Constitution of Afghanistan
Karzai signs the constitution establishing an Islamic republic with a presidential system and bicameral legislature.
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2004 in Afghanistan
Explore 8 historical events and records for Afghanistan in 2004.
Historical records for Afghanistan in 2004
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January
Constitution of Afghanistan
The country is renamed, the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
Islamic Republic
The country is renamed, the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
The constitution formally names the country the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.
National Assembly
The constitution creates the Wolesi Jirga and Meshrano Jirga as the two houses of the National Assembly.
October
Presidential Election
Afghanistan holds its first direct presidential election, with Karzai receiving a majority.
December
Presidential Inauguration
Karzai is inaugurated as the first elected president under the 2004 Constitution
Other events (month unknown)
Karzai Removes Ismail Khan As Governor
President Hamid Karzai removes Ismail Khan from the Herat governorship amid efforts to assert Kabul's authority.
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