Saur Revolution Republic of Afghanistan
day after saur revolution in kabul.
the pdpa seized power in military coup in 1978 best known saur revolution. on april 27, troops military base @ kabul international airport started move towards center of capital. took 24 hours consolidate power, rapid push including air raid on presidential palace , insurgent army units seizing critical institutions , communication lines. daoud , of family executed following day.
nur muhammad taraki, general secretary of pdpa, proclaimed chairman of presidium of revolutionary council , succeeded mohammed daoud khan head of state. simultaneously became head of government of newly established democratic republic of afghanistan.
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