Afghanistan: Politics (A)

(6 Jun 1988) W037600
RR8823C - Afghanistan: Politics
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Afghanistan - 6 June 1988 and file
The Soviet Military is withdrawing from Afghanistan leaving a vacuum and major problems. President Najibullah must hold on to power without the might of the Soviet Military to enforce his rule.
Kabul
Military parade marking the 10th anniversary of the revolution
Tanks bedecked with flowers
Senior government officials and President Najibullah on review stand
Security cordon (militia and secret police)
CU Najibullah and politburo members
Senior military officers
Deputy Prime Minister Hamid Mohtat saying that their's is not a Marxist communist government
Ext. of party headquarters
Int. Party Hall during Revolution Day Rally
Russian and Chinese communist delegations applauded
Bulgarian delegate
Soviet Ambassador Nikolai Ligachov
President Najibullah at podium
Armed KGB guards

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