Mohammad Hasan Sharq: Appointed Prime Minister by President
Najibullah.
19 Feb 1989 - May 6 1990
Soltan Ali Keshtmand: Appointed Prime Minister by President
Najibullah.
March 1990
Coup Attempt: Coup attempt by the Defense Minister Shanawaz
Tanai nearly succeeds but is put down.
May 27 1990 - April 16 1992
Fazl Haq Khaleqiar: Appointed Prime Minister by President
Najibullah.
April 1992
Intensification of the Civil War and the Resignation of Najibullah:
After key successes by the Mujaheddin Rebels, the civil war intensifies
and Kabul is threatened. General anarchy reigns as the power of the
ruling group disintegrates and rival Mujaheddin factions vie for control.
The President resigns and goes into hiding in the United Nations compound.
The prime minister and government also resign.
April 19 1992 - April 28 1992
Abdul Rahim Natif: Takes over as interim president
when predecessor resigns.
April 28 1992
Mujeheddin Rebels Seize Control: Various factions of Mujaheddin
Rebels seize control of Kabul and other key cities throughout the
country. With the mediation of Pakistan, the rebel groups set up an
interin government.
April 28 1992 - June 28 1992
Sibghatullah Mojadidi: In accordance with the Pakistani
mediated peace plan, Mojadidi assumes the presidency for a provisional
term of 1 month. The post of prime minister is left vacant