Afghan village elders listen to Ashraf Naseri, Zabul Provincial governor, during a shura in Qalat City, Zabul province, July 31, 2010. A shura is a traditional meeting where tribal elders discuss major issues and make the best decisions for their tribe. The shura was hosted by the government of the islamic Republic of Afghanistan and Provincial Reconstruction Team Zabul. Also in attendance were representatives from the Afghan National Army, Afghan National Police, Romanian army and the U.S. Army's 2nd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment.