National Congress Party of Afghanistan
| National Congress Party of Afghanistan | |
|---|---|
| Leader | Abdul Latif Pedram |
| Founded | 2004 |
| Ideology | Secularism Liberalism Multiethnic society Federalism |
| Political position | Centrism |
| Website | |
| http://mouv.national.afghan.free.fr/ | |
The National Congress Party of Afghanistan (Persian: حزب کنگره ملی افغانستان Hezb-e Kongrā-ye Mīllī-ye Afghānestān) is a liberal, secular, and multi-ethnic political party in Afghanistan.[1][2] The party was formed in 2004 and, supported by Iran is the only major opposition party that is not linked to an armed group.[2] The leader of this party is Latīf Pedrām who is an opponent of the communist, Islamist and Taliban regimes. Pedram is also a critic of Hamid Karzai's government.[1] As the party leader, Pedram, was a candidate in Afghanistan's 2004 presidential election and received the fifth most votes. Unlike other political parties in Afghanistan, the National Congress of Afghanistan has remained firm and united. Ruttig, Thomas (November 2006) "Islamists, Leftists – and a Void in the Center. Afghanistan's Political Parties and where they come from (1902-2006)" Konrad Adenauer Foundation</ref>
References
- ^ a b "Political Parties: Major Parties". Radio Free Afghanistan. Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. 2005. Retrieved 2008-07-13.[dead link]
- ^ a b "Democracy in Danger". International Federation of Human Rights. 10 June 2008. Retrieved 2008-07-13.
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