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April 11: Day of Amin overthrow passes quietly

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  April 11, 2023, marked 44 years since the overthrow of the military government of General Idi Amin Dada. A combined force of Ugandans living in exile and the Tanzanian People’s Defense Forces (TPDF) stormed Kampala after six months of fighting. The war had started …

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Scholars predict second Indian expulsion from Uganda

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As the country marks 50 years since the expulsion of Asians from Uganda by former President Idi Amin Dada, two distinguished scholars have said there is going to be another expulsion if things continue with the trajectory they are taking. Speaking at a public lecture …

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Amin inspired Muslim unity drive: Mufti

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The late President of Uganda, Idi Amin Dada inspired the Muslim unity drive, the Mufti of Uganda, Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje has revealed. “In 1991 then as Kadhi Bugisu Muslim District and in the company of the late Haj Asuman Mbubi, the former Deputy Chairman …

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Returning Asian property is a wise decision- Museveni

Rukungiri, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has said that returning property of Asians who were expelled during the regime of former Ugandan president Idi Amin Dada was a wise decision.  The properties were left behind by Asians who were expelled from Uganda by Amin on August 4, 1972 …

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40 years after Amin’s overthrow, has Uganda learnt anything?

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Today marks 40 years since General, Idi Amin Dada, the former president of Uganda was overthrown from government. General Amin took over government after overthrowing President, Apolo Milton Obote in January 1971. General Amin left a contentious and conflicted legacy with many calling him …

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