Constitution of Afghanistan
143
Chapter 9 The State of Emergency
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- Afghanistan
- Provision
- 143
- Source language
- English
- Recorded status
- in force
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Official sourceArticle 143
If because of war, threat of war, serious rebellion, natural disasters or similar conditions, protection of independence and national life become impossible through the channels specified in this Constitution, the state of emergency shall be proclaimed by the President, throughout the country or part thereof, with endorsement of the National Assembly.
If the state of emergency continues for more than two months, the consent of the National Assembly shall be required for its extension.
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Constitution of Afghanistan · wipo.int · Retrieved 18 August 2026.
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