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Uganda's Repressive Goverment (Idi Amin Dada)
Idi Ain Dada, (3rd president of Uganda), was the military dictator and President of Uganda from 1971 to 1979. His rule was characterized by human rights, abuses, and political repression. Lots of people were killed during his regime.
Amin joined the King's African Rifiles of the British Colonial Army in 1946. He joined the army during WW2 and served in the Burma Campaign. He was transferred to Kenya for infantry service as a privat in 1947. He was also a corporal and a sergeant. In 1965 he built an army. On January 25, while Uganda's government Obote was out of the country, Amin and his troops came into the country and siezed power. They sealed off airports, blocked major roads and broadcasted on radio. Amin announced that he was a soldier, not a politician, and that the military government would remain only as a caretaker regime until new elections. He promised to release all political prisoners. Amin was welcomed into the country. On Feb. 2, 1971, He declared himslef President of Uganda and Commander-in-cheif among other powers. His reign was influenced by the military and he appointed soldiers to top posts of government. People were fleeing to Tarzania to get away from Amin. The killings, motivated by etnic, political and financial factors continued throughout Amin's eight year reign. He kill thousands of people. His troops fled from him and he was left standing alone and forced to leave the country. Amin died on August 16th 2003.
