National Congress of Afghanistan
Political party in Afghanistan
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The National Congress of Afghanistan[a] (NCA) is a centrist political party in Afghanistan.[1][2] The party was formed in 2001 and was one of the only liberal secular Afghan parties.
National Congress of Afghanistan کنگره ملی افغانستان | |
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| Leader | Abdul Latif Pedram |
| Founded | 2004 |
| Preceded by | SAFZA |
| Ideology | Secularism[1] Liberalism[1] Federalism |
| Political position | Centre |
| Colors | Black and white |
| Seats in the Leadership Council | 0 / 30 |
| Website | |
| http://mouv.national.afghan.free.fr/ | |
The leader of this party is Abdul Latif Pedram who was an opponent of the communist, Islamist and Taliban regimes. Pedram is also a critic of Hamid Karzai's government.[1]
History
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.[3]
Ideology
The NCA supports secularism, federalism and decentralization in Afghanistan. Pedram denounces corruption and strongly opposes Islamic fundamentalism.[4][5] He advocates an independent, but decentralized Afghanistan, and believes that the country should be divided into autonomous regions under the control of regional capitals.[5]
