PDPA
The Peoples Democratic Party of Arghanistan
What does the PDPA stand for?
9 years
How long did the Soviet- Afghan war last?
1989
When did the last Soviet troops leave Afghanistan?
Believed Afghanistan should be a communist state with values closely aligned to the Soviet union.
What is the PDPA's their beliefs
The USSR and Afghan Government
Who signed the treaty of December 5th?
A Soviet attack where they killed Hafizullah Amin and took control of the government
What was Operation Storm-333?
PDPA was aided by military units to carry out a coup d'etat against the government. Know as the Saur Revolution
What happened in April 1978?
Communist leader killed by the Soviets
Who is Hafizullah Amin?
They did not trust Amin and wanted more control over Afghanistan
Why did the Soviet Union carry out Operation Storm-333?
Nur Muhammad Taraki
Who did they install as their leader after 1978?
It tied Afghanistan closer to the Soviets, significant for the coming invasion
What was the Bonn Treaty of December 5th
Agreements that planned for Soviet troops to leave Afghanistan and end the war
What were the 1988 Geneva Accords?
People of the Nuristan Province rejected harsh communist rules imposed by the PDPA that went against and removed traditional and religious values. (hint: two part answer)
Who were the Nuristanis and why did they revolt against the PDPA?
For fear the country would learn towards western ideals and loss of control.
Why did the Soviets intervene in Afghanistan?
To stop the war and allow Soviet forced to withdraw
What was the main goal of the Geneva Accords?