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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.
Mar 1, 2021 · Jirga is a traditional tribal council that resolves disputes among the Pashtuns in Afghanistan and Pakistan. This chapter explores the history, challenges and future of Jirga in the context of colonial laws, militancy, gender rights and modern judiciary.
Apr 25, 2019 · Jirga is a 2018 film directed by Benjamin Gilmour, starring Sam Smith as a former Australian soldier who seeks forgiveness from the family of a civilian he killed in Afghanistan. The film is based on a true story and was nominated for an Oscar in 2019.
Jirga (Pashto: جرګه, meaning "meeting") is a 2018 Australian drama film written and directed by Benjamin Gilmour and produced by John Maynard. It stars Sam Smith as a former Australian soldier returning to Afghanistan to seek forgiveness from the family of a man he killed while serving in the war.
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.
Pashtun National Jirga. The inaugural meeting of the Pashtun National Jirga ( PNJ; Pashto: پښتون قامي جرګه ), also known as the Bannu Jirga ( بنو جرګه ), was held at Mirakhel Cricket Ground in Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa from 11 to 14 March 2022 to discuss the critical issues faced by the Pashtuns in Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Apr 2, 2012 · Jirga is a community-based system of conflict resolution and reconciliation in the Pukhtoon belt of Pakistan and Afghanistan. It involves elders, mediation, arbitration, and rehabilitation, and supports the criminal justice system. Learn about its history, challenges, and potential for peacebuilding.
