Afghanistan after the Soviet withdrawal contenders for power : CRS report for congress / Richard P. Cronin.

By: Material type: TextTextLanguage: English Publication details: [Place of publication not identified] : Congressional Research Service, The Library of Congress, 1989.Description: [3] unnumbered pages, 39 pages : map ; 30 cmSubject(s): LOC classification:
  • Pamphlet DS371.2. C766 1989
Summary: Summary: “Following the withdrawal of Soviet forces from Afghanistan, the Soviet-backed regime and various armed resistance groups who call themselves Mujahidin (“Warriors for the faith”) are contending for power. Government forces control much more firepower but probably are spread too thinly to maintain their vital supply lines. The numerically stronger resistance forces dominate the countryside but lack the training, discipline and…”—(summary page).
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Item type Current library Call number Copy number Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Monograph Monograph Afghanistan Centre at Kabul University Pamphlet DS371.2.C766 1989 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 3ACKU000006568
Monograph Monograph Afghanistan Centre at Kabul University Available 3ACKU000397413
Monograph Monograph Afghanistan Centre at Kabul University 3 Available 3ACKU000397421
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Cover title.

“March 2, 1989”—cover title.

Includes bibliographical references.

Summary: “Following the withdrawal of Soviet forces from Afghanistan, the Soviet-backed regime and various armed resistance groups who call themselves Mujahidin (“Warriors for the faith”) are contending for power. Government forces control much more firepower but probably are spread too thinly to maintain their vital supply lines. The numerically stronger resistance forces dominate the countryside but lack the training, discipline and…”—(summary page).

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