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1989: The Soviets pull out of Afghanistan

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Twenty years have passed since the momentous events of 1989 which changed the course of history.

In February of that year the Soviets finally withdrew from Afghanistan.

The BBC's Brian Hanrahan covered the story - and this is his report from the time.

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