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The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Afghanistan, Jean Arnault, welcomes the news that members of Hezb-i-Islami, who recently announced their commitment to renounce the use of violence and join the peace process, have the intention to register and participate in the elections. The Hezb-i-Islami leaders will register tomorrow here in Kabul. The electoral process is indeed inclusive and open to all Afghans irrespective of political affiliation who wish to exercise their constitutional right to elect and to be elected.

In this context, the Special Representative stresses that political party registration needs to be accelerated. The electoral law will be adopted in the next few days; it will establish the rules for the participation of parties and independent candidates in the electoral process. Unfortunately, as of today, only five parties have been registered out of 36 applicants. It is therefore critical that the relevant ministries assist the Ministry of Justice so that all parties that meet the requirements of the political party law can start operating openly without further delay.




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		Statement Attributable to the Spokesman of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Afghanistan on Registration of Hezb-i-Islami
		The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Afghanistan, Jean Arnault, welcomes the news that members of Hezb-i-Islami, who recently announced their commitment to renounce the use of violence and join the peace process, have the intention to register and participate in the elections. The Hezb-i-Islami leaders will register tomorrow here in Kabul. The electoral process is indeed inclusive and open to all Afghans irrespective of political affiliation who wish to exercise their constitutional right to elect and to be elected. In this context, the Special Representative stresses that political party registration needs to be accelerated. The electoral law will be adopted in the next few days; it will establish the rules for the participation of parties and independent candidates in the electoral process. Unfortunately, as of today, only five parties have been registered out of 36 applicants. It is therefore critical that the relevant ministries assist the Ministry of Justice so that all parties that meet the requirements of the political party law can start operating openly without further delay. Kabul, 9 May 2004 _______________


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