Soviet-Afghan War
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Government and Politics, Social Issues, Reform, and Protest, Military History
- Subcategories: Wars, Battles, Invasions, Raids, Conquests, Sieges, Islam, Muslims, Mosques, Communism, Communists
- Curriculum: 20th & 21st Century European History, Russian/Former Soviet States History, Middle Eastern History
- Geographical Location: Afghanistan
- Date: December 24, 1979-February 15, 1989
Article abstract: At issue: Survival of the communist state in Afghanistan. Result: Establishment of a Muslim state.
Background
In 1978, Afghanistan leader Mohammed Daoud Khan, who was in his fifth year as president, was killed in a coup. In April, he was replaced by Nur Mohammed Taraki, with Babrak Karmal as deputy prime minister. Tensions continued; the government police conducted mass arrests and were accused of torturing prisoners. The Afghan flag was changed to reflect the new communist rule and President Taraki, leader of the Kalq faction of the...
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