Karmal, Babrak

Babrak Karmal was a political leader in Afghanistan who served as the country's president from 1979 to 1986. He was a member of the People’s Democratic Party of Afghanistan and aligned with the Soviet Union. His rule followed the Afghan revolution and the Soviet invasion, aiming to implement socialist reforms. Karmal's leadership faced significant opposition and internal conflict, and his government struggled to maintain stability amidst ongoing war and resistance. Overall, he played a key role during a turbulent period in Afghanistan’s history marked by external influence and internal strife.