Jirga

He appears committed to some form of a "Jirga" to solidify his government's legitimacy.

The Guardian World News 2010

He believes on 'Jirga' system and in its support, quotes similar system in some North American tribes.

Bloggers.Pakistan 2009

Jammu: The Tribal Judicial system 'Jirga' popular in Gujjars of Jammu and Kashmir since centuries will becoming a history of past in next few decades if timely steps are not being taken by State legislature for its recognition and protection by making these "Tribal Courts" constitutionally valid through an enactment said a latest study conducted by Tribal Research and Cultural Foundation a premier organization of Gujjars of Indian States.

PunjabNewsline News 2009

Married woman languishes in private jail as Kari life of a married woman, Mukhtar Bibi alias Begum, is under threat after a "Jirga" declared her as "kari" and her husband

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The spokeswoman for the Loya Jirga, Safia Siddiqi, said that she couldn't comment on the Taliban's statement and that it was an issue for Afghanistan's security forces.

Taliban Sow Fear to Stop Meeting Maria Abi-Habib 2011

Mr. Karzai on Saturday put an end to widespread speculation that the Loya Jirga would be canceled or postponed because of slow progress in talks with the U.S., announcing that the gathering will be held as scheduled on Wednesday.

Taliban Sow Fear to Stop Meeting Maria Abi-Habib 2011

The Afghan government denied the authenticity of the document, which contained detailed security procedures, a map of checkpoints and purported cellphone numbers of scores of security officials responsible for safeguarding Kabul during the conference, known as the Loya Jirga.

Taliban Sow Fear to Stop Meeting Maria Abi-Habib 2011

The current lower house elections, the Wolesi Jirga, coincided with the completion of the military surge, while highlighting the uneasy marriage between civil military efforts, which are often dismissive of Afghan needs and interests.

Patricia DeGennaro: Mr. President, Take a Firm Lead in Afghanistan Patricia DeGennaro 2010

The Taliban have also sent threatening letters to tribal elders across the country, warning them not to attend the Loya Jirga and have pledged to kill its participants.

Taliban Sow Fear to Stop Meeting Maria Abi-Habib 2011

Participants in the Loya Jirga are expected to include Western ambassadors to Kabul, Afghan ministers, parliamentarians and tribal leaders, among others.

Taliban Sow Fear to Stop Meeting Maria Abi-Habib 2011