Afgahnistan Communist Party

The Afghanistan Communist Party emerged in the 1950s and sought to promote Marxist-Leninist ideology in Afghanistan. Gaining influence in the 1970s, it eventually led a coup in 1978, establishing a socialist government. The party aimed to modernize Afghanistan through land reforms and education but faced significant opposition from traditionalists and various militias, including the Mujahideen. This conflict eventually contributed to a Soviet invasion in 1979. The turmoil led to years of war, the eventual collapse of the communist regime in 1992, and ongoing instability in Afghanistan. The party's legacy is complex, marked by both progressive ideals and violent resistance.