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feb 15, 1989 - Soviet Union withdraws

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After beginning the process 4 years prior, the USSR withdraws its last troops from Afghanistan, ending the Soviet-Afghan War and leaving the pro-Soviet communist regime to govern without interference. Afghanistan is also recognized as an independent state again.

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feb 15, 1989
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~ 36 years ago

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