Najibullah (Mohammad Najibullah)

Mohammad Najibullah was an Afghan politician and former president who led Afghanistan from 1987 until the fall of his government in 1992. He was initially a key figure in the Soviet-backed regime during the Soviet-Afghan War. Najibullah implemented reforms and sought to establish a more secular state, but faced significant opposition from Mujahideen factions. After the Soviet withdrawal, he struggled to maintain control amidst civil unrest. His government collapsed in 1992, and he was later captured and executed by the Taliban in 1996. Najibullah's legacy is complex, reflecting the tumultuous history of Afghanistan in the late 20th century.