Events tagged with "people's democratic party"

Historical Events tagged with "people's democratic party"

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Politics & Government

Assassination of Nur Muhammad Taraki

September 14th, 1979 45 years ago

Nur Muhammad Taraki, the Afghan leader and General Secretary of the People's Democratic Party, was assassinated in a coup plot led by Hafizullah Amin. This power struggle occurred amidst rising tensions within the party and external threats. The assassination solidified Hafizullah Amin's control over the party and foreshadowed further instability in Afghanistan's political landscape.