KABUL in central capital Kabul and provinces.
The former Soviet Union troops that invaded Afghanistan in 1979 faced strong opposition from both Afghans and the international community, which eventually forced the invading troops to leave the country in 1989.
An official gathering marking the day was held at the Presidential Palace, where Chief Executive Officer Abdullah Abdullah, second vice president Sarwar Danish and other senior government and security officials.
Similarly, another event at the Loya Jirga . . .
