Historical Events tagged with "nur muhammad taraki"
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Politics & Government
Mir Akbar Khyber's Assassination Sparks Revolution
April 17th, 1978 46 years ago
Mir Akbar Khyber, a leading Afghan communist figure, was assassinated in Kabul, an act that triggered widespread unrest. His killing angered many in the leftist movement and galvanized supporters across the nation. The incident marked an escalation in political tensions, ultimately leading to the Saur Revolution, which aimed to establish a communist regime in Afghanistan. Activists and citizens rallied together to oppose the existing government structure, citing Khyber's death as a catalyst for change.
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