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MoD backs depoliticisation of armed forces

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KABUL (Pajhwok): The Ministry of Defense (MoD) on Monday supported the presidential order prohibiting prosecutors, judges and armed forces' officials from joining political parties.

In line with the presidential order, the ministry barred military officials from supporting parties and political groups or taking part in protests.

Maj. Gen. Dawlat Waziri, MoD spokesman, told Pajhwok Afghan News that the armed forces were composed of Afghan citizens who respected the constitution.

Article 153 of the constitution says: “Judges, attorneys, officers of the armed forces, police and . . .

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