Quran in mass Afghan grave unlocks 30-year mystery
By Associated Press
Thursday, December 4, 2008 -
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ShareKABUL, Afghanistan - A small golden Quran helped Afghan authorities identify the body of a president killed in a coup three decades ago that led to 10 years of Soviet domination, officials said Thursday.
The body of President Sardar Mohammad Daud Khan was among dozens discovered at two mass graves in the Pul-e-Charkhi area, east of Kabul, six months ago, said Ahmad Farid Raaid, a spokesman for the Ministry of Health.
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