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Jirga

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Noun1.Jirga - a Pashto term for a decision making assembly of male elders; "most criminal cases are handled by a tribal Jirga rather than by laws or police"
Pashto, Pashtu, Paxto, Afghani, Afghan - an Iranian language spoken in Afghanistan and Pakistan; the official language of Afghanistan
council - a meeting of people for consultation; "emergency council"
Loya Jirga - a grand council or grand assembly used to resolve political conflicts or other national problems; "he convened a Loya Jirga that persuaded tribal leaders to acquiesce"
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Afghanistan's constitution recognizes the Loya Jirga -- Pashtu for grand assembly -- as "the highest manifestation of the will of the people of Afghanistan.
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The peace jirga in the eastern zone demanded of the government to enter a dialogue with opponents to restore peace in the country.
Peace jirga recommends talks with opponents by Pajhwok Afghan News (Kabul, Afghanistan)
BANNU, November 05, 2009 (Frontier Star): At least 16 militants on Thursday announced to renounce violence and surrender before the local Jirga headed by Haji Mohammad Siddique.
16 militants' surrender in Bannu by The Frontier Star (Northwest Frontier Province, Pakistan)
 
 
 
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