the National Assembly in each year is nine months. When necessary, the assembly can extend this period.
Article One Hundred and eight
Ch. 5, Art. 28
Article One Hundred and nine
Ch. 5, Art. 29
Article One Hundred and ten
Ch. 6. Art. 1
Loya Jirga consists of the following:
Members of the National Assembly.
Chairpersons of the provincial, and district councils.
Article One Hundred and eleven
Ch. 6. Art. 2
Loya Jirga is convened in the following situations:
To take decision on the issues related to independence, national sovereignty, territorial integrity, and supreme interests of the country.
Article One Hundred and twelve
Ch. 6. Art. 3
Article One Hundred and thirteen
Ch. 6. Art. 4
Article One Hundred and fourteen
Ch. 6. Art.56
Discussions of the Loya Jirga are open except when one –fourth of its members demand their secrecy, and the Loya Jirga accepts this demand.
Article One Hundred and fifteen
Ch. 6. Art. 7
Article One Hundred and sixteen
Ch. 7. Art. 1
Article One Hundred and seventeen
Ch. 7. Art. 2
Article One Hundred and eighteen
Ch. 7. Art. 3
The age of the Head of the Supreme Court and its members should not be lower than forty at the time of appointment
Shall have a higher education in law or in Islamic jurisprudence, and shall have sufficient expertise and experience in the judicial system of Afghanistan.
Shall have high ethical standards and a reputation of good deeds.
Shall not have been convicted of crimes against humanity, crimes, and sentenced of deprivation of his civil rights by a court.
Shall not be a member of any political party during the term of official duty.
Article One Hundred and nineteen
Ch. 7. Art. 4
“In the name Allah, the Merciful and the Compassionate I swear in the name of God Almighty to support justice and righteousness in accord with the provisions of the sacred religion of Islam and the provisions of this Constitution and other laws of Afghanistan, and to execute the duty of being a judge with utmost honesty, righteousness and nonpartisanship.”
Article One Hundred and twenty
Ch. 7. Art. 5
Article One Hundred and twenty one
Ch. 7. Art. 6
Article One Hundred and twenty two
Ch. 7. Art. 7
No law, under any circumstance, can transfer a case from the jurisdiction of the judicial branch to another organ as has been determined in this Constitution. This provision does not apply to establishing special Courts stated in Articles 69 and 78 and 127 of this Constitution and military courts in matters relating to them.
Article One Hundred twenty three
Ch. 7. Art. 8
Article One Hundred and twenty four
Ch. 7. Art. 9
Article One Hundred and twenty five
Ch. 7, Art. 10
Article One Hundred and twenty six
Ch. 7. Art. 11
Article One Hundred and twenty seven
Ch. 7. Art. 12
When more than one – third of the members of the Wolesi Jirga demand the trial of the Chief Justice, or a member of the Supreme Court due to a crime committed during the performance of duty, and the Wolesi Jirga approves of this demand by a majority of two-thirds votes, the accused is dismissed from his post and the case is referred to a special court.
Article One Hundred and twenty eight
Ch. 7. Art. 13
Article One Hundred and twenty nine
Ch. 7. Art. 14
Article One Hundred and thirty
Ch. 7. Art. 15
When there is no provision in the Constitution or other laws regarding ruling on an issue, the courts’ decisions shall be within the limits of this Constitution in accord with the Hanafi jurisprudence and in a way to serve justice in the best possible manner.
Article One Hundred and thirty one
Ch. 7. Art. 16
Article One Hundred and thirty two
Ch. 7. Art. 17
Article One Hundred and thirty three
Ch. 7. Art. 18
After listening to his defense, when the Supreme Court regards the accusation to be valid, it shall present a proposal about the judge’s dismissal to the President.
Article One Hundred and thirty four
Ch. 7. Art. 19
Discovery of crimes is the duty of the police and investigation and prosecution are conducted by the Attorney’s Office in accordance with the provisions of the law. The Attorney’s Office is part the Executive branch, and is independent in its performances.
The structure, authority, and activities of the Attorney’s Office are regulated by law. Discovery and investigation of crimes related to the armed forces are regulated by a special law.
Article One Hundred and thirty five
Ch. 7. Art. 20
Article One Hundred and thirty six
Ch. 8. Art. 1
Article One Hundred and thirty seven
Ch. 8. Art. 2
The government, while preserving the principle of centralism, shall – in accordance with the law – delegate certain authorities to local administration units for the purpose of expediting and promoting economic, social, and cultural affairs, and increasing the participation of people in the development of the nation.
Article One Hundred and thirty eight
Ch. 8. Art. 3
Article One Hundred and thirty nine
Ch. 8. Art. 4
Article One Hundred and forty
Ch. 8. Art. 5
Article One Hundred and forty one
Ch. 8. Art. 6
Article One Hundred forty two
Ch. 8. Art. 7
Article One Hundred and forty three
Ch. 9, Art, 1
If due to war, threat of war, serious rebellion, natural disasters, or situations similar to these protecting the independence or nation’s survival becomes impossible by following the provision of this Constitution, the President in confirmation of National Assembly shall declare a state of emergency in some or all parts of the country. If the state of emergency continues for more than two months, the agreement of National Assembly is required for its extension.
Article One Hundred and forty four
Ch. 9, Art. 2
Article One Hundred and forty five
Ch. 9, Art. 3
Paragraph two of Article twenty-seven
Article thirty-six.
Paragraph two of Article thirty-seven.
Paragraph two of Article thirty-eight.
Article One Hundred and forty six
Ch. 9, Art. 4
Article One Hundred and forty seven
Ch. 9, Art. 5
Article One Hundred and forty eight
Ch. 9, Art. 6
Article One Hundred and forty nine
Ch. 10, Art. 1
Article One Hundred and fifty
Ch. 10, Art. 2
For approval of the amendments, a Loya Jirga shall be convened by the decree of the President in accordance with the provisions of the Chapter on the Loy Jirga. When the Loya Jirga approves an amendment by a majority of two-thirds of its members, it shall be enforced after endorsement by the President.
Article One Hundred and fifty one
Ch. 11, Art. 1
Article One Hundred and fifty two
Ch. 11. Art. 2
Article One Hundred and fifty three
Ch. 11. Art. 3
Article One Hundred and fifty four
Ch. 11, Art. 4
Article One Hundred and fifty five
Ch. 11, Art. 5
Article One Hundred and fifty six
Ch. 11, Art. 6
Article One Hundred fifty seven
Ch. 11, Art. 7
Article One Hundred fifty eight
Ch. 12, Art. 1
Article One Hundred and fifty nine
Ch. 12. Art. 2
During the transitional period, the Islamic Transitional State of Afghanistan shall carry out the following tasks:
Issue decrees related to the election of the President, National Assembly and local councils within six months.
Issue decrees regarding the structure and authorities of the courts and basic administration structures within one year.
Establish an Independent Electoral Commission.
Implement the reform of the executive and judiciary.
Adopt necessary measures for preparing the ground for enforcement of the provisions of this Constitution.
Article One Hundred and sixty
Ch. 12. Art. 3
Article One Hundred and sixty one
Ch. 12. Art. 4
Article One Hundred sixty two
Ch. 12. Art. 5
Upon its enforcement, laws and decrees contrary to the provisions of this constitution are invalid.