1986 Afghan leader Najibullah Soviet troops Kabul departure Rare Press Photo

Description: An original press photograph from the archives of the venerable 150 year-old Star Tribune newspaper in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Type & Size: A 8x11" original photograph.Condition: Photo from a working archive. May contain notes, marks, labels, clippings, and/or retouching by the staff at the time of publication. May contain issues associated with time, age, and use. Please see images for scans.Afghan leader Najibullah is seen speaking with Soviet troops during a departure ceremony in Kabul, Afghanistan. The image shows Najibullah prominently in the foreground, while uniformed Soviet soldiers, equipped with helmets and rifles, stand behind him. The setting is outdoor, with a hint of architecture visible in the background. The photograph is dated October 20, 1986.This event is set during the Soviet-Afghan War, a period marked by internal conflict in Afghanistan, where Soviet troops were deployed to support the communist government against insurgent groups. Najibullah, then the leader of Afghanistan, played a significant role during this time, with Soviet support being crucial to his regime's survival.Text present on photo:AP LaserphotoKABUL, Afghanistan, Oct. 20 (AP) - Afghan leader Najibullah talks with Soviet troops at a departure ceremony Sunday. (AP Laserphoto) cjw21330eetsf/Carol J. Williams- - - The press photo archives contained a mix of silver gelatin and wire photographs from sources such as Associated Press Wirephoto. Generally B&W images with no typed text on them in this archive are silver gelatin images, and photos with typed text are wire photos. All images are vintage and original to their era.

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