INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) is considering convening a grand assembly of elders, known as a Loya Jigra, Iran&s special envoy
has said.Loya Jirga is a traditional event where elders gather to resolve a crisis that cannot be resolved through ordinary means,& Hasan
Kazemi Qumi, Iranian president&s special representative on Afghanistan, told Iran&s semi-official Mehr news agency.The Taliban (IEA) are
considering it (Loya Jirga) and are talking to other sides for the return of political leaders to Kabul for dialogue,& he said.I hope it
takes place and helps resolve the crisis in Afghanistan,& Qumi said.He also expressed hope that Afghanistan will achieve security and
economic stability and refugees return home.The IEA has previously said that the government has no plans to convene a Loya Jirga.Experts,
however, say holding a Loya Jirga is needed to resolve the existing problems in Afghanistan.All Afghans want the holding of a real national
It is the need of the hour
It will represent people&s will and will show unity of Afghans to Afghanistan and the international community,& said Shahzada Massoud, a
political expert.The post Iran says IEA considering holding Loya Jirga first appeared on Ariana News.
