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Abstract
Self-defense is an inseparable principle of any legal system in the modern era and is recognized as a general legal principle by civilized nations. The criminal system of Afghanistan recognizes self-defense as one of the justifications for lawful conduct, and its foundations reflect its basis within the criminal system. This research is conducted with the aim of examining the foundations of self-defense in the criminal system of Afghanistan, utilizing a library-based methodology and an analytical-descriptive approach. The main question of this research is: What are the foundations of self-defense in the criminal system of Afghanistan? An examination of the studies conducted by scholars and jurists, along with various jurisprudential and legal sources, leads to the conclusion that the criminal system of Afghanistan has established specific and defined foundations for self-defense. The findings suggest that attention to human dignity, protection of reputation and honor, safeguarding individuals' property, consideration for citizens' freedom, the duty theory and defense of interests, protection of human life, and the theory of moral coercion are among the foundations of self-defense in the criminal system of Afghanistan.
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