Loya Jirga

The Guardian - Afghans Gather to Thrash Out Future The Guardian - Afghans Gather to Thrash Out Future- Report on the assembly, the members and the problems that need to be solved. The Guardian - Democracy Born Again in Kabul The Guardian - Democracy Born Again in Kabul- Report on the election of Hamid Karzai for head of state, against two other candidates, one of them a woman. Karzai Grapples with Appointment of Women's Affairs Minister Karzai Grapples with Appointment of Women's Affairs Minister- Sima Samar declined the offer after coming under conservative attack, and the president has no clear-cut alternative. New Afghan Cabinet Configuration Source of Discontent for Many Pashtuns New Afghan Cabinet Configuration Source of Discontent for Many Pashtuns- Detailed report by Ahmed Rashid. Yunus Qanooni's Rejection Ends Afghan Council on a Bumpy Note Yunus Qanooni's Rejection Ends Afghan Council on a Bumpy Note- Report on Hamid Karzai's problems to establish a cabinet. By Eurasianet. Special Independent Commission for the Convening of the Emergency Loya Jirga Special Independent Commission for the Convening of the Emergency Loya Jirga- A list of the members with brief biographical notes.