Afghanistan

House of the PeopleHouse of Elders

House of Elders

Political system Political systems: Presidential, Parliamentary, Presidential-Parliamentary, Monarchy, Communist, Transitional.
Transitional system
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Structure of parliament Structure of parliament: Unicameral, bicameral
Bicameral
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IPU membership Current membership status
Yes
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Graphics Chamber is suspended

The Parliament of Afghanistan, the Jirga (National Assembly), comprising the Wolesi Jirga (House of the People) and the Meshrano Jirga (House of Elders), was effectively dissolved following the Taliban takeover in August 2021.