Many people think they are abandoned pre-war buildings but each of them is still a home to local elders.

As for tactical support and intelligence would the meeting with local elders not have been common knowledge?

Married couples are encouraged to speak with local elders if they are having problems.

According to local elders, the old Passu was once home to some 300 households.

That caused conflict with local elders, and the case was taken to the court.

Most importantly, local elders and traditional knowledge systems are autonomous in comparison to a strict Western education model.

They were on their way to meet the local elders, accompanied by two Afghan platoons.

After some local elders objected to their activities, they moved to the centre of Cholon.

"You were given access to the secrets of the tribe by local elders."

Kerala churches were independent and led by local elders only.