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1988 in Afghanistan

Explore 5 historical events and records for Afghanistan in 1988.

Historical records for Afghanistan in 1988

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April

Geneva Accords

Najibullah, Mohammad ยท Geneva ยท President of Afghanistan ยท Government / Government of Afghanistan

Afghanistan and Pakistan sign the Geneva Accords, establishing a timetable for Soviet withdrawal.

Other events (month unknown)

Accords of Geneva

Najibullah, Mohammad ยท Geneva ยท President of Afghanistan ยท Warfare / Russia War

The United Nations set up a special Mission to oversee the Geneva Protocols. Pakistan and Afghanistan, with the United States and Soviet Union serving as guarantors, sign an agreement settling the major differences between them known as the Geneva Accords

Accords of Geneva

Najibullah, Mohammad ยท Geneva ยท President of Afghanistan ยท Warfare / United Nations

The United Nations set up a special Mission to oversee the Geneva Protocols

Invasion of Afghanistan

Najibullah, Mohammad ยท President of Afghanistan ยท Warfare / Russia War

The withdrawal of Soviet troops from Afghanistan is announced

United Nations

Najibullah, Mohammad ยท Geneva ยท President of Afghanistan ยท Warfare / United Nations

The United Nations set up a special Mission to oversee the Geneva Protocols

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