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1986 in Afghanistan

Explore 3 historical events and records for Afghanistan in 1986.

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Historical records for Afghanistan in 1986

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May

4 May 1986

Party Leadership

Najibullah, Mohammad · Kabul · PDPA General Secretary · Government / Government of Afghanistan

Najibullah becomes PDPA general secretary and begins consolidating control over the government.

4 May 1986

Removal from Party Leadership

Karmal, Babrak · Kabul · Chairman of the Revolutionary Council · Government / Government of Afghanistan

Karmal is replaced by Mohammad Najibullah as PDPA general secretary.

December

December 1986

National Reconciliation

Najibullah, Mohammad · Kabul · PDPA General Secretary · Government / Government of Afghanistan

Najibullah begins promoting national reconciliation as the central policy of his government.

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