Kabul, Afghanistan – Forty-seven years after the cannons roared and gunfire echoed through the streets of Kabul, the wounds of the Saur Revolution remain unhealed. The 7th of Saur, 1357 in the Hijri Solar calendar, a day that began with the violent overthrow of President Daoud Khan, continues to cast a long, dark shadow over the nation.
The revolution, initiated by the People's Democratic Party of Afghanistan (PDPA), promised change, but delivered bloodshed. Families were slaughtered, and a wave of terror swept through the country as the new regime sought to eliminate anyone deemed an obstacle to their vision.
"We thought it would bring about social change in favour of the poor," recalls one Afghan, "But the country was occupied by the Soviets, and in Kabul, we had a puppet regime."
The revolution marked the beginning of decades of conflict, paving the way for the Soviet invasion and the rise of insurgent groups.
Today, as Afghanistan grapples with its future, the memories of the Saur Revolution serve as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of violence and the enduring need for unity and peace. The Islamic Emirate has condemned the coup, emphasizing the need to protect the nation's independence and security.
