Communist government seizes control in Afghanistan during the 1978 Saur Revolution

Afghans reject communist government due to its strong atheism

Mujahideen emerges

Afghan politician Amin arranged for the murder of Taraki (leader of the communist government)

Amin seizes control and enters discussions with the USA

USSR invades Afghanistan

Amin assassinated by Soviet troops because of his relationship with the USA

USSR installs Kamal as the leader