Babrak Karmal

Babrak Karmal

January 6, 1929 – December 3, 1996

Afghan communist who led the Parcham faction and was installed as leader of Afghanistan by the Soviet invasion in December 1979, ruling until 1986.

Offices held

Dec 27, 1979 – Jun 11, 1981
Preceded by
Hafizullah Amin
Succeeded by
Fazal khaliq

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