jirga
Americannoun
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Ghani in 2020 convened a loya jirga before deciding to release hundreds of Taliban prisoners to advance peace talks.
From Reuters ● Jun. 29, 2022
The ongoing talks in Kabul are between the militants and a jirga, an assembly of Pakistani politicians and tribal elders.
From BBC ● Jun. 3, 2022
Just days ago, the government suddenly announced that it will convene a traditional national gathering of elders, known as a loya jirga, to “discuss some issues.”
From Washington Post ● Apr. 30, 2022
A jirga is a centuries-old Afghan tradition for decision-making and is particularly popular among ethnic Pashtuns, which make up the backbone of the Taliban.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 14, 2021
“He was chosen by all parties in the jirga, including the Northern Alliance.”
From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai
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