What the records say
- When
- 24 May 1970
- Kind
- Protest
- Coordinates
- 34.52° N, 69.18° E
- Description
- 1970 demonstration in Afghanistan
Placed at the area, not an exact site.
1970 Pul-e Khishti Mosque protest
1970 demonstration in Afghanistan
The 1970 Pul-e Khishti Mosque Protest was a peaceful protest by the Islamic clergy, with 1,500-3,000 mullahs traveling to Kabul from the southern and eastern regions of Afghanistan to take part. Initially backed by the government of King Mohammad Zahir Shah to oppose “communism” and the activities of the People's Democratic Party of Afghanistan, the protest turned against the state, led by Muhammad Atta-ullah Faizani…
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