USSR Invasion and Occupation: Wishing to consolidate control
of the area and preserve their interests, the USSR invades Afghanistan
using the pretense that the Amin Government requested their aid.
Dec 1979
Osama bin-Laden: First comes to Afghanistan to fight against
the Russians.
27 Dec 1979-November 1986
Babrak Karmal(Parcham Party): Installed by the Soviets
as President of the Revolutionary Council, Secretary General of the
PDPA and Prime Minister.
1980-1989
Resistance: Hundreds of Thousands of Afghanis flee to Pakistan
(centered in and around Peshawar) where many opposition groups unite
to resist the Soviet invasion with the help of Arab and American financial
and military support.
June 1981-May 1988
Soltan Ali Keshtmand (Parcham): In a growing move
to quell Khalqi power. The President appoints a Parchami leader as
Prime Minister.
May 1986 - 1990?
Mohammad Najibullah: Succeeds Karmal as General Secretary
when Karmal falls from favour with Soviets who are bogged down in
the war.
Nov 1986-Nov 1987
Haji Mohammad Tsamkami(Acting President):Succeeds
Karmal whose fall from power and ill health are finalized.
Nov 1987-April 16 1992
Mohammad Najibullah: Is elected President by the Revolutionary
Council in a consolidation of his power.
1988-Feb 1989
Soviet withdrawal : After being bogged down in the seemingly
unending conflict and motivated by Gorbachev's reforms, the Soviets
withdraw. Finish withdrawal Feb 1989
