National Congress Party of Afghanistan
| National Congress Party of Afghanistan | |
|---|---|
| حزب کنگره ملی افغانستان | |
| Leader | Abdul Latif Pedram |
| Founded | 2004 |
| Ideology |
Secularism Liberalism |
| Colors | Black and white |
| Seats in the House of the People |
1 / 249 |
| Seats in the House of Elders |
0 / 102 |
| Website | |
| http://mouv.national.afghan.free.fr/ | |
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Politics of Afghanistan Political parties Elections | |
The National Congress Party of Afghanistan (Persian: حزب کنگره ملی افغانستان Hezb-e Kongrā-ye Mīllī-ye Afghānestān) is a liberal, secular, multi-ethnic political party in Afghanistan.[1][2] The party was formed in 2004 and, supported by Iran is the only major opposition party that is not linked to an armed group.[2] The leader of this party is Latīf Pedrām who was an opponent of the communist, Islamist and Taliban regimes. Pedram is also a critic of Hamid Karzai's government.[1] As the party leader, Pedram, was a candidate in Afghanistan's 2004 presidential election and received the fifth most votes. Unlike other political parties in Afghanistan, the National Congress of Afghanistan has remained firm and united.[3]
External links
- Official web site (French)
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Political Parties: Major Parties". Radio Free Afghanistan. Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. 2005. Retrieved 2008-07-13.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Democracy in Danger". International Federation of Human Rights. 10 June 2008. Retrieved 2008-07-13.
- ↑ Ruttig, Thomas (November 2006) "Islamists, Leftists – and a Void in the Center. Afghanistan's Political Parties and where they come from (1902-2006)" Konrad Adenauer Foundation
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