Government of Afghanistan
The government of Afghanistan, officially called the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, is the central government of Afghanistan, a unitary state. Under the leadership of the Taliban, the government is a theocracy and an emirate with political power concentrated in the hands of a supreme leader and his clerical advisors, collectively referred to as the Leadership. The Leadership makes all major policy decisions behind closed doors, which are then implemented by the country's civil service and judiciary. As Afghanistan is an Islamic state, governance is based on Sharia law and Pashtunwali, which the Taliban enforces strictly through extensive social and cultural policy.
| Theocratic emirate | |
| Formation | 15 August 2021 (current form) 4 April 1996 (First Islamic Emirate) 19 August 1919 (independence) |
|---|---|
| Guiding document | 1998 dastur |
| Country | Afghanistan |
| Website | alemarahenglish |
| Leadership | |
| Head of state | Supreme Leader |
| Deputy head of state | Deputy Leader |
| Meeting place | Kandahar |
| Executive | |
| Head of government | Prime Minister |
| Main body | Council of Ministers |
| Deputy head of government | Deputy Prime Minister(s) |
| Appointed by | Supreme Leader |
| Headquarters | Arg, Kabul |
| Departments | Ministries |
| Judiciary | |
| Court | Supreme Court |
| Chief Justice | Chief Justice of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan |
| Seat | Supreme Court Building, Kabul |
Over its history, Afghanistan has variously been governed as a monarchy, a republic, and a theocracy. The current theocratic government came to power in 2021 with the Taliban's victory in a twenty-year insurgency against the western-backed Islamic Republic, after having itself been ousted in 2001.
The current government is internationally unrecognized and lacks a clear constitutional basis, though the Taliban announced plans in January 2022 to form a constitutional commission. Instead, the government applies an interpretation of Sharia law. There is no separation of powers, with total authority vested in the Leadership.[1][2] The government is criticized by international observers for totalitarianism,[3] systemic human rights violations, as well as for being unaccountable, opaque, and exclusive of women, religious and ethnic minorities, and those with dissenting views. Since coming to power, it has grappled with an economic crisis, international isolation, terrorism and rebellion, and a string of natural disasters.
Leadership of the Islamic Emirate Edit
Supreme Leader Edit
The supreme leader of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan is the head-of-state, commander-in-chief, and religious leader of Afghanistan.[4] These responsibilities include appointing and dismissing the cabinet, judiciary, armed forces general staff,[5] and provincial and municipal governments, issuing decrees, special instructions, and orders regulating the operations of those mentioned above.[6][7][8][9][10][11] The supreme leader also approves or vetos laws drafted by cabinet ministries, after they are vetted by the Ministry of Justice and a review committee for compliance with Islamic law.[12] Supreme leaders have all served life terms, with their deputies appointed by the Leadership Council to succeed them.
The supreme leader is advised by an advisory council of four to six individuals on appointments, national security, and domestic and religious policy, which form an advisory committee. These individuals have the final say on all policy decisions.[13]
Deputy Leader(s) Edit
The deputy leader(s) of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan is the deputy head-of-state and is appointed by the supreme leader for an indefinite term. The deputy leader serves as acting top leader when the former is incapacitated or otherwise unavailable to execute their duties.[14] However, there can be more than two deputy leaders,[15][16] as was the case with Akhtar Mansoor promoting Haibatullah Akhundzada and Sirajuddin Haqqani to the positions. By norm, the first deputy leader succeeds the supreme leader upon death.
Ulema Council of Kandahar Edit
The Ulema Council of Kandahar, or Kandahar Provincial Council, is the de facto ruling and executive oversight body of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. Despite being officially responsible for advising and overseeing the Kandahar provincial government, it also approves and disapproves all decisions made by the Kabul-based Council of Ministers.[17][13][18]
All its members are ulema native to or residents of Kandahar province. The supreme leader appoints all 24 members, with the council itself is presided over by a chairman and deputy chairman and being assisted by a financial and administrative director.[17][13]
Council of Ulema (national) Edit
The Council of Ulema[19] or Ulema Shura[20] is the highest religious authority in Afghanistan. It is responsible for ensuring all policies by the executive conform to Sharia and can overrule decisions made by the Council of Ministers.[21] Other responsibilities include the appointment, removal or replacement, and giving of allegiance, to the Supreme Leader.[22][23]
Central Dar ul-Ifta Edit
The General Directorate of the Central Dar ul-Ifta[24][25] is responsible for issuing fatwas on various issues.[26] It functions as a religious judicial body,[27] allowed to make quasi-binding decisions on multiple topics its scholars deem to be in line with Islamic Law.[18] Its director is appointed and dismissed by the supreme leader.
Executive Edit
Prime Minister Edit
The prime minister of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan is the appointed head of government. They are responsible for overseeing the civil service operations and presiding over the Council of Ministers.[28][29][30] The prime minister's office is one of six institutions within the cabinet that are directly under the purview of the supreme leader.
The prime minister, along with the cabinet, is appointed and dismissed by the supreme leader for an undefined term.
Deputy Prime Ministers Edit
The deputy prime ministers of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan are the appointed deputy heads of government, responsible for presiding overseeing the work of designated ministries and agencies who’ve been subordinated to the former[31] and presiding over the Council of Ministers in the prime minister's absence or incapacity.[32] Deputy prime ministers are also assigned specialized portfolios since 2021, overseeing technical commissions addressing critical issues.[33][34][35]
Like the prime minister and cabinet, the deputy prime ministers are appointed and dismissed by the supreme leader for an undefined term.
