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The US Recognizes Afghanistan
This is when the United States formally recognizes Afghanistan as a country. -
Islamic Pakistan and Hindu India
Britain withdrew forces from India, thus allowing India to return to a mostly Hindu state once again. Pakistan's border with Afghanistan is still dangerous and unruly. -
Mohammed Daoud Khan is Prime Minister
The pro-Russian general is appointed as Prime Minister of Afghanistan. He asks the Soviet Union for financial and military assistance. Implements social reforms for the country. -
New Allies
Nikita Krushchev complies and agrees to help Afghanistan. A new alliance between the countries is formed. -
Women Move Forward
Daoud employs a reform that allows women to attend university and get jobs in the workforce. -
Secret Party
A secret party of Afghan pro communists forms under the leaders Babrak Karmal and Nur Mohammad Taraki. -
A New King
Daoud overthrows the current king of Afghanistan through a military coup. He enforces the People's Democratic Party of Afghanistan and abolishes the country's monarchy. He becomes the President and establishes the Republic of Afghanistan. -
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Rights and Removal
Daoud introduces a new constitution that is big on women's rights and works on removing communism. The president also removes any politicians who do not agree with his new ways. -
America Removes Assistance
The US removes assistance from Afghanistan after an American Ambassador is killed. The Soviets invade Russia in December and they garner hate groups. -
Afghans Flee
Over 3 million Afghans flee to Pakistan and Iran due to the downward spiral of the country. Guerrillas are in control of rural areas and Soviets are still in control of urban areas. -
Peace Accords
The US, Afghanistan, Pakistan and Soviet Union sign peace accords. These guarantee the independence of Afghanistan and the union withdraws 100,000 troops.