Saur Revolution

The Saur Revolution refers to a coup that took place in Afghanistan on April 27, 1978. Led by the People's Democratic Party of Afghanistan, a communist party, it overthrew the government of President Mohammad Daoud Khan. The revolution aimed to establish a socialist state and implement reforms, but it led to significant unrest and resistance, ultimately sparking a civil war. The situation escalated, resulting in the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in December 1979. This conflict continued throughout the 1980s, deeply impacting Afghanistan and influencing global geopolitics during the Cold War.