jirga
Americannoun
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The gathering appeared similar to a "loya jirga", a traditional form of decision making in Afghanistan that some leaders, including former republic President Ashraf Ghani have used.
From Reuters ● Jun. 30, 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
President Ashraf Ghani had finally agreed to step down and hand over power to a loya jirga, a traditional assembly of elders.
From New York Times ● Dec. 24, 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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