He wrote that the tribal code of honor considers suicide a cowardly act, and the Pashtun male will never resort to it.

He was believed to have fled into the lawless border land of Afghanistan, where guerrilla bands and tribal codes rule.

The tribal code required it to protect those who seek refuge and assistance.

But there is no tradition in the tribal codes for the role of precedent in imposing order and stability on the legal system.

He had violated the tribal code on Jewish self-exposure: Not in front of the goyim!

They are still largely governed by strict tribal codes that focus on honor, revenge and feuds.

The Pashtuns have a tribal code that transcends politics and even religion.

The destruction of life and property, conducted in a society bound by tribal codes of revenge, has been freighted with danger, his family said.

He adopted the Pashtun's ancient tribal codes and became fluent in the language.

In addition, sacred clowns serve an important role in shaping tribal codes.