Soviet Union Signs Afghanistan Troop Withdrawal Agreement April 14, 1988
In a United Nations ceremony in Geneva, Switzerland, the Soviet Union signs an agreement pledging to withdraw its troops from Afghanistan.
Date: April 14, 1988
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