Mejlis passes act re-establishing elections in November

The Mejlis approved the "2020 General Election Act" which confirms that the originally scheduled general elections that were planned for 6 November will still be held. The act declares that the general elections will be held to fill the office of President and four seats within the Consultative Mejlis (the lower house of the National Parliament). Campaigning and registration of candidates will end on 4 November. The act also re-establishes that the election may be delayed or postponed due to coronavirus.

The full act can be viewed here.