informed of the nature of the accusation, and appear before the court
within the time limit specified by law. In criminal cases, the state shall
appoint a defense attorney for the indigent. Confidentiality of
conversations, correspondence, and communications between the accused
and their attorney shall be secure from any kind of violation. The duties
and powers of defense attorneys shall be regulated by law.
Article 32
Debt shall not curtail or deprive the freedom of the individual.
The method and means of recovering debt shall be regulated by law.
Article 33
The citizens of Afghanistan shall have the right to elect and be elected.
The conditions of exercising this right shall be regulated by law.
Article 34
Freedom of expression shall be inviolable.
Every Afghan shall have the right to express thoughts through speech,
writing, illustrations as well as other means in accordance with provisions
of this constitution.
Every Afghan shall have the right, according to provisions of law, to print
and publish on subjects without prior submission to state authorities.
Directives related to the press, radio, and television as well as
publications and other mass media shall be regulated by law.
Article 35
To attain moral and material goals, the citizens of Afghanistan shall have
the right to form associations in accordance with provisions of the law.
The people of Afghanistan shall have the right, in accordance with
provisions of the law,to form political parties, provided that:
1.
Their manifesto and charter shall not contravene the Holy
religion of Islam and principles and values enshrined in this
constitution;
2.
Their organizations and financial resources shall be transparent;