Afghan Civil War (1989–1992)

February 15, 1989 – April 27, 1992 · Democratic Republic of Afghanistan

Result Afghan Interim Government victory

The Soviet-backed government of Mohammad Najibullah fought the mujahideen after Soviet troops left Afghanistan. The government survived until Soviet aid ended, and the mujahideen took Kabul in April 1992.

Afghan mujahideen

Republic of Afghanistan

Other

Strength and losses

Killed
c. 40,000

Before and after

Ended by
Peshawar Accord April 26, 1992

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