25. Is there a ban on candidates taking loans in relation to election campaigns?

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Afghanistan

Answer
No
Source

Article 6.7. Taking a loan for use in a campaign is deemed financial contribution.

Source: Article 6.7. Regulation on Regulating Financial Affairs of Electoral Campaigns of 2019 Presidential Candidates, 2019.

Article 7.4. A loan must be recorded, which shall show the details of the lender, the amount of the loan and the terms of the loan.

Source: Article 7. Regulation on Regulating Financial Affairs of Electoral Campaigns of 2019 Presidential Candidates, 2019.

Comment

There is no restriction on taking loan in relation to election campaign, however it is considered to be a donation and recorded in the presidential elections of 2019.

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