1979 CEmajor

Afghan Resistance Against Soviet Invasion

الجهاد الأفغاني ضد السوفيت

Map: Kabul, Afghanistan (34.53, 69.17)

The Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan, triggering a decade-long resistance by Afghan mujahideen supported by Muslim volunteers from across the world. The Soviet withdrawal in 1989 was seen as a victory for faith against a superpower. However, the aftermath brought civil war and instability that continues to affect the Muslim world.

Sources

  • Modern Afghan History