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of the Soviet-Afghan War.

By 1989, at age 24, Naderi commanded the 80th Division, which had become the major military formation in Baghlan Province. The division consisted of approximately 12,000-18,000 troops, primarily from the Ismaili community. He also served as governor of Baghlan Province during this period.

Post-Soviet era

Following the Soviet withdrawal from Afghanistan in 1989, Naderi played a role in the political and military developments that led to the fall of President

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