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Nov 20, 2013 · Learn what a Loya Jirga is, its history, and its role in the Afghan political system. Find out how a Loya Jirga was convened to rule on a security pact with the United States in 2013.
A jirga ( Pashto: جرګه, jərga) is an assembly of leaders that makes decisions by consensus according to Pashtunwali, the Pashtun social code. It is conducted in order to settle disputes among the Pashtuns, but also by members of other ethnic groups who are influenced by them in present-day Afghanistan and Pakistan.
A 502-delegate loya jirga convened in Kabul, Afghanistan, on December 14, 2003, to consider the proposed Afghan Constitution. Originally planned to last ten days, the assembly did not endorse the charter until January 4, 2004.
Aug 11, 2020 · Rooted in the tribal customs of the country, the Loya Jirga became a distinct political institution with the rise of the Durrani Empire in the 18th century. Since 2004, the current Afghan...
Nov 21, 2013 · So, what is a Loya Jirga? It's a "grand assembly," an Afghan tradition dating back at least three centuries, that brings together elders and community leaders from across the land to...
Sep 30, 2019 · Based on traditional village jirgas convened to resolve local disputes, loya jirgas have been used to debate and ratify constitutions, endorse the country's position and alliances in times of war, and discuss how and when to engage the Taliban in peace talks.
Jan 28, 2010 · -- A Loya Jirga is the consultative system that Afghans have used for more than 1,000 years to settle affairs of the nation or to rally behind a cause. -- The first Jirga met secretly near the...
