1978 ⟶ Pro-Communist Coup in Afghanistan

President of Afghanistan Sardar Mohammed Daoud's government ...
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🇦🇫 Pro-Communist Coup in Afghanistan

President of Afghanistan Sardar Mohammed Daoud's government is overthrown when he is murdered in a coup led by pro-communist rebels.⟶
Pro-Communist Coup in Afghanistan (1978)
AfghanistancoupcommunismCold WarSoviet Unionpolitical instability

🇻🇳 Communist Regime in Afghanistan; Vietnam Invades Cambodia

A communist regime is installed in Afghanistan. Vietnam invades Cambodia.⟶
Communist Regime in Afghanistan; Vietnam Invades Cambodia (1978)
AfghanistanCambodiaVietnamcommunismCold WarinvasionSoviet Unionproxy war

🇰🇭 Vietnam Installs Pro-Soviet Government in Cambodia

Vietnam deposes the Khmer Rouge and installs a pro-Vietnam, pro-Soviet government known as the People's Republic of Kampuchea.⟶
Vietnam Installs Pro-Soviet Government in Cambodia (1979)
CambodiaVietnamKhmer RougeinvasionCold Warproxy warcommunismSoviet Union

🇦🇫 Taraki's Assassination and Amin's Rise in Afghanistan

Nur Mohammed Taraki, The Marxist president of Afghanistan, is deposed and murdered. The post of president is taken up by Prime Minister Hafizullah Amin.⟶
Taraki's Assassination and Amin's Rise in Afghanistan (1979)
AfghanistanSoviet InfluenceProxy WarPolitical AssassinationCommunist RegimeCold War

🇷🇺 Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan

The Soviet Union invades Afghanistan to oust Hafizullah Amin, beginning the Soviet–Afghan War and resulting in the end of Détente.⟶
Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan (1979)
AfghanistanSoviet UnionInvasionWarCold WarProxy WarDétenteMujahideenGeopolitics

💥 Failed Coup Attempt in Kenya

Rebels attempt to seize control of Kenya, with the supposed assist of the communists in a coup d'état. The coup failed.⟶
Failed Coup Attempt in Kenya (1982)
KenyaCoupAfricaCold WarSoviet UnionPolitical InstabilityFailed Revolution