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How to pronounce jirga

“jirga” pronunciation in American and British English

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“jirga” in real sentences

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  1. happen is a second jirga needed to be called, a jirga of appeals.

    TED

  2. strongly by the loya jirga.

    The Obama White House

  3. actually involved in Afghanistan in 97 already I funded a Loya Jirga Loya Jirga is a

    Oxford Union

  4. No women – Taliban not allow women to participate on that loya jirga leader event or

    State Department

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