POLITICS — April 13, 2026
I.E.A. Leader Issues Decree to Prevent Urban Congestion and Regulate Street Vendors' Affairs
The leader of the I.E.A. issued a decree to prevent urban congestion and regulate street vendors' affairs. RTA reported the policy action.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with RTA — 2 min read
The leader of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (I.E.A.) has issued a decree aimed at preventing urban congestion and regulating the affairs of street vendors.
RTA reported the decree on April 13. The policy directive from the I.E.A. leader targets urban congestion prevention through regulation of street vendors' activities.
The measure seeks to organize street vending to reduce congestion in urban areas, according to the state media report.
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Reliability assessment
Single state media source (RTA) reports an official decree from the I.E.A. leader, providing direct on-record attribution with concrete details on the policy action.
The source language reads straight.
Independent web corroboration
A separate web search returned 8 matching reports. A selection:
- IEA issues new decree to regulate street vendors, boost urban order | Ariana News | Afghanistan Newsariananews.af
Authorities are committed to ensuring the decree’s effectiveness, with ongoing monitoring and corrective actions. This new regulation represents a significant step in formalizing the street vending sector, supporting small businesses, and bringing a greater sense of order to Afghanistan’s urban areas.
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