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Nur Muhammad Taraki was an Afghan communist politician, journalist, writer, and founding member of the People's Democratic Party of Afghanistan. After the PDPA-led Saur Revolution overthrew Mohammad Daoud Khan in April 1978, Taraki became chairman of the Revolutionary Council and head of the new Democratic Republic of Afghanistan. His government introduced radical reforms and used repression against opponents; Hafizullah Amin removed him from power in September 1979, and Taraki died later that year.
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Who was Nur Muhammad Taraki?
Nur Muhammad Taraki was an Afghan communist politician, journalist, and writer. He was also a founding member of the People’s Democratic Party of Afghanistan.
What happened during the Saur Revolution?
The PDPA-led Saur Revolution overthrew Mohammad Daoud Khan in April 1978. Taraki then became chairman of the Revolutionary Council.
What political party did Taraki help found?
Taraki helped found the People’s Democratic Party of Afghanistan, known as the PDPA. The party later led the 1978 revolution that brought him to power.
What office did Nur Muhammad Taraki hold after 1978?
After the April 1978 revolution, Taraki became chairman of the Revolutionary Council. He was also a leading figure in the new PDPA government.
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