KABUL — The Afghan government on Tuesday fired its election commission more than three months after chaotic parliamentary elections — the results of which have still not been announced — and ahead of July’s controversial presidential vote. A terse four-sentence statement from Ghani’s administration said both the Independent Election Commission and its complaints commission were fired. It did not offer reasons but Ghani gave political parties and civil society representatives one week to nominate candidates to a new commission. Even Ghani’s political opposition, including rival presidential candidates, have entertained the suggestion of delayed presidential polls. Ghani’s peace envoy Omar Daudzai, however, said Ghani is not prepared to negotiate on a July presidential election date.

Source: National Post February 12, 2019 15:56 UTC