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THE BATTALION KABUL, Afghanistan — Afghanistan unveiled a post- Taliban draft constitution Monday, a historic milestone on what has been a bloody, bumpy and often tragic path to recovery after decades of war. The draft starts by declaring that “Afghanistan is an Islamic Republic,” then later creates the posts of president and vice presi dent, as well as envisioning two houses of congress. The White House hailed the draft constitution, with press secretary Scott McClellan telling reporters aboard Air Force One en route from Waco, Texas, to Birmingham, Ala., that it “marks an important milestone in Afghanistan’s political development.” The president would be a strong executive who will serve a five-year term and act as commander-in-chief of the armed forces. He also would have the power to appoint judges, military officers, police and national security officials. There is a two-term limit. The draft reflects the govern ment’s desire to bring the country together under the banner of Islam, which is practiced by the vast majority of Afghans. However, the hardline Islamic law enforced by the former /v Taliban regime is not expected to be a part of Afghanistan’s future. Under the Taliban, men were forced to grow beards and While avoiding direct menfa of Shariah, Islamic holy law. I draft slates that "in Afghanis^ no law can be contrary to tli sacred religion of Islam andl values of this Constitution." The position of prime ministfi was cut from the final draft Many feared j Afghanistan is an Islamic Republic. — Afghan draft constitution strong prim minister coil have emerged as a political ant military rival to the president, a major concern in a country that lias known little hit pray, women were banned from schools and almost all public life, and music was forbidden. Executions were carried out before large crowds at Kabul’s sports stadium. “The religion of Afghanistan is the sacred religion of Islam. Followers of other religions are free to perform their religious ceremonies within the limits of the provisions of law,” the draft states, according to an English translation provided by the government. war for a quarter-century. “The most important thing that a country like Afghanis!® needs is stability,” said Jawid Luddin, a spokesman foi President Hamid Karzai. “Tliis constitution is made for Afghanistan for the next IOC. 2(X) years.” Under the draft, considerable power will he invested in the president, who will appoint one- third of the members of the uppei house of parliament. Of those, half must be women. 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