内容摘要：from enrolling any foreign students on May 22, accusing the institution of “coordinating with the Chinese Communist Party”. That move has since been

from enrolling any foreign students on May 22, accusing the institution of “coordinating with the Chinese Communist Party”. That move has since been

“That’s when this bidding war began,” Arias said of the elections.'Rushed' preparation

From the beginning, the reforms were controversial. Thousands of court workersto protest the constitutional amendment. Some protesters evenstormed the Senate building

Critics accused the Morena party of seeking to strengthen its grip on power by electing sympathetic judges. Already, the party holds majorities in both chambers of Congress, as well as the presidency.Opponents also feared the elections would lead to unqualified candidates taking office.

Under the new regulations, candidates must have a law degree, experience in legal affairs, no criminal record and letters of recommendation.

Candidates also had to pass evaluation committees, comprised of representatives from the executive, legislative and judicial branches of government.The United Nations in Afghanistan has initiated a response plan for returning Afghans.

The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) requires nearly $60m to provide critical support, including emergency cash assistance, food, temporary shelter, and specialised services for vulnerable groups such as female-headed households, people with disabilities, and children.The agency also offers mental health support and assistance to survivors of gender-based violence.

“The lives of millions of Afghans are hanging by a thread,” said UNHCR’s representative in Afghanistan, Arafat Jamal. “Greater international support over the next days and weeks will be critical to respond to this crisis.”This photo gallery was provided by