The leader of the tribal Jirga of the Helmand province, Muhammad Amin Akhunzada has said that only the Loya Jirga could establish durable peace and stability in Afghanistan. Calling the meeting of the Loya Jirga is essential to form the a multi-ethnic government that enjoys the support of all Afghans, he said. He also said -- surprise! -- that as Pashtuns living in Afghanistan form the majority of the population, they should be given mosts seats in the broad based government. |