Saur Revolution
Also known as Saur Coup, April Revolution, April Coup
April 1978 coup in Afghanistan
Key facts
- Date
- Date 27–28 April 1978, (1 day)
- Result
- PDPA victory Overthrow and execution of Mohammad Daoud Khan and his family Purging of Daoud's supporters from the government Establishment of the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan Eventual Soviet military intervention
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Belligerents
Republic of Afghanistan People's Democratic Party of Afghanistan Commanders and leaders