Afghanistan

House of the People

Political system
Transitional system
Structure of parliament
Bicameral
IPU membership
Yes

Notes: Member participating in the work of the IPU in a non-voting observer capacity

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.

Historical data for IPU membership

Historical data for IPU membership
Year IPU membership
2020-09
List of values for 2020-09
No
2019-04
List of values for 2019-04
No
2018-06
List of values for 2018-06
No