Afghan Resistance Roots
Local village and tribal leaders in Afghanistan rose against the Kabul regime even before the Soviet invasion, driven by rapid Stalinist reforms. The Soviets intervened to suppress this uprising, but many fighters aligned with various factions for access to arms. Peshawar emerged as a unique melting pot, bustling with traders, smugglers, and aid workers, reminiscent of a wild west atmosphere filled with diverse characters.In this clip
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“Afghanistan, the Mujahedeen, Al Qaeda” – My Time at CIA & State with Diana Bolsinger
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