DRA

DRA = Democratic Republic of Afghanistan (1978-1992) • Created after Saur Revolution Apr 1978 by communist PDPA party • Leaders: Nur Taraki → Hafizullah Amin → Babrak Karmal → Najibullah • USSR invaded Dec 1979 to support it, started Soviet-Afghan War • Fought mujahideen backed by USA/Pakistan • Capital Kabul, flag red with emblem • Renamed Republic of Afghanistan 1987, collapsed 1992 after USSR stopped aid.