Representatives of the Grand Council of Tribal Leaders, or Loya Jirga, are gradually arriving in Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, to begin preparations for the election of the future government of this war-torn country. A large tent has been set up at the Kabul Technical University to accommodate 1,550 people. Afghan tribal representatives will meet and hold sessions in this tent for seven days starting from Monday. Former King Mohammad Zahir Shah will inaugurate the Grand Loya Jirga on Monday morning. After the opening ceremony, the delegations will focus on electing a new president for the country. Following this stage, the council of tribal elders will select the form of the future government and appoint individuals for key ministries. The newly elected government will serve for two years. At the end of the two-year term, scheduled democratic elections will be held. Hamid Karzai, the head of the interim government, is strongly considered for a continued leadership role in the future government of Afghanistan. Two-thirds of the 1,550 representatives have been elected through local elections, while the rest have been selected by interest groups such as specialists and women. Lakhdar Brahimi, the UN special envoy, confirmed that the process of selecting representatives has been accompanied by violence and vote-buying. However, he stated that considering the fact that Afghanistan has spent the last twenty-three years in conflict and war, the process of electing representatives has been relatively well conducted.
Representatives of the Loya Jirga Arrive in Kabul - 2002-06-09
Representatives of the Loya Jirga have arrived in Kabul to prepare for the election of Afghanistan's future government. The event is significant as it marks a step towards establishing a new political order after years of conflict. Hamid Karzai is a key figure in the interim government and is expected to play a role in the new administration.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
Representatives of the Loya Jirga have gathered in Kabul to prepare for the election of Afghanistan's future government. This event marks a significant step towards establishing a new political order after years of conflict.
- 1,550 representatives will meet for seven days to elect a new president and form a government.
- The process has faced challenges such as violence and vote-buying.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The Loya Jirga is a traditional assembly of tribal leaders in Afghanistan, which has been convened to establish a new political order following the U.S.-led invasion that ousted the Taliban.
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