What are prospects for Afghanistan's long-awaited peace jirga?

After several delays, some 1,600 delegates from across Afghanistan are to meet Wednesday for a three-day peace jirga, or meeting. But no government opponents or insurgents will be at the gathering, which targets consensus on how to pursue peace talks. - What are prospects for Afghanistan's long-awaited peace jirga?‎ - CSM

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