Zakim Shah, chairman of the U.N.-Afghan Joint Electoral Management Body, made the announcement on state television today.
The U.S.-backed government of Afghan Transitional Administration Chairman Hamid Karzai hoped to hold both elections in June, but logistical problems and lack of security forced a delay.
The Taliban and allied militants have vowed to disrupt the polls.
(Reuters/AP)
The U.S.-backed government of Afghan Transitional Administration Chairman Hamid Karzai hoped to hold both elections in June, but logistical problems and lack of security forced a delay.
The Taliban and allied militants have vowed to disrupt the polls.
(Reuters/AP)