Press Release: Afghanistan Constitutional Law Expert Group Urge Transparent Constitution Drafting
Geneva, Switzerland – November 18, 2023
The Afghanistan Constitutional Law Expert Group, representing the nation’s legal professionals, calls for a transparent and inclusive constitutional drafting process in Afghanistan. Expressing deep concern over the absence of a constitutional order since the Taliban’s suspension of the 2004 constitution in 2021, the Group emphasizes the need for a new constitution that adheres to principles of popular sovereignty, broad societal consensus, and comprehensive representation of national and international values. Advocating for engagement with diverse stakeholders and the inclusion of guarantees for human rights, equality, and accountable governance, the Expert Group remains committed to supporting an inclusive constitution drafting process, ensuring the new constitution genuinely reflects the will of the Afghan people for a peaceful and prosperous future.
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