Afghan Peace Jirga 2019

In Kabul, Afghanistan more than 3,000 Afghan have come together to discuss the peace from work and give a clear direction to the Afghan government in leading the peace talks. The Jirga is called by Afghan president Mohamad Ashraf Ghani, but the 2nd most high ranking Afghan official has boycotted the Jirga and said it is unnecessary. Despite the opposition to the Jirga, participants have expressed tier hopes that this Jirga plays a critical role in Afghan Taliban Peace negotiation. Najia Safi has more in Pashto.