Afghan Communist Party
The Afghan Communist Party, officially known as the People's Democratic Party of Afghanistan (PDPA), was a political party that formed in the late 1950s, promoting socialist and communist ideologies. It gained power in Afghanistan after a coup in 1978, leading to significant social and economic reforms. However, its rule faced fierce resistance from various factions, contributing to a brutal civil war. The Soviet Union intervened militarily in 1979 to support the PDPA, but this led to a protracted conflict against insurgent groups, ultimately resulting in the party's decline and the rise of the Taliban in the 1990s.
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The Afghan Communist Party, formally known as the People's Democratic Party of Afghanistan (PDPA), was established in the late 1950s, influenced by Marxist-Leninist ideology. It aimed to modernize Afghanistan through socialism, promoting land reform, education, and women's rights. In 1978, after a coup, the PDPA took power, leading to significant changes but also resistance, particularly from traditional factions. This unrest escalated into the Soviet-Afghan War (1979-1989), where the Soviet Union intervened to support the government against insurgent groups. After the Soviet withdrawal, the party weakened, eventually leading to its decline and the rise of the Taliban in the 1990s.