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This is when the United States formally recognizes Afghanistan as a country.
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Britain withdrew forces from India, thus allowing India to return to a mostly Hindu state once again. Pakistan's border with Afghanistan is still dangerous and unruly.
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The pro-Russian general is appointed as Prime Minister of Afghanistan. He asks the Soviet Union for financial and military assistance. Implements social reforms for the country.
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Nikita Krushchev complies and agrees to help Afghanistan. A new alliance between the countries is formed.
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Daoud employs a reform that allows women to attend university and get jobs in the workforce.
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A secret party of Afghan pro communists forms under the leaders Babrak Karmal and Nur Mohammad Taraki.
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Daoud overthrows the current king of Afghanistan through a military coup. He enforces the People's Democratic Party of Afghanistan and abolishes the country's monarchy. He becomes the President and establishes the Republic of Afghanistan.
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Daoud introduces a new constitution that is big on women's rights and works on removing communism. The president also removes any politicians who do not agree with his new ways.
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The US removes assistance from Afghanistan after an American Ambassador is killed. The Soviets invade Russia in December and they garner hate groups.
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Over 3 million Afghans flee to Pakistan and Iran due to the downward spiral of the country. Guerrillas are in control of rural areas and Soviets are still in control of urban areas.
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The US, Afghanistan, Pakistan and Soviet Union sign peace accords. These guarantee the independence of Afghanistan and the union withdraws 100,000 troops.