House of Elders
Afghanistan
The House of Elders or Mesherano Jirga, was the upper house of the bicameral National Assembly of Afghanistan, alongside the lower House of the People. It was effectively dissolved when the Taliban seized power on 15 August 2021. Wikipedia
Founded: 1931
Authority: advisory and limited veto power; no law-making power
Seats: 102 members
Voting system: One-third by district councils, One-third by provincial councils, One third nominated by the president