24/01/2010.BBC News
Afghanistan is to postpone its parliamentary elections by four months until September, the country's election commission has confirmed.
Elections were to take place before 22 May under the constitution but a new date of 18 September has been set.
The commission cited a lack of funds and security concerns for the delay.
Last year's presidential election was marred by fraud, and Western nations have been pushing for reforms ahead of the parliamentary vote.
The commission cited a lack of funds and security concerns for the delay.
Last year's presidential election was marred by fraud, and Western nations have been pushing for reforms ahead of the parliamentary vote.
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