Council of Ministers Edit
The council of ministers of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan is the cabinet. It comprises 26 ministries[36] whose agency executives administer the civil service and are overseen by the Prime Minister.[29] The ministries are also responsible for preparing legislation in their respective areas of policy for vetting by the Ministry of Justice and approval or veto by the supreme leader. Despite being led by the prime minister, it's effectively answerable and subordinate to the Supreme Leader.[37][38][39]
Commissions Edit
Several commissions have been formed to handle issues and subjects seen as critical by the Islamic Emirate. Several cabinet ministers or ministry directors are appointed to chair these commissions.[40] There are currently several commissions that have been formed since August 15, 2021.
- Economic Commission[41][42]
- Administrative Commission[43][44]
- Repatriation and Contact of Afghan Personalities Commission[45][46]
- Security and Settlement Affairs Commission[47]
- Declaration and Liquidation Commission[48]
- Media Violations Commission[49]
- Aid Submission Commission
- Political Commission[50]
- National Procurement Commission[51][52]
- High Commission for the Prevention and Restitution of State Land Grabbing[53]
Judiciary Edit
The judiciary of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan consists of the Supreme Court, Appellate Courts, Civil Courts, Primary Courts, Military Court, zonal Military Courts, and provincial Military Courts. All justices and court officials are appointed and dismissed by the Supreme Leader.[54]
However the Military Courts have exclusive authority hear complaints, petitions, and complaints against staff from the Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Interior Affairs, and General Directorate of Intelligence.[55]
Supreme Court Edit
The supreme court of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan is the court of final resort and oversees the civilian and military judiciary.[56] Currently, the court comprises a chief justice and two deputy justices. In the first round of judicial appointments after the Fall of Kabul, the supreme court appointed all judges.[57] Since then however, justices have been appointed by the Supreme Leader.
Appellate Court(s) Edit
The appellate courts are the courts of second appeal operating at the provincial level. Each court is presided over by an appointed Chief Justice and assisted by a court clerk in administration alongside a mufti.[58] Cases are heard from Primary Courts.
Primary Court(s) Edit
Primary courts are the courts of the first instance, operating at the district level. Like the Appellate Courts, Primary Courts are presided over by an appointed chief justice presides over the court and are assisted by a clerk in administration alongside a mufti.[58]
The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan also maintains a parallel military judicial system meant for hearing complaints, lawsuits, and petitions against personnel within the security forces. It consists of the Military Court, zonal Military Courts, and provincial Military Courts.
Military Court Edit
The military court of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan is the court of final resort for the hearing of complaints, lawsuits, and petitions against personnel from the Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Interior Affairs, and General Directorate of Intelligence. The court is presided over by an appointed Head of the Military Court who is assisted by two justices. Mawlawi Obaidullah Nizami is the current Head of the Military Court, and presides over the court alongside Mawlawi Sayyid Agha, and Mawlawi Zahid Akhundzada.[59][60]
Zonal military courts Edit
Eight military courts serve as a court of the second instance for complaints, petitions, and lawsuits, involving personnel within the areas security forces from the Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Interior Affairs, and General Directorate of Intelligence. These courts are led by an appointed 'executive commander' while judicial hearings are presided over by an appointed justice. Zonal military counters operate above provincial military courts.[61]
Provincial military courts Edit
Provincial military courts are courts of the first instance for complaints, lawsuits, and petitions security personnel at the provincial level. All cases are presided over by an appointed justice, which would be heard by the respective zonal military court if approved.[62]
Provincial governments Edit
Provincial Ulema Council Edit
The supreme leader appoints a provincial Ulema Councils, also known as the Council of Scholars, to oversee the governor and civil service. The council is given the power to advise the provincial government and overrule any policy or decision contrary to Islam.[63][64]
Each council comprises 15[63] to 24[64] appointed religious scholars and tribal elders. An appointed chairman presides over the body, while a deputy chairman and financial and administrative director assist him.[65]
Provincial governor Edit
The provincial governor is appointed and dismissed by the supreme leader to oversee the province's administration[66][67] under the regional ulema council. All governors supervise the work of local civil service and can issue instructions regulating or directing their work.
Provincial departments Edit
Beneath the provincial governor is departments that manage the local civil service. These departments are regional directorates of ministries within the council of ministers. Directors appointed and dismissed by the supreme leader oversee the operation of their respective local departments.[67] These departments at the provincial level are:
- Governor's Office[68]
- Finance Department[69][70]
- Education Department[71]
- Agriculture, Livestock, and Irrigation Department[72]
- Information and Culture Department[73]
- Hajj and Religious Affairs Department[74][75]
- Rural Rehabilitation and Development Department[76][77]
- Preaching and Guidance, Propagation of Virtue and Prevention of Evil Department[78]
- Public Works Department[79]
- Refugee and Repatriation Department[80][81]
- Intelligence Department[82]
Security forces Edit
Internal and external security of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan are the responsibility of the Ministry of Interior Affairs and Ministry of Defence respectively.[83] The heads of these two respective ministries are Mohammed Yaqoob, head of the Military Affairs Commission within the Rahbari Shura and son of Mullah Omar, and Sirajuddin Haqqani, head of the Haqqani Network.[84]
Currently the Islamic Emirate Army is subdivided into eight corps, mostly superseding the previous corps of the Afghan National Army.[85] In November 2021 Mullah Yaqoob, Acting Minister of Defense, announced the new names and of the corps.[86]
See also Edit
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