Afghanistan Liberation Organization

Afghanistan Liberation Organization (Persian: سازمان رهایی افغانستان, Sazman-i Rihayi Afghanistan, abbr. ALO) is a Maoist political group in Afghanistan. It was founded by Faiz Ahmad and some others in 1973. ALO is one of several organizations that grew out of the Sholaye Javid (شعلهٔ جاوید‎, Eternal Flame) movement. ALO was originally named Revolutionary Group of the Peoples of Afghanistan (گروه انقلابی خلقهای افغانستان, RGPA); it was renamed in 1980.

Afghanistan Liberation Organization
سازمان رهایی افغانستان
AbbreviationALO
FounderFaiz Ahmad
Founded1973 (1973)
Preceded byProgressive Youth Organization
Ideology
Political positionFar-left
Party flag
Website
http://rehayi.org/alo/
  • Politics of Afghanistan
  • Political parties
  • Elections
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