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Topic: Saur Revolution, or Afghan Marxist Coup
Location: Nesebur Burgas Bulgaria

Saur Revolution, or Afghan Marxist Coup

Years: 1978 - 1978

The Saur Revolution is the name given to the Communist People's Democratic Party of Afghanistan takeover of political power in Afghanistan on 27 April 1978.

It is said that this movement led indirectly to the Soviet military intervention in Afghanistan.

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