The 6th of Jadi: A Dark Chapter in Afghanistan’s History

The 6th of Jadi, 1358, stands as a somber day in Afghanistan’s history. For years, Afghanistan has been preyed upon by superpowers due to its abundant resources, including medicinal wealth.

Forty-four years ago today, on this very date, a dark chapter unfolded when 25,000 Soviet Union armed soldiers invaded Afghanistan’s Islamic territory. In a tragic turn of events, they assassinated President Hafizullah Amin at Dar-ul-Aman Palace, ushering Babrak Karmal into power. The occupation forces committed unforgivable and inhumane crimes, resulting in the martyrdom, injury, and imprisonment of thousands of people.

Afghanistan, a nation that has never bowed down to any superpower, has demonstrated its unwavering resilience against bullies and oppressors. History has immortalized the lesson it taught these forces who dared to intrude on the 6th of Jadi. Many of those who ventured into Afghanistan on that fateful day never returned, either falling in battle or returning scarred.

Throughout history, the occupying forces that seek to conquer nations have ultimately faced defeat at the hands of the very nationalities they sought to subjugate, even if they possessed superior military might. The oppressive measures and consequences they imposed on Afghanistan proved to be a resounding failure.

During their decade-long presence in Afghanistan, these forces bombarded cities, villages, bridges, culverts, mosques, schools, and public facilities, reducing Afghanistan to ruins. The Afghan people, with an unwavering spirit, refused to accept slavery in any form. Despite the daunting challenges they faced, they inflicted heavy casualties upon the occupying forces over the course of a decade.

Ultimately, these forces met their defeat and were compelled to withdraw from Afghanistan. On the 26th of Dalwa, 1367, after a decade of conflict, they left Afghanistan within a span of three days.