Historical Events tagged with "peaceagreement"

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Politics & Government

Soviet Union Commits to Troop Withdrawal from Afghanistan

April 14th, 1988 37 years ago

In Geneva, representatives from the Soviet Union and Afghanistan formally signed an agreement to withdraw Soviet troops from Afghanistan. This agreement marked a significant milestone in the negotiations to end the decade-long conflict that began in 1979. The signing ceremony took place at the United Nations Office, reflecting an international effort to foster peace in the region. The treaty aimed to stabilize Afghanistan and support its political autonomy, while also addressing the dire humanitarian consequences faced by the Afghan population.

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