Noor Muhammad Taraki

Noor Muhammad Taraki was an Afghan politician and writer, known for his role in Afghanistan’s political landscape during the 20th century. He became the Prime Minister in 1978 after a coup that led to the establishment of a communist government in Afghanistan. Taraki aimed to modernize the country through reforms in education and land distribution, but his government faced significant resistance from various factions, leading to political instability. He was eventually ousted and killed in 1979 during a power struggle within the ruling party, which set the stage for further conflict in Afghanistan